Build the practical knowledge and skills needed to manage workplace health and safety, identify and control risks, strengthen safety culture and contribute to safer, healthier workplaces.
10 Weeks
Virtual Instructor-Led
NEBOSH
English
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the world’s most established health and safety qualifications and provides a practical foundation for individuals responsible for workplace health and safety.
The qualification is relevant across industries and is designed to help learners understand how health and safety should be managed effectively in the workplace.
Learners develop practical capabilities in risk assessment, workplace hazard control, health and safety management systems, safety culture, incident investigation, monitoring and organizational improvement.
The qualification is suitable both for individuals who already have health and safety responsibilities and those seeking to begin or advance a career in occupational health and safety.
NEBOSH states that the qualification is suitable for managers, supervisors and workers in all types of organizations and is often taken as a first step toward a professional health and safety career.
Individuals seeking a respected foundation in occupational health and safety practice.
Professionals responsible for teams, operations and workplace risk.
Employees supporting workplace safety systems, risk assessment and incident prevention.
Managers and coordinators responsible for work activities where health and safety forms an important part of operational performance.
Professionals involved in workplace policy, employee wellbeing, compliance and organizational risk.
Individuals seeking to begin a professional career in occupational health and safety.
Companies seeking to strengthen internal health and safety competence and develop employees with practical risk-management capabilities.
The International General Certificate is widely used as a foundation qualification for occupational health and safety professionals around the world.
The principles covered are applicable across sectors including oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, logistics, services, healthcare and corporate environments.
The qualification goes beyond theory and develops practical capability in workplace risk assessment and control.
Understand how effective occupational health and safety management systems operate, including key concepts associated with ISO 45001 and ILO-OSH 2001.
The qualification provides an important foundation for individuals building careers in occupational health and safety.
Learners develop knowledge and skills that can help employers improve safety, support legal and good-practice compliance and reduce the organizational impact of incidents and ill health.
The course is offered by Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc., a NEBOSH SILVER Learning Partner, through live virtual instructor-led delivery.
Understand workplace conditions and factors that may affect physical and psychological health.
Identify and control risks associated with musculoskeletal health and work activities.
Understand risks arising from exposure to chemical and biological agents and how those risks can be controlled.
Recognize and manage common risks arising from workplace activities and conditions.
Understand the hazards associated with workplace machinery and equipment and the principles used to control those risks.
Recognize fire hazards and understand appropriate fire-prevention and protection measures.
Understand common electrical hazards and appropriate risk-control measures.
There are no formal entry requirements for the NEBOSH International General Certificate.
Learners should have a sufficient standard of English to understand the course content and complete the assessments. NEBOSH recommends an English-language standard equivalent to approximately IELTS 6.0 or higher.
Learners should have access to a suitable workplace or work environment that enables them to complete the practical risk-assessment requirements.
Potential membership progression includes Associate membership (AIOSH) and Technical membership (Tech IOSH), subject to the applicable membership body’s requirements.
The qualification may support application for Associate membership (AIIRSM), subject to IIRSM’s requirements.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is offered by Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc., a NEBOSH SILVER Learning Partner / Award Centre.
Participate in scheduled live online sessions led by an instructor while maintaining the flexibility to study from your preferred location.
Follow a defined learning pathway designed to prepare learners for both GIC1 and GIC2.
Receive guidance throughout the learning and assessment-preparation process.
Organizations can enquire about coordinated enrolment and private virtual cohorts for employees.
Develop practical expertise in occupational health and safety management, workplace risk assessment, hazard control, safety culture and organizational performance through the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Develop practical expertise in occupational health and safety management, workplace risk assessment, hazard control, safety culture and organizational performance through the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
