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#1 Posted : 13 December 2007 16:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Daniel Field
Hello all,
This is my first post and as someone with NO previous H&S experience I hope you may all be able to help.
I have recently been approached by a sponsor who has said that I should get into the Construction Health & Safety industry and that if I chose to, they would pay for my qualifications.
Now I understand that these qualifications are not something to be collected like Nectar points and my intention is to obtain a definitive answer to my question rather than offend.
So my question is - What qualifications are required in order to become a Construction Health and Safety Adviser? Is there a generic minimum level or does it depend on the area of construction and the level of advice? Ok that's 2 questions but I hope you get my meaning. Thanks in advance. Dan
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#2 Posted : 13 December 2007 16:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By Pete Sutton
hi...do as i did...start with CITB SMSTS.. a 5 day course that will give you excellent construction and H&S knowledge..if you like it and benefit..go for the industry standard...NEBOSH Construction..

I am an ex CITB NCC instructor/trainer so have in depth knowledge of what courses are worthwhile...get in touch if you need further info or i can point you in the direction of a quality training provider
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#3 Posted : 13 December 2007 21:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By allan wood
the nebosh construction would be a very good starting point in my view!
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#4 Posted : 14 December 2007 09:12:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Youel

dont forget the experience angle - sorry to put the fly in the oinment - but bits of paper are just one of the elements that are needed as per trying to get into any other profession

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#5 Posted : 14 December 2007 09:35:00(UTC)
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Posted By Carl West
1) Do a very basic health and safety qualification such as CIEH 1 day course

2) NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Also, buy a couple of decent construction safefy books too....

Good luck Daniel, keep us all updated how you get on. We were all in your shoes at one stage dont forget

Merry Xmas

Carl
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