# NEBOSH International General Certificate Readiness Check > A 50-question NEBOSH IGC readiness diagnostic across management systems, workplace hazards, and risk assessment skills. Question bank loading — independent prep, not NEBOSH material. ## Product facts - Slug: nebosh-readiness-check - Linked deck: nebosh-anki-deck - Status: preview - Access mode: free_demand_test - Questions: 50 - Duration: 100 minutes - Pass threshold: 70% - Price: Free for first 20 mock starts - Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout. - Exam body: NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) - Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check - Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check ## Report features - Pass/no-pass readiness verdict - Weighted topic diagnosis - Pacing analysis - Full answer review with explanations - Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results ## Question source Original UniPrep2Go questions (250-item bank, 50 per domain) authored via OpenRouter with Gemini cross-validation; each session samples 10 per domain. ## Structure - H&S Management Systems, Culture, and Monitoring: 10 questions, target 70% - Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health: 10 questions, target 70% - Chemical, Biological, and General Workplace Hazards: 10 questions, target 70% - Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity: 10 questions, target 70% - Risk Assessment and Control (GIC2): 10 questions, target 70% ## Official source note 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. ## NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) exam facts - Exam name: NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) - Administered by: NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners) - Questions: GIC1: scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks); GIC2: practical workplace risk assessment — not multiple-choice - Scored questions: GIC1: 100 marks (qualification grade); GIC2: pass/refer only (does not affect Distinction/Credit/Pass grade) - 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 - Content outline effective: IGC learner guide v1, specification June 2025, publication January 2026 - Verify current details at: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/nebosh-international-general-certificate-in-occupational-health-and-safety/ Official sources: - NEBOSH — International General Certificate (IGC): https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/nebosh-international-general-certificate-in-occupational-health-and-safety/ - NEBOSH — GIC learner guide (PDF, January 2026): https://www.nebosh.org.uk/documents/gic-syllabus-guide-for-learners/gic-learner-guide-v1.pdf - NEBOSH — Where to study (accredited Learning Partners): https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/where-to-study/ ## NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) knowledge domains and weights | # | Knowledge domain | Weight | | --- | --- | ---: | | 1 | Element 1 — Why we should manage workplace health and safety | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical | | 2 | Element 2 — How health and safety management systems work | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH 2001) | | 3 | Element 3 — Managing risk: people and processes | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (culture, human factors, change, SSOW, PTW) | | 4 | Element 4 — Health and safety monitoring and measuring | GIC1 OBE (incidents, audits, reviews) | | 5 | Element 5 — Physical and psychological health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 | | 6 | Element 6 — Musculoskeletal health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 | | 7 | Element 7 — Chemical and biological agents | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 | | 8 | Element 8 — General workplace issues | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 | | 9 | Element 9 — Work equipment | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 | | 10 | Element 10 — Fire | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 | | 11 | Element 11 — Electricity | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 | | 12 | 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 NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) 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) candidate questions (Q&A) ### 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 5-hour sitting. GIC2 is a practical workplace risk assessment, not a closed-book MCQ test. ### What other NEBOSH qualifications exist? NEBOSH offers National General Certificate (NGC), Certificates in Construction Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, and the National/International Diploma — each with separate unit assessments. ## FAQ ### 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. ## Disclaimer This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official NEBOSH assessment material and does not award NEBOSH qualifications (IGC, NGC, or other certificates).