1. Who can take NEBOSH?

Any safety aspirant, HSE representatives, supervisors, Managers could take NEBOSH courses

2. What is NEBOSH IGC?

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is considered as the most prestigious qualification available from NEBOSH designed for HSE managers, supervisors, instructors or trainers in hazardous environments such as mining, power generation, oil and gas, petrochemicals and many other sectors of the industry where workplace health and safety are paramount factors in ensuring employee and public safety at work sites throughout the world.

3. What are the NEBOSH IGC prerequisites?

NEBOSH IGC is the basic qualification in occupational health and field sector and it does not need any specific prior requirement. Mentioned below are only the needed things.

  • A passion toward safety industry
  • Any degree or diploma will be required during employment
  • Proficiency in English to read and write

4. Why are NEBOSH courses regarded as important by employers?

In general, it is critical for employers to have an environment that helps to improve their overall working conditions as well as their morale in order to perform at maximum capacity levels and keep employees engaged and motivated in their work place without any stress or mental pressure that may affect their performance negatively over time as long as they are constantly exposed to hazards that could potentially damage their health and wellbeing. Hence, employers value NEBOSH courses the most because it helps people all over the world protect their workplace environments and make people more aware of how to work safely and efficiently.

5. Who can take the NEBOSH IGC?

Any Safety aspirant, working professionals from safety sector, HSE representative, Managers, Supervisors etc. could take NEBOSH IGC

6. Why learners prefer NEBOSH syllabus?

NEBOSH courses are regarded as the best in HSE sector syllabuses because they are designed to prepare learners for all aspects of management, including risk assessment, control measures, communication, training, record keeping, and many more related areas that are required to effectively manage a safe working environment where there is the potential for injury, disease, or environmental damage caused by adverse working conditions, materials, or processes. As a result, the NEBOSH syllabus remains the only option/all-time favourite among students. Most importantly, NEBOSH courses are recognised as a relevant criterion in 90% of health and safety job advertisements worldwide.

Note: Apart from HSE aspirants, NEBOSH syllabus is designed for anyone involved in organisational development and management.

7. Do I still have NEBOSH even after completing a HSE related qualification?

If you are looking for higher earnings or career promotion, then NEBOSH certification will help you achieve this because there are more and more companies that require NEBOSH training and certification than any other qualification

8. Some jobs after NEBOSH?

Health and Safety Executive

Health and Safety Coordinator

Health and Safety Auditor

Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Consultant

Health and Safety Specialist

Field Safety Officer

Fire Safety Officer

Safety Officer

Risk Assessor

Waste Management Specialist

Warehouse Manager

Recycling officer

9. Is NEBOSH a globally recognised certification?

Yes. NEBOSH is one of the best certificates that are offered in the safety sector across the globe which is designed to train people in different fields of industrial safety. There is a high demand for professionals who have this certificate because of its value in the current market scenario. Moreover, with the increasing need for employees in safety-related industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, automotive, nuclear energy, etc., people can make a good career out of their skills after completing NEBOSH training course in India or abroad by enrolling themselves in an accredited NEBOSH Training Institute in India or abroad to get this certification on par with other international counterparts.

10. Is there any demand for HSE jobs in Middle East?

The answer is obviously “yes,” because the Middle East requires more safety personnel. Indeed, not only the Middle East, but the entire world, requires the services of safety professionals. Every year, over 80,000 people take the NEBOSH IGC course as demand grows.

11. What NEBOSH course to select?

It is determined by your career goals, career advancement decisions, and study hours. For your convenience, some of the top NEBOSH courses are listed below.

NEBOSH IGC – level 3 course, which is considered to be a well-renowned, most preferred, universally accepted certificate can very well be taken by beginners as well as safety professionals who had just started their career as it is one of the most sought after courses in health and safety as it covers all the basic principles of Health and Safety in a way that makes them easy to understand, even by non-specialists! If you are looking to work in any position in the public, private or voluntary sector within the Health and Safety field, this is a must have qualification for you! This is also suitable for anyone who wants to do a job involving people.

Note: NEBOSH IGC do not require any prerequisite(s).

NEBOSH IDip – It is a level 6 course that will help you the best if you are seeking for a career progression or desire a higher level position in the Safety field. This would certainly enhance your employment status.

Note: It is suggested that learners have some understanding of occupational health and safety before to completing this course; however, if you have some prior knowledge, you will be able to apply this knowledge effectively while studying for your NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (IDip).

NEBOSH PSM (Level 3): This course is exclusively designed for people who work in process industries. A process safety management program typically involves identifying all activities performed during the process, evaluating the risks associated with each activity, and controlling these risks by eliminating or minimizing them through engineering controls, work practice controls, or personal protective equipment (PPE).

12. What if I fail in my NEBOSH exam?

Firstly, do not be panic or anxious for you can re-sit for the exam. You need to understand/analyse what you need to work on in order to achieve your target grade for the module so you don’t repeat it again next time around. Remember to take all feedback from your trainer seriously – you were assessed by someone who has expertise in the subject and is trained to judge your ability! Don’t feel too hard on yourself – just think how to achieve your dream grade! You may have had a bad day or there could have been an unforeseen issue (like the internet being down) which didn’t give you enough time to study, revise or apply concepts in the questions you have learnt etc. Think about why you struggled with particular questions/topics and try to identify where you went wrong before the exam and make sure you address those topics when you revise again. Use the revision tips given by your trainer properly.

13. Is NEBOSH course mandatory for Safety profession?

Most employers around the globe require NEBOSH qualification mandatory to join their workplaces. According to Jobs Barometer Research, 90% of the job advertisements for safety, health and environmental (SHE) roles reviewed specified one or more NEBOSH qualifications; up from 83% last year.

14. Career opportunities after NEBOSH IGC?

NEBOSH IGC is reported to be required for approximately 65 percent of safety jobs and is expected to increase in upcoming years

15. What’s next after NEBOSH IGC?

NEBOSH IDip, NEBOSH PSM, NEBOSH International Diploma in Environmental Management

16. Can NEBOSH exam be taken in languages other than English?

Yes. It could be taken in languages like,

English

Arabic

Russian

Turkish

Portuguese (European)

Spanish (European)

French

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