Posted By Carrie Ellerby
Hi All,

I'm currently an Environmental Officer in charge of running EMS at two sites (also implemented the systems). I recently passed my NEBOSH Gen Cert and am slowly being given H&S responsibilities.

However, my dilemma is regarding my studies. I am currently doing OU degree in Environmental Studies (5th year with at least 2 after this) to get quals to match my job (wrong way round but |I ain't complaining). I am now considering dropping this to get H&S Diploma or NVQ4. Trying my hardest to weigh up pros and cons but have no-one to discuss this with.

I think that with 5 years Env. experience would a prospective employer prefer that to a degree along with H&S qualifications? I don't think that the degree will get me a better job (end up doing it for my own satisfaction) but that the H&S quals will, along with the much needed pay rise!

Any advice / words of wisdom from anyone would be greatly appreciated :-)


Carrie