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2026 NEBOSH IGC Exam Prep — 250 cards + Free Mock
$11 / 250 NEBOSH IGC cards + 50Q knowledge diagnostic (free 25-question version) — honest: official GIC1/GIC2 are not MCQ.
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Exam version & sources
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- IGC syllabus guide v2.2 (revised syllabus taught from 2 February 2026; first assessments from 4 March 2026)
- Official source
- NEBOSH — International General Certificate (IGC)
- Last reviewed
- September 29, 2026
- What this covers
- 250 cards — GIC1 Elements 1–4 (open book exam) and GIC2 Elements 5–11 hazards + risk assessment (practical) per NEBOSH IGC syllabus
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace GIC1 scenario-writing practice, the closing interview, or the GIC2 workplace risk assessment with your Learning Partner.
Free practice test
Free NEBOSH Practice Test | 25Q Free, 50Q Timed
NEBOSH IGC knowledge diagnostic — 50-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
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A supervisor proposes lifting two workers to a high shelf in a pallet cage chained to the forks of a standard forklift. How should this proposal be viewed?
Correct: (d) Generally prohibited or highly restricted because it is not designed for personnel lift Forklifts are primarily for materials; personnel elevation needs designed work platforms and risk assessment. A proper MEWP or integrated work platform should be used instead.
A press already has guards and interlocks. A light curtain would cost a modest amount and noticeably cut the remaining risk. Under the ALARP principle, what should happen?
Correct: (d) Fit the light curtain, because its cost is not grossly disproportionate to the benefit ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable) means a further control must be adopted unless its cost, time and effort are grossly disproportionate to the risk reduction it gives. A modest cost for a noticeable reduction is not disproportionate, so the light curtain should be fitted.
A roofing subcontractor offers to sign a disclaimer accepting all risk so his team can start work on a fragile roof that has no edge protection. How should the principal contractor respond?
Correct: (a) Refuse, because legal duties cannot be signed away; work waits until fall controls are in place Health and safety duties are imposed by law and cannot be waived or transferred by contract or disclaimer; the principal contractor keeps its duty to plan and coordinate safe work. A fragile roof with no edge protection needs avoidance or collective controls (covers, staging, guardrails, nets) before anyone goes on it.
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Product facts
- Cards
- 250
- Coverage
- GIC1 Elements 1–4 (open book exam) and GIC2 Elements 5–11 hazards + risk assessment (practical) 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
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| H&S Management Systems and Culture | GIC1 Elements 1–4 (open book exam) | 50 |
| Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health | Elements 5–6 — assessed in GIC2 practical | 50 |
| Chemical, Biological, and Workplace Hazards | Elements 7–8 — assessed in GIC2 practical | 50 |
| Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity | Elements 9–11 — assessed in GIC2 practical | 50 |
| Risk Assessment (GIC2) | GIC2 practical unit | 50 |
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 within a 24-hour open-book window on the NEBOSH digital platform, plus a closing interview; GIC2: 4 hours practical per the IGC syllabus guide (NEBOSH's IGC web page lists 3 hours — confirm 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
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Element 1 — Why we should manage workplace health and safety | GIC1 open book exam + GIC2 practical |
| Element 2 — How health and safety management systems work | GIC1 open book exam + GIC2 practical (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH 2001) |
| Element 3 — Managing risk: people and processes | GIC1 open book exam + GIC2 practical (culture, human factors, change, SSOW, PTW) |
| Element 4 — Health and safety monitoring and measuring | GIC1 open book exam only |
| Element 5 — Physical and psychological health | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| Element 6 — Musculoskeletal health | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| Element 7 — Chemical and biological agents | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| Element 8 — General workplace issues | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| Element 9 — Work equipment | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| Element 10 — Fire | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| Element 11 — Electricity | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 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 (units GIC1/GIC2) replaced the IG1/IG2 structure — teaching began 2 February 2026 and first assessments ran from 4 March 2026.
- GIC1 is a scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks, 5 hours assessment time within a 24-hour window, plus a closing interview) covering Elements 1–4 on NEBOSH’s digital platform; qualification grade (Distinction/Credit/Pass) is based on GIC1 only.
- GIC2 is a practical workplace risk assessment (4 hours per the syllabus guide) covering Elements 5–11 hazards plus risk-assessment principles — 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 provisional pass mark is 45% (45/100) — but aim higher; Distinction requires 75+ and Credit requires 65–74.
- Elements 5–11 (health, musculoskeletal, chemical/biological, workplace issues, work equipment, fire, electricity) are assessed only through the GIC2 practical — not in the GIC1 exam.
- 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 — an open book scenario examination (5 hours assessment time in a 24-hour window, 100 marks, closing interview) covering Elements 1–4; and GIC2 — a practical workplace risk assessment covering Elements 5–11 hazards. 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 50-question timed IGC readiness check (free 25-question version) 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 Gumroad
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 1–4 (open book exam) and GIC2 Elements 5–11 hazards + risk assessment (practical) per NEBOSH IGC syllabus.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- 250 exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Linked 50-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
250 cards for NEBOSH IGC matches the 2026 gic1 elements 1–4 (open book exam) and gic2 elements 5–11 hazards + risk assessment (practical) per nebosh igc syllabus in the coverage table — sized for daily review, not maximum download size. Start with the 50-question NEBOSH IGC practice test (free 25-question version), then drill weak rows from the table.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
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| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | 250 exam-focused flashcards |
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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 50-question timed readiness check (free 25-question version).
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 [50-question NEBOSH readiness check (free 25-question version)](/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check) (100 min, 70% diagnostic). Official GIC1 is a **5-hour open-book scenario paper within a 24-hour window (45% provisional pass, Elements 1–4)** and GIC2 is a **4-hour practical (Elements 5–11 hazards)** — 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 GIC1 Elements 1–4 and GIC2 Elements 5–11 themes under spaced recall.
What this does not replace
Accredited Learning Partner tuition, NEBOSH registration, or official GIC1/GIC2 assessments. This deck builds knowledge recall only — it does not replace GIC1 scenario writing, the closing interview, or the GIC2 workplace risk assessment; practise those formats with your Learning Partner. 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 — an open book scenario examination (5 hours assessment time in a 24-hour window, 100 marks, closing interview) covering Elements 1–4; and GIC2 — a practical workplace risk assessment covering Elements 5–11 hazards. 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 50-question timed IGC readiness check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring. It drills syllabus knowledge only; official assessments remain GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical through an accredited Learning Partner. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this NEBOSH one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
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.
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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. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this NEBOSH IGC one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
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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Guides for NEBOSH IGC
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