Setting your HSE Career for Success with the NEBOSH International General Certificate

Health and Safety has indisputably taken huge leaps forward in the past few years. As hazards continue to plague our workplaces with too many tragedies occurring through negligence, there is need for a Health and Safety management system developed in every company to efficiently manage safety of employees while at work and to define safety measures to execute high risk tasks without getting hurt. Thus an HSE personnel is needed.

Companies have become increasingly aware of the risks and hazards associated with some of their activities and understand that their successes and Health and Safety do not exist independently of one another. Poor Health, Safety and Environmental management will increase the chances of accidents, ensuing scandals, and in worst-case scenarios lead to preventable loss of life. Stronger Health and Safety management system implies safer workplace. It’s that simple. For this reason individuals pursuing or wishing to follow a career in health and safety are at the brink of employment as there is an increasing demand for HSE specialists in many companies in Cameroon and abroad.

However even with an HSE degree the job market for Health and Safety is still competitive and you may need an extra qualification to stand out from the pack. Taking a certification in NEBOSH international General Certificate could be a game changer for you. You may be asking yourself what is the NEBOSH International General Certificate and how can it boost my HSE career?

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is an internationally recognised qualification that is designed to provide an excellent knowledge on the fundamentals of health and safety, as well as a solid foundation for assessing and managing potential hazards and risks in the workplace. The program integrates international and technical standards enabling candidates to be worldwide recognized for their expertise and their knowledge of HSE.

Becoming NEBOSH Qualified will help seal a positive and safe workplace culture while vastly enhancing your career options thus setting your HSE career for success. Within existing employment as well, being NEBOSH qualified could vastly improve areas such as job security and the chances of being promoted. Many companies want better Health, Safety and Environmental management as the benefits can often be felt throughout an organisation, boosting company reputation while reducing lost productivity due to incidents.

In much simpler terms, the NEBOSH International General Certificate is an HSE career booster for HSE specialists who are in the job market and also for prospects hoping to pursue a career in Health, Safety and Environmental management. Many companies in Cameroon and abroad nowadays require the NEBOSH International General Certificate as a qualification to make a hire.

If you are interested in taking the NEBOSH International General Certificate or learning more about this course, please contact us by email at africa-sm.officer@noiaa.com or by telephone at +237669978958