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Hi all
I am currently studying for a NGC.
My question is:- As HEALTH is a large part of health and safety and I've been an Emergency Medical Technician and hold some Para Medical skills with twelve years experience in trying to protect people from further injury, trying to safe life and limb, when I applied to see if if could have my membership upgraded to Tech IOSH the answer was no!
I'm not trying to take a shortcut I know that if I'm to progress with health and safety I will need to keep studying.
Why does IOSH presently not recognise NHS health professionals?
Steve EMT BDMA
Disaster Manager
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Hi Steve
You may have a point.
However, I have worked in "health & safety for a while" both as an advisor and a regulator. Probably like you I have seen it all and got the t-shirt.
I might fancy a change and want to work in the health services, how much credit would I get for applying to work in this sector? I suspect the same as you will with IOSH.
You are recognised and valued but keep studying.
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Hi Steve
We do recognise health when considering experience including work such as a EMT, firefighter, etc. Keep in mind that to be recommended for transfer to Technician Member an individual has to fulfil a two-part criteria: an amount of appropriate experience combined with a Level 3 qualification in H&S.
If you would like to discuss your particular circumstances please contact us on membership@iosh.co.uk or 0116 257 3198 with your membership number.
Kind regards
Lucy Mott
Membership Officer
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Hi Steve,
I also started in the same style as yourself from Amy medic, Offshore & Remote medic route many moons ago.
It was an alternative to try and stem the stage of having to patch people up in the first place that got me interested and started of a dual role.
Having said that I also had to work my way via various course in order to get here and maybe further as time progresses.
Never know in the future your past experience in the profession may well be discussed in peer review etc if you decide to make that route?
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Thanks all for your kind words and advice, I shall keep studying.
Steve
Disaster Manager for 24 years
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Hi Steve
Not sure if this is just repeating the IOSH comment earlier, but techIOSH is just a combination of a general cert [or similar L3] and at least 5 years in a safety- related role. It does not even need to be full time, just a significant element of the work. I was a part time Safety Representative for some of my previous 5 years when I gained techIOSH in 2006. You have 24 years so the day that you receive your NGC pass will make you a virtual banker for techIOSH level...
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Hi ian
Thanks for the advice, I want to start studying further but I am waiting for my NGC results first, its just a little frustrating at times.
But it must be the same for many others.
Steve
Disaster Manager
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Rank: IOSH staff
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Hi all
Just a quick clarification as to Ian's post above. The critieria for Technician is 2 fold as he has said - a qualification that meets the criteria and experience. With regards to experience part, we look for a minimum of between two and five years depending upon the nature of the involvement. So, if someone has been employed for two years in a full time H&S role that would be sufficient. We also look at the combination of experience over a variety of roles and any H&S involvement, even if it is part of a role at less than 25%.
If in doubt, please get in contact and we can advise individually.
Thanks
Lucy Mott
Membership Officer
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Steve
You should put a portfolio together of all related courses that you have completed with NHS as most NHS employees will have competed Manual Handling, IOSH Working Safely ect on completing NGC you can use these courses in your CPD Log to support Tech IOSH Membership.
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