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Tim Vine  
#1 Posted : 30 January 2015 21:12:47(UTC)
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Tim Vine

Hi All,

I have just gone through the IPD & Peer Review Interview process and have successfully be given Chartered status, I just wanted to share my thoughts on the subject.

All the years ago, after passing my NGC, I thought I knew everything there was about H&S...... How wrong was I!!!! Everyday I learn something new, that was certainly true, when I had to answer one of my part B questions on the open book assessment.

Peer review was scary, but scary for different reasons, firstly fear of the unknown and secondly because how close you are to CMIOSH and thirdly being interviewed by my peers, as they have been where you are, so no room to hide, but in that said, the IOSH administrator, who spoke to me before going in, put me at a bit more ease and because the panel have been the process, they want you to pass. PS Don't forget the Code of Conduct!

I feel very proud to be CMIOSH now and more so because, I have self funded, all they way through from NGC, Level 5 & now IPD/Peer Review.

Congratulations to all who have achieved this and good luck to those going through this process, you can do it!

Tim

pradeesh  
#2 Posted : 30 January 2015 21:36:09(UTC)
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pradeesh

Congrats Tim...........
iyenoma  
#3 Posted : 31 January 2015 09:36:51(UTC)
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iyenoma

Congrats. It is well deserved.

iyenoma  
#4 Posted : 31 January 2015 09:38:01(UTC)
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iyenoma

Congrats Tim. It is well deserved.
iyenoma  
#5 Posted : 31 January 2015 09:39:01(UTC)
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iyenoma

Congrats Tim. It is well deserved.
stevewhite66  
#6 Posted : 06 February 2015 09:03:07(UTC)
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stevewhite66

Congratulations, I am a Grad IOSH and am now looking to achieve my CMIOSH.
I haven't started my IPD or CPD as of yet as I have just been recruited by a large housing association in London and requiring to set up H&S management systems, policies etc. and just can not find the time.

However your post has ignited a spark in me so I think I must sit down and start.

Any advice on how and where to start would be a great help

Kind regards

Stephen
hilary  
#7 Posted : 06 February 2015 09:19:01(UTC)
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hilary

* * * C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S * * *
walker  
#8 Posted : 06 February 2015 12:37:42(UTC)
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walker

Well done!

Regards your comment:
I have lots of colleagues who get the NGC