NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Candidates must achieve at least 45% from IG1 written exam paper and a ‘pass‘ from the IG2 practical assignment.

To pass this NEBOSH International General Certificate, you’ll need to achieve:

• At least 45 marks out of 100 from the IG1 written exam paper, plus
• A pass’ for the IG2 practical assignment. You can only gain a ‘pass’ or ‘refer’ grade for the assignment.

To pass the qualification you will need to complete the single IG1 written exam paper successfully and acheive a ‘pass’ grade for the practical assignment IG2 before a final overall grade is awarded.

Passing grades come in three categories, for the IG1 paper students must score at least: 45 – 64 marks to gain a ‘pass‘, 65 – 74 marks gain a ‘credit‘ and 75 marks or more for a distinction!

Candidates must also achieve a ‘pass’ grade for the IG2 practical assignment.

NEBOSH est. 1979, has been a UK-recognised awarding body since 2000 and received Approved Awarding Body Status from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation in 2009.

This NEBOSH International Certificate course is designed for individuals with high-level health & safety responsibilities and will help candidates to develop the knowledge and skills in order to become a fully qualified health & safety practitioner.

Approximately 96 hours time dedication is required to be completed within a one-year period. On average candidates complete the NEBOSH International General in 6-12 months.

Overview of Time dedication:

• Unit IG1 and IG2: 65 hours tuition plus 41 hours private study.
• Total: 96 hours.

Online access to your study materials is provided with downloadable content and tutor support.

The qualification is divided into two units, unit IG1: covers the Management of health and safety; and unit IG2: covers topics on how to successfully perform a Risk Assessment.

There are 11 study elements in total, Unit IG1 includes elements 1-4 and Unit IG2 includes elements 5-11.

All our NEBOSH Certificate level courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the NEBOSH IG Certificate.

One Written Exam + One Assignment

SHEilds have hundreds of NEBOSH exam centres around the globe, speak to us to find out more.

There are 4 units to study followed by one online written exam (IG1):

You must also submit a practical assignment (IG2) based on 7 units to SHEilds tutors.

There are 4 steps to passing the NEBOSH International General Certificate Qualification.

• Enrol on the course with SHEilds.
• Study the elements of the course online.
• Register for and sit the IG1 exam paper, remotely via Internet connection.
• Register for and sit the IG2 practical assignment, submitted remotely via Internet connection.

Once the IG1 online open book exam and IG2 assignment project are submitted, you’ll receive your final grade.

You will receive your results electronically (email), directly from NEBOSH on the results declaration date – information can be found on your booking confirmation slip.