National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Exam at a glance

Exam fee

NEBOSH assessment fees GNC1 92 GBP plus GNC2 92 GBP totaling 184 GBP or approximately $233 USD.

Questions on exam

Approximately 10 to 15 tasks or questions worth 100 marks total.

Duration

GNC1 has a 24-hour window from 11:00 AM UK time with actual working time approximately 3 to 5 hours. GNC2 has approximately 4 hours recommended with 10 working days to submit after GNC1.

Passing score

GNC1 passing score 45 out of 100 provisional with final pass mark adjusted via awarding process. GNC2 passing score 60 out of 100 or 60 percent points-based marking.

Validity

Certificate valid for LIFE and does not expire with no mandatory renewal or recertification and no formal CPD mandate from NEBOSH though recommended. Individual units valid for 5 years meaning both must be passed within this window.

Published exam facts, from the official outline.

What’s on the NEBOSH General Certificate exam

1. Why we should manage workplace health and safety
2. How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
3. Managing risk - understanding people and processes
4. Health and safety monitoring and measuring
5. Physical and psychological health
6. Musculoskeletal health
7. Chemical and biological agents
8. General workplace issues
9. Work equipment
10. Fire
11. Electricity

Official exam blueprint domains — your practice bank mirrors this outline.