The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is recognised as the world’s leading qualification for Health and Safety professionals and is trusted by numerous renowned organisations globally.
Over 170,000 qualified professionals hold a NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Accredited by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA), NEBOSH IGC is a Level 3 (similar to a GCE A Level) qualification that covers key areas of global occupational health and safety, including:
This universally recognised certification validates your ability to create safer workplaces, promote employee well-being, and open doors to better career prospects.
Did you know that TSW offers an all-in price for its NEBOSH courses? That means we include everything you need to take your NEBOSH course with us:
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TSW Training, a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, is committed to empowering people and organisations to achieve a higher benchmark in occupational health and safety.
Our skilled trainers, with real-world industry experience and a global perspective, deliver high-quality training that will prepare you to successfully manage safety initiatives in any business worldwide.
Our strict selection process guarantees that our trainers are highly qualified industry experts, giving you top-tier, immersive learning experiences.
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Anybody with workplace health and safety responsibilities in a global context can take the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Health & Safety, including:
The NEBOSH IGC is internationally recognised by professional bodies like IOSH, IIRSM, and IEMA and sets the stage for a highly successful career in health and safety for aspiring professionals.
Want to showcase your commitment towards workplace health and safety? Empowering your employees with our NEBOSH International General Certification course is the way to go.
By creating a well-informed and trained workforce, you can make the workplace safer, lower work-related accidents and injury rates, and boost employee well-being.
The NEBOSH IGC qualification is a long-term investment in your company’s healthy and safe culture.
Our NEBOSH IGC course structure is divided into two core units:
Unit IG1 is an open-book examination that outlines the fundamental elements of health and safety management, including:
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Element |
Element Title |
Approx. Taught Hours |
Recommended Self Study |
Assessment |
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1 |
Why should we manage workplace health and safety? |
3 |
20 |
IG1 Open Book Exam: Management of Health and Safety The IG2 practical assessment also assesses elements 1.1, 1.2, and 3.4. |
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2 |
How health and safety management systems work and what they look like |
2 |
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3 |
Managing risk – understanding people and processes |
14 |
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4 |
Health and safety monitoring and measuring |
7 |
Unit IG2 covers practical risk assessment techniques and methodologies, including elements such as:
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Element |
Element Title |
Approx. Taught Hours |
Recommended Self Study |
Assessment |
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5 |
Physical and psychological health |
7 |
20 Hours |
IG2 Practical assessment |
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6 |
Musculoskeletal health |
6 |
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7 |
Chemical and biological agents |
6 |
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8 |
General workplace issues |
10 |
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9 |
Work equipment |
5 |
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10 |
Fire |
3 |
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11 |
Electricity |
2 |
Our NEBOSH IGC qualification is your best answer to everyday occupational health and safety issues. After completion, you will gain the skills and knowledge to:
The IGC qualification makes you a valued asset to your workplace.
By promoting an overall positive health and safety culture and maintaining legal compliance, you can boost employee well-being and avoid costly incidents and illnesses on behalf of your organisation.
To enrol in the NEBOSH International General Certificate, you must have a strong grasp of the English language.
Once you’ve met this prerequisite, you can sign up for the course by submitting your personal information and paying the required fees. To receive a NEBOSH IGC certification, you must pass the examination after completing the course.
Contact TSW Training for further details about the course, pricing, and registration.
The international certificate is assessed through a two-step process:
Each NEBOSH Assessment is marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH for their experience and expertise.
Assessment results for open book exams and practical assessments should be received within 50 working days from your examination date or submission of your practical assessment. The specific date is written on your assessment registration confirmation.
Your qualification grade will be based only on the result of the IG1 unit question paper. However, you must achieve a ‘Pass’ in IG1 and IG2 units before your certificate can be issued.
The grading boundaries for IG1 are as follows:
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75+ |
Distinction |
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65-74 |
Credit |
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45-64 |
Pass |
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0-44 |
Refer |
You may re-sit a unit assessment if:
There is no limit to how many times you can re-sit unit(s) within the five years allowed. A refund will not be given if you register to re-sit a unit before an original unit result is known.
If your re-sit result is lower than the original mark, you will keep the original mark awarded for the unit. Re-sit marks are not capped.
This course is available on our open programme, with a calendar of virtual and classroom events. You can book a place for yourself, for an employee or for a group of staff.
This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation, in any location or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
At TSW we pride ourselves on the expertise and quality of our trainers and consultants. Each is chosen for their working experience and hard-earned knowledge. Here are just some of our trainers for this course:
At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. That’s why our in-house training programmes aim to address your specific challenges and objectives. To do that we ensure that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.
At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. Our bespoke in-house training programmes are designed to address your specific challenges and objectives. This ensures that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.
Training several employees via public courses can be both costly and logistically difficult. With TSW’s in-house training, you save on travel and accommodation expenses, and the overall cost per delegate is significantly lowered. This makes in-house training a cost-effective solution, particularly for larger groups.
TSW’s in-house training sessions are arranged to fit your schedule, minimising operational disruptions. Whether you prefer weekdays, weekends, or evening sessions, we can accommodate your needs. Conducting training at your premises ensures your team remains in a familiar environment, enhancing the learning experience and reducing downtime.
In-house training at TSW brings your team together, fostering better communication and collaboration. Employees can share experiences and build stronger working relationships. This not only boosts morale but also promotes a unified approach to problem-solving within your organisation.
Public training sessions can pose risks when discussing company-specific issues. TSW’s in-house training guarantees confidentiality, allowing your team to freely address and resolve internal challenges. This level of discretion is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and operational integrity.
By delivering training in the workplace, TSW ensures that employees can immediately apply what they’ve learned. This immediate integration of new skills helps in retaining knowledge and enhances overall productivity.
In this section, you will find all of the questions we are frequently asked about this course. Still can’t find the information you are looking for? Send us an enquiry and we’ll get back to you.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate course timeline varies according to the delivery method (classroom-based, virtual, or online) and the person’s pace of learning.
Yes, of course! The NEBOSH International General Certificate is actually a great starting point for those new to the health and safety field.
The course is designed to help learners get a firm grasp of key health and safety principles, proving itself highly relevant to those with no prior experience.
Yes, definitely! Anybody can complete the NEBOSH International General Certificate course online with TSW Training.
We provide flexible online learning programs for busy professionals to study at their own speed and convenience.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is an internationally recognised accreditation that opens the door to numerous employment opportunities in the health and safety field across the globe. It can help you get jobs like:
This certification can also boost your career prospects within your current job role, especially if you have managerial responsibilities.
You have five years to complete your qualification. This period starts when you successfully finish your first assessment unit, referred to as the ‘declaration date.’
Completed units that are five years old or older will not be considered towards your qualification by NEBOSH. In this case, if you intend to complete the qualification, you must retake units over five years old.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is categorised as a Level 3 qualification on the NQF and a Level 6 on the SCQF. This is the equivalent of an A-Level in the UK.
As NEBOSH Certificate qualifications, the National General Certificate and the International General Certificate are very similar in structure and intent.
The National General Certificate is offered exclusively in the UK, while the International General Certificate is accessible to individuals in all countries outside the UK.
Both certificates are of the same level and share the same units, elements, and learning outcomes, adhering to an identical exam structure and grading system.
The key differences are in the different health and safety legislation and regulations that they cover, while the similarities are numerous covering the same ‘plan-do-check-act’ approach used to manage workplace health and safety.
You can find a more detailed comparison in our ‘What’s the difference’ blog article.
