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  by David MACKIE 1 year ago

  David.... Interesting letter from Paul.
  
  
  "NEBOSH Diploma - the facts that recruiters and employers need to know !"
  
  Hi,
  
  I have chosen to provide the following information, as it appears that many recruiters and employers are overlooking competent HSE professionals simply because they hold alternative qualifications to that of the NEBOSH Diploma. I hope the information provided below, will go some way to providing a level playing field for all HSE professionals, whilst also assisting recruiters and employers.
  
  In 2002, I decided to further my health and safety qualifications by undertaking a diploma. To my mind, I had two realistic choices, namely: Nottingham Trent University Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (NTU Diploma), and also the NEBOSH Diploma. I chose to undertake the NTU Diploma for the following reasons.
  
  1. At the time of undertaking the NTU Diploma, the NEBOSH Diploma only covered health and safety management, and therefore, did not address the important area of environmental management. Whereas, the NTU Diploma covers health, safety and environmental management within the same diploma.
  
  2. NTU Diploma is an academic qualification awarded by an academic institution, whereas the NEBOSH Diploma is a professional qualification, which is awarded by a professional body. In addition, my NTU Diploma lecture team comprised of ex HSE Inspectors, who are regarded as experts in the field of health and safety management.
  
  3. When applying to undertake my Law Degree, I found that the NTU Diploma was recognised by universities as a graduate diploma. Therefore, I was awarded credits for my previous study. Interestingly, the universities that I approached did not recognise the NEBOSH Diploma.
  
  It is important for employers and recruiters to understand that the NTU Diploma is at the very least as good as the NEBOSH Diploma, and is viewed by those who understand health and safety qualifications (i.e. IOSH and IIRSM, etc.) as being an equivalent level qualification to that of the NEBOSH Diploma. It is important to note, that the NEBOSH Diploma is the flagship qualification, which NEBOSH markets aggressively in a wide range of publications and websites. It is perhaps not surprising, therefore, that the NEBOSH Diploma is viewed by many employers and recruiters as the must have qualification for HSE professionals. Put simply, the NTU Diploma is one of many courses provided by Nottingham Trent University, and for this reason, the NTU Diploma is simply not marketed aggressively across industry - unlike the NEBOSH Diploma. Nevertheless, this does not mean that the NTU Diploma is a lesser qualification.
  
  Sadly, there is a large number of recruiters and employers who are simply not aware of the diverse range of HSE qualifications available. I therefore, urge employers and recruiters to recognise the NTU Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management, not least as this will provide a larger pool of applicants to recruit from, thereby, allowing recruiters to meet the needs of industry and their client's more accurately. Like myself, most HSE professionals have invested thousands of pounds in undertaking various HSE qualifications. It is, therefore, only fair that industry views equivant level qualifications equally.
  
  I hope that you have found this information to be both informative and useful.
  
  Regards,
  
  Paul Robinson
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  by Richard Brown 1 year ago

  David
  
  There is more to come as can be seen from this article in the SHP (http://www.shponline.co.uk/news-content/full/consultants-accreditation-scheme-may-include-health-specialists)
  
  My frustration/concern mirrors yours. As a graduate Chemist and qualified Occupational Hygienist I have been told that I was not qualified to apply for a post organising COSHH for a Chemcial Company as I did not have the NEBOSH Diploma, which I have nothing against, but horses for courses.
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  by David MACKIE 1 year ago

  Interesting comment David & I agree with your concerns re domination. With approx 20 years in the field, and a Degree... I'm surprised on being informed I'm underqualified as Nebosh certification is required. Read the "Course Notes".... nothing new in there !
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  by David Horner 1 year ago

  I have concerns comparative to IOSH and NEBOSH domination within our profession. For example a representative of a well known training provider recently told me that NEBOSH is the industry standard qualification. Is it? I would be interested in other SHE Professionals views.

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