NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management (PSM Certificate) Exam Blueprint

PSM Certificate

180 minDuration
45Passing Score
6Languages
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Exam Domains

1 Process Safety Fundamentals 20%
2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 30%
3 Process Control and Safeguarding 25%
4 Major Accident Hazard Management 25%

Exam Details

Question TypesOpen Book Examination (scenario-based questions), Practical Assessment
FormatOpen Book Examination (OBE) — scenario-based written paper plus practical workplace assessment
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required. Name must match NEBOSH registration. Requirements confirmed by the delivering ALP.
RenewalNot required -- NEBOSH certificates do not expire. However, NEBOSH recommends CPD to maintain and update knowledge. Many employers and professional bodies (e.g., IOSH) require evidence of ongoing CPD.
PrerequisitesNEBOSH NGC or IGC recommended. Relevant process industry experience strongly advised. (recommended)
Retake PolicyCandidates who refer (fail) may resit at the next available examination sitting. Full exam fee required for resit. No limit on number of attempts.
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, French, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu

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