NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Safety and Health

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational & Health is an

internationally recognised health and safety qualification. It is an 11 day course that
includes two written examinations and one practical exam.
The qualification comes from the National Examination Board in Occupational
Safety and Health (NEBOSH) in the United Kingdom.
The course is challenging and requires you to have a good standard of
spoken and written English language. At Megamas we use lots of resources and
use different learning styles to help you learn. You are given a detailed textbook and
great handouts. You dont need to have any particular qualifications before you take a NEBOSH course,
but some technical background and work experience, is useful.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Identify common hazards in the workplace and advice on appropriate remedial action.
Understand the foundations and framework for regulation of health and safety, including
international standards and conventions such as ISO and ILO
Assist in preparation, review and monitoring of safety policy and procedures including proactive and
reactive strategies, training, audits and safety committees
Investigate accidents and other incidents and prepare cost-effective proposals to prevent recurrence
Communicate effectively on health and safety matters, including the use of reports
Describe human and organizational factors affecting health and safety performance assessment for example, health & safety culture
Undertake effective workplace inspections and recommend cost effective remedial action
Maintain records and information sources to advise management
Advise of appropriate action to minimise fire risk and develop fire procedures
Advise on the chemical and biological hazards and control
Advise on safety in construction
COURSE SCHEDULE
Date

4th November 2013 - 18th November 2013

Venue

Holiday Inn, Orchard City Centre, Singapore

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre is a short taxi ride from Singapores major attractions such
as the Singapore Flyer, Singapore Botanical Gardens, Sentosa Island, Universal Studio and just walking
distance to Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Paragon Medical Centre.

Price

SGD$3,500.00

Registration Deadline

20th October 2013

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COURSE CONTENT
The course is divided into two units plus a practical exam.
Unit IGC 1: Management of International Health & Safety
Foundations in health and safety

Health and safety management systems 1 - Policy

Health and safety management systems 2 - Organising
Health and safety management systems 3 - Planning
Health and safety management systems 4 - Measuring, audit and review

Unit IGC 2: Control of International Workplace Hazards

Workplace hazards and risk control

Transport hazards and risk control
Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control
Work equipment hazards and risk control
Electrical safety
Fire safety
Chemical and biological health hazards and control
Physical and psychological health hazards and control

Unit IGC 3: International Health & Safety Practical Application

In this unit you are required to do a health & safety assessment of a worksite and write a proper report
to management. This exam is completed in your own time after the course ends.
TIMETABLE / DURATION
The course is run as follows:
Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Monday - Friday
(4th - 8th November 2013)
Unit IGC 1

Monday - Friday
(11th - 15th November 2013)
Unit IGC 2

Monday
(18th November 2013)
Morning: Unit IGC1 exam
Afternoon: Unit IGC2 exam
Debrief and Finish

EXAMINATION

For enquiries, please email us at sg@megamas.com or visit our website at www.megamasinternational.com for more
information.

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Rev 01, September 2013

There are two written examinations and one practical exam. Examination last 2 hours each and consist
of long and short answer style questions. It is necessary to pass all exams in order to receive a NEBOSH
certificate. The certificates are issued by NEBOSH UK.