General
What is the pass mark for my NEBOSH exam?
NEBOSH Certificate Exam Pass Marks You must score at least 45% in order to pass the following online written exams: NEBOSH National General Certificate (NG1/GNC1) NEBOSH International General Certificate) (IG1/GIC1) NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (FSC1) NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (EMC1) NEBOSH National Construction Certificate. (CN1) NEBOSH International Construction Certificate. (CI1) You must score at least 60% in order to pass the following practical examinaFew readersWhere can I find my exams results release date?
The exams results release date can be found on the Assessment Registration Confirmation (ARC) letter, which you will have received when you was registered for your exam. Example of the ARC letter.Few readersHow many NEBOSH exams do I have to complete?
The number of NEBOSH examinations you must sit for your qualification depends on the qualification you are studying. Find below a comprehensive guide which contains a breakdown of exams for each NEBOSH course. NEBOSH Certificates International and National General Certificate The NEBOSH International and National General Certificate examinations consist of: 1 case study online open book exam (GIC1 / GNC1 / IG1 / NG1), 1 practical risk assessment (GIC2 / GNC2 / IG2 / NG2). FireFew readersCan I sit my exam in my native language?
At the moment you can only sit your examination in English.Few readersWhen will I recieve my NEBOSH results?
NEBOSH release the results approximately 50 to 60 working days after the exam date. This is also applicable to any resit exams. The results will be sent by email from NEBOSH with a PDF “Unit Results Notification (URN)” attached.Few readersWhat is my NEBOSH student / learner number?
New Student A NEBOSH student / learner number will be automatically issued through the NEBOSH examination system once we have registered you on the NEBOSH platform. Registration occurs after you have booked and paid for your first examination. Your learner number will appear on your ARC (Assessment Registration Confirmation). You will keep this number throughout your NEBOSH journey, even if you complete multiple qualifications Existing Student If you are an existing SHEilds student, pFew readersWhat does "Refer" mean?
Refer is the term used by NEBOSH which means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and a re-sit is required.Few readers
Booking An Examination
How do I book my exam?
Booking Your Examination Online To book your examination online please visit the Exams section within your course and click the "Book your exam activity". You will then be taken to our online shop to book your exam: Choosing the Book Exam CategoryFeaturedDo I have to pay again when rebooking an exam?
Yes, you will need to pay the exam registration fee again when rebooking as you will be re-registered with NEBOSH.Few readersHow do I confirm if my exam booking and payment was successful?
To check that you have been enrolled on an exam successfully or to confirm if your payment was successful varies depending on how you booked your examination. Online Bookings Once you have completed your online booking and payment was successful your order will appear as “Processing” on your account. Your order will update from "Processing" to "Complete", and you will be notified via an automated email, once our examination team have added you to exams registration list. If the booking wFew readersCan I book my exam whilst on a payment plan?
Klarna, Tabby or MobiCred Payment Plans If you are on a payment plan with one of the following external providers: Klarna Tabby MobiCred You may book your exam at any point. SHEilds Payment Plans If you have arranged a payment plan directly with SHEilds, you may book your examination upon completion of your payment plan.Few readersCan I book my next NEBOSH Exam whilst waiting on a previous exams results?
Yes, the next exam can be booked while waiting on the results of the previous exam. The results of each exam unit are separate.Few readersMy course has expired, can I book my exam anyway?
In order to book your examination you must have an active enrolment on the course. If your course has expired, please contact your course advisor or success@sheilds.org to arrange an extension.Few readersCan I book my exams at the same time?
Bookings for the following exams can be booked for the same exam date or for separate exam dates at the same time. NEBOSH International General Certificate (GIC) NEBOSH National General Certificate (GNC) NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (EMC) Bookings for the following exams can be done one exam date at a time: NEBOSH International Construction Certificate NEBOSH National Construction Certificate NEBOSH Process Safety Management CeFew readersI cannot add an exam to my cart the button is greyed out
During the booking process various questions are asked, to ensure you are booked on the right examination. All mandatory questions will be marked with a red * (astrix). If a question with an astrix was not answered, the system will not allow the booking to proceed. Please fill in all of the required information. The add to basket button will then be clickable.Few readersI paid for my exams upfront but it is asking me to make payment at checkout
Our online shop system does not recognise students who have made payments for their exam upfront. Therefore, you must book your exams directly with our examination team via email - exams@sheilds.org. Please include the exam name and date you wish to sit and if applicable the location when emailing our exams team this will help us process your booking quicker. Once you have provided the above information to our exam team via email, they will book your examination and adjust the exam credit onFew readersCan I change my exam date once booked?
