The International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is divided into three units, each of which is assessed separately:

Management of international health and safety (IGC1)

• Understanding of the foundations of OHS
• Application of Health and Safety Management Systems
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures
• Understanding the impact of safety culture on OHS
• Understanding of permit to work systems
• Management and control of workplace hazards
• Explain the importance of monitoring and review of OHS systems

Control of international workplace hazards (IGC2)

• Management and control of hazards in varying industry sectors
• Identify risk associated with vehicle movement in the work-place
• Identification and control of musculoskeletal hazards
• Apply appropriate knowledge to the risk of using workplace equipment and tools
• Understand the hazards associated with electricity
• Demonstrate an understanding of hazards and control measures associated with re
• Knowledge of controlling chemical and biological hazards

International health and safety practical application (IGC3)

• Application of knowledge gained through IGC 1 and GC 2 through workplace inspection and completion of written reports.