Posted By Paul Craythorne Ali, Most employers do not know what to look for as can be seen from some of the job adverts placed in SHP. If I were looking at CV's for a post, as I have done on more than one occassion in the past, I would first and foremost be looking for someone who can prove to me that they can do the job. Secondly, I would look at qualifications and I suppose I have to admit that the most recognised is the NEBOSH Diploma. As you have Part 1 already, why not finish the course. Hope this is of some use to you. Paul Craythorne

Posted By Francis Quinn MSc MIOSH Sorry this is late, but I have only just joined the forum. I had the same uncertainty as to what to do, but decided on the PgD and MSc route, Why? 1) Cost- the PgD at Birmingham costs you less than £700 if you are self-funding (because of their Bursaries) 2) It keeps wider options open. 3) It is suitably stretching-it is pitched at a Postgraduate level. 4) Whilst Employers may think that a "NEBOSH Diploma" is required, you can rightfully claim that you have an equivalent qualification. 5)If you progress to the MSc this can be useful for suggesting what level of educational training you have attained- something that is harder to do with the NEBOSH. There are down sides- for instance flexibility and restricted start dates. I hope that all this is of help and not too late.