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2026 NEBOSH IGC Exam Prep — 250+ cards + Free Mock

Anki deck for NEBOSH International General Certificate (GIC1/GIC2) exam prep.

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Free NEBOSH Practice Test | 50-Question IGC Diagnostic

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Sample cards

Sample Anki card: A cleaner mixes bleach and acid-based descaler in a toilet bowl, producing chlorine gas. The immediate priority is:

A cleaner mixes bleach and acid-based descaler in a toilet bowl, producing chlorine gas. The immediate priority is:

Correct: (a) Evacuate and ventilate the area, ensure affected people get fresh air and medical help, and review COSHH controls. Incompatible chemicals can release toxic gases; emergency response is evacuation, ventilation, medical care, and investigation.

Sample Anki card: Before using a new solvent, an employer must ensure workers have access to:

Before using a new solvent, an employer must ensure workers have access to:

Correct: (b) A current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with hazards, controls, PPE, and emergency measures. COSHH requires hazard information via SDS and risk assessment before use of hazardous substances.

Sample Anki card: Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) on a welding bench fails airflow tests. The best action is:

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) on a welding bench fails airflow tests. The best action is:

Correct: (c) Take the LEV out of service until repaired, use alternative controls, and notify workers. LEV must be maintained and examined; failed extraction requires repair or substitute controls.

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Product facts

Cards
250+
Coverage
GIC1 Elements 1–11 and GIC2 risk assessment skills per NEBOSH IGC syllabus
Format
.apkg
Price
$11 USD
Checkout
Gumroad
Exam cycle
NEBOSH IGC syllabus (January 2026 learner guide)
Delivery
Digital .apkg through Gumroad (instant download)

Coverage by exam topic

TopicExam weightCards
H&S Management Systems and CultureGIC1 Elements 1–450
Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal HealthGIC1 Elements 5–650
Chemical, Biological, and Workplace HazardsGIC1 Elements 7–850
Work Equipment, Fire, and ElectricityGIC1 Elements 9–1150
Risk Assessment (GIC2)GIC2 practical unit50

Exam facts

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)

NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) offers globally recognised occupational health and safety qualifications. The International General Certificate (IGC) is the flagship Level 3 qualification, assessed by Unit GIC1 (open-book examination) and Unit GIC2 (practical risk assessment). UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not NEBOSH assessment material).

Questions
GIC1: scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks); GIC2: practical workplace risk assessment — not multiple-choice
Time
GIC1: 5 hours assessment time (scenario-based open book on NEBOSH digital platform — NEBOSH also describes a 24-hour scenario-based assessment window); GIC2: 4 hours practical (verify with your Learning Partner)
Passing score
GIC1: 45% provisional pass (45/100); grades — Distinction 75+, Credit 65–74, Pass 45–64. GIC2: pass standard in GIC2 guidance (verify at nebosh.org.uk). Not a 60% MCQ cut score.
Delivery
GIC1: remote open-book examination (OBE) via NEBOSH Assessment Platform with closing interview; GIC2: practical workplace risk assessment submission per NEBOSH template
Administered by
NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners)

Knowledge domains and weights

DomainWeight
Element 1 — Why we should manage workplace health and safetyGIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical
Element 2 — How health and safety management systems workGIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH 2001)
Element 3 — Managing risk: people and processesGIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (culture, human factors, change, SSOW, PTW)
Element 4 — Health and safety monitoring and measuringGIC1 OBE (incidents, audits, reviews)
Element 5 — Physical and psychological healthGIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2
Element 6 — Musculoskeletal healthGIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2
Element 7 — Chemical and biological agentsGIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2
Element 8 — General workplace issuesGIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2
Element 9 — Work equipmentGIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2
Element 10 — FireGIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2
Element 11 — ElectricityGIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2
Unit GIC2 — Risk assessment (5-step approach, hierarchy of control)Practical assessment only — pass/refer

What changed in the current exam cycle

  • The revised IGC syllabus (GIC1/GIC2 units) replaced the previous IG1/IG2 structure — learner guide published January 2026; teaching of the revised syllabus began February 2026.
  • GIC1 is a scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks, 5 hours assessment time per learner guide) on NEBOSH’s digital platform; qualification grade (Distinction/Credit/Pass) is based on GIC1 only.
  • GIC2 is a 4-hour practical risk assessment using the official NEBOSH template — pass/refer only, does not affect the qualification grade.
  • You have five years from your first successful unit ('declaration date') to pass both units and complete the qualification.
  • Third-party MCQ banks are not the official format — UniPrep2Go’s free mock is a knowledge diagnostic only, not a substitute for GIC1 OBE or GIC2 practical.
  • NEBOSH also offers National General Certificate (NGC/GNC), Construction, Fire, Environment, and Diploma qualifications — each with separate syllabuses and assessments.

High-yield facts (commonly tested)

  • GIC1 pass mark is 45% (45/100) — but aim higher; Distinction requires 75+ and Credit requires 65–74.
  • GIC1 answers must be supported by evidence from the scenario — generic textbook answers without scenario linkage score poorly.
  • Hierarchy of control: eliminate → substitute → engineering → administrative → PPE (last resort).
  • ISO 45001 and ILO-OSH 2001 are the reference management system frameworks in the syllabus.
  • GIC2 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment using the 5-step approach on a real or realistic workplace.
  • IOSH Associate (AIOSH) and Tech IOSH membership routes open after achieving the IGC parchment.
  • Contractor selection, monitoring, and management appear in both GIC1 and GIC2 assessments.

Common NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) questions

Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.

