NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Course content
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.
Who should enroll in this programme?
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.
Learning pathways and enhancement programmes
Successful students may progress to the NEBOSH International Diploma (not currently offered at ATC).
Certification
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).
Registration requirement
Students must have the following to register for standard programmes, short courses and workshops:
- Proof of payment of non-refundable registration fee and course fee if applicable. (Confirm amount to be paid and important deadlines by calling or WhatsApping 868-758-3760 and 868-788-0403).
- All Registration Documents and Information:
- Valid Email Address
- Picture of a valid ID/DP/Passport (or Birth Certificate)
Registration Steps
- Confirm required programme fees to register and start dates of programmes (call or WhatsApp 788-0403 or 758-3760).
- WhatsApp evidence of successful payment of fees to 788-0403 or 758-3760 along with a picture of your ID/DP/birth certificate and email address.
- Complete the online registration form which will be whatsApped to you by ATC staff.
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We only offer part-time courses/programmes to the general public. This makes attending ATC an excellent option for those balancing their studies with work or personal commitments. Diploma programmes generally run for one year. Short courses can range from one-day sessions to multiple sessions lasting several months.
Students registering for Diploma level 2 programmes should have reached at least Form 5 in secondary school. Students registering for Diploma level 3 programmes should have the Diploma level 2 in the relevant qualification. Most short courses do not have any prerequisites. Check for specific prerequisite requirements on the specific programme / course pages.
We only offer part-time classes to the general public, and these classes are usually scheduled on evenings and weekends only. Corporate training, however, is usually scheduled on mutually convenient days and times; therefore, training sessions for corporate clients may be held in the daytime on weekdays if requested.
It's a very simple process. WhatsApp your email address, a picture of your ID/DP and proof of payment of the registration fee to (868)758-3760 or (868)788-0403 to start the process. Once ATC is satisfied with the information you have sent, the registration form will be sent to you to complete the process. No registrations are performed at the branch offices.
No payments are accepted at our branch offices. Customers and students must make payments via online banking or in person at Republic Bank only. Proof of payment must always be WhatsApped to the school every time a payment is made.
Our branch offices are located in Curepe and San Fernando. These offices are open to the public on Saturday mornings between 8:30 am and noon. We encourage students and customers to contact us by phone/whasapp/, or email during standard business hours.
Our City & Guilds, NEBOSH, and ILM certifications are respected locally and across the Caribbean and beyond. Graduates work for major corporations and small firms alike. In addition, ATC has provided customized corporate training for many companies, and it is an ATC certificate that the companies receive at the end of the training.
Many companies contact us directly to offer employment opportunities to our graduates. ATC has systems in place to notify graduates of these opportunities, and we facilitate the submission of resumes of interested and eligible students to these companies.
Some short courses are fully online, while others are in person. Longer short courses and year-long programmes are typically blended. Blended programmes have a combination of online tuition and in-person classes. View the specific course page or speak with an advisor for more details.
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