NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) - New Syllabus

Exams can be sat at one of RRC's UK exam centres or in one of our network of 190+ exam centres throughout the world.

• UK Exam Centres - London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle
• RRC International Centres - Dubai, Georgia, Tunisia
• RRC International Exam Centre Network - See here

There are two assessments, one per Unit and both must be passed within 5 years.

• Unit IG1 is assessed by a formal exam which is 2 hours in length
  The exam questions will only cover the topics in the IG1 course
• Unit IG2 is assessed by a practical assessment. This will be marked by NEBOSH and if you are unsuccessful you will be allowed to improve your work and resubmit at the next exam date

Pass Standards

• Unit IG1: 45 marks
• Unit IG2: Pass (Only Pass or Fail available for this assessment)

The qualification grade is based on the result from Unit IG1

• Distinction: 75 marks or higher
• Credit: 65-74 marks
• Pass: 45-64 marks

You can however choose to resit IG1 even if you have passed to improve your grade.

IG1 should be studied before the IG2 practical assessment is undertaken.

Whilst the IG2 assessment primarily assesses elements 5 – 11, the knowledge from elements 1.1, 1.2 and 3.4 is required to complete the assessment.

This will depend on how you choose to study. The Classroom course is 2 weeks (10 days) plus assessments. For Online study on average, learners complete this course in around 6 months.

RRC are delighted to have been evaluated as a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, the highest level in the NEBOSH Learning Partner programme.

NEBOSH introduced a Learning Partner Programme in September 2019 which recognises those Learning Partners that provide learners with the best possible learning experience.  

All NEBOSH Learning Partners have been classified based on their performance against the programme’s principles which represent global best practice in the provision of course tuition and support. The key principles are:

• Ensure all learners understand what is expected of them and what they can expect from their Learning Provider
• Create a learning environment that is engaging and encourages interaction that is appropriate for the course and type of delivery
• Provide accurate course materials and continually update and improve them
• Ensure tutors are qualified, knowledgeable, competent and engaging
• Give learners feedback on their progress and provide appropriate support
• Review course delivery and learner feedback and action as necessary

Learner Partner Status

Learning Partners can be identified as follows:

• Gold - greatly exceeds the principles
• Silver - exceeds the principles
• Bronze - meets the principles

Course fees can be paid in up to a maximum of four monthly instalments. For UK customers instalments can be paid over 12 months. Click here for more information.

The National Certificate is based on UK legislation and is recognised worldwide. The International Certificate is based on International Standards of Best Practice and is recognised by employers outside of the UK.

Yes, the Certificate is the exact same. You cannot tell the method of study from the Certificate.

If you are looking to study a higher level H&S qualification, the NEBOSH Diploma will be the most suitable course to study.

No. The Certificate can be studied by students with no prior health and safety experience.

The General Certificate is a level 3 qualification (EQF) which is the equivalent to A-levels in the UK.

If you do not pass either (or both) of your assessments, you can book a resit with our exams team.

For IG2 (the practical assessment) you will receive feedback from the NEBOSH examiner which will help to improve your work. You can then resubmit at the next exam date.

No exams cannot be completed Online. Exams need to be completed at one of our assessment centres which will be arranged by our exams team.

Past papers are not available for any NEBOSH courses; however you can access an example question paper with examiners feedback on expected answers on the NEBOSH website.