NEBOSH is an independent examining board formed in 1979 that provides health, safety, environmental and risk management qualifications. It has over 35,000 candidates annually taking exams in over 100 countries. NEBOSH offers Award, Certificate and Diploma level qualifications. The International General Certificate covers principles of health and safety, hazard identification and control, and includes three units that are each assessed separately as well as a practical workplace assessment. Exams are offered in English and other languages and take place over 2 hours, consisting of short and long answer questions that must all be answered.

1. NEBOSH
National
Examination
Board in
Occupational
Safety and
Health

2. NEBOSH
Was formed in 1979 as an independent examining
board.
Designed for vocationally-related qualifications.
To meet the health, safety, environmental and risk
management needs.
Out come of 35,000 candidates annually .
Offered by over 500 course providers.
Exams taken in over 100 countries around the world.

3. NEBOSH
Membership Bodies:
IOSH
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
CIWEM
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental
Management.

4. NEBOSH
What kind of people take the NEBOSH International
General Certificate?
Managers, supervisors and employees throughout
the world take the NEBOSH International General
Certificate because it gives them the skills and know-how
to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities in any
country and in any kind of organization.
The NEBOSH International General Certificate is
also suitable for those embarking on a career in health
and safety, providing a sound basis for progression on to
the NEBOSH International Diploma. No previous health
and safety knowledge is required.

5. NEBOSH
Examinations in languages other than English?
Examinations for this qualification are currently
offered in
English
Arabic
Russian
Turkish
Portuguese (European)
Spanish
French

6. NEBOSH
What does the qualification cover?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate
(IGC) covers the principles relating to health and safety,
identification and control of workplace hazards and the
practical application of this knowledge.
The IGC syllabus takes a risk management
approach based on best practice and international
standards, such as the International Labour Organization
(ILO) codes of practice.
Local laws and cultural factors may form part of
the study programed where relevant and appropriate.
The qualification also features a practical
workplace assessment.

7. NEBOSH
What does the qualification cover? Continued…
The International General Certificate is divided into
three units, each of which is assessed separately:
1.Management of international health and safety (IGC1)
2.Control of international workplace hazards (IGC2)
3.International health and safety practical application (IGC3)

8. NEBOSH
How is it assessed?
 Units IGC1 and IGC2 are taught units each
assessed by one 2 Hr written examination.
 Each written examination consists of 10 ‘short-
answer’ questions and 1 ‘long-answer’ question.
 All questions are compulsory.
 Candidate scripts are marked by external
examiners appointed by NEBOSH.

9. NEBOSH
How is it assessed? Cont..
Unit IGC3 is assessed by one two-hour practical
examination carried out in the candidate's own
workplace.
The assessment must normally be taken within 14
days of a written examination.
The practical examination is internally assessed by
the course provider and externally moderated by
NEBOSH.

10. NEBOSH
When will I receive my result? Contd..
For written examinations, the date by which the
candidate should receive a written result notification is
stated on the candidate’s examination entry
confirmation.
Certificate-level practical assessments must be
taken within 14 days of a written examination so the
practical result will be included with the result for the
written examination.
All results (including those for written
assignments) should be received within ten weeks from
the date of the examination or submission of assignment.

11. NEBOSH
Qualifications
Awards
Certificate
Diploma

12. NEBOSH
NEBOSH’s Award
NEBOSH’s Award level qualifications provide a
basic understanding of health and safety and
environmental principles and practice and provide a
perfect introduction to other NEBOSH qualifications.
NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification
NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification
NEBOSH Health, Safety and Environment in the Process Indus

13. NEBOSH
NEBOSH's Certificate
NEBOSH's Certificate-level qualifications give a
good foundation in health and safety for managers,
supervisors and staff with health and safety among their
day to day responsibilities.
These qualifications are widely taken as a first step
towards a career in health and safety and are accepted by
IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health –
in meeting the academic requirements for Technical
Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).

14. NEBOSH
NEBOSH's Certificate
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
NEBOSH National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety

15. NEBOSH
NEBOSH Diploma:
NEBOSH Diplomas are globally recognized
qualifications aimed at professional health and safety
advisors and environmental practitioners.
Previous experience of health and safety is
strongly recommended and entry requirements may be
set by course providers.
If you are looking to start your career in health
and safety NEBOSH does offer certificate level
qualifications that will provide a broad knowledge of
health and safety in the workplace.
Completion of a NEBOSH Diploma provides an
excellent foundation for further study.

16. NEBOSH
Exams:
Exam Hours : 2 Hrs
1-20 Marks (30 Mints)
10-8 Marks (9X10 =90 Mints)
Pass Mark 45%
If failed u can finish within 5 years.
Describe, State, List, Explain, Define or Outline.
-List means Exactly what it says.
-Explain and Describe means give in detail
-Outline means give key features only.