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What is the NEBOSH Open Book Exam?

November 2023

 

An open book examination, otherwise known as an (OBE) enables you to sit your NEBOSH assessment online in your own chosen location.  Almost all NEBOSH courses and qualifications are now available with an Open Book Exam assessment, which means you can be in your own home or another safe place. Therefore, travel is no longer required.


Is the NEBOSH Open Book Exam Difficult?

When you purchase a virtual classroom, physical classroom or OnlinePlus+ course from Astutis, we will automatically enrol you for your OBE exam. Typically, if you have chosen an online learning course, you must register for the OBE. Registration generally is 4-6 weeks before the exam date.

The NEBOSH exam administration team sends you your login credentials for the NEBOSH online exam platform three days before the exam. The communication from NEBOSH arrives as an email into your email account. Be sure to check your junk folder for the NEBOSH email, just in case.

Before the exam starts, you should take this time to get to know the platform and address any challenges before your exam day. Once again, it's always good practice to check your login credentials and familiarise yourself with the NEBOSH exam platform.


What Happens on NEBOSH Exam Day?

Firstly, log in to the platform on the correct date. Your open book exam paper will be available from 11:00 UK time.  You will have 24 hours to complete and submit your exam, although it is expected to take you around 3 hours to complete.

The questions you’ll be asked will be different to those in our previous closed book examinations. You will be presented with a scenario that describes a realistic workplace and situation. You will then be asked to carry out a series of tasks using evidence presented in the scenario, as well as the underpinning knowledge you have gained through your studies and revision.

To help you during the open book examination, you can use resources such as notes, textbooks, learning materials and online resources. It's important to remember that cutting and pasting from a textbook or online resource will not provide you with a good answer – you will need to really understand the topic and apply your understanding to the scenario given in the question paper.

Make sure you save and submit your paper before the 24-hour window closes.

 

What are Closing Interviews, and Why Do I Need One?

Closing interviews are held within the weeks following your open book exam, and you will be able to arrange a suitable date and timeslot for this. Astutis offers all its learners a choice of date and time for the closing interviews to take place. The interview should last around 10 minutes and will be completed online through Microsoft Teams. You won't need a subscription to Microsoft Teams. It's an open link and available to use on mobile and desktop devices.

Don't worry. The interview doesn't impact your marks for your paper.  It's simply there to confirm your identity and make sure it was you who completed the exam. You will need to ensure you have your relevant ID with you for the interview.


When Will I Receive my Open Book Exam Results?

Results for your exam paper should be emailed to you within 50 working days of your exam date. As before, your full qualification will not be complete until you pass your NG2 practical assessment.

For more information about the NEBOSH Open Book Exam, we've created an in-depth learner guide below for you to download for free.

 

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