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NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety in North America

Develop the skills to create a safe and healthy workplace 

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) is one of the most trusted health and safety qualifications in North America and around the world. It teaches you everything you need to know and do to protect people from injuries and boost your company's performance.

NEBOSH Certificate Course Facts
Learning Methods Online, Distance or Virtual
Units IG1: Management of Health and Safety
IG2: Practical Risk Assessment 
Exams Online open book exam
Workplace-based risk assessment
Entry Requirements Literate in the English Language
Course Guide Online Course Demo

Benefits of the NEBOSH Certificate

By passing the NEBOSH Certificate, you'll be able to:

  • Make sure people are safe from harm by reducing risk in your workplace
  • Protect your company from prosecution by making sure it is health and safety compliant
  • Kick-start your health and safety career with a globally recognised qualification
  • Become more valuable to your employer by helping them improve their safety performance

What's Covered in the NEBOSH International General Certificate?

The 2018 syllabus update represents the role of a real-life health and safety professional. It focuses on the real, everyday risks that people encounter and the practical skills needed to manage them to help protect people and profits. 

It's divided into 2 units:

  • Unit IG1: Management of health and safety
  • Unit IG2: Practical risk assessment

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How is the NEBOSH Certificate Assessed?

The NEBOSH General Certificate is assessed in a two-step process:

  • IG1: An online open book exam (OBE) and supporting closing interview
  • IG2: A workplace-based practical risk assessment

You need to pass both assessments to achieve your qualification.

The open book exam replaces the 2-hour written exam for Unit IG1 of the NEBOSH General Certificate.  You can now sit both of your NEBOSH exams in your own home or another safe and suitable location.

You can find further details on the OBE exams in our Exam Hub here:

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Is the NEBOSH Certificate right for you?

The NEBOSH Certificate is for anyone who needs a broad understanding of health and safety to be able to manage day-to-day risks as part of their role, such as Health and Safety Officers/Advisors, general Managers, HR Managers, Directors, Security workers and Public Service workers. 

It's also the perfect starting point for anyone looking to start a career in health and safety. Because of the valuable introduction to health and safety, it offers a solid foundation for further study.

You don't need any previous health and safety experience or knowledge to take the course.

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How to study for the NEBOSH International General Certificate

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Our most preferred format for independent learners. If you prefer having complete control over your training, this format is for you! Learners will have access to downloadable course notes and will have the authority to learn on their terms.

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Our most popular format gifts learners the control to learn and study on their devices when and where they wish. Learners will have access to the Astutis TrackSmart and ExamSmart platforms to ensure their learning stays on track.

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The Virtual Classroom is our most exclusive offering. An exciting mixpot of the classroom and virtual learning from the most flexible and learner centric learning format to date.


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FAQs

How long do I have to complete the NEBOSH Certificate and does it expire?

You need to pass both units within 5 years to achieve your NEBOSH General Certificate. There's no expiration date on the qualification. So once you've passed, there's no need to retake any of the units again. 

How can I study for my NEBOSH International General Certificate?

Astutis offers 4 different options for delegates wishing to study for the NEBOSH IGC:
  • Virtual learning - lively, tutor led virtual classrooms; study a full time course with other learners from the comfort of your own home.
  • Online learning - learn at your own pace and in your own time, with online software and full tutor support.
  • Distance learning - traditional self-study with full colour course notes with our most cost-effective study option.
  • For groups of employees at your organisation ­- we will come to you. Save on the cost of training multiple delegates.
Discuss the best option for you and your organisation today!

Should I go straight for the NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma, or start with the NEBOSH General Certificate?

The NEBOSH General Certificate teaches the fundamentals of health and safety management. It offers great insight to anyone new to health and safety. The NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma builds on the knowledge you gain from the NEBOSH Certificate at a higher academic level. It discusses topics in a lot more detail so is better suited to those with experience. We always reccommend you take the NEBOSH General Certificate before taking the NEBOSH Diploma. 

How is the NEBOSH IGC assessed?

NEBOSH has introduced open book exams for both the NEBOSH National and International General Certificates – units NG1, IG1, NGC1 and IGC1. This replaces in-person closed book exams and enables learners to sit their NEBOSH assessment in their own home or another safe and suitable location.

Assessment is a two-step process.

  • An online open-book assessment
  • A 3-hour practical risk assessment to demonstrate the knowledge

You need to pass both assessments to achieve your NEBOSH International General Certificate.  

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