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

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Overview

This globally respected qualification is designed for managers, supervisors, workers with health and safety responsibilities, and people beginning a health and safety career.

It develops practical knowledge of health and safety management systems, workplace risk assessment, incident investigation, and common workplace hazards and controls.

Target Audience

Managers, supervisors, people with health and safety responsibilities, and learners seeking a strong foundation for a health and safety career.

Key Benefits

Justify health and safety improvements
Advise on health and safety duties and manage contractors
Support health and safety management systems and positive safety culture
Complete a general workplace risk assessment
Investigate incidents and recommend preventive actions
Monitor, audit, and review health and safety performance
Recognise common workplace hazards and select suitable controls

Assessment

GIC1 is a 24-hour scenario-based assessment. GIC2 is a practical workplace risk assessment submitted through the NEBOSH Assessment Platform within 10 working days of the GIC1 assessment; the GIC2 pass mark is 60%.

Course Details

Fast-Track Duration
10 Working Days
Units
GIC1 and GIC2
Language
English; interpretation may be requested
Certificate
NEBOSH

Professional Recognition

The qualification is listed at SCQF Level 6 with 11 credit points. Holders may be eligible for AIIRSM and certain IOSH membership routes, subject to current conditions and experience requirements.

Learners must successfully complete both units:

GIC1: Management of International Health and Safety

Why workplace health and safety should be managed
How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
Managing risk: understanding people and processes
Health and safety monitoring and measurement

GIC2: Risk Assessment

Physical and psychological health
Musculoskeletal health
Chemical and biological agents
General workplace issues
Work equipment
Fire
Electricity
Practical workplace risk assessment
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