NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Students will learn about the principles relating to health and safety, identification and control of workplace hazards and the practical application of this knowledge.

The International General Certificate is divided into two units which are assessed separately:
GIC1 – Management of Health and Safety (Theory Unit)

• The assessment is an Open Book Examination (OBE), typically 24 hours in duration.
• It covers topics like health and safety management systems, policies, culture, and risk management.

GIC2 – Risk Assessment (Practical Unit)

• The assessment is a practical risk assessment carried out in a real workplace.
• It involves identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and suggesting control measures.

This programme is the ideal introductory programme for you if you are interested in a career in health and safety but have little or no experience or qualifications in this field. It is also a suitable qualification for managers, supervisors and others who have health and safety obligations in their organizations but lack the skills and knowledge required.

The qualification looks at general workplace issues and can be applied in many sectors. On completion of the qualification, learners will be able to:

• ‍justify the need for health and safety improvements;
• advise on the main duties for health and safety in the workplace;
• help their organisation to manage contractors;
• work within a health and safety management system;
  
• positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour;
• carry out a general risk assessment (using a 5-step approach) of their workplace;
  
• recognise workplace changes and their impacts and understand how to minimise these impacts;
  
• develop basic safe systems of work that include emergency arrangements and know when to use a permit-to-work system;
  
• take part in incident investigations; and
  
• help their employer check the effectiveness of the health and safety management system through monitoring, auditing and review.

Successful students may progress to the NEBOSH International Diploma (not currently offered at ATC).

Graduates of this programme will receive certification from NEBOSH (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health). NEBOSH is an independent United Kingdom -based examining board and awarding body.

• The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been accredited and credit-rated by Qualifications Scotland Accreditation.
• Holders of the International General Certificate are also entitled to Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).