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Overview
The NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) is a globally recognized qualification designed for professionals responsible for managing workplace health and safety. It provides a strong foundation in hazard identification, risk assessment, and effective safety management systems across all industries. NEBOSH IGC is highly valued by employers worldwide, especially in construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors. It is ideal for those looking to start or advance a professional career in health and safety and meets the requirements for Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership of IIRSM (AIIRSM).
What You Will Learn
Element 1
The Purpose of Managing Workplace Health and Safety
1.1 Morals and Money
1.2 Regulating Health and Safety
1.3 Who Does What in Organizations Element
Element 2
Health and Safety Management Systems
2.1 What they are and the benefits they bring
2.2 What good health and safety management systems look like
Element 3
Understanding People and Processes
3.1 Health and Safety Culture
3.2 Improving Health and Safety Culture
3.3 How Human Factors Influence Behavior
3.4 Assessing Risk
3.5 Management of Change
3.6 Safe Systems of Work
3.7 Permit-to-Work Systems
3.8 Emergency Procedures
Element 4
Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring
4.1 Active and Reactive Monitoring
4.2 Investigating Incidents
4.3 Health and Safety Auditing
4.4 Review of Health and Safety Performance
Element 5
Physical and Psychological Health
5.1 Noise
5.2 Vibration
5.3 Radiation
5.4 Mental Ill-Health
5.5 Violence at Work
5.6 Substance Abuse at Work
Element 6
Musculoskeletal Health
6.1 Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders
6.2 Manual Handling
6.3 Load-Handling Equipment
Element 7
Chemical and Biological Agents
7.1 Hazardous Substances
7.2 Assessment of Health Risks
7.3 Control Measures
7.4 Specific Agents
Element 8
General Workplace Issues
8.1 Health, Welfare and Work Environment
8.2 Working at Height
8.3 Safe Working in Confined Space
8.4 Lone Working
8.5 Slips and Trips
8.6 Safe Movement of People and Vehicles
8.7 Work-Related Driving
Element 9
Work Equipment
9.1 General Requirements
9.2 Handheld Tools
9.3 Machinery Hazards
9.4 Control Measures for Machinery
Element 10
Fire
10.1 Fire Principles
10.2 Preventing Fire and Fire Spread
10.3 Fire Alarms and Fire-Fighting
10.4 Fire Evaluation
Element 11
Electricity
11.1 Hazards and Risks
11.2 Control Measures
Assessment
- Unit GIC1 is assessed by a scenario-based assessment completed at home. You have 24 hours to complete this.
- Unit GIC2 is assessed by a three-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace)
Throughout the year, exams are held every month.
Modes of study
- Full-Time Classroom
- Virtual Learning
Recommended
- Tuition hours: 63 Hours commended
- Self-study hours: 40 Hours
Pass standard
The provisional pass mark for GIC1 is 45%
The pass standard for GIC2 is 60%
Qualification grades
The qualification grade is based on the result from Unit GIC1
Distinction: 75 marks or higher
Credit: 65 – 74 marks
Pass: 45 – 64 marks
Refer: 0-44
Useful links & resources
Qualification information and syllabus: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/#resource
Submitting an Enquiry About Results: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/enquiries-about-results-ears/
Submitting a verification request: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/policies-and-procedures/verifications/
Exam Schedule for 2026
| Unit | Examination date | Results notification date | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIC1 | Wednesday 04 March 2026 | Tuesday 02 June 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 08 April 2026 | Friday 03 July 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 06 May 2026 | Thursday 30 July 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 03 June 2026 | Wednesday 26 August 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 08 July 2026 | Thursday 01 October 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 05 August 2026 | Thursday 29 October 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 09 September 2026 | Wednesday 18 November 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 07 October 2026 | Wednesday 16 December 2026 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 04 November 2026 | Thursday 21 January 2027 | |||||
| GIC1 | Wednesday 02 December 2026 | Thursday 04 March 2027 |