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.
You can transfer your enrolment from one NEBOSH Learning Partner to another during your enrolment period. You will need to source a new Learning Partner who will complete an enrolment transfer request form on your behalf.
There is a fee associated with this request, which is detailed on our Learner Fee List. Transfer requests must be received before the final date for enrolment for the relevant examination sitting/assignment submission.
If you require assistance in finding an alternative Learning Partner you can use our Where to Study search facility on our website or contact our Customer Enquiry Team; Contact us.
NEBOSH Certificate Qualifications
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)
The following NEBOSH qualifications are accredited by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as meeting the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AIIRSM).
- National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- National Diploma Part 1 (no longer available to new learners)
For further details please contact IIRSM.
Association for Project Safety (APS)
The following qualifications meet the headline entrance criteria requirements for Construction Safety Associate membership (AaPS) of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
- National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
For further information please contact APS.
Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)
The following qualifications meet the qualification requirements for Technician membership (TIFPO) of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) and each qualification meets the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AMIFPO).
- National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Qualification holders with the relevant skills and experience may also apply to join the IFPO Fire Risk Assessors register.
NB: This only applies to learners sitting the April 2013 specification (or later) for either qualification. Examinations for the April 2013 specifications commenced from 1 January 2014.
For further information please contact IFPO.
NEBOSH Diploma Qualifications
South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh)
Current Technical members (TechSaiosh) can now upgrade to Graduate Membership (GradSaiosh) using the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety to meet the membership level’s academic requirements.
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
The National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is recognised as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) certification.
Applications must be made within one year of achieving the Diploma; download the application instructions. For more information on the BCSP and the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) designation, please download the Benefits of Becoming a TSP document, or visit the BCSP website.
APS
Holders of either the NEBOSH National or International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and either the NEBOSH National or International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety meet the headline entrance criteria requirements for Registered Construction Safety Practitioner (RMaPS) membership of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
For further information please contact APS.
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
NEBOSH qualifications can support you in your application for IOSH membership. The membership category you are eligible for will depend on your experience and qualifications. For current guidance on membership categories and entry requirements please visit the IOSH website.
NEBOSH receives regular requests from employers, recruitment agencies, Higher Education institutions and other similar bodies to verify that an individual actually holds a NEBOSH qualification.
NEBOSH certificates can be verified online using our self-service verifications tool, NEBOSH Verifications. Newer certificate designs also feature a QR code which can be scanned for verification.
For full details please see our Verifications Policy.
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How do I make a verification request?
The latest qualifications have been designed to cover what a learner needs to know, so we are moving away from exemptions (common units). So general health and safety content is covered in the National or International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Whereas the specialist qualifications (such as Construction and Fire Certificates) contain content that is relevant to the discipline.
However, learners can continue to register to the 2014 specification of the National and International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety until 31 December 2021*. Learners must be registered to the new specification after this date.
Learners can also continue to register to the 2014 specifications of the National and International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management until 31 December 2021*. Learners must be registered to the new specification after this date.
*This date is subject to change following SQA accreditation of the new/revised specifications.
If you have any further question you can contact our Customer Enquiry Team; Contact us.
All learners or Learning Partners requesting a replacement certificate should read the Policy regarding candidate certificates including corrections and reissues. This includes all required information and a link to the relevant form.
To replace a NEBOSH Unit Certificate or Qualification Parchment, learners must complete a Replacement certificate request form. Learning Partners are also able to submit this form on their Learner's behalf.
All request will be reviewed and you will be contact by a member of our Customer Enquiry Team to make payment.
A learner's overall qualification mark can be calculated once they have achieved the pass criteria in all units of the qualification. The marks of each unit are then added together to calculate the learners overall mark.
Once the overall mark has been calculated the mark will need to be compared to the grade banding of the particular qualification to identify if the learner has achieved a Pass, Credit or Distinction.
The grade bandings can vary depending on the qualification and can be found in the qualification syllabus guide in the qualification section, click here or on the reverse of the learners Unit Results Notification (URN).
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If you have made a request for a replacement certificate, you should expect to receive this within 20 working days of receipt of the request and payment by NEBOSH.
If it has not been received within this timescale please contact our Customer Enquiry Team; Contact us.
For more information please see our Policy regarding candidate certificates including corrections and reissues.
Related questions
What is the cost of a replacement certificate?
My certificate has been lost or stolen, can i get a replacement?
My certificate has been damaged, can i get a replacement?
How do I make a request for a replacement or amended unit Certificate or Qualification Parchment?
Hours of private and class contact time vary depending on the qualification that you are studying. More hours of study and tuition are expected for Diploma-level qualifications than Award or Certificate level qualifications for example.
Details of the recommended taught hours and private study hours can be found in the syllabus guide for each qualification, these can be found in the qualification section under Resources. Your Learning Partner will also be able to advise on the expected study and tuition time.
Course fees are determined by your Learning Partner and vary depending on a number of factors, including the qualification, mode of study and level of support provided. Learning Partners should be contacted directly to obtain costs. You may wish to compare and contact more than one Learning Partner before registering, this can help you ensure you are happy with their costs and the services included.
Please see the Where to Study section of our website to find a Learning Partner for your chosen NEBOSH qualification.
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How do I choose a Learning Partner?
All NEBOSH qualifications require learners to carry out their own private study. The recommended private study hours do vary for each qualification.
Details of the recommended taught hours and private study hours can be found in the syllabus guide for each qualification. These are available in the qualification section under Resources. Your Learning Partner will also be able to advise on the expected study and tuition time.