NEBOSH practical FAQ
Practical FAQ’s
1. When is the practical undertaken?
The practical is undertaken on a day you select during the set practical period – this runs 2 weeks before your written exam date.
2. Where is the practical undertaken?
The practical is undertaken in your own work place or a workplace of your finding such as a family or friends’ workplace.
3. When will I receive my practical documents?
The practical documents will be emailed to you by your designated practical marker 3 weeks before the written exam date.
4. Do I require someone to supervise me for the practical?
No, this is done solely on your own without the requirement for supervision.
5. When is the practical submitted?
The practical will have a deadline date which will be no later than the Friday of exam week.
6. How do I submit my practical?
The email from the practical marker will tell you how you need to submit as this will depend on where you are sitting your exams.
7. What documents will I receive?
You will receive the following documents:
- Guidance document including marking scheme
- Report template in both PDF and Word format.
8. Does the practical have to be hand written?
No, the practical can be typed or hand written. Typed is usually easier for the markers to read and mark.
9. What does the practical consist of?
The practical consists of an inspection and a report writing section. For the inspection, you take the observation sheets from the guidance document and print around 8/9 and complete these whilst undertaking your inspection. You are highlighting the hazards you find with the consequences and then suggesting control measures (both long and short term) and timeframes.
The report is completed either on the template forms provided or by following the same format and headers.
DS TS20 June 2013
It will consist of:
- Introduction
- Executive summary
- Main findings
- Conclusions.
- Recommendations.
10. How long does the practical take?
The practical
1. When is the practical undertaken?
The practical is undertaken on a day you select during the set practical period – this runs 2 weeks before your written exam date.
2. Where is the practical undertaken?
The practical is undertaken in your own work place or a workplace of your finding such as a family or friends’ workplace.
3. When will I receive my practical documents?
The practical documents will be emailed to you by your designated practical marker 3 weeks before the written exam date.
4. Do I require someone to supervise me for the practical?
No, this is done solely on your own without the requirement for supervision.
5. When is the practical submitted?
The practical will have a deadline date which will be no later than the Friday of exam week.
6. How do I submit my practical?
The email from the practical marker will tell you how you need to submit as this will depend on where you are sitting your exams.
7. What documents will I receive?
You will receive the following documents:
- Guidance document including marking scheme
- Report template in both PDF and Word format.
8. Does the practical have to be hand written?
No, the practical can be typed or hand written. Typed is usually easier for the markers to read and mark.
9. What does the practical consist of?
The practical consists of an inspection and a report writing section. For the inspection, you take the observation sheets from the guidance document and print around 8/9 and complete these whilst undertaking your inspection. You are highlighting the hazards you find with the consequences and then suggesting control measures (both long and short term) and timeframes.
The report is completed either on the template forms provided or by following the same format and headers.
DS TS20 June 2013
It will consist of:
- Introduction
- Executive summary
- Main findings
- Conclusions.
- Recommendations.
10. How long does the practical take?
The practical