NEBOSH
INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL AND HEALTH
(OCTOBER 2018
SPECIFICATION)
Achieve recognition for your health and safety skills and
knowledge anywhere in the world with the NEBOSH International General
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
With in-depth focus on the things that matter, the
NEBOSH International General Certificate covers the core skills you need,
wherever in the world you work. You will learn:
- How to effectively manage health and safety
- How to identify and control common workplace
hazards
- How to measure if you’ve been successful
- Relevant key international standards
Risk assessment is central to the qualification.
Through study and workplace application, successful learners will be able to:
- Confidently carry out risk assessments
- Develop and implement a detailed action plan
- Manage and minimise workplace risks
- Support and develop your company’s health and
safety culture
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. No previous
health and safety knowledge is required.
Managers, supervisors and employees throughout the world
take the NEBOSH International General Certificate because it gives them the
skills and know-how to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities in any
country and in any kind of organisation.
Holders of NEBOSH International General Certificate in
Occupational Health and Safety are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of
the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Course Duration:
Mode of Study
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Course Duration
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Contact hours
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Schedule
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Full Time
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1 Month
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92 hours
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Mon - Fri (6pm to 10pm)
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Part time
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2 Months
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92 hours
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Mon, Wed, Fri (6pm to 10pm)
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Part time
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2 Months
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92 hours
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Sunday (9am to 6pm)
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Course Structure:
NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH
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Unit IG1: Management of health and safety
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Element
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Title
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Duration
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Element 1.
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Why we should manage workplace health and
safety
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41
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Element 2.
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How health and
safety management systems work and what they look like
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Element 3.
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Managing risk –
understanding people and processes
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Element 4.
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Health and safety
monitoring and measuring
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Student self-study hour
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20
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Unit IG2: Risk Assessment
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Element 5.
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Physical and
psychological health
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51
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Element 6.
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Musculoskeletal
health
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Element 7.
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Chemical and
biological agents
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Element 8.
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General workplace
issues
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Element 9.
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Work equipment
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Element 10.
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Fire
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Element 11.
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Electricity
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Student self-study hours
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20 hours
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Total Overall Tuition Time
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92 hours
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Total Overall Student self-study hours
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40 hours
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Mode of Assessment:
There will be a Written Examination
(Unit IG1) and Practical Assessment (Unit IG2) for the course.
NEBOSH has standard examination
sittings that are held four times a year in March, June, September and
December and students studying NEBOSH qualifications are required to register
and sit at an approved examination centre. Exam
registrations close 1 month before the examination date.
Qualification:
NEBOSH International
General Certificate in Occupational Health and
Safety will be awarded by The NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD IN OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH (NEBOSH) upon successful completion of the course.
Entry
Qualification:
• Academic Level: GCE ‘O’ Levels
• Language Proficiency: WPLN Level 6
• Work experience: 3-4 years
Average Teacher to
Student Ratio:
1:15
Lecturers &
Teaching Modules:
Refer to PDF
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Module / Duration / Price |
Assessment Duration |
Apr - 22 |
May - 21 |
Jun - 21 |
Jul - 21 |
Aug - 21 |
Sep - 21 |
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*Prices listed are before SDF funding for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents and SkillsFuture Credit funding for Singaporeans. All terms and conditions apply
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Participant Declaration
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Am I eligible for the WTS (Workfare Training Support) scheme? |
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Am I eligible for the MCES (Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy) scheme? |
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Am I using my SkillsFuture Credit to pay for this approved course? |
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I am aware that my registration is only confirmed upon full payment of the course fees before the commencement of the course. Avanta reserves the right to decline me from attending the class at its sole discretion. |
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I give consent to the Avanta Academy (Avanta), and/or SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) or its appointed agent to contact me for the purpose of sending course/upskilling information and obtaining feedback on the effectiveness of training and its application to the workplace, including details of my employment.
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I agree that should I fail to meet the 75% attendance requirement and / or fail to sit for all required assessments and / or fail to pass all required assessments, I will be liable for the total course fee without SDF funding.
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SkillsFuture Credit: I am fully aware that if I am paying fees using the Skillsfuture Credit, I am to submit the claim in the SkillsFuture Portal to Avanta at least 3 working days before the course commencement date. If the claim application is not approved on the first day of the course, I am to pay Avanta the full course fee in cash and later disburse the claim to myself. Otherwise, Avanta reserves the right to remove me from the course. I am also aware that any cancellation of the SkillsFuture Credit claims used for the application will be deem as withdrawal from the course, and the training place will be released to other applicants.
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I declare that I am aware that the funding including the SkillsFuture Credit claim is subjected to approval by SSG.
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I declare that all the information and particulars provided in this form and the attached sheets are true, complete and accurate and that I have not withheld or distorted any information or particulars required under this form, and acknowledged and accepted the terms and conditions stated here and in the overleaf.
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I agree to comply and abide by the decision of Avanta concerning this application.
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I declare that I have read and understood the applicable Terms and Conditions for the “Course Registration and Procedures” stated overleaf, and agree to be bound by them.
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SkillsFuture Credit Payment
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COURSE REGISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
Below refund policies are made available to trainees via Avanta’s website, online registration forms and hard/soft copy registration forms.
- Course registration shall be applied at least 3 days in advance. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. To confirm the registration, payment of the course fees must be made before the commencement date. Avanta Academy Pte Ltd (Avanta) reserves the right to decline a trainee from attending the class at its sole discretion.
- WSQ SOA certificate shall be issued within 1 month from the course completion date. No certificate/card will be issued unless full payment is received by Avanta before the course ends. An email notification will be sent once the certificate/card is ready for collection. Uncollected certificate within 3 months from the date of email notification will be destroyed. An administrative charge apply to re-printing of replacement certificate/card at $20/-. (Police report is required for lost certificate/card case.)
- Trainee is reminded to attend class punctually. Full course fees will still be imposed if the trainee does not attend the class without prior notice.
- If trainee is found cheating, trainee will be barred from the examination/assessment. Avanta reserves the right to take necessary actions.
- Notice of replacement or withdrawal must be made in writing to Avanta subjected to the following:
- No *administrative charge if notice of replacement reaches Avanta at least 3 working days before the course commencement date. Replacement of trainee is allowed only once.
- No refund of course fees if notice of withdrawal reaches Avanta5 working days or less before the course commencement date.
- All requests are subjected to the discretion and approval of Avanta.
- Reschedule or change of course is allowed once only and is subjected to the availability of the course. An administrative charge of $25.00 is applicable if the request is made 2 working days or less before the course commencement date.
- Reschedule of assessment date is subjected to the availability of the assessor and an administrative charge.
- Avanta reserves the rights to cancel the course or change the course dates. Refund of full course fees is applicable if the class is cancelled by Avanta.
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