General

• How 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). FirePopular

• 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 readers

• Where 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 readers

• When 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 readers

• What 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 readers

• Can I sit my exam in my native language?

  At the moment you can only sit your examination in English.Few readers

• What 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

• How do I obtain information about upcoming exam dates?

  Exam dates are published on the NEBOSH website and in the form on your course. You may also request confirmation by emailing exams@sheilds.org.Few readers

Booking An Examination

• When are my NEBOSH Exams?

  NEBOSH Exam Dates differ depending on the qualification you are on. Find below a list of months that NEBOSH Examinations are held in. You must book your examination by following the steps provided here - How do I book my NEBOSH Exam. Certificates NEBOSH International/National General Certificate (NGC/IGC/GNC/GIC) Exams for the NEBOSH International/National General certificate are held in: January February MarchFeatured

• 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 CategoryFeatured

• My 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.Some readers

• Do 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 readers

• How 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 readers

• Can 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 readers

• Can 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 readers

• Can 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 readers

• I 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 readers

• I 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 readers

• Can 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 readers

• Can 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 readers

• How 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 readers

• Can 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

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Accessing and Submtting Your NEBOSH Examination

• What 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 InternationalPopular

• Does NEBOSH penalise for typing or referencing errors?

  Marks are awarded for content and understanding, not for minor typing or referencing errors.Few readers

• 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 readers

• Why 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 readers

• I 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 readers

• When 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 readers

Fees & Costs

• How much are the NEBOSH exam fees?

  How much do NEBOSH Certificate Exams Cost? The following NEBOSH Certificate Exams are £145: NEBOSH International General Certificate (GIC) NEBOSH National General Certificate (GNC) NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (EMC) The NEBOSH International Construction Certificate and National Construction exams are £239 each. The NEBOSH Process Safety Management exam is £164. How much do NEBOSH Diploma Exams Cost? Diplomas are charged diffePopular

NG2 / IG2 Practical Assessments

• How do I submit my IG2 risk assessment?

  You must email your completed IG2 risk assessment to the email address provided to you before the submission deadline.Few readers

• Can I use a workplace that does not exist?

  No you are unable to use a workplace that does not exist for your NG2/IG2 practical assessment. NEBOSH requires the assessment to be based on a real workplace.Few readers

• For a resit, do I need to complete a new NG2 assessment?

  No you may use your existing NG2 assessment. You only need to amend the sections that did not meet the pass criteria and resubmit the same assessment.Few readers

• Will I be given a scenario for the practical assessment?

  No you will not be given a scenario for your NG2/IG2 practical assessment. Instead, you must use your own workplace or another real workplace of your choice.Few readers

• Where should I complete my practical assessment?

  Your NG2/IG2 assessment must be completed in a real workplace that you have access to and permission to use.Few 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 readers

• How 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 readers

• What 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 readers

• How can I obtain a mark breakdown of my NEBOSH exam results?

  Mark breakdowns are automatically sent to you by NEBOSH within 48 hours of receiving your NEBOSH results. If you have not received your mark breakdown and have waited 48 hours since receiving your NEBOSH exam results, please email info@nebosh.org.uk directly.Few readers

• How 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 readers

• I passed NG2 but was referred for NG1. What should I do next?

  In the instance where you passed your NG2 but was referred for your NG1, you will need to resit your NG1. Your NG2 results will remain valid.Few readers

• Do 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

Closing Interviews

• How do I book my closing interview?

  By the end of the exam week you will receive an exam from obe@sheilds.org which includes a link to book your closing interview it will also contain a coupon code this is useful later on in the process. Please click the link found in the above email. You will then be taken to a page which looks like the following: Booking Page Select a date and time. If you are not already logged in, you will beFew readers

• How long do closing interviews last?

  Closing interviews for certificate level exams will take up to half an hour. Closing interviews for diploma level qualifications will take up to an hour.Few readers