Who is NEBOSH?
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is a leading global organisation, which provides health, safety, and environmental qualifications. Our internationally recognised qualifications help to raise the competence of safety and environmental professionals as well as individuals at all levels in the workplace. NEBOSH qualifications are highly respected by governments, employers, and our learners.
NEBOSH International General Certificate is now being offered by WWISE as a SILVER accredited NEBOSH course partner
Accreditation
- The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation. It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 11 SCQF credit points.
- SCQF Level 6 is comparable to RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (IGC)
Who should attend?
Safety Managers, Supervisors and/or any other Employees with Health and Safety Responsibilities and is perfect for those embarking on a health and safety career.
Pre-requisites:
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
- NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
About the course
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) is one of the most trusted health and safety certifications globally. The NEBOSH International General Certificate is based on international standards and best practice. It is made up of two units that must be successfully completed.
WWISE offers the course at the following locations: Gauteng, Cape Town, Durban
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion, delegates will be able to:
- Identify and control common workplace hazards.
- Measure if you’ve been successful.
- Identify ILO key standards and requirements.
- Confidently carrying out risk assessments.
- Develop and implement a detailed action plan.
- Manage and minimise workplace risks.
- Support and develop your company’s health and safety culture
Benefits
- Improved people’s knowledge and skills in workplace health, safety, environment, risk, and wellbeing can, in turn, lead to fewer accidents and cases of work-related ill health, an improved environment and greater levels of well-being.
- NEBOSH collaborates with organisations such as HSE, INSHPO, BCSP, RoSPA, IIRSM and government bodies to raise the profile and recognition of the profession, raise standards and share to further educational opportunities.
- Improved compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Gain further understanding of associated risks/hazards for specific jobs and tasks.
- Identification existing and potential hazards in the workplace.
- Determinisation of underlying causes of hazards.
- Recommendation of corrective action.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of steps taken to eliminate hazards or control associated risks
Professional Body Recognition
Holders of the NEBOSH International General Certificate are entitled to:
- Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
TRAINING METHODS
Classroom
- This is a 2-week in-person course
- You have full access to our training centre, not only on the days that you attend class, but the training room is also available on the weekends for you to write your assessment
- Access to WiFi, printing, stationery, and secure parking
- You have access to the facilitator
- You will be put on a Whatsapp Group to receive resources directly from the facilitator
- Catering: Meals are included on training days (Halaal options available)
- Access to videos and library to enhance your learning
Webinar/virtual
- You will be able to attend the training “virtually”
- We will send you all relevant training info and you will be able to join classes online
- You will receive access to electronic training material
- The training is recorded, so you can reference or play it back at a later stage
- The training can be attended remotely on any smart device with reliable internet access
- Access to videos and library to enhance your learning
Distance Learning
- You will receive all relevant training info and will be able to complete the course on your own
- This is a self-paced learning method
- It can be done remotely, including the Practical Risk Assessment and Open Book Exam
- You have access to the facilitator for any queries
Meet Your Facilitators
With the ability to connect theoretical concepts with real-world scenarios. Our facilitators utilizes case studies, practical examples, and interactive exercises to illustrate the application of environmental management principles in various industries. They also encourages participants to think critically, analyze environmental challenges, and develop innovative solutions.
Roger Georgeson-Gunn
Nebosh Facilitator
SURENDRAN NAIDOO
Lead Auditor, Specialist ISO Material Developer/ Trainer/ ISO Management System Auditor
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