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Free NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) Readiness Check
50 questions · 100 min · 70% pass target · free
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- Questions
- 50
- Timing
- 100 minutes
- Pass threshold
- 70%
Topic breakdown ▾
- H&S Management Systems, Culture, and Monitoring — 10 questions
- Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health — 10 questions
- Chemical, Biological, and General Workplace Hazards — 10 questions
- Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity — 10 questions
- Risk Assessment and Control (GIC2) — 10 questions
This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official NEBOSH assessment material and does not award NEBOSH qualifications (IGC, NGC, or other certificates).
About this practice testAudience, topics, and how this check fits your study plan
A timed readiness diagnostic across NEBOSH IGC syllabus elements — health and safety management systems, workplace hazards, and risk assessment. Official assessments: GIC1 open-book examination (5 hours) and GIC2 practical risk assessment (4 hours).
Built for: Health and safety officers, supervisors, managers, and career changers preparing for the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) through an accredited Learning Partner.
Topics: H&S Management Systems, Culture, and Monitoring, Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health, Chemical, Biological, and General Workplace Hazards, Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity, Risk Assessment and Control (GIC2).
- 50 timed multiple-choice questions
- 100-minute pacing target
- 70% pass threshold with topic breakdown
- Full answer review linked to the Anki deck
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Drill weak topics with NEBOSH IGC flashcardsFAQFormat, scoring, and independent prep disclaimer
- Is there a free NEBOSH practice test?
- Yes. UniPrep2Go offers a free online NEBOSH practice test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check with 50 timed questions, 100 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts.
- How many questions are on this NEBOSH IGC Readiness?
- This readiness check has 50 multiple-choice questions timed against a 100-minute target. Readiness check sampled across NEBOSH IGC syllabus elements (GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical). Official GIC1: 5-hour open-book scenario exam, 100 marks, 45% pass (grade Distinction/Credit/Pass from GIC1 only). Official GIC2: 4-hour practical risk assessment — pass standard in GIC2 guidance. Not NEBOSH assessment material.
- What score do you need to pass this NEBOSH IGC Readiness?
- The pass target on this mock is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before retaking the real exam.
- Who should take this NEBOSH IGC Readiness?
- Health and safety officers, supervisors, managers, and career changers preparing for the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) through an accredited Learning Partner.
- Where can I take a NEBOSH practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official NEBOSH assessment material and does not award NEBOSH qualifications (IGC, NGC, or other certificates).
- What does the report show after the mock?
- The report includes a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, weighted topic diagnosis, pacing analysis, full question review with deck-backed explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck. If the verdict is no-pass or borderline, the linked deck is the recommended remediation path before retaking.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Questions are converted from the linked UniPrep2Go Anki deck CSV source, reshuffled into multiple-choice format with distractors drawn from sibling deck cards.
Official exam factsOfficial format, domain weights, and verify links
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; GIC2: 4 hours (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)
- Delivery
- GIC1: remote open-book examination (OBE) via NEBOSH online platform; GIC2: practical submission per NEBOSH template
- Administered by
- NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Element 1 — Why we should manage workplace health and safety | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical |
| Element 2 — How health and safety management systems work | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH 2001) |
| Element 3 — Managing risk: people and processes | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (culture, human factors, change, SSOW, PTW) |
| Element 4 — Health and safety monitoring and measuring | GIC1 OBE (incidents, audits, reviews) |
| Element 5 — Physical and psychological health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 6 — Musculoskeletal health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 7 — Chemical and biological agents | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 8 — General workplace issues | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 9 — Work equipment | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 10 — Fire | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 11 — Electricity | GIC1 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.
- GIC1 is a 5-hour open-book scenario examination marked out of 100; 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.
- NEBOSH also offers National General Certificate (NGC), 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.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/nebosh-international-general-certificate-in-occupational-health-and-safety/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.