NEBOSH International General Certificate

Benefits for Learners 

• Studying the International General Certificate creates a strong foundation for a career in the international health and safety industry

• Develop confidence in your role as a health and safety practitioner with key knowledge and skills applicable to workplaces across the world

• Learn to recognise and minimise workplace risk so you can safeguard other workers

Benefits for Employers 

• Improve health and safety culture across your organisation by providing your manager of supervisor with the International General Certificate

• Increase productivity with less days of absence due to workplace induced accident or illness 

• Strengthen your brand and connections with fellow organisations by investing in health and safety, and by meeting international safety standards 

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Student support 

With student groups such as our Facebook student community, our team of experts only a call away and learning materials of the highest quality, here at Phoenix we provide all the support you need during your studies, wherever you're studying from.

The Phoenix Pass Pledge 

Every Phoenix NEBOSH course entitles you to continue studying free of charge if you fail to meet the required standard in examinations. However, this is rarely necessary. Our pass rate for NEBOSH courses is above industry average, with a high number of credits and distinctions. 

Accredited Partner 

Phoenix Health and Safety is a NEBOSH Gold Partner. This accreditation means our NEBOSH course materials, tutors, and learning environments are all stamped with excellence. 

This course is ideal for managers, supervisors and employees with health and safety responsibilities based in anywhere in the world. It's also the perfect starting point for a career in health and safety.

The course has no formal entry requirements, though a basic level of English, equivalent to International English Language Testing System 6.0 or higher, is recommended so that students can understand course content, which is all delivered in English.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate involves a minimum of 65 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading. 

• When studied through in-house or virtual classroom learning, the course is 9 days. 

• When studied through e-Learning, we recommend spending between 105 and 115 hours on the course. 

Our classroom course timings are 09:00-17:00 Monday - Friday.

Study for your NEBOSH International General Certificate in person in Cape Town or Johannesburg, or study virtually with Phoenix from your home or office. Both our in-person and online NEBOSH International General Certificate courses come with the Phoenix Pass Pledge, which means that candidates are entitled to continue studying (free of charge) if they fail to meet the required standard in the examinations.

When studying the NEBOSH International General Certificate online via e-Learning, students gain access to our specially designed, interactive diploma course. E-Learning students can study wherever and whenever they please, pausing and resuming their course as they need, allowing them maximum flexibility with their studies.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate consists of two Units:

Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety 

• Element 1 Why we should manage workplace health and safety. 

• Element 2 How health and safety management systems work and what they look like. 

• Element 3 Managing risk — understanding people and processes. 

• Element 4 Health and safety monitoring and measuring. 

Unit IG2: Risk Assessment 

• Element 5 Physical and psychological health. 

• Element 6 Musculoskeletal health. 

• Element 7 Chemical and biological agents. 

• Element 8 General workplace issues. 

• Element 9 Work equipment. 

• Element 10 Fire. 

• Element 11 Electricity. 

By the end of the course, candidates will have developed the skills to do the following:

• Justify health and safety improvements using moral, financial and legal arguments

• Advise on the main duties for health and safety in the workplace and help their organisation manage contractors

• Work within a health and safety management system, recognising what effective policy, organisational responsibilities and arrangements should look like

• Positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour to improve performance in their organisation

• Do a general risk assessment in their own workplace – profiling and prioritising risks, inspecting the workplace, recognising a range of common hazards, evaluating risks (taking account of current controls), recommending further control measures, planning actions

• Recognise workplace changes that have significant health and safety impacts and effective ways to

  minimise those impacts

• Develop basic safe systems of work (including taking account of typical emergencies) and knowing when to use permit-to-work systems for special risks

The NEBOSH International Certificate course features one written exam and one practical exam:  

• Unit IG1 includes an open book, scenario-based exam which you can do from home.  

• Unit IG2 has a practical assessment, 3 hours in length, in which delegates complete a risk assessment and create an action plan for their workplace.

Grading

Your final grade for the Certificate is based on your mark in the IG1 exam, and you are only required to pass IG2.

The grade boundaries are as follows:

• 0 – 44 marks: Refer

• 45 – 64 marks: Pass

• 65 – 74 marks: Credit

• 75 marks and above: Distinction

If you are booking a virtual classroom course, your exam cost will be included within the price. If you are booking on to the e-learning course your exams will be an extra fee and will need to be booked separately.  

Exam dates are set by NEBOSH and can be found on our 'book a NEBOSH exam' page.  

Please note: All course materials and certificates will be sent via post. There will be an additional charge if booking outside of the UK. We will contact you with the delivery charge once booking has been made. 

Achieving the NEBOSH International General certificate leads to the opportunity to take NEBOSH qualifications focused on specific industries and fields, such as construction, fire safety and environment management. After studying this Certificate, many candidates also progress to the degree-level NEBOSH International Diploma. 

• When and how will I receive my NEBOSH results?

Results are provided by NEBOSH after completing the course. NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams. Your certificates will arrive after the results have been announced.

• What happens if I fail the NEBOSH assessment?

The Phoenix Pass Pledge will cover your additional studies, but you retake the exams at your own cost. 

• What level are NEBOSH qualifications?

NEBOSH Certificates are level 3, which is equivalent to an A level qualification. NEBOSH Diplomas are level 6, which is equivalent to an Honours Degree.

• Are there any entry requirements for NEBOSH Certificates?

There are no entry requirements, which makes a NEBOSH Certificate an ideal starting point for your health and safety training. Learners must have a suitable standard of English language to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.  

• When and how will I receive my results and NEBOSH certificate?

NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams. Your certificates will arrive from Phoenix 10-12 weeks after the results have been announced.

• Is this course recognised in South Africa?

The NEBOSH International Diploma teaches to international health and safety standards. As a result, it's recognised across the globe, including in South Africa.

Payment Plans are offered to self-funding South Africa students only. We require 50% of the total course fee upfront. Payments will be made monthly from the day your deposit was made and must be received within 7 days of this date. The balance of your account must be cleared in full, prior to you registering for examinations. Payment plans can be paid by: Credit/debit card or bank transfer. If you would like to organise a payment plan please get in touch.