NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Achieving a NEBOSH IGC certification is definitely worth the investment because it reflects the needs of today’s workplaces and is considered as the most trusted health and safety qualification in the world. With a proven record of academic excellence and team of dedicated trainers, Growth Academy, the NEBOSH’s Learning Partner in India, delivers training for NEBOSH IGC course across PAN India. Also, Safety aspirants can now pursue NEBOSH IGC via online at their convenience. With Blended learning model, Growth Academy offers exclusive webinars & individual tutor guidance.
As NEBOSH IGC is designed in accordance with international standards, it has been taken by thousands of people every year for better job prospects and to upskill their knowledge in the management of health and safety. In addition, it is much sought-after by employers because of the value they bring to an organization. Pursuing this course is a one-time investment as it assures higher economic returns and expands horizons to reach the level in the career. Therefore, make a wise decision to get trained in the newly revised NEBOSH IGC from Growth Academy institute.

  • πŸ“– Qualification
    NEBOSH International General Certificate
  • ⏱️Duration
    12 Days - Day
    22 Days - Evening (Both type is 65 Hours Mandatory)
  • πŸŒƒ Training Mode
    Virtual, Blended and Offline
  • πŸ“œ Board
    NEBOSH
  • πŸͺœ Level
    Intermediate / Level 3
  • πŸ…°οΈ Language
    English
  • 🌜 Batch Type
    Day / Evening
  • πŸ—’οΈ Exam Type
    OBE - Remote Exam

What is NEBOSH IGC Course?

NEBOSH IGC is considered to be the most admirable and preferred safety course among safety professionals. Recently, NEBOSH updated its IGC syllabus in consultation with a team of OHS experts and leading organizations to meet the needs of the digital age and ensure ease of learning and understanding of health and safety principles and practices.

This newly revised NEBOSH IGC Occupational Health Safety course in Chennai focuses on emerging topics that are really being impactful in the workplace at the moment. Further, it includes practical assessment in the real-time work environment to empower participants in achieving conceptual insights and practical expertise of applying knowledge and understanding gained through formal study. Upon successful completion of this course, one can create a well-structured occupational health and safety management plan for their workplace and build the stakeholder confidence by ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

What are the benefits of this NEBOSH IGC course?

  • 1. Aids to fulfill health and safety responsibilities in any type of organization/sector
  • 2. Imbibes pro-active approach to achieve zero incidents.
  • 3. Promotes productivity and efficiency thereby boosting the organization’s credibility
  • 4. Facilitates to embark a career in health and safety and provides a sound basis for further professional study
  • 5. Serves as a mark of professionalism and demonstrates the commitment to health and safety
  • 6. Offers progressive career options in public & private sectors, MNC’s especially in Gulf from entry-level to senior managerial positions
  • Who can take the NEBOSH International General Certificate?

  • 1. Managers, supervisors, and workers in any type of organization
  • 2. Anyone who needs a broad understanding of health and safety practices and principles
  • 3. Safety professionals who want to enhance their career prospects
  • 4. Those who want to start a career in health and safety
  • 5. Personnel looking for career changeover
  • 6. Fresher and safety aspirants
  • Why Choose NEBOSH IGC Course?

    Because that’s what the world organizations are looking for! With safety becoming a primary concern, there is a way higher demand for safety professionals who hold the appropriate safety qualification. In line with that, NEBOSH IGC is the leading & most recognized safety course which is accepted globally. There are more than 90,000 people around the world who hold the prestigious NEBOSH IGC Certification. The NEBOSH IGC course is perfectly designed to meet the needs of the employer seeking to make the workplace safer. And with a facility to pursue the course online, it is made more convenient to become a NEBOSH IGC certified professional. This course is ideal for fresher, managers, supervisors, and anyone holding health & safety responsibilities.

    What is NEBOSH Open Book Exam?

    Keeping safety as a priority during the COVID-19 Pandemic, NEBOSH introduced the First ever pattern of Open Book Exam for the NEBOSH IGC course. This exam pattern involves remote & online assessments where the learner can write the exam right from their home. The learner will be given 24hrs to complete the NEBOSH Open Book Exam during which the study material / online resource can be accessed. The exam will include scenario-based questions for which the learner is expected to extract the answer from the given resource. After the NEBOSH Open Book Exam, a closing interview will be conducted by an interviewer from the institute. Based on the NEBOSH Open Book Exam, learners will be interrogated.


    What are the topics covered in NEBOSH IGC?

    Unit IG1: Management of health and safety (Theory Paper)
  • 1. Why we should manage workplace health and safety
  • 2. How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
  • 3. Managing risk – understanding people and processes
  • 4. Health and safety monitoring and measuring
  • Unit IG2: Risk assessment (Practical assessment)
  • 1. Physical and psychological health
  • 2. Musculoskeletal health
  • 3. Chemical and biological agents
  • 4. General workplace issues
  • 5. Work equipment
  • 6. Fire
  • 7. Electricity
  • What are the Prerequisites for NEBOSH IGC?

  • Though there is no specified pre-requisite for pursuing this course, it is recommended to have good proficiency to read / write English.
  • What is the duration of this course?

    Type Training Days Training Hours
    Day 12 72 Hours
    Evening 22 65hrs (mandatory) /72hrs

    How assessment will be conducted for this Online NEBOSH IGC course?

    Unit IG1
  • πŸ‘‰ Assessment will be done through Open book Exam
  • πŸ‘‰ 24hrs will be allocated for completing the open book exam
  • πŸ‘‰ Access your course material / digital source
  • πŸ‘‰ A Closing Interview will be conducted by an Interviewer
  • πŸ‘‰ Minimum pass standard: 45 marks

  • Unit IG2
  • πŸ‘‰ Practical Assessment
  • πŸ‘‰ Minimum pass standard: 100 marks
  • πŸ‘‰ Submissions - handwritten
  • πŸ‘‰ Results will be notified as either β€˜Pass’ or β€˜Refer’
  • Certification is awarded to the candidates who achieve a minimum of β€œPASS” standard in both IG1 and IG2


    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of NEBOSH IGC, you are able to:
    πŸ‘‰ Understand the basics of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
    πŸ‘‰ Have a comprehensive understanding of the importance of health and safety improvements.
    πŸ‘‰ Know of effectively managing health and safety.
    πŸ‘‰ Identify and control common workplace hazards.
    πŸ‘‰ Skills for confidently carrying out risk assessments.
    πŸ‘‰ Support towards health and safety culture in the organization
    πŸ‘‰ Develop a better health & safety and risk management system.
    πŸ‘‰ Health and safety measuring and monitoring

    What will be the next qualification to pursue after NEBOSH IGC?

  • NEBOSH IDIP
  • NEBOSH PSM
  • NEBOSH Leadership Excellence
  • IOSH Leading Safely
  • IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
  • For more details about the course and project guidelines, please refer https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/#resources
    NEBOSH IGC Training and Exam schedules as per the course calendar

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