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NEBOSH International General Certificate
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (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).

Course Content
The syllabus comprises three units that are separately assessed.
- Unit IGC1  Management of international health and safety
- Unit IGC2 Control of international workplace hazards.
- Unit IGC3 International health and safety practical application.
Distance Learning
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.
Examinations
Examinations are closed booked and are held four times a year. They can be taken in the UK, at British Council Offices overseas or by special arrangement at other establishments (see General Information). Overseas venues normally charge a set rate for exams in local currency; this fee must be paid by the candidate. Candidates should enrol on the course at least 10 weeks before they wish to sit the examinations, the exam dates for 2012 are given in the table below.
NEBOSH International General Certificate

 Closing date for
 Enlolment  
 1 January 2012
 1 April 2012
 1 July 2012
 1 October 2012

 Examination date
 IGC1 & IGC2  
 Wed 7 March 2012
 Wed 13 June 2012
 Wed 5 September 2012
 Wed 5 December 2012

 IGC3 Submission
 
 17 March 2012
 23 June 2012
 15 September 2012
 15 December 2012

Practical Assessment
IGC3 is assessed by submission of a written report that is marked by ATM Safety & Environment and moderated by NEBOSH. This IGC3 report must be submitted to ATM Safety & Environment within 10 days of the written examinations, and must be carried out in the candidates own workplace or other suitable location. The practical assessment does not need to be supervised, but must be prepared in accordance with the NEBOSH IGC3 guidance, that will be issued to candidates on enrolment, and the candidate must sign a declaration that the submission is their own work.
Course Fee
The course fee is £400 (VAT is applicable if resident in the UK) and NEBOSH exam registration fees are £125. 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 tutor 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.

There are no other charges, other than British Council fees (see General Information), unless you require your certificates sending by courier. Certificates are sent by Royal Mail tracked service in the UK and Royal Mail International Signed For service to addresses outside the UK. For candidates requiring their certificates sending by courier on completion of the course, rather than Royal Mail International Signed For, there will be a fee (GB£20) to cover the difference in costs between the services.

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 website are valid to 31st August 2012. We reserve the right to increase exam registration fees in line with any increase imposed by NEBOSH after that date.
Examination Fees
UK candidates - The course fees for the International General Certificate include the exam sitting (invigilation) fee for sitting the examinations for the first time at our centre in Coventry and London. These can be added onto the course fee (see table below). Students re-sitting an exam(s) are charged £25 + VAT per sitting in addition to the examination registration fee(s).

Candidates outside the UK - Candidates can sit at British Council or other institutions throughout the world (see “Examination Venues”, below). Overseas venues including the British Council normally charge a set rate for exams and a courier fee payable in local currency, this fee must be paid locally by the candidate. This is not included in the course fee or NEBOSH exam registration fee. ATM Safety & Environment also charge £25 with the exam registration fee to partly cover the outward courier fee charged to us by NEBOSH (see table below). Students re-sitting an exam are charged £25 in addition to the examination registration fee.

NEBOSH Qualification IGC1 & IGC2 Registration Fee Venue Fee

Assignment Fee IGC3 Total Fee2

International General Certificate
(Coventry & London)
£40 per paper No charge1 £20 £100 
International General Certificate
(Overseas)
£40 per paper plus £25 sitting fee Payable locally £20 £125 (IGC1,IGC2 and IGC3)3
1 Charge of £25 (plus VAT if applicable) applies for re-sits only.
2 Excluding venue invigilation fee, payable locally to British Council or alternative institution.
3 An additional administration fee of £25 will be applied for referral re-sits, irrespective of the number of referrals. For example a candidate referred in one paper will pay £40, plus £25 sitting fee, plus £25 referral administration fee, total £90; for a candidate referred in 2 units will pay £80 plus £25 sitting fee, plus £25 referral administration fee, total £130.
Referrals
Candidates must obtain at least 45% in each of the written exams and 60% in the practical to pass the unit. Students who are referred can take the exam again at the next available exam sitting on payment of the NEBOSH registration fee and a £50 administration fee (VAT is charge on this fee for sittings in the UK ).
In-company or group courses
Group courses by distance learning with tutorial support can be arranged on request for Certificate qualifications. 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 can be arranged at anytime of the year for these courses.
Enrolment
Please download and complete the application form and return to ATM Safety & Environment.
Discounts
Candidates that have studied a qualification with ATM Safety & Environment are eligible for a 10% discount on subsequent courses.
Discount will be considered for multiple enrolments where course materials are dispatched as one consignment. Please ask for a quotation.
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).
Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT at the prevailing rate 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.
Cancellations
No cancellations will be accepted or refunds given once an order has been placed.
Information
For further information please contact ATM Safety & Environment.
see also
NEBOSH National Diploma in
Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
  Through distance learning and tutorials.
NEBOSH International Diploma in
Occupational Health and Safety Practice.
  Through distance learning and e-tutorials.
NEBOSH National Diploma in
Environmental Management.
  Through distance learning and optional tutorials.
NEBOSH National Certificate in
Environmental Management
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH National General Certificate
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH International General Certificate
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH National Certificate in
Construction Health and Safety
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH International Certificate in
Construction Health and Safety
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NEBOSH Certificate in
Fire Safety and Risk Management
  Through distance learning. In-company group courses available.
NVQs
  Vocational Qualification in Health & Safety.
Downloads - Application Forms,
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