The IGC UK Level 3 is one of the world’s most respected health and safety qualifications. Designed for managers, supervisors, and anyone with health and safety responsibilities, it provides a solid foundation in occupational safety and health.
This globally recognized qualification equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to create safer working environments and comply with international health and safety standards.
Mode of Study: Online / Virtual Live / In-Person (as per availability)
Duration: Typically 10–15 days of guided learning (plus self-study)
Assessment: Open Book Exam (OBE) + Practical Risk Assessment
This unit provides a thorough understanding of how health and safety should be managed in the workplace.
Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety
- The moral, legal, and financial reasons for managing health and safety
- The principles and impact of health and safety culture
Element 2: How Health and Safety Management Systems Work and What They Look Like
- Key elements of a health and safety management system (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Organizational roles and responsibilities
Element 3: Managing Risk — Understanding People and Processes
- Principles of risk assessment and risk control
- Human factors affecting safety behavior
- Internal and external influences
Element 4: Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring
- Active and reactive monitoring methods
- Auditing and reviewing performance
- Investigation of incidents and learning outcomes
This unit develops practical skills required to conduct effective risk assessments in any workplace.
Element 5–11: Identifying and Controlling Common Workplace Hazards
Each topic emphasizes hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures.
- Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health
- Noise, vibration, radiation
- Mental health and well-being at work
- Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health
- Manual handling
- Display screen equipment (DSE)
- Ergonomic principles
- Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents
- Hazardous substances (COSHH)
- Biological health risks
- Safe handling and storage
- Element 8: General Workplace Issues
- Working at height
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Safe use of electricity and lighting
- Housekeeping and welfare facilities
- Element 9: Work Equipment
- Machinery hazards
- Maintenance and safeguarding
- Portable tools and lifting equipment
- Element 10: Fire
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire prevention and protection
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Element 11: Workplace Transport
- Safe movement of vehicles
- Traffic management and control
- Health and Safety Officers / Advisors
- Site Managers / Supervisors
- Engineers, Auditors, or Inspectors
- Anyone aspiring to start a career in health and safety
- Classroom Training: Instructor-led sessions at your location or training center
- Online Learning: Flexible, interactive modules delivered remotely
- Blended Learning: A combination of virtual and in-person instruction