NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management Exam FAQs
What is NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management Exam?
For developing the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management, NEBOSH has joined forces with Great Britain’s Health and Safety Regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). However, this process safety management qualification is the result of the unique collaboration which integrates the advanced technical ‘high hazard’ expertise of HSE with NEBOSH’s ability for delivering strong vocational OSH qualifications.
What skills candidates will gain in NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management?
This qualification is for equipping delegates with a broad understanding of the accepted principles and recognized industrial practices for the management of process risk. This exam will make sure that candidates have the ability for recognizing and contributing to the control of process safety hazards. Further, these qualifications are developed depending on extensive research with health and safety professionals, employers, professional bodies, and regulators for ensuring they are relevant and rigorous as well as achievable and practical.
Who is best suitable for the exam?
- This exam is good for individuals globally working in process industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
- Secondly, this is ideal for managers, safety representatives, and health and safety advisors working inside the process industries in the UK.
- For this, exam individuals are must have knowledge of health and safety issues.
- Next, the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety management benefits companies working in the process industries like oil and gas, chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals who want to implement effective process safety management.
- Then, Process Safety management is effectively used by the industry for helping keep people safe from injury and loss of life. For employers, this is also for protecting valuable assets and avoiding prosecution, litigation, and loss of reputation.
- Lastly, individuals holding the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management will have practical knowledge that brings real value.
How many questions will be there on the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management Exam?
NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management exam will have 40 multiple-choice questions.
What is the time duration for the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management Exam?
Candidates have to be complete the exam in a time duration of 90 minutes.
Is there any passing score for the exam?
The passing score for the exam is 60%.
In what language candidates can take the exam? Is there any other requirement for language?
The exam is available in the English language. However, NEBOSH recommends that learners taking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent. This includes the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
What are the key objectives of the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management Exam?
Key objectives covered by this qualification include:
- Firstly, establishment of process management systems
- Secondly, asset management and maintenance strategies
- Thirdly, safe start-up and shutdown of process plant
- Then, performance standards for safety-critical systems and equipment
- After that, hazards and controls for:
- Chemical reactions
- Bulk storage of dangerous substances
- Fire and explosion
- Lastly, purpose and features of emergency plans
How to requests for access arrangements?
Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments are changes that are approved in advance of an examination for allowing attainment to be demonstrated by candidates with either a permanent or long-term disability or learning difficulty, or temporary disability, illness, etc. However, the requests for access arrangements or reasonable adjustments must be made to NEBOSH by accredited course providers at least one month before the assessment.
Is there any special consideration provided for the exam?
Special consideration refers to a procedure that may result in an adjustment to the marks of candidates who are not able to demonstrate attainment because of temporary illness, injury, indisposition, or an unforeseen incident at the time of the assessment. However, candidates who feel disadvantaged due to illness, distraction, or any other reason during the assessment must report this to the invigilator before leaving the examination room and request that their written statement, together with the invigilator’s comments on the statement, be sent by the accredited course provider to NEBOSH.
Further, requests for special consideration must be made to NEBOSH by the accredited course provider as soon as possible and no more than seven working days after the assessment.
How to get inquiry about results and appeals?
NEBOSH applies detailed and in-depth procedures for moderating and checking assessment results before they are issued. It thereby ensures that the declared results are a fair and equitable reflection of the standard of performance by candidates. However, procedures for candidates or accredited course providers to enquire about results that do not meet their reasonable expectations. You must complete ‘Enquiry about result’ (EAR) within 20 working days of the date of issue of the result to which it relates.
What is Nebosh Learning Partner Program?
NEBOSH makes sure that every learner must register with an accredited Learning Partner and undertake the relevant learning before taking an assessment and gaining a qualification. However, these Learning Partners offer excellent learning and support to learners and will help in preparing for assessments. Further, there some factors you may wish to consider include:
1. Mode of Study
Options available in the learning program include face-to-face, distance learning, in-company training, and eLearning.
2. Course Structure
If you choose classroom training, then you have the option to take day or evening classes.
3. Location
NEBOSH exams are available in 130 countries. So, it is easier to study and sit your examinations locally.
4. On-going support
During the preparation, you will get full support to help you prepare for your assessments.
5. Cost
Every Learning Partner sets their own fees for reflecting the service offered. So, you can use the contact number of Learning Partners for knowing about the fees structure.
What is ‘Where to study’?
The Where to Study search facility can help candidates in shortlisting Learning Partners that match personal requirements. Using this, candidates can search for partners accredited to offer courses leading to specific qualifications. You can also ser location and mode of study preferences into your search.
How long it takes to receive examination results?
You will receive your results within 15 working days of sitting the examination. After achieving a pass a qualification, you will get the parchment. This is normally within 20 working days of the confirmation of the successful unit.
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