NEBOSH CLOSING INTERVIEW
Are you one of the candidates who have done the first batch of NEBOSH Open Book Examination?
Have you prepared for your CLOSING INTERVIEW?
What is the purpose of a closing interview?
The purpose of the closing interview is to confirm that the work you have submitted is your own work and that you did not have assistance in completing your assessment.
The Interviewer may ask you questions based on your open book examination.
Your closing interview will be arranged directly with your Learning Partner. It will take place via a video link and will be conducted by an Interviewer nominated by your Learning Partner (your Learning Partner is the organisation you have studied with).
You must attend a closing interview – if you do not attend then your mark will not be awarded.
You need one of the following forms of identification to
show to the Interviewer at the start of the interview:
- passport
- driving licence
- national identity card.
NEBOSH Closing interview/OBE full video details
You will be given a date and time for your closing interview. You will need access to either a smart phone, tablet or computer. Interviews must take place in a private room and you are not permitted to have another person in that room at the time of the interview. The exceptions to this are: - if you are caring for children or a vulnerable person and
you are unable to make safe arrangements for them to
be looked after by someone else
- if you require another person to be present during the closing interview as part of a reasonable adjustment. You should discuss this in advance with your Learning Partner.
Please note that reasonable adjustments will need to be approved by NEBOSH, so please ensure that you speak with your Learning Partner as soon as possible.
Please contact your Learning Partner to arrange your closing interview.
What format will the interview take?
The Interviewer will introduce themselves.
Show your identification: you will be asked to show your identification to the Interviewer, who will cross check this with your registration details.
Show the room you are in: the Interviewer needs to see you do not have any notes or electronic devices you can access during the interview. You will also need to sit so that the Interviewer can see the door of the room you are sat in.
Questions: the Interviewer will ask you questions based on your open book examination. This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate what you have learned during your studies. Please also refer to ‘Advice for a successful closing interview’ section on the next page.
End of the interview: the Interviewer will close the interview but will not be able to inform you of the outcome on the video call.
What happens next?
If the Interviewer is happy that the work is your own, your mark will be declared in line with published NEBOSH timeframes. If your Interviewer is not satisfied that the work is your own work, they will notify NEBOSH who then contact you directly to advise the next steps. This may initially be a second interview with NEBOSH, or possibly an investigation in line with NEBOSH’s Policy and procedures for suspected malpractice in examinations and assessments.
Will I receive a mark for my closing interview?
Your closing interview is not an assessment, and therefore you will not receive a mark for it.
What if I do not have access to either a smart phone, tablet or computer to do the closing interview?
You should discuss this with your Learning Partner. If the local guidance for your country permits it, it may be possible to arrange for the interview to be done face-to-face. One of purposes of the closing interview is to confirm your identity. Unfortunately, it is not possible to do this by telephone alone. If safe alternative arrangements cannot be made, then there is the option to postpone this final stage until it is safe to complete a face-to-face interview.
You should contact your Learning Partner if you have any questions relating to your closing interview.
Advice for a successful closing interview
Before the interview
- Download any software, such as Zoom or Skype, that you may need for the video interview.
- Practice with a friend or family member - describe what you wrote about for your open book examination. If possible, do this using a video link, so that you can get used to presenting in this way.
On the day of the interview
- Make sure that you have your identification ready.
- Make sure that you have a quiet room where you will be
comfortable and will not be disturbed.
- You can take a glass of water.
During the interview
- Answer your questions honestly and if you are not sure about something do not try to guess the answer. Remember, the Interviewer is not assessing you, so you will not be marked down.
- Listen carefully to the questions being asked and try to answer them succinctly.
- Try to relax. This may seem difficult but remember this is your opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned during your studies.
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