πŸ“† 30-Day NEBOSH IG1 + IG2 Study Plan

πŸ”Ή WEEK 1: Foundation & IG1 Element 1

πŸ“˜ Day 1:

  • Introduction to NEBOSH IGC
  • Understanding Assessment Methods (OBE & IG2 Risk Assessment)
  • Download & review syllabus and command word guide

πŸ“˜ Day 2:

  • IG1 Element 1.1 – Why manage H&S?
  • Study: Moral, Legal, and Financial reasons
  • Watch 1 YouTube explainer video

πŸ“˜ Day 3:

  • IG1 Element 1.2 – Health and safety management systems (Plan)
  • Practice 5 mock short questions

πŸ“˜ Day 4:

  • Revision Day (Element 1)
  • Create Flashcards / Mind Maps
  • Do a mini test (5 questions)

πŸ”Ή WEEK 2: IG1 Elements 2 & 3

πŸ“˜ Day 5:

  • Element 2.1 – Do: Organizational structure, roles and responsibilities

πŸ“˜ Day 6:

  • Element 2.2 – Do: Communication and consultation

πŸ“˜ Day 7:

  • Element 3.1 – Check: Active/reactive monitoring

πŸ“˜ Day 8:

  • Element 3.2 – Check: Investigating incidents

πŸ“˜ Day 9:

  • Element 3.3 – Act: Reviewing performance & auditing

πŸ“˜ Day 10:

  • Revision + Command Words Practice
  • Practice 1 Mini Scenario Question (OBE-style)

πŸ”Ή WEEK 3: IG1 Element 4 (Hazards) + IG2 Start

πŸ“˜ Day 11:

  • Element 4.1–4.3 – Work-related health hazards
  • Physical & psychological health

πŸ“˜ Day 12:

  • Element 4.4–4.5 – Manual handling, DSE, transport safety

πŸ“˜ Day 13:

  • Element 4.6–4.8 – Work equipment, electricity, fire

πŸ“˜ Day 14:

  • Full Element 4 Revision + Flashcards

πŸ“˜ Day 15:

  • Start IG2 – Understand the Report Format
  • Go through sample passed report
  • Read assessment criteria

πŸ”Ή WEEK 4: IG2 Practice + Full IG1 Mock

πŸ“˜ Day 16:

  • Step-by-step risk assessment breakdown
  • Study the 5 stages of IG2

πŸ“˜ Day 17:

  • Learn how to identify hazards & complete risk tables

πŸ“˜ Day 18:

  • Write your IG2 β€œObservation Sheet – Hazards & Controls”

πŸ“˜ Day 19:

  • Work on β€œJustifications & Additional Controls” sections

πŸ“˜ Day 20:

  • Write IG2 β€œConclusion” + Final Proofread

πŸ”Ή FINAL 10 DAYS: Revision + Mock Practice

πŸ“˜ Day 21:

  • Full Revision of Element 1 + Flashcard Quiz

πŸ“˜ Day 22:

  • Full Revision of Element 2 + Practice 1 mock scenario

πŸ“˜ Day 23:

  • Full Revision of Element 3 + Write short answers (command word focus)

πŸ“˜ Day 24:

  • Full Revision of Element 4 + Practice short answer quiz

πŸ“˜ Day 25:

  • Review IG2 Draft (Ask mentor/trainer/friend for feedback)

πŸ“˜ Day 26:

  • Practice Mock Paper 1 (OBE type – open book)
  • Time yourself: 2 hours

πŸ“˜ Day 27:

  • Practice Mock Paper 2 + Self-mark using model answers

πŸ“˜ Day 28:

  • Review all command words + common exam mistakes

πŸ“˜ Day 29:

  • Final touch-up on IG2 Portfolio
  • Create your Checklist & Submit IG2

πŸ“˜ Day 30:

βœ… Relax, light revision
βœ… Review examiner feedback samples
βœ… Prepare your setup for IG1 OBE exam day!


Here is a 30-Day Daily Study Plan to complete NEBOSH IGC IG1 and IG2 effectively and confidently. This plan is balanced for working professionalsβ€”approx. 2 hours/day on weekdays and 3–4 hours/day on weekends.


πŸ“† 30-Day NEBOSH IG1 + IG2 Study Plan (Fast+Hard)

πŸ“˜ WEEK 1: Foundations + Hazards

DayTask
Day 1Understand NEBOSH IGC structure + Assessment methods (IG1 & IG2)
Day 2Unit IG1 Element 1: Why H&S is Important – Moral, Legal, Financial Reasons
Day 3IG1 Element 2: Health and Safety Management System – Policy
Day 4IG1 Element 3: Organising – Roles, Responsibilities, Consultation
Day 5IG1 Element 4: Planning – Risk Assessment, Hierarchy of Controls
Day 6Revise Elements 1–4 + Practice 2–3 short questions
Day 7Practice Full Mock Paper 1 (2 hours) + Review Mistakes

πŸ“˜ WEEK 2: Control + Monitoring + OBE Writing Skills

DayTask
Day 8IG1 Element 5: Measuring Performance – Active/Reactive Monitoring
Day 9IG1 Element 5: Audits, Investigations, Review
Day 10Practice: Writing using Command Words – Outline, Explain, Discuss
Day 11Answer Writing Templates: How to structure 10 & 15-mark answers
Day 12Practice Questions – Full 15-mark and 10-mark answers
Day 13Revise All IG1 Elements 1–5 + Flashcards
Day 14Practice Full Mock Paper 2 + Self-evaluate answers using model key

πŸ“˜ WEEK 3: Start IG2 Portfolio + Deepen IG1

DayTask
Day 15Read and understand the IG2 assessment guide from NEBOSH
Day 16Choose your assessment location for IG2 risk assessment
Day 17Start writing IG2 Risk Assessment Table (5–7 hazards minimum)
Day 18Work on IG2 Action Plan (Recommendations, Justification, Priority)
Day 19Complete Draft 1 of your Risk Assessment + Action Plan
Day 20Revise IG1: Focus on Leadership, Culture, Consultation
Day 21Practice Full Mock Paper 3 + Check writing time (open book format)

πŸ“˜ WEEK 4: Finalise IG2 + Exam Simulation

DayTask
Day 22Start writing IG2 Report (1000 words) – Include intro, method, findings
Day 23Continue and finish the Report Draft
Day 24Proofread IG2 Report + Ensure all word count and structure rules are met
Day 25Final review of IG2 risk assessment + action plan
Day 26Submit a practice version of IG2 to mentor/friend for feedback
Day 27Final IG1 revision using command word map and mock Q&A
Day 28Simulate IG1 OBE (Full 4 Questions – 4 hours Max) – Timed & open book
Day 29Review your OBE paper, compare with model answers, correct mistakes
Day 30Final polish of IG2 + Backup, checklist, and submit confidently! βœ…

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