To ensure all candidates are treated fairly Nebosh have two specific procedures which can be applied. Reasonable Adjustments = are agreed in advance i.e., before the assessment takes place. They apply to cases of physical or mental impairment which has a substantial effect on a learners’ ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Special Consideration = an adjustment to a learners’ mark or grade to reflect temporary illness, injury or other indisposition at the time of the assessment.
Reasonable adjustments
Reasonable adjustments mainly apply to invigilated examinations sat at a training centre e.g., Cambridge Safety, and not for Open Book Examinations as the OBE allows for delegates to make the necessary changes themselves and additional time is not applicable for OBEs, however if you have any concerns regarding taking an Open Book Exam, please contact us.
Special Consideration
This can be applied for candidates who are present for the assessment but may have been disadvantaged by temporary illness, bereavement, injury or adverse circumstances that arose at or near the time of assessment. Any request for Special Consideration must be made via Cambridge Safety and not directly to Nebosh.
For Open Book Exams please email Cambridge Safety at the earliest opportunity.  Details provided will be noted and forwarded to Nebosh, in the case of illness medical evidence may be needed by the Nebosh board.
The above procedures are there to ensure that all those taking Nebosh qualifications can do so in an environment which is fair for all, regardless of where the examination or assessment is taken. If you need further details, please contact Cambridge Safety.
Further details can be found via https://www.nebosh.org.uk/About_Nebosh/