NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: Learner Guide Guidance document for preparing fo
NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: Learner Guide Guidance document for preparing for the open book examination for NG1, IG1, NGC1 and IGC1 units. Q023: Version 3 (18/Sep/20) NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: Learner Guide 01 Contents Introduction The assessment Preparing for your examination Malpractice Closing interviews Advice for a successful closing interview Other FAQs 02 02 04 06 08 09 10 Introduction NEBOSH has introduced open book examinations (OBE) as a permanent replacement for invigilated SDSHUEDVHGH[DPLQDWLRQVIRUVRPHTXDOLœFDWLRQXQLWV Open book examinations are commonly used and are a valid and reliable form of assessment that enables you to sit your NEBOSH assessment from your own home or other safe and suitable location. Open book examinations continue to uphold the rigour and recognition that people have come to expect from NEBOSH. This includes scrutiny for plagiarism and collusion. This document will: - help you prepare for your open book examination and closing interview - clarify what to expect - provide guidance on how to perform at your best. We recommend that you read this guide in conjunction with the: - NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: Technical Learner Guide - NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: App Guide What is a Learning Partner? A Learning Partner is the organisation that provides your training course and registers you for your examination. Examinations in languages other than English Please note: if you are taking an open book examination in a language other than English then the guidance documents, examination paper and answer sheet template will be in your chosen language. It is also possible to access the online examination platform in your chosen language - please refer to the Technical Learner Guide for further information. All other documentation and the app are in English only. The assessment What is an open book examination? An open book examination can test the same learning outcomes and assessment criteria as invigilated paper-based examinations. However, unlike a closed book assessment, you can access textbooks and digital resources. Open book examinations test your ability to extract and apply relevant knowledge and organise it to address the question asked. How does this open book examination differ from traditional invigilated examinations? NEBOSH examinations have traditionally been: - invigilated, handwritten examinations - sat under timed conditions - sat in an examination venue where many learners take the same assessment at once. For a NEBOSH open book examination you will: - sit the assessment remotely on your own – usually in your own home - be able to access your textbooks, notes and any other resources while sitting this examination Are there any similarities with traditional examinations? :KLOHWKLVLVDPRGLœFDWLRQIURPWUDGLWLRQDOSDSHUEDVHG examinations, there are also many similarities. The question papers will be similar in format and the content and effort required will also be similar. However, the word count and expected level of detail in the responses will be different as this format gives you more time to complete your answers and access reference sources. Is a NEBOSH open book examination as robust as a NEBOSH closed book invigilated examination? A major misconception is that an open book examination means there is no need to study or prepare beforehand because you have access to textbooks and resources. This is untrue, because you will need to really engage with the material and understand how the concepts and theory can be applied. The Examiner doesn’t want recalled facts, but is looking for you to show a deeper understanding and apply it to the scenario in the examination paper. Open book examinations measure depth of understanding so it is very important that you prepare and revise. How will I access and submit my open book examination? You will use our online examination platform. Please refer to the NEBOSH Open book examinations: Technical Learner Guide for full guidance. NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: Learner Guide 02 What will the format of the open book examination be? The open book examination will begin by giving you a scenario. This will typically describe a realistic organisation or workplace with an outline of normal operational activities and worker behaviour. The scenario may go on to outline a developing situation, such as an incident or safety intervention. You may be asked to imagine that you hold DVSHFLœFUROHVXFKDVDVDIHW\PDQDJHULQWKHZRUNSODFH described. You will be asked to carry out a series of tasks, which may be split into several sub-tasks. We will specify the maximum marks available for each task/question to help you manage your time. These tasks will partially or entirely draw on the signposts and evidence within the scenario. Answers therefore need WREHUHOHYDQWWRWKHVFHQDULRDQGLQVRPHFDVHVVSHFLœF evidence will be required to support your answers. $VZHH[SHFW\RXWRSURYLGHPRUHGHWDLODQGUHŔHFWLRQ you will be given 24 hours to research and complete the examination. This is a challenge that really tests your ability to interpret the scenario before answering the questions using the knowledge gained through your studies. You will be able to complete the assessment at home wherever you are in the world. 