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TOP 10 FAQs
- How do I acquire professional status with a membership body?
- Can I get past examination papers?
- How long will it take?
- Which are the best course providers for NEBOSH qualifications?
- Am I entitled to see my marked examination script under the Data Protection Act?
- When will I receive my result?
- Different course providers charge different amounts – why?
- How much does it cost to study?
- I would like to see my marked examination script because the result does not match my expectations.
- Can I get any financial help to study - is there government funding?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below is a list of some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) we receive. If the question you have is not answered here, please get in touch by clicking on Contact Us.
Absence from the examination
- Can I transfer my registration fee to another sitting?
- Due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend a NEBOSH examination. Is it possible for my examination registration fee to be refunded?
- Does unavoidable absence from an examination entitle me to Special Consideration?
Access to my personal information
- Am I entitled to see my marked examination script under the Data Protection Act?
- I would like to see my marked examination script because the result does not match my expectations.
- How can I gain feedback on my performance to assist with future improvement?
- Are scripts the intellectual property of the student?
- Am I entitled to see my Diploma assignments under the Data Protection Act?
- Does the Freedom of Information Act apply?
- How do I apply for a subject access request?
After the examination
- Can I keep my examination question paper?
- I feel that my revision was affected, hampering my examination performance. Am I eligible for Special Consideration?
- Can I obtain an electronic copy of my Qualification Parchment?
- Can I apply to NEBOSH directly for reasonable adjustments and/or special consideration?
- I suspect that another student was guilty of cheating (eg, collusion or use of unauthorised material) during the examination (or assignment). Is there anything I can do?
- I was not satisfied by the conduct of the course/examination by my course provider. Is there anything I can do?
- What happens if my examination script or assignment is lost?
- I believe I was disadvantaged during my examination due to temporary illness, injury, indisposition or other adverse circumstances at the time of the assessment. Is there anything I can do?
Certificate & Parchments
- How do i check if a person holds a NEBOSH qualification?
- When will I receive my certificate?
- What can I use my certificate for?
- What are the consequences of falsely claiming to hold a NEBOSH qualification?
- My certificate has been lost, can I get a replacement?
- What is the cost of a replacement certificate?
- Who owns the certificate?
- Who receives the Certificate?
- How do i claim exemption from taking NGC1 and ensure that i receive my Qualification Parchment?
- I haven’t received my Unit Certificate/Qualification Parchment
- How can I tell if a unit certificate, qualification parchment or a unit result notification is genuine?
- My certificate has been damaged, can I get a replacement?
- Can Employers/sponsors request an extra copy of their employee’s certificate(s) for their records?
- The details (eg, name) on my certificate are incorrect or have changed, can they be amended?
- How do I make a request for a replacement or amended Unit Certificate/Qualification Parchment?
- How long will it take to receive a new Certificate?
- My certificate has been stolen and I am concerned about fraudulent use/duplication.
- My result has changed following an Enquiry About Result and/or an Appeal and I have already received my certificates. Will I receive new certification?
Choosing a centre
- Which are the best course providers for NEBOSH qualifications?
- I am overseas and there is not a NEBOSH course provider nearby, what can I do?
- Where and when can I study?
- How do I choose a course provider?
Examinations
- Can I get past examination papers?
- Are there examinations other than the stated examination dates?
- Can I take my practical application without sitting the written exam
- Can I change my exam venue for a Certificate qualification once I have registerered?
How long will it take?
- How long will it take?
- How much extra work outside the course is there?
- How may hours of study and tuition are recommended?
- Why does it take up to three months from the date of the examination before my result is available?
How much does it cost?
Professional Status
- How do I acquire professional status with a membership body?
- What designatory letters can I use after my name?
- What Qualifications do I need to be a NEBOSH Instructor?
- Does the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme accept NEBOSH qualifications as an exemption from the health and safety test of the CSCS cards?
- What is the status of NEBOSH National General Certificate qualifications achieved before November 2002 regarding recognition for membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)?
Qualification levels
- What level are NEBOSH Certificate qualifications?
- What level are NEBOSH Diploma qualifications?
- What is the difference between Vocationally-Related Qualifications (VRQ) and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)?
- What is a Vocationally-Related Qualification (VRQ)?
- The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) contains different ‘types’ of qualifications. What qualification type(s) does NEBOSH offer?
- Where can I find out more about comparing qualification levels and types across national frameworks?
- Are NEBOSH qualifications currently accredited by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
- What is the meaning and value of SCQF credits allocated to SCQF-rated NEBOSH qualifications?
Referred students
- What happens if I have been referred?
- I have been referred but believe my mark does not reflect my performance in the assessment – Can I have my paper re-marked?
- When can I resit my Certificate-level qualification?
Results
- When will I receive my result?
- How is my overall qualification mark and grade calculated?
- What does the Result Notification letter show?
- Are qualifications graded?
- Can my sponsor and/or employer check my result(s)?
- Are units graded?
Studying options
- Are there e-learning or flexible learning options available?
- Can I self-study for Diploma qualifications without using a course provider?
- What mode of study?
- How can I transfer my National or International Diploma enrolment from one Accredited Course Provider (ACP) to another?
Why can I only be exempt for 5 years?
- I achieved my National General Certificate more than 5 years ago. What are my options if I want to do the Fire Certificate?
- When does the 5 year exemption period run from?
- Why can’t Certificates achieved over 5 years ago count towards one of the new Unitised Certificates?
NEBOSH’s unit-based approach
- Which qualifications will NEBOSH accept in place of Unit NGC1?
- If I re-sit NGC1 and get a higher mark, will this affect the grade of a NEBOSH qualification I took in the past?
- Can higher level qualifications count towards a unit certificate?
- Why don't you accept other types of qualifications as giving exemptions from Units of NEBOSH qualifications?
- Can the same unit count towards more than one certificate-level qualification?
- Can an enquiry about a result be requested for a single unit?
- Can I re-take a successful unit in order to better my overall grade?
What funding is available?
- Can I get any financial help to study - is there government funding?
- Can I get any financial help to study?
- I have a chosen a NEBOSH qualification eligible for Enhanced Learning Credits. Where can I study?
- My chosen NEBOSH centre is not approved by ELCAS. Is this likely to change?