NEBOSH IGC or the WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH – Which should You choose?
Want to elevate your health and safety career? Eager to get hired in international companies? Passionate about progressing to demanding HSE roles? To become qualified HSE professionals, you need to achieve the right health and safety qualification. For the professionals in Singapore, when choosing a health and safety qualification, the most often asked question is ‘Should I choose NEBOSH IGC or the WSQ Advanced Certificate in WSH?’
Choosing the right qualification will elevate your career profile, accelerate your growth and improve your earning potential. This blog will look into the key differences between the qualifications and help you make an informed decision.
What is NEBOSH IGC?
The NEBOSH IGC is the most widely valued and globally recognized qualification in occupational health and safety. NEBOSH IGC is considered the gold standard in HSE qualifications and is trusted by employers in construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, logistics and more in over 180 countries.
This qualification provides all the essential skills and expertise to manage workplace risks. This is the optimal qualification for those starting their career in health and safety.
Progression:
Successfully completing the NEBOSH enables the learners to pursue higher-level qualifications like the NEBOSH International Diploma.
Recognition:
The successful learners of the NEBOSH IGC are entitled to:
Career Prospects:
NEBOSH IGC is not just an HSE qualification. It’s the pathway to international career opportunities.
WSQ Advanced Certificate:
The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (ACWSH) is an exclusive professional-level programme designed for professionals tasked with or aspiring for the role of a WSH Coordinator under Singapore’s Workplace Safety and Health Act.
This qualification is necessary for registration as a WSH Coordinator under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). This emphasizes legal guidelines, risk control systems and code of practice in Singapore.
It is highly suitable for those keen to join as a WSH Coordinator in the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), developed as per the Skills Future framework of Singapore.
Comparing NEBOSH IGC and WSQ
So, which should you choose between NEBOSH IGC and WSQ?
Learners can choose NEBOSH IGC if:
Learners can choose WSQ if:
A powerful combination to boost your career growth
For those who have already completed the WSQ Certification, adding NEBOSH IGC will enhance the career profile and allow exploring a range of career choices. This powerful combination demonstrates that the participants are capable of complying with local regulations and are also equipped with international best practices. This is the best ever combination that most global employers prefer for rewarding job prospects.
Accelerate your growth with Green World Group
Awarded as the NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, which stands for the highest benchmark in delivering health and safety training, Green World Group offers internationally popular HSE qualifications, including NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH PSM, NEBOSH IDIP and NEBOSH HSW Award, across 195 countries. We take pride in celebrating the 2000th successful NEBOSH IGC batch. Our alumni include top scorers, award winners, and successful safety leaders hired worldwide.
We empower professionals to improve HSE expertise and realize their career goals through flexible learning choices:
To conclude:
NEBOSH IGC is your pathway to a global safety career, while WSQ is your license for a workplace safety role in Singapore. Combine them together and become a deserving candidate for immense international career opportunities. Contact GWG today!