'HSHQGHQWRQWKHVSHFLœFVFHQDULRDQH[DPSOHTXHVWLRQ might be: How could you improve consultation with the workforce in this organisation? Note: You should support your answer, where applicable, using relevant information from the scenario. Or Based on the scenario only, assess the effectiveness of consultation within this organisation. Tip: Download a sample question paper from the NEBOSH website: http://www.nebosh.org.uk/obe- resources 03 NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: Learner Guide Preparing for your examination Will I still need to revise? Yes! Every assessment in any form is designed to ensure you have met the Unit’s learning outcomes, so you should be as prepared as you would be for any other assessment. During the open book examination you will have the opportunity to refer to books and search the Internet, but this should be supplementary to thorough and robust revision and preparation. Although this is an open book examination, it is important that you still revise and familiarise yourself with your notes. You will have a limited time to complete and submit your answers and you will be surprised how quickly this time will pass. How can I best prepare? Continue to work with your tutor and Learning Partner and take advantage of all teaching and support available. Follow their revision and preparation advice. This will include: - studying your course materials - making sure you understand all the learning outcomes GHWDLOHGLQWKHTXDOLœFDWLRQVSHFLœFDWLRQRQWKHUHOHYDQW TXDOLœFDWLRQSDJHRIRXUZHEVLWH - conducting wider research to understand how your studies relate to the real world. As part of your preparations we recommend that you complete wider reading so you don’t have to do this during the examination. You want to be able to focus on the scenario and the questions being asked and be capable of retrieving relevant information fast. To do this you must be familiar with your notes, organising them in advance so you FDQœQGDQ\WKLQJ\RXQHHGTXLFNO\GXULQJWKHH[DPLQDWLRQ How long do I have to complete my examination? You will have 24 hours to complete and submit your answers. You do not have to complete the examination all in one go, take your time to review your resources and to apply your knowledge. Am I meant to take the full 24 hours? We give 24 hours to access, complete and submit your open book examination. You are not expected to work for all that time. NEBOSH learners are based in multiple time zones and everyone will have work and family commitments. The 24- hour window takes these factors into account and gives you the option to pace yourself by breaking your work on the examination into smaller ‘chunks’. How do I plan my 24 hours? It is important that you do not leave everything until the last minute to avoid running out of time. Make sure your plans DOORZ\RXWRGUDIWUHŔHFWDQGDPHQG\RXUDQVZHUVEHIRUH the deadline, allowing time for breaks. Build in some time to deal with any unexpected challenges such as slow internet connection or technical issues that may require assistance. Where do I complete my examination? You can complete your open book examination at home or other suitable location. To allow you to concentrate during your examination it is important that you prepare a comfortable space to work. We recommend you organise the following before your examination time starts: - a desk or table that gives you space to refer to reading materials and prepare your answers - a comfortable chair - good lighting - comfortable temperature - a clock so you can monitor your time and meet the submission deadline (remember the deadline will be UK local time so if you are completing the examination outside of the UK you will need to make sure you FRQVLGHUDQ\WLPH]RQHGLIIHUHQFHV - a supply of refreshments and snacks to maintain your energy levels. If you can create a space that allows you to focus on \RXUSDSHU\RXVKRXOGEHDEOHWRœQLVKWKHTXHVWLRQVLQ 4-5 hours. Please remember to look after yourself making sure you eat, rest and sleep. 04 NEBOSH Open Book Examinations: Learner Guide Am I allowed to refer to my course books, notes, or any other materials? You can refer to written and online materials to help you prepare your answers. However, the work you submit must be entirely your own and, for the duration of the examination, you must not: - uploads/Management/ learner-guide-by-nebosh.pdf
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