How is the NEBOSH IGC assessed?

Two units: GIC1 (5-hour open-book scenario examination, 100 marks) and GIC2 (4-hour practical risk assessment). You must pass both within five years.

What score do you need to pass NEBOSH GIC1?

45% provisional pass (45 marks out of 100). Distinction is 75+, Credit is 65–74.

Does GIC2 affect my NEBOSH grade?

No. Qualification grade (Distinction/Credit/Pass) is based on GIC1 only. GIC2 is assessed as Pass or Refer.

Is the NEBOSH IGC exam open book?

GIC1 is an open-book examination (OBE) — you may use course notes and reference materials during the sitting (learner guide: 5 hours assessment time). GIC2 is a practical workplace risk assessment, not a closed-book MCQ test.

Is there a free NEBOSH practice test?

Yes — UniPrep2Go offers a free 50-question timed IGC readiness check with topic scoring. It drills syllabus knowledge only; official assessments remain GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical through an accredited Learning Partner.

What other NEBOSH qualifications exist?

NEBOSH offers National General Certificate (NGC/GNC), Certificates in Construction Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, and the National/International Diploma — each with separate unit assessments.

Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.

More about NEBOSH IGCStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares

NEBOSH IGC exam prep

UniPrep2Go sells an independent NEBOSH IGC Anki deck with 250+ high-yield flashcards for active recall and exam terminology. Built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check. It is delivered as an Anki .apkg file for $11 USD through Gumroa

Built for: Health and safety officers, supervisors, managers, and career changers preparing for the NEBOSH International General Certificate through an accredited Learning Partner.

Covers: GIC1 Elements 1–11 and GIC2 risk assessment skills per NEBOSH IGC syllabus.

  • Spaced-repetition flashcards
  • 250+ exam-focused flashcards
  • Topic coverage table and samples on this page
  • Linked free 50-question practice test
Take the free NEBOSH IGC practice test first

How this deck compares

250+ cards for NEBOSH IGC matches the 2026 gic1 elements 1–11 and gic2 risk assessment skills per nebosh igc syllabus in the coverage table — sized for daily review, not maximum download size. Start with the free 50-question NEBOSH IGC practice test, then drill weak rows from the table.

ApproachTypical sizeTradeoffs
Free community decks1,000–3,000
  • Unknown accuracy and mixed exam cycles in one download
  • Card dumps not weighted to official topic tables
  • No linked practice test to show what to drill next
Budget mega-packs1,000+
  • Volume over signal — daily review time balloons
  • Weak alignment to exam topic weights
  • No validation gate before cards ship
This deck250+ exam-focused flashcards
  • Every flashcard checked against a scripted item bank before release
  • 2026 NEBOSH IGC scope only — see the topic table for weights and counts
  • Coverage follows gic1 elements 1–11 and gic2 risk assessment skills per nebosh igc syllabus
  • Linked free NEBOSH IGC practice test highlights weak topics before you buy

NEBOSH IGC study guide

What is inside

250 MCQ cards across NEBOSH IGC syllabus groups: H&S management systems/culture/monitoring, physical/psychological/musculoskeletal health, chemical/biological/workplace hazards, work equipment/fire/electricity, and GIC2 risk-assessment & control skills. Same bank themes as the free 50-question timed readiness check.

Plan with the free NEBOSH mock

Study with your accredited Learning Partner materials first. Then 15–20 cards/day for 2–3 weeks and sit the [free 50-question NEBOSH readiness check](/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check) (100 min, 70% diagnostic). Official GIC1 is a **5-hour open-book scenario paper (45% provisional pass)** and GIC2 is a **4-hour practical** — keep narrative/practical practice separate from this MCQ diagnostic.

Pitfalls this deck targets

Candidates treat free MCQ banks as the real exam format, under-drill hierarchy of control and GIC2 five-step risk assessment, and confuse IG1/IG2 legacy labels with current GIC1/GIC2 units. Cards force Elements 1–11 themes under spaced recall.

What this does not replace

Accredited Learning Partner tuition, NEBOSH registration, or official GIC1/GIC2 assessments. Independent prep — not NEBOSH material.

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) & product FAQ

How is the NEBOSH IGC assessed?

Two units: GIC1 (5-hour open-book scenario examination, 100 marks) and GIC2 (4-hour practical risk assessment). You must pass both within five years.

What score do you need to pass NEBOSH GIC1?

45% provisional pass (45 marks out of 100). Distinction is 75+, Credit is 65–74.

Does GIC2 affect my NEBOSH grade?

No. Qualification grade (Distinction/Credit/Pass) is based on GIC1 only. GIC2 is assessed as Pass or Refer.

Is the NEBOSH IGC exam open book?

GIC1 is an open-book examination (OBE) — you may use course notes and reference materials during the sitting (learner guide: 5 hours assessment time). GIC2 is a practical workplace risk assessment, not a closed-book MCQ test.

Is there a free NEBOSH practice test?

Yes — UniPrep2Go offers a free 50-question timed IGC readiness check with topic scoring. It drills syllabus knowledge only; official assessments remain GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical through an accredited Learning Partner.

What other NEBOSH qualifications exist?

NEBOSH offers National General Certificate (NGC/GNC), Certificates in Construction Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, and the National/International Diploma — each with separate unit assessments.

More questions (2)

Is there a free NEBOSH IGC practice test?

Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck.

Does this replace NEBOSH official assessments?

No. Official GIC1 and GIC2 assessments are administered by NEBOSH through accredited Learning Partners. This deck and mock are supplementary independent prep.

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Last updated 2026-08-06.