Taking a NEBOSH International GeneralCertificate India is becoming much more common for candidates looking to secure a well-paid position both within India and further afield in areas like the GCC, USA and Europe. Many large multinational companies operating in regions where holding a NEBOSH qualification is a necessity are making policies stating that all safety related position holders need to have an internationally recognised safety qualification regardless of which region they are working in.
Many HSE professionals within India are
already holding a degree in engineering and a diploma in Industrial safety but
are electing to take their NEBOSH qualifications as an addition to ensure that
they stand out as a candidate for promotion, job selection and to increase
their salaries as part of their annual staff performance review.
The NEBOSH international general
certificate syllabus is designed to cater for all industries in all countries
and is based around the ILO and best codes of practice making it an ideal
qualification for Managers, Supervisors and Safety officers. The NEBOSH
International General certificate does not require any previous knowledge so is
becoming increasingly popular with fresher’s leaving education and looking to
start a career in safety. The demand for this qualification is growing at such
a rate Safety Training India have been approached by several Indian
universities and are in talks to provide their training to students taking
engineering and technical degrees .
What will be learnt by students taking the
NEBOSH International General Certificate?
The course is broken down in to three core
units:
•Management of international health and
safety (IGC1)
•Control of international workplace hazards
(GC2)
•International health and safety practical
application (GC3)
When studying the course is further broken
down into 13 smaller units to aid the digestion of information and to ensure
that students understand the principles behind what they are learning. These
units are below
1.Foundations in health and safety
2.Health and safety management systems
(SMS): Policy
3.Health and safety management systems
(SMS): Organising
4.Health and safety management systems
(SMS): Planning
5.Health and safety management systems
(SMS): Measuring, audit and review
6.Workplace hazards and risk control
7.Transport hazards and risk control
8.Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control
9.Work equipment hazards and risk control
10.Electrical safety
11. Fire safety
12. Chemical and biological health hazards
and risk control
13. Physical and psychological health
hazards and control
Once studies have been completed the
students’ knowledge is then assessed by two written examinations and a
practical application assessment. Safety Training India Pvt Ltd hold
examinations globally at very regular intervals.
Whether you are looking to undertake this
qualification yourself or you are looking to train your workforce contact one
of our regional head offices and speak with one of our qualified course
advisors to find out your options.
Mumbai +91 (0) 22 4090 7263
Hyderabad +91 (0) 40 6464 0660
New Delhi +91 (0) 11 – 65005888
Alternatively you can email us at info@safetytraining.co.in
www.safety-training-india.com
Other courses offered by Safety Training
India:
IOSH managing safely
NEBOSH Health and Safety at work award
NEBOSH Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas
Operational Safety
NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management
NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management
NEBOSH International Diploma
