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The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is intended for managers,
supervisors and employees based outside the UK who require a broad knowledge
and understanding of health and safety principles and practices. The
qualification focuses on international standards and management systems,
enabling candidates to effectively discharge workplace health and safety
responsibilities in any employment sector, in all parts of the world. The
NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking
on a career in health and safety, providing a sound basis for progression on
to the NEBOSH International Diploma. The International General Certificate
qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech
IOSH) of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate
membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety
Management (IIRSM).
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| Course Content |
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The syllabus comprises three units that are separately assessed. |
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| - Unit IGC1 |
Management of international health and safety |
| - Unit IGC2 |
Control of international workplace hazards. |
| - Unit IGC3 |
International health and safety practical application. |
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| Distance Learning |
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Course materials consisting of notes, coursework
and a text book are sent by courier. Students then complete the coursework and return by post or
email to ATM Safety & Environment
for marking. The coursework does not count towards the award. |
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| Examinations |
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Examinations
are held four times a year and can be taken in the UK, at British
Council Offices overseas or by special arrangement at other establishments. The dates of the examinations in
2010 are given in the table below. Candidates may enrol at anytime before the
registration closing date to maximise preparation time. |
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| NEBOSH
International General Certificate |
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Examination date
Wednesday 3 March 2010
Wednesday 9 June 2010
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Wednesday 8 December 2010
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Closing date for Registration
1 January 2010
1 April 2010
1 July 2010
1 October 2010
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| Practical Assessment |
| The practical must be carried out within 14 days either side of
the written examination in the candidate's own workplace or if this is not
possible at another suitable location. Candidates able to come to UK may take
the practical with ATM Safety & Environment
the day after their written exam. All practicals conducted in the candidates
own workplace must be supervised by a responsible senior manager. This manager
must ensure that the workplace inspection is conducted under examination
conditions and the report sent to ATM Safety & Environment
for marking as soon as it is completed. Candidates must not refer to reference
materials such as course notes and textbooks when completing the practical. |
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| Course Fee |
| The course fee is £410 (VAT is applicable if resident in
the UK) and NEBOSH exam registration fee is
£115. The course fee does not include fees charged by the British Council for
an overseas sitting, which the candidate is responsible for paying locally.
The course fee includes support for a period of 12 months, so candidates have
the choice of four exam sittings. We will also support candidates should they
have to re-sit any exam, subject to an administration fee.
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| NEBOSH Fees |
| NEBOSH enrolment and examination registration fees may be paid
directly to NEBOSH. Overseas students may pay NEBOSH fees through ATM Safety & Environment. Forms will be provided as necessary. The fees quoted on
this webpage are valid to August 2010. |
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| In-company or group courses |
| Group courses by distance learning with tutorial support can be arranged on request for the
National Certificate, the International Certificate or the National Construction
Certificate. Candidates are expected
to study the material and complete the coursework provided prior to attendance
at the tutorials, which are designed primarily to provide a revision programme
and instruction in examination technique. Tutorial programmes can be tailored
to local requirements.A local examination sitting (minimum number 8) can be arranged
at anytime of the year for these courses.
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| Enrolment |
| Please download and complete the application form and return to
ATM Safety & Environment. |
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| Payment |
| The application form should be returned with a cheque made
payable to ATM Safety & Environment
or sent with an official purchase order.
Payments may also be made by
electronic transfer. Please contact us for bank details.
Payments can be made by most debit/credit cards (not American Express). We
reserve the right to charge 2.5% on balance amounts paid by credit card.
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| Value Added Tax (VAT) |
| VAT currently at 17.5% is charged on all courses purchased in
the UK. EU customers do not pay VAT if the course is purchased for business
use. Overseas students outside of the EU do not pay VAT. VAT is not charged on
NEBOSH examination fees. |
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| Cancellations |
| No cancellations will be accepted or refunds given once an order
has been placed. |
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| Information |
| For further information please contact
ATM Safety & Environment. |
