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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).
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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 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. |
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| NEBOSH
International General Certificate |
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Closing date for
Enlolment
1 January 2012
1 April 2012
1 July 2012
1 October 2012
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Examination date
IGC1 & IGC2
Wed 7 March 2012
Wed 13 June 2012
Wed 5 September 2012
Wed 5 December 2012
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IGC3 Submission
17 March 2012
23 June 2012
15 September 2012
15 December 2012
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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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 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. |
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| 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. |
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| NEBOSH Qualification |
IGC1 & IGC2 Registration Fee |
Venue Fee
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Assignment Fee IGC3 |
Total Fee2
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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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 ).
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| 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.
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| Enrolment |
| Please download and complete the application form and return to
ATM Safety & Environment. |
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| 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.
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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). |
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| 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. |
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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. |
