NEBOSH International Certificate

Course Overview

The NEBOSH International Certificate provides organisations with a global presence seeking to adopt an internationally recognised health and safety training programme. It is a unique international health and safety standard award. It has the same format and content as the National Certificate but focuses on internationally recognised health and safety standards and priorities (ILO/18001) and best practice in controlling hazards.

Who is the the course is for?
The International General Certificate is available to non UK nationals, employees of large organisations operating outside the UK, or multinational companies already working to international standards but needing to adapt these to accord with local needs and practice. It has been designed for personnel e.g. managers, supervisors, non-safety specialists, worker representatives who have both general and specific Health and Safety responsibilities within their organisation.

Duration
10 days in 2 split weeks plus 1 day for exams

Learning Outcomes

Understand the management framework, moral and economic requirements and implications for good standards in health and safety within an organisation.
Develop, promote and communicate an effective health and safety culture in an organisation.
Identify the key features of a health and safety policy, the preparations and performance review of a health and safety audit. Understand the importance of proactive and reactive health and safety monitoring measures.
Identify hazards in the workplace and carry out risk assessments, record findings and review procedures.
Advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks and applying safe systems of work.
Identify fire hazards and consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks and develop fire procedures.
Identify ill health effects of physical processes of work and the environment and recommend suitable measures to combat risks.
Explain the processes and procedures for investigating and reporting accidents at work.
Additional option of 1 day to cover local, legal requirements (non examinable)