Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The following NEBOSH Award qualification is rated at Level 5 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), from 1 January 2012:
- NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award
SCQF Level 5 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or GCSE standard.
A list of level and credit-rated NEBOSH qualifications can be found in the SCQF database.
A chart comparing qualification frameworks and levels in the UK and Ireland is available here.
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The following NEBOSH Certificate qualifications are rated at Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF):
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- National Certificate in Environmental Management
- National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-Being at Work
- International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or A-level standard. A chart comparing qualification frameworks and levels in the UK and Ireland is available here.
The following NEBOSH qualifications are expected to be rated at Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) we are undergoing the approval process:
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction UK
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction International
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The following NEBOSH Diploma qualifications are rated at Level 10 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF):
- National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Diploma in Environmental Management
- International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- International Diploma in Environmental Management
SCQF Level 10 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 6 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or Honours Degree standard. A chart comparing qualification frameworks and levels in the UK and Ireland is available here.
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What level are NEBOSH Award Qualifications?
NEBOSH Courses can be delivered via the following modes of study:
- Distance or E-learning
- Day or evening courses over a number of weeks
- Block release or modular courses
You can search via mode of study in our Where to Study section. In addition, some learning partners will run courses "in company". This can be a cost effective option if you have a number of staff who require a NEBOSH qualification.
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How do I choose a Learning Partner?
NEBOSH needs to be satisfied that the Learning Partner has a teaching team comprising people with adequate qualifications and experience in the technical areas covered by the relevant syllabus. Although there is an expectation that tutors will hold a qualification at a level above that which is being taught, tutors who hold a qualification equal to the one that they will tutor on and are able to demonstrate suitable competence or have specialist subject expertise would be approved as part of a teaching team.
A tutorial team will comprise a course leader/lead tutor who is likely to be a Member of an appropriate professional body such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CFIOSH, CMIOSH, CertIOSH or equivalent), Institution of Fire Engineers (FIFireE, MIFireE, AIFireE) or other relevant body.
In accrediting programmes, NEBOSH considers the balance of expertise within tutorial teams; accreditation does not imply that any tutor is individually approved or accredited by NEBOSH.
Find out more about becoming an accredited Learning Partner.
You may wish to resit your Certificate level qualification at a available examination sitting. However, Learning Partners may also offer on demand examinations for certain units, set and marked by NEBOSH but held on a date chosen by the Learning Partners, who would be happy to accept external resit learners.
If you would like to search for an examination on a date and at a location suitable to you, please visit the Where to study area of our website and select 'Find an Examination'. Alternatively you can contact our Customer Enquiry Team; Contact us.
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Are there examinations other than the stated examination dates?
Unit Certificates and Qualification Parchments are normally issued within 20 working days of the result declaration date stated on the Result Notification letter.
Please note, we are no longer issuing unit certificates for NEBOSH Certificate level qualifications, learners will receive one parchment on completion of the full qualification.
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I haven't received my Unit Certificate/Qualification Parchment?
All results are emailed to learners directly. The timings for receiving your assessment results depends on the qualification you are studying.
Award Level qualifications
Results for Award Level qualifications are issued within 22 working days for examination taken in English and 32 working days for non-English Assessments from the assessment date
Certificate Level qualifications
Results for Certificate Level qualifications are issued within 50 working days of the assessment date, this is for English and non-English assessments.
Results for open book examinations will also be sent within 50 working days.
Diploma Level qualifications
Results for Diploma Level qualifications are issued within 50 working days from the assessment date.
Each Learning Partner sets their own course timetables, and in the case of certificate level qualification can choose their own examination date. Please see each Learning Partner's entry on our website or contact them directly for further details.
For more information on Learning Partners visit the Where to Study section of the website.
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How do I choose a Learning Partner?
What modes of study are available?
For a broad comparison of qualification levels in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with those in Scotland and Ireland please see the “Qualifications can cross boundaries” leaflet.