Do NEBOSH Courses Expire?
Before sitting a NEBOSH exam and answering its numerous questions, candidates tend to have some of their own.
The answer to that is, in short, no.
Once an applicant has successfully completed all units of a NEBOSH qualification, they are safe in the knowledge that their qualification will last forever. The only point of note is that learners need to complete those same units of a NEBOSH qualification within a five-year period there is no requirement to revisit them at any point in the future. This not only means they remain qualified but also that there is no need to retake the course.
Keeping Up To Date
However that is not the end of the story and there is good reason for this in that health and safety – and approaches to it – are constantly evolving.
The reality is, new legislation is introduced every few years which either re-writes or replaces previous regulations. What this means of course, is that material learned during previous studies should be continually updated by keeping on top of new legislation and changes to existing legislation.
When signing-up for a NEBOSH qualification an individual makes a commitment to taking the health and safety for themselves and those around them seriously. Achieving a pass mark not only reflects well on their company but can lead to career progression and increased responsibility and part of that responsibility is keeping up to date with legislation, no matter how long one has held a NEBOSH course for.
About NEBOSH Courses
NEBOSH is the leading authority on health and safety within the United Kingdom. Established to help staff improve standards throughout their place of work, the institute delivers wide-ranging courses with no entry requirements or expiration.
Made-up from a combination of written assessments and practical assignments, NEBOSH qualifications carry great weight and are internationally recognised. They also help entrants carve out careers in the health and safety industry.
As of 2017 92% of job HSE job advertisements requested some form of NEBOSH certification or IOSH membership. Recognising its growing importance, people from 125 countries registered to begin a course between 2016 and 2017.
Each year Astutis train thousands of applicants ahead of their NEBOSH exams, offering learning in both a classroom setting and via online resources.
Unsure which NEBOSH course is right for you? Take a look at our blog. You can also discover how much a NEBOSH course costs in our blog here.
With a tutor team comprised of NEBOSH examiners, we prime students to manage health and safety, identify and reduce the risk of hazards and implement systems designed to evaluate the suitability of a working environment.
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"Lots of detail but delivered in such a way to make it easy to understand, the resources and advice given throughout the course was first class."
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"The tutor was excellent, and the course was designed so that the information was easy to digest and understand through real-life scenarios. The problem-based learning approach and active participation in classroom discussions and homework exercises helped me pass the exam on my first attempt."
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"The two weeks of comprehensive in-class training, coupled with the gaps between the exams, provided ample time for preparation and reflection on what I learned in the classroom. NG2 was very interesting, and the classroom exercises helped me grasp the theme of assessment, specifically how (RMs) were assessed."
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"The online learning portal was easy and straight forward to use, it was well laid out and had fantastic online resource sections which were great for printing out to have to hand - especially handy for highlighting important points. I had purchased the NEBOSH Managing Health and Safety book to help with my study, but in all honesty, the information in the portal covered all the relevant material anyway. I only needed to phone for assistance on a couple of occasions, but found the guidance helpful and quick."
Chris25.03.2025 -
"Having a secondary role at work as a Health and Safety coordinator means passing the NEBOSH General Certificate is a great indication of the knowledge and understanding I have achieved so far. This is a staple qualification in this field and I now have the confidence to venture into Health and Safety in a more primary role and as a progression of career."
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"excellent trainer easy to follow and good mixture of team discussions."
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"covered a lot of my day to day tasks, easy to follow on the second week, found the first week it difficult to see what was required and understand."
Keith03.04.2025 -
"Very impressed with the training content, it was delivered in a user friendly way and made easy to understand, communication and resources was excellent throughout"
Mark02.04.2025 -
"Lots of detail but delivered in such a way to make it easy to understand, the resources and advice given throughout the course was first class."
Mark02.04.2025 -
"The tutor was excellent, and the course was designed so that the information was easy to digest and understand through real-life scenarios. The problem-based learning approach and active participation in classroom discussions and homework exercises helped me pass the exam on my first attempt."
01.04.2025 -
"The two weeks of comprehensive in-class training, coupled with the gaps between the exams, provided ample time for preparation and reflection on what I learned in the classroom. NG2 was very interesting, and the classroom exercises helped me grasp the theme of assessment, specifically how (RMs) were assessed."
01.04.2025 -
"The online learning portal was easy and straight forward to use, it was well laid out and had fantastic online resource sections which were great for printing out to have to hand - especially handy for highlighting important points. I had purchased the NEBOSH Managing Health and Safety book to help with my study, but in all honesty, the information in the portal covered all the relevant material anyway. I only needed to phone for assistance on a couple of occasions, but found the guidance helpful and quick."
Chris25.03.2025 -
"Having a secondary role at work as a Health and Safety coordinator means passing the NEBOSH General Certificate is a great indication of the knowledge and understanding I have achieved so far. This is a staple qualification in this field and I now have the confidence to venture into Health and Safety in a more primary role and as a progression of career."
Chris25.03.2025 -
"Very good"
11.03.2025 -
"Excellent, very clear and well presented"
11.03.2025 -
"excellent trainer easy to follow and good mixture of team discussions."
Keith03.04.2025 -
"covered a lot of my day to day tasks, easy to follow on the second week, found the first week it difficult to see what was required and understand."
Keith03.04.2025 -
"Very impressed with the training content, it was delivered in a user friendly way and made easy to understand, communication and resources was excellent throughout"
Mark02.04.2025 -
"Lots of detail but delivered in such a way to make it easy to understand, the resources and advice given throughout the course was first class."
Mark02.04.2025 -
"The tutor was excellent, and the course was designed so that the information was easy to digest and understand through real-life scenarios. The problem-based learning approach and active participation in classroom discussions and homework exercises helped me pass the exam on my first attempt."
01.04.2025 -
"The two weeks of comprehensive in-class training, coupled with the gaps between the exams, provided ample time for preparation and reflection on what I learned in the classroom. NG2 was very interesting, and the classroom exercises helped me grasp the theme of assessment, specifically how (RMs) were assessed."
01.04.2025 -
"The online learning portal was easy and straight forward to use, it was well laid out and had fantastic online resource sections which were great for printing out to have to hand - especially handy for highlighting important points. I had purchased the NEBOSH Managing Health and Safety book to help with my study, but in all honesty, the information in the portal covered all the relevant material anyway. I only needed to phone for assistance on a couple of occasions, but found the guidance helpful and quick."
Chris25.03.2025 -
"Having a secondary role at work as a Health and Safety coordinator means passing the NEBOSH General Certificate is a great indication of the knowledge and understanding I have achieved so far. This is a staple qualification in this field and I now have the confidence to venture into Health and Safety in a more primary role and as a progression of career."
Chris25.03.2025