NEBOSH International General Certificate
in Occupational Health & Safety
The world’s most trusted health & safety qualification. Open book examination + practical risk assessment. No prior experience required.
What you will be able to do
- — Justify HS improvements (moral, financial, legal)
- — Positively influence safety culture & behaviour
- — Carry out a 5‑step risk assessment
- — Develop safe systems of work & permit‑to‑work
- — Investigate incidents & audit management systems
Assessment & Grading
GIC1: 5‑hour Open Book Exam (OBE) – scenario‑based, taken from home.
GIC2: 4‑hour practical risk assessment in your workplace.
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Both units must be passed to receive parchment. Unlimited resits within 5 years.
Complete syllabus
Unit GIC1: Management of HS (OBE)
- Element 1: Why manage workplace HS (morals, money, legal frameworks, contractors)
- Element 2: HS management systems (ISO 45001, Plan-Do-Check-Act, policies)
- Element 3: Managing risk – people & processes (culture, human factors, risk assessment, change management, emergencies)
- Element 4: Monitoring & measuring (incident investigation, active/reactive monitoring, auditing, review)
Unit GIC2: Risk Assessment (Practical)
- Element 5: Physical & psychological health (noise, vibration, radiation, mental ill-health, violence)
- Element 6: Musculoskeletal health (WRULDs, manual handling, load-handling)
- Element 7: Chemical & biological agents (hazardous substances, exposure limits)
- Element 8: General workplace issues (height, confined spaces, lone working, vehicles)
- Element 9: Work equipment (machinery hazards, guards, hand tools)
- Element 10: Fire (principles, prevention, alarms, evacuation)
- Element 11: Electricity (hazards, shocks, control measures)
Access to official NEBOSH resources, case studies, and tutor support included.
Course details at a glance
“The NEBOSH IGC provided a strong foundation… it was a game‑changer. It gave me credibility and helped me secure more significant roles.”
— Abanum Isakpa
“After obtaining this certificate, I received my first job offer, underscoring the value employers placed on this qualification.”
— Asila Al Shukri
Frequently asked questions
1. Do I need previous HS experience?
No – the course starts from fundamentals. No formal prerequisites.
2. What if I fail a unit?
Resit only that unit. Unlimited resits within 5 years – you keep the highest mark.
3. How do I do the practical if I’m not employed?
Use any suitable workplace (friend’s business, voluntary organisation, etc.).
4. When will I get my certificate?
Within 40 working days of passing your final unit.
5. What study modes are available?
HSEPro delivers the online live virtual training, and classroom training.
6. What language you deliver the training?
HSEPro delivers the IGC training in English language for this time.
7. Is the qualification recognised internationally?
Yes – over 265,000 learners in 100+ countries. Based on ISO 45001 and ILO standards.
8. Can I improve my grade after passing GIC1?
Yes – resit GIC1 within 20 working days after passing both units. You keep the higher mark.
9. How long is the Open Book Exam?
The OBE is open within 24 hours, and learners are expected to complete within 5 hours or more, taken anywhere from home or office.
10. What support do I get?
HSEPro will fully support learners during the training. HSEPro provides formative assessment such as assignments, exercises, practice exams, reviews, and exam result discussions (fee is applicable).
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