NEBOSH IGC or NEBOSH HSW, which course to do?
If you are a fresher or an experienced professional and you have not done NEBOSH yet and you are confused which course to do which will benefit your carrier in the field of Safety Profession. Today I will tell you that the popular qualifications of Nebosh are NEBOSH IGC and HSW, which one of them should you choose. let's see
NEBOSH HSW (Health and Safety at Work):-
NEBOSH HSW i.e. (Health and Safety at work) is NEBOSH's Level-2 award level qualification, there is no qualification barrier for entry, it consists of 3 days of training followed by one hour of multiple choice questions. There is an exam and after that a project assessment has to be submitted.
NEBOSH HSW Syllabus consists of two units
- Workplace safety foundations
- Risk assessment activity
Who is suitable for doing this course?
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Facility managers
- Anyone wishing to ensure they work safely
How much is the fee of this course?
Fees of this course range from around 15,000 to 20,000, and it can also vary from training institute to institute. I almost told you.
NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate):-
NEBOSH IGC means (International General Certificate) is the qualification of Level-3 of NEBOSH's certificate level. There is no barrier to entry but you should be proficient in reading, understanding and writing English. Because as of now NEBOSH has not launched the exam in Hindi. That is why the exam has to be given in English only.
It consists of fifteen days of online live training. You must be aware that NEBOSH has recently introduced Open Book Exam, you have to sit at home and give the exam, you have 24 hours. And after that you have to submit a Practical Risk Assessment.
NEBOSH IGC Syllabus also has two units
- IG 1- Theory Based Exam
- IG 2- Practical Based Assessment
If you want to know more details about it, then definitely read my article on my blog/website.
Who is this course suitable for?
Managers, Supervisors and anyone responsible for Health & Safety.
And it is perfect for those who want to make their career in Health & Safety.
How much is the fee of this course?
Fees of this course range from around 45,000 to 50,000, and it may also vary from training institute to institute. I have told you almost, if you take admission in any NEBOSH verified institute, then confirm about the fees from there.
Conclusion, Suggestions & Tips
If you want to make your career in Safety Profession or want to move forward in it, then my advice would be to do NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate), it will help a lot in enhancing your career and at the same time you should also have good knowledge. It will also identify Hazards and Risks and how to manage them.
