NEBOSH Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety

The NEBOSH International Certificate in Oil and Gas is being withdrawn by NEBOSH and is no longer available with Phoenix Health and Safety. The content it covers is included in the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management, making it the ideal alternative for those who were considering the Oil and Gas Certificate. It covers a wide range of practical and technical knowledge, applicable to any industry where process safety is key, including manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, as well as oil and gas.

If you have previously booked the qualification, then you'll have until September 30th 2026 to submit and pass the IOG1 Assessment. If you are not successful by this date, then you'll no longer be able to proceed with the qualification.

Current or aspiring safety professionals seeking a safety qualification for the oil and gas industry can instead study the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management. This course has replaced the oil and gas certificate, covering everything taught in the original course and more. This includes managing process safety risks, fire safety and emergency response procedure. By studying the course, students qualify themselves to work in a variety of process safety industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

You can book the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management here.

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Every Phoenix NEBOSH course entitles you to continue studying free of charge if you fail to meet the required standard in examinations. However, this is rarely necessary. Our pass rate for NEBOSH training courses is over above industry standard, with a high number of credits and distinctions. 

Want to study the NEBOSH International Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety, or studied it previously? Progress on to the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management today. This course expands upon oil and gas safety, covering safety practices and risk assessment skills for all process management industries. This can provide students with a greater variety of job opportunities, and also gives them transferrable leadership skills, beneficial in a range of roles.

Some students also progress to studying the NEBOSH General Certificate, and from there, the NEBOSH Diploma, which gives them the skills to work in senior safety positions in many industries.

I still want to study the NEBOSH Oil and Gas Certificate, what can I do now?

If you want to learn about oil and gas operational safety, you can instead study the NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management. The course replaces the Oil and Gas Certificate, covering its original content and building upon it with leadership skills and safety knowledge for all process safety management industries.

You can also study a more generalised health and safety course instead. The NEBOSH General Certificate is the most popular option, as it covers all the key elements of occupational health and safety, including how to conduct risk assessments. Plus, it's the perfect first step towards the NEBOSH Diploma, the gold standard in health and safety qualifications.

What alternatives are there to the NEBOSH Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety?

The NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management is the perfect alternative to the NEBOSH Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety. It covers the content of the oil and gas certificate and expands on key principles of process safety, providing students with a greater breadth of skills and knowledge.

Is the NEBOSH Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety still available?

No, the NEBOSH Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety is no longer available, and you can no longer book the course.

Can I still submit my NEBOSH Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety exam?

Yes, you can submit your exam up until September 30th 2026. If you do not submit and complete the certificate by this deadline you'll no longer be able to proceed with the qualification. Book your NEBOSH exam here.

When and how will I receive my NEBOSH results?

Results are provided by NEBOSH after completing the course. NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams. Your certificates will arrive after the results have been announced.

What happens if I fail the NEBOSH assessment?

The Phoenix Pass Pledge will cover your additional studies, but you retake the exams at your own cost. 

What level are NEBOSH qualifications?

NEBOSH Certificates are level 3, which is equivalent to an A level qualification. NEBOSH Diplomas are level 6, which is equivalent to an Honours Degree.

Are there any entry requirements for NEBOSH Certificates?

There are no entry requirements, which makes a NEBOSH Certificate an ideal starting point for your health and safety training. Learners must have a suitable standard of English language to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.  

When and how will I receive my results and NEBOSH certificate?

NEBOSH send out the results 10-12 weeks after the exams. Your certificates will arrive from Phoenix 10-12 weeks after the results have been announced.

NEBOSH students in South Africa can apply for payment plans through Mobicred. Apply for as much as R50,000 credit at checkout and pay back a minimum of 7.5% of your outstanding balance each month.

For more information see our Payment Plans.