Pass the GCC Factories OHS Act exam with these 3 simple tips and downloadable resources
Updated: Sep 9
The Chief Inspector may grant the Certificate of Competency in mechanical or electrical engineering (aka the GCC Factories) after receiving a recommendation from the Commission of Examiners.
The GCC Factories Candidate needs to pass plant engineering and OHS Act exams to receive a recommendation from the Commission of Examiners.
This article will summarise the three top tips that have helped hundreds of GCC Factories Candidates pass the OHS Act exam.
Here is what will be covered:
The structure of the GCC Factories OHS Act exam
The structure of the GCC Factories OHS Act exam will provide the needed context for the exam:
The GCC Factories OHS Act exam usually consists of 10 main questions.
Each question is worth 10 marks.
You need a minimum of 50 marks to pass the exam.
The exam is closed-book.
Each main question usually covers similar themes related to the OHS Act and its associated regulations.
Click here to download and view the latest GCC Factories OHS Act past exam papers. The past papers will help you understand the exam structure.
Now let's get into the top three GCC Factories OHS Act exam tips we have for you.
Tip 1 - Master the OHS Act and GAR (10 to 20 marks)
Question one usually covers the OHS Act and accounts for 10% of the exam.
Question two usually covers the OHS Act and, in some instances, includes the General Administrative Regulations.
Doing well in questions one and two will boost your confidence early on in the exam and comfortably score 10% to 20%.
Click here to download and view the latest GCC Factories OHS Act past exam papers. The past papers will help you understand the structure of the exam and see how examiners ask the OHS Act questions.
Tip 2 - Learn your definitions (20 to 30 marks)
According to the OHS Act examiner's report for the November 2017 OHS Exam - "Many candidates did not answer any questions on the definitions and thus lost needed marks, as the marks for definitions in this paper amounted to 24%."
The above statement has been true in many GCC Factories OHS Act exams. Definitions typically amount to 20 to 30 marks of the exam. The best way to learn them is to create your own summary notes that simplify the definition while maintaining the keywords the marker needs to see from your answer.
Click here to download the OHS Act and the latest regulations that you need to learn for the exam. These downloads will help you understand how the OHS Act and associated regulations are structured and where the definitions are included.
Tip 3 - Get the electrical regulations out of the way (10 to 20 marks)
There are only two electrical engineering regulations: the Electrical Machinery Regulations (EMR) and the Electrical Installation Regulations (EIR). The examiner usually aims to have a balanced exam and may include at least one of these regulations.
Many homes are affected by the EIR, which makes it easier to learn and understand.
The EMR are a bit involved but understandable when spending sufficient time to understand them.
Master these two regulations and get an easy 10 to 20 marks.
Click here to download the EIR and EMR. These downloads will help you understand the EIR and EMR structure and content that is essential for the exam.
Next Steps
The GCC Factories OHS Act exam can be difficult if you have not prepared sufficiently.
The tips shared here are a great way to ensure that you get closer to a pass during the GCC Factories OHS Act exam. Here is how you can level up your chances:
[Document] - Download the OHS Act on the Palucraft website. Go through the content and create your own summary notes.
[Past papers] - Download the latest GCC Factories OHS past papers to understand the exam structure and how the examiner asks questions.
[Online course] - Consider going through the OHS Act online course that will help you improve your summary notes. The online course is self-paced and includes interactive quiz assessments, on-demand video explanations, a workbook, and digital flashcards.
[Study material] - You can make use of GCC Factories OHS Act textbooks, which can help you identify the keywords the examiner expects from you when answering exam questions. The textbooks also include a collection of past exam papers and solutions. Textbooks are great for getting that paper feel and have physical study material.
[Programme] - Join the Palucraft GCC Factories OHS Act Programme to get the online courses, study material, and more additional resources such as live classes, one-on-one consultation, email support, and ECSA CPD credits. The programme is a sixteen (16) week cohort designed to hold you by the hand as you prepare for your GCC Factories OHS Act exam.
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