The syllabus is divided into 3 units. Each of the first two units is further divided into a number of elements.

Unit IGC 1 - Management of international Health & Safety:

·          Foundations of health and safety

·          Policy

·          Organising for health and safety

·          Promoting a positive health and safety culture

·          Risk assessment

·          Principles of control

·          Monitoring review and audit

·          Incident and accident investigation and reporting

Unit ICC 1 – Managing and controlling hazards in international construction activities:

·          Construction management

·          Construction activities hazards and control

·          Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and control

·          Manual and mechanical handling – hazards and control

·          Work equipment – hazards and control             

·          Electrical hazards and control

·          Fire hazards and control

·          Chemical and biological health hazards and control

·          Physical and psychological health hazards and control

·          Working at height – hazards and control           

·          Excavation work and confined spaces – hazards and control          

·          Demolition hazards and control          

Course Assessment:

·         Part A consists of two examination papers A1 – Management of international Health & Safety, A2 – Managing and controlling hazards in international construction activities

·          Part B is a practical assessment carrying out a workplace inspection. On completion of this candidates have to prepare a report detailing the findings and persuasively urge management to take appropriate action.