NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is based on international standards and best practice. It is made up of two units that must be successfully completed to achieve the NEBOSH International General Certificate qualification:

Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety

  • Why we should manage workplace health and safety
  • How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
  • Managing risk – understanding people and processes
  • Health and safety monitoring and measuring.

Unit IG2: Risk Assessment

  • How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
  • Managing risk – understanding people and processes
  • Health and safety monitoring and measuring.

Download more information on this course by downloading the Learner Handbook.

Assessment

  • Unit IG1 is assessed by a scenario-based assessment completed at home. You have 24 hours to complete this.
  • Unit IG2 is assessed by a three-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace).

Download The Course Syllabus for the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC). Click here to visit the NEBOSH website for more information regarding this course.

It is recommended that students bring their own laptops to classes.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

Accredited Icon Accredited: No
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: None
E-Learning Price Icon E-Learning Price: R23 776,25 (incl. VAT) - Price includes Course Fees, Course Material, Administration and Exam Fees
E-Learning Duration Icon E-Learning Duration: 6 months
Credits Icon Credits: None
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: None
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: Saiosh
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: 5
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: None
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: None
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target Groups: • Managers • Supervisors • Non-safety specialists • Worker representatives who have both general and specific health and safety responsibilities within their organisations
Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited Icon Accredited: No
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: None
E-Learning Price Icon E-Learning Price: R36 621,75 (incl. VAT) - Price includes Course Fees, Course Material, Administration and Exam Fees
E-Learning Duration Icon E-Learning Duration: 10 Days with separate online examination date and completion of practical assessment
Credits Icon Credits: None
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: None
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: Saiosh
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: 5
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: None
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: None
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target Groups: • Managers • Supervisors • Non-safety specialists • Worker representatives who have both general and specific health and safety responsibilities within their organisations
This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited Icon Accredited: No
Unit Standard Title Icon Unit Standard Title: None
Classroom Price Icon Classroom Price: R37 334,75 (incl. VAT) - Price includes Course Fees, Course Material, Administration and Exam Fees
Classroom Duration Icon Classroom Duration: 10 Days with separate online examination date and completion of practical assessment
Credits Icon Credits: None
SAQA ID Icon SAQA ID: None
Professional Body Icon Professional Body: Saiosh
CPD Points Icon CPD Points: 5
NQF Level Icon NQF Level: None
Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: None
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target Groups: • Managers • Supervisors • Non-safety specialists • Worker representatives who have both general and specific health and safety responsibilities within their organisations