GentleBenn said:
Might be a long shot but...Can anyone give me any advice ? Last week I attended a training course on the above and after some thought would like to do a qualification in health & safety to assist in my work, are there any health & safety managers on here,or assistants that could tell me the essential qualifications that i need , or routes i could persue?
Thanks in advance !
Hi gentleben
I am a health and Safety manager for a petrochemicals firm.
Basic course is the IOSH managing safely ....this is aimed at shop floor staff and gives the basic elements of health and safety, how to recognise hazards, fire safety, machinery safety etc. this is pitched at a level that everyone should understand. Very basic ...Lasts a couple of days
Next level is the Nebosh General Certificate .....a two week course that gives the basic elements of management systems, legislation, best practice, litigation, insurance, hazard spotting, mitigation, risk assessment etc etc ...this is aimed at managers and would help you recognise health and safety environment factors. It will help you give practical advice to colleagues.
Next Level is the Nebosh Diploma ....generaly regarded as degree level ....you have 5 years to complete but it can be done in a year.
It is very detailed and requires you to have already passed the certificate. You will immerse yourself very deeply in legislation, law, human facotrs, ergonomics, risk, physical and welfare hazards its followed by 3 x 3 hr exams and an 8000 word dissertation.
It is aimed at proffesionals and will gain you letters after your name and qualification to a chartered body.
Next and finally is the MSc in occ health ....research based. very in depth and very dificult.
Im at Diloma level and considering the MSC. but i am a proffesional dispensing advice every day.
I think what you would need would be the Certificate ....2 weeks and 2 x 2 hr exams.
Be prepared to work your arse off though. If you need any more advice PM me.
All the best
GTGF