NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

The NEBOSH General Certificate, the world’s leading qualification in workplace health and safety.

Formation

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Certificat

Formation en ligne

120 heures

Réalisable en ligne

Référence de la formation: FR-SE23

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is an ideal qualification to enter into health and safety and is perfect for transitioning into management. It will gift learners pivotal philosophies and understanding in baseline health and safety. International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is recognised by employers and professional memberships in over 180 countries around the world It introduces learners to the crucial Plan-Do-Act-Check model, which continues to positively influence international workplace safety. The International version of the NEBOSH General Certificate is a broader qualification ideal for learners outside of the UK. The course is engineered to apply to international regulations and law, making it widely transferable.

Les objectifs

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By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamental principles of occupational health and safety management.
Identify, assess, and control workplace risks across different work environments.
Implement an effective health and safety management system (HSE system).
Enhance the health and safety culture within their organization.
Conduct and document workplace risk assessments and propose appropriate improvement measures.
Support compliance with legal and organizational requirements.

Le public ciblé

This course is ideal for:

Anyone with health and safety responsibilities as part of their role.
Supervisors, team leaders, site managers, and directors seeking a solid understanding of workplace safety.
Employees wishing to broaden their professional skills and career prospects.
New entrants to the health and safety field, with or without prior experience.

70% of NEBOSH learners work in roles where health and safety is not their main function.

Les prérequis

There are no specific academic qualifications, skills or experience required to take up the NEBOSH Certification program. However, NEBOSH does recommend a minimum standard of English for all learners.

Le contenu de la formation

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The syllabus is divided into 11 core elements, covering key areas of health and safety management and practical application.

Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety

Moral, financial, and legal reasons for managing health and safety
Employer and employee responsibilities
Managing contractors effectively

Element 2: How Health and Safety Management Systems Work

Definition and benefits of H&S management systems
Key components and features of an effective system

Element 3: Managing People and Processes

Health and safety culture
Human factors and behavioral influences
Risk assessment and management of change
Safe systems of work, permit-to-work, and emergency procedures

Element 4: Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring

Active and reactive monitoring
Incident investigation and reporting
Auditing and performance review

Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health

Noise, vibration, and radiation hazards
Mental health, workplace violence, and substance abuse

Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health

Work-related upper limb disorders
Manual handling and lifting equipment safety

Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents

Hazardous substances
Health risk assessment and control measures
Specific agents and exposure controls

Element 8: General Workplace Issues

Health, welfare, and work environment
Working at height, confined spaces, lone working
Slips, trips, movement of people and vehicles, work-related driving

Element 9: Work Equipment

General requirements and maintenance
Hand tools and machinery hazards
Control measures for machinery safety

Element 10: Fire Safety

Fire principles and causes
Fire prevention and spread control
Fire detection, alarms, and extinguishing
Evacuation procedures

Element 11: Electrical Safety

Hazards, risks, and control measures

Assessment Methods

Theoretical Assessment – NG1 / IG1 (Open Book Exam)

Online, scenario-based examination.
Tests the learner’s ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.

Practical Assessment – NG2 / IG2 (Risk Assessment Report)

Learners complete a workplace risk assessment.
Must identify hazards, propose corrective actions, and communicate findings appropriately.

Exam :

The IG1 open book exam is completed electronically and submitted through the NEBOSH exam portal. You have 24 hours from 11am (UK time) on exam day to complete and submit your exam paper. The pass mark is set at 45 marks. The IG2 is a practical risk assessment based on a workplace. This can be completed at a place of work or at home, and is submitted by email according to deadline. You’ll be awarded a grading for the IG1 as outlined below; and for IG2 either a pass or refer (fail). Your overall qualification grade will be based on the mark you achieve in your IG1 open book exam: Pass: 45-64 marks, Credit: 65-74 marks, Distinction: 75+ marks. You must successfully pass both units to achieve your full NEBOSH General Certificate.

A variety of learning formats are available to suit individual or organizational needs:

E-Learning: Flexible, accessible e-learning modules.
Virtual: Live, interactive sessions with a qualified tutor.

Informations importantes

NEBOSH courses are offered in association with Astutis Ltd.

E-Learning: Approximative duration 110-125 hours.
Virtual classroom: 10 days delivered as 2 split weeks.

Please contact us for prices and dates for Virtual classroom training with a trainer.

The durations indicated are approximate and based on a full learning day.
The program e-learning is delivered as a self-paced without an instructor. Participants may progress at their own pace once enrolled. Access provided to the platform is 12 months.

Recommended equipment for accessing the Training Area:

To get the most out of your online training, make sure you have the following equipment:

Computer: PC or Mac
Internet connection: stable and good quality
Web browser: recent version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari
Office suite: OpenOffice, Microsoft Office or equivalent (spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, etc.)
PDF reader: To view your training materials
Storage: File storage capacity (hard drive, cloud, etc.)

You can contact the TÜV Rheinland team for assistance in setting up your training course.

Tip: Make sure your hardware and software are up to date for an optimal experience!

If you have a disability, please contact us before registering by sending an email to formation@fr.tuv.com. We will do everything we can to meet your training needs.

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