NEBOSH in Pakistan - IGC vs NGC Safety Course & Training

 

NEBOSH National Certification Vs International Certification?

A lot of people inquire about the difference between NEBOSH National and International General Certificate courses, which is superior, or what should they choose? To assist in understanding this, we've laid it out for you here. There are many learning partners of NEBOSH in Pakistan who offer both courses but you have to choose one that suits your work requirements.

It is important to note that the NEBOSH International and the National International General Certificate courses are extremely similar. Of the 2 units of each course, they share 1 "common unit" (G2). Between the two certificates there are 3 units:

• NGC1 - Management of Health & Safety
• IG1 - Management of Health & Safety - Hazard & Risk Control
• G2 - Practical Assessment (Common Unit) - [IG2 for International Certificate; NGC2 for National]

If you want to finish both of the qualifications, you're required to finish the above 3 units, but you have to finish them all within a 5-year timeframe.

The distinction between the two qualifications is in relation to the legal aspect. The National General Certificate teaches the student about UK laws and references to UK certification, while the International General Certificate teaches international codes of best practices and refers to various international cases.

In addition to the UK Outside of the UK, the International General Certificate is accepted worldwide by a variety of international organizations and governments as the gold standard in quality and best practice in the safety and health of workers This can be attributed to the rigorous NEBOSH exam process and continuous review of the syllabus for the course. If you are interested in enrolling yourself for NEBOSH in Pakistan, you just have to fill NEBOSH Online Registration form.

Both of these qualifications are able to be studied from anywhere in the world due to the nature of the Abacus International eLearning platform. Abacus International is NEBOSH silver partner in Pakistan to offer NEBOSH Health & Safety Course in Pakistan. They have the best track record and passing ratio due to their approved trainers.

 

Quick Comparison between NEBOSH Nation and International General Certificate

	NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health	NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
Course title abbreviation:	NGC	IGC
Units	NGC1 GC2	IG1 IG2
Examinations	2 x 2 Hour written exams 1 x practical assessment	24 hours written open book exam   10 days for practical assessment after IG1 Exam
This course is based upon:	UK law & legislation	International codes of best practice
UK Qualification Framework	Level 3	Level 3
Qualification equivalent	A-Level	Certificate of Higher Education
Who should take this course	General Managers Health & safety reps Health & safety students	General Managers Health & safety reps Health & safety students
Where is this course recognized?	Predominantly within the UK	Predominantly outside of the UK
Recognized memberships levels	AIOSH – Associate TechIOSH – Technician AIIRSM – Associate	AIOSH – Associate TechIOSH – Technician AIIRSM – Associate
Natural progression:	NEBOSH National Diploma	NEBOSH International Diploma

 

In Addition

The NGC1 is a common unit for the NEBOSH National Fire and Construction qualifications.

The IG1 is a common unit for the NEBOSH International Fire and Construction qualifications.

If you still have questions about the different merits and applications of the qualifications. Have a look on course providers of NEBOSH in Pakistan and get help from them.

 

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