Posted By Keith32 2 fingers 'Chartered' status is just another scam by IOSH to move the goal posts (yet again) and to get more money out of us for the so called 'kudos' of being Chartered. When I started in H&S about 8yrs ago, the Diploma was then changing to the now (also) discredited Pt1 and Pt 2 Diploma. Luckily I don't have to bother with whatever is following the Pt1 & Pt2 Diploma as I got my MIOSH (i.e. better job options, ticket) this year via a different route. If Chartered is going to add at least £10k to a salary I might consider it, other wise if it has no effect on salaries, what's the point other than the smug satisfcation for those who do it. It pounds in the bank that count, not letters after your name.

Posted By Richard Spencer Martin Chartered status is important for a number of reasons. I am a Fellow of the Intitution of Engineers Australia and A Fellow of Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology. That said, these are not titles of proficiency in the science of engineering they are awarded because of one’s prominence in the profession. Chartered on the other hand is a mark of proficiency as an engineer/technologist or scientist and it is the one that marks one in the profession. Years ago the title MIEAust was the ticket into the job. But both institutions that I belong to have recognised that professional standing is not merely by gaining membership as it used to be, for instance in this case of MIOSH. This has now changed and society is demanding professional competency not merely membership. Hence, my advise would be to progress with your membership. I am aware that IEMA have pretty high standards and a science degree is nominally the start point. Not having a degree in these institutions – such as engineers and scientists have is a distinct disadvantage for one seeking professional recognition of proficiency in the science and I know there is a grandfather route in IMarEST (UK) but it is jolly hard to progress as one is subject to examination at B.Sc Hons standard or its equivalent. Regards Richard M. Environmental Science

Posted By Stuart Nagle Martin. With your level of qualifications, how did you fail to answer the questions correctly? As someone who has this level of prior qualification, I would have thought you were pretty astute at taking questions apart to discern what was actually being asked for...or was it case that you did this, but the peer review panel was not actually aware what is was asking for!! What were the questions? Stuart

Posted By Martin Ffitch Thanks Ciaran, That is very interesting. The guidance document from IEMA is pathetic in comparison. I wonder why there wasn't common guidance from all the constituent organisations in Soc Env????? Martin

Posted By Hazel Harvey Fats, You are correct, the open exam forms part of the IPD process for those joining IOSH after July 1st next year. Current members are covered by the CPD requirements.