The NEBOSH Certificate is highly respected by employers worldwide and is an essential first step for those wanting a long and successful career in HSE. The NEBOSH IGC is highly valued by employers globally and provides the academic requirement for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and Associate Membership of IIRSM (AIIRSM).

It is ideal for:

• Everybody working in a safety role.
• Those starting a career in health and safety.
• Managers and supervisors with safety responsibilities as part of their job.

Classroom Training - Delivered by BTS's expert NEBOSH approved trainers in Dubai Hotel Venues:

• Courses - 10 Days + exam in English & Arabic.
• Refreshments & Lunch Provided.

Online courses - Flexible interactive online course available 24/7 worldwide. Around 110 hours of study (3-9 months):

• Structured Online Course.
• Exams are taken in your home or workplace.

In-Company Training:

Classroom or Online courses delivered at your company offices worldwide

• Available in English Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
• Delivered anywhere in the world.
• Led by fully approved, qualified expert tutors.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is made up of two units each with its own assessment:

• Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety:
  • Why we should manage workplace health and safety.
  • How health and safety management systems work and what they look like.
  • Managing risk - understanding people and processes.
  • Health and safety monitoring and measuring.

• Unit IG2: Risk Assessment:
  • Physical and psychological health.
  • Musculoskeletal health.
  • Chemical and biological agents.
  • General workplace issues.
  • Work equipment.

Assessment:

The assessment for the NEBOSH International General Certificate comprises two parts:

• Unit IG1 is assessed by a two-hour assessment completed at home
• Unit IG2 is assessed by a three-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace).

Exams:

Unit IG1 of the NEBOSH International Certificate is assessed in what is called an “Open Book” exam. Exam papers will be sent at a notified time and you will then have 24 hours to complete and return them. The exam should only take a few hours to complete and the 24 hours is to meet the needs of all learners in different time zones around the world.

The exam itself comprises scenario-based questions, where you will be given a set scenario(s) and asked questions which test the knowledge you would have gained studying the course. You will be able to access books but must document all the sources you reference. After the exam, you will be interviewed by a Tutor who will be checking that you have an understanding of the responses you gave in the exam along with checking your ID.

Unit IG2 is assessed by a three-hour practical assessment carried out in your workplace (or another suitable workplace).

• The exam is held in March, June, September, and December each year.