What are NEBOSH Closing Interviews
Examinations can be stressful. It's easy to see why. A lot of the time, a two-hour exam is the culmination of tens and hundreds of hours of work.
I hated exams, so much so that I avoided them. There is something about trying to articulate a whole topic into a two-hour window that I get panicky over.
But enough about me.
One question we repeatedly ask concerns closing interviews, the last task learners must complete before their examination window closes.
Apart from the most obvious: 'How do I pass the exams' question
The most frequently asked question is: What are closing interviews?
This blog will address the purpose behind closing interviews and what they require from you, the learner, to complete.
What are Closing Interviews?
Closing interviews are often the last step a learner must complete to complete their examination phase.
They occur in the days and weeks following the examination, proving that you sat the exam. The closing interview is not marked - instead; it's meant to explicitly eliminate any chance of malpractice or cheating. No traps or questions are designed to ascertain why you answered the way you did.
So, to confirm, closing interviews DO NOT contribute to your overall exam mark. They are, however, mandatory, and if learners fail to attend their closing interview, their exam mark could be voided.
What happens during a Closing Interview?
Beforehand, you must plan with your learning partner and agree on a fixed time for the interview. With Astutis, we have an online booking form that learners can utilise to organise their closing interview.
Learners will need a form of identification to verify who they say they are;
You will need either a;
- Passport
- Driving License
- National ID Card
This will help accelerate the process of proving you sat the exam.
Next, the learners must show their surroundings to prove they are alone and aren't utilising additional resources.
The interviewer will ask the learner questions related to their exam to verify the person attending the interview sat the exam. The questions won't ask for your answer or why you answered in a certain way, but they will relate to the questions faced in the exam.
Simply put, if you sat the exam, as long as you haven't completely forgotten everything, you will be absolutely fine.
NEBOSH issue a set of questions for each exam sitting, meaning the questions will change from exam window to window. But all of this is immaterial if you sit the exam. All the questions will do is determine that you really sat that exam.
If the interviewer suspects foul play, they will notify NEBOSH, who will contact the learner. NEBOSH may wish to conduct a secondary interview themselves.
Learners will be told of the interview result weeks after its conclusion. The interviewer can not reveal the result.
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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."
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 -
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11.03.2025 -
"Excellent, very clear and well presented"
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"Astutis delivers an interactive learning platform complete with textbooks, videos, quizzes and webinars for added guidance to learners. This allows to complete the course at your pace and is the perfect choice for people balancing work, life, school, etc. The portal is consistently maintained. Astutis staff also replies to queries in a timely manner via email and is very knowledgeable and professional in their duties."
04.03.2025 -
"I am grateful for the knowledge gained from Astutis and NEBOSH while completing the IGC, as it added new context to the way I view HSE from both a company and worker perspective. It also provided me with a great platform to build upon as I head into my new career in health and safety. It will also prove advantageous as I pursue the NEBOSH IDIP certification in the future."
04.03.2025 -
"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."
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