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COURSE : NEBOSH IGC – OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY 
Course Overview

NEBOSH IGC Certification is the "Gold Standard" in Occupational Health & Safety qualifications. This is the must have qualification for those wanting a high-level career in HSE management as it is respected by employers globally. This course is based on international standards, and is aimed at anyone who needs to understand the principles of health and safety as part of their job. This course helps you to improve the safety culture in your organization by equipping your workforce to identify and deal with hazards at work, reduce accidents and achieving cost savings for the business.

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is a UK-based independent examination board delivering vocational qualifications in health, safety & environmental practice and management.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) offers comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety principles and practices. The course is specifically designed for managers, supervisors and employee representatives to help manage risks more effectively. NEBOSH IGC focuses on international standards and management systems, enabling candidates in any industrial sector to efficiently execute workplace health and safety responsibilities.

As per the UAE law all safety engineers should have the NEBOSH IGC to work in construction and oil and gas companies.
This course covers the Health & Safety Environment Principles and Practices essential in the workplace. These include:

  • Understanding risk assessments and control strategies.
  • Applying the control strategies to a number of common workplace hazards, including fire, electrical, transport and manual handling.

Training Duration
  • 80 Hours (Flexible Schedules)
  • Regular Sessions: 3 Months
  • Fast Track Sessions : 10 to 12 Days
Training Schedules
  • Regular Sessions:3-4 Hours per Session) for 3 months. Classes are offered on Weekdays or Weekends (Friday / Saturday). Weekdays Schedules are from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm or 2.00 to 6.00 or 9.00 pm.
  • Fast Track Sessions:6-8 Hours per day for 10 to 12 Days with Coffee & Lunch Breaks.
Certifications:
  • Certified Health & Safety Environment Professional from Laurels Training Institute, Attested by Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) government of Dubai, UAE. Emergency First Aid at Work Certification (Optional)
  • HSE Risk Management Certification (Optional)
  • NEBOSH Certification upon passing the examination held in March, June, September or December annually.
Tests
  • NEBOSH IGC
Learning AidsYes
Course MaterialHard Copies of Study Material
Language of InstructionEnglish
Instructor HelplineYes
1. Email
2. Social Media (For Emergency requirements)
Registration Requirements1. Passport Copy
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Passport size photographs
4. Course Fee
Mode of Payment:Cash / Cheque / Credit Card / Bank Transfer.
Eligibility Criteria
(Who should attend this training)

This introductory qualification is aimed at anyone who needs to understand the principles of health and safety as part of their job in industries. The people who would benefit from this qualification are engineering students, all engineers, construction managers, construction supervisors, safety officers, safety supervisor, construction site workers and others. Process Operators; Technicians; Team leaders and supervisors; HR Professionals; Facilities Managers and Others.

  • Basic qualification is high school completion certificate.
  • Proficiency in English language to understand, read and write.

Course Benefits

3 Certificates upon Course Completion:

  • Certified Health & Safety Environment Professional from Laurels Training Institute, which is attested by Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) government of Dubai, UAE.(OPTIONAL)
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Certification. (OPTIONAL)
  • HSE Risk Management Certification. (OPTIONAL)
  • NEBOSH IGC Certification upon passing the NEBOSH examination which is held in the months March, June, September or December annually.
    The above Professional Certifications besides the subject knowledge you acquire from the training will enrich your skill set and enable you to get a placement in Safety department (projected salary between $ 2000-4000) in Health, Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing & Construction sectors etc. For in service working professional a job promotion is highly prospective.
Course Contents / Outline

Unit – I - MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Element 01: Foundations in Health and Safety

Element 02: Health and safety management systems - Plan

Element 03: Health and safety management systems – Do (Organizing)

Element 04: Health and safety management systems – Check

Element 05: Health and safety management systems – Act (Measuring, audit and review)

Unit – II – CONTROL OF WORKPLACE HAZARDS

Element 01: Health, Welfare and Work Environment Requirements

Element 02: Transport Hazards and Risk Control

Element 03: Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control

Element 04: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control

Element 05: Electrical Safety

Element 06: Fire Safety

Element 07: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control

Element 08: Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control

Unit – III – HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION

 

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