A request can be sent to exams@sheilds.org up to 3 weeks before the registered exam date to request that your exam is changed to a later date. After this time we cannot change the date as you will have already been registered on the examination with NEBOSH.Few readersCan I cancel my exam booking?
Exam registrations can be cancelled while the registration period is still open. If the registration period has closed, registrations cannot be cancelled and you will not be refunded as you will have already been registered with NEBOSH.Few readersHow do I rebook a failed exam?
You can rebook your exam in the same way you originally booked your exam. Please refer to the below article for more information: How do I book my NEBOSH exam?Few readersCan I book my exam whilst being under investigation for malpratice?
Students who are under investigation for malpractice are not permitted to register for ANY NEBOSH exam until the investigation has been concluded by NEBOSH.Few readers
Accessing and Submtting Your NEBOSH Examination
How do I submit my online NEBOSH exam?
A user manual guide is provided by NEBOSH which can be downloaded through the NEBOSH assessment platform. Within the user manual you can find instructions on how to submit the exam listed from page 10. A video tutorial is also available on the NEBOSH website - www.nebosh.org.uk.Few readersWhy is the FSC / EMC 2 practical not showing on the NEBOSH exam platform?
The FSC / EMC practical risk assessments are not submitted to the NEBOSH platform. Instead, please email the email address that is provided by our practicals team two weeks before the registered exam date.Few readersI can't access my NEBOSH Exam
Prior to an exams registration closing with NEBOSH, all students are sent an email from our exams department detailing all the examination information including the time the exam will be available from. Please ensure you are accessing the exam on the correct date at the correct time and that you are using the login credentials NEBOSH provided to you for their exam platform. As the examination platform is managed and operated by NEBOSH your SHEilds login credentials will not work. You can findFew readersWhen will I recieve my NEBOSH exam portal login details?
First Exam Registration If this is your first NEBOSH exam registration, you will receive your login details from NEBOSH one week before your registered exam date. Resits and After Your First Exam If you have sat an exam previously or you are resitting an exam, you need to use the same login details that you used to access your first exam. Useful NEBOSH Exam Links You can log into the NEBOSH exam platform here - https://learning.nebosh.org.uk/. If you have forgotten your passwordFew readersWhat time does my online NEBOSH exam start?
NEBOSH International and National General Certificate The NEBOSH International General certificate (GIC) and NEBOSH National General Certificate (GNC) exams start at 11:00AM (UK Time) on the registered exam date. The examination will end at 11:00AM (UK Time) the day after. For example, if your exam was on a Wednesday it would open Wednesday at 11:00AM (UK Time) and close Thursday at 11:00AM (UK Time). NEBOSH International and National Construction Certificate The NEBOSH InternationalFew readers
EAR - Enquiry About Results
Can I rebook my exam whilst waiting for the outcome of an EAR?
Learners who choose to re-register for the next available exam whilst awaiting their EAR (Enquiry about results) may do so if they wish. However, NEBOSH advise that you wait to receive the EAR results before rebooking as refunds of a future booking is not guaranteed.Few readersHow do I apply for an Enquiry About Results (EAR)?
NEBOSH Enquiry About Results (EAR) applications must be made directly to NEBOSH within 1 calendar month of the results release date. The application form can be found on the NEBOSH website here - NEBOSH Enquiry About Results FormFew readersWhat is the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 EAR?
Type 1 A type one EAR is a recounting of the marks allocated on the exam. Type 2 A type two EAR is a full remarking of the exam by a senior NEBOSH examiner.Few readersHow long does it take to get my EAR results?
NEBOSH will provide written notification of the EAR outcome(s) within 40 working days of the EAR closing date. The EAR outcome dates are set to ensure that all enquiries are investigated thoroughly and that we have adequate time to complete all of our quality assurance processes, whilst you may receive your outcome before the expected outcome date, this is not guaranteed.Few readersDo I have to pay a fee when applying for an EAR?
Yes, NEBOSH will charge you a fee when submitting an Enquiry About Results form.Few readers