NEBOSH International General Certificate [Level 3]

INTRODUCTION

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a Level 3 qualification designed for individuals who want to develop their knowledge and skills in occupational health and safety. It is recognized globally as the leading qualification for general health and safety professionals.

The course covers a wide range of health and safety topics, including hazard identification and risk assessment, controlling workplace hazards, fire safety, workplace equipment safety, and manual handling.

The course is designed for professionals who want to develop their knowledge and skills in health and safety and may include those who are responsible for health and safety within their organizations, as well as those who have a general interest in health and safety.

Upon completion of the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, individuals will have the knowledge and skills required to identify and control workplace hazards, implement effective health and safety management systems, and respond to emergencies and incidents.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The objectives of the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety are to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to:

• Identify workplace hazards and assess the associated risks, and develop control measures to mitigate those risks.
• Implement effective health and safety management systems, including policies, procedures, and monitoring arrangements.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the principles of fire safety and determine effective fire safety procedures.
• Effective observation of principles of workplace equipment safety and implementation of equipment safety procedures.
• Develop effective manual handling procedures.
• Examine the principles of chemical and biological safety and develop effective safety procedures.
• Implement effective occupational health programs.
• Assess the legal framework for health and safety and its implications for organizations.
• Evaluate the importance of effective communication and consultation on health and safety matters.
• Determine the importance of effective emergency planning and response.
• Apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course to real-life scenarios,
• Demonstrate ability to identify and manage health and safety risks and implement effective health and safety management systems.

COURSE OUTLINE:

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course covers the following topics:

MODULE 1: FOUNDATIONS IN HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Introduction to health and safety at work
• Health and safety management systems
• Policy and organizing for health and safety

MODULE 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – PLAN

• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Legal requirements and documentation
• Emergency planning and response

MODULE 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – DO

• Implementing and operating health and safety management systems
• Monitoring, reviewing, and audit of health and safety performance

MODULE 4: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – CHECK

• Incident investigation and reporting
• Measuring health and safety performance
• Audit and review of health and safety management systems

MODULE 5: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – ACT

• Health and safety performance improvement
• Safety culture and behavior
• Continual improvement of health and safety management systems

MODULE 6: WORKPLACE HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL

• General workplace issues
• Fire safety
• Electrical safety
• Chemical and biological health hazards
• Physical and psychological health hazards
• Construction hazards and controls

MODULE 7: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

A practical assessment based on the application of knowledge and skills learned in previous modules.

TRAINING METHOD:

The course is assessed through two exams: the first exam is based on the management of health and safety systems and the second exam is based on workplace hazards and risk control. Learners are also required to complete a practical assessment, which involves carrying out a workplace risk assessment and preparing a report based on their findings.

Overall, the NEBOSH International General Certificate course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of occupational health and safety principles and practices. The course is designed to be flexible, allowing learners to study at their own pace and in their own time, and is suitable for individuals who have health and safety responsibilities at work or are looking to pursue a career in health and safety.

 Venue: Kigali

Date: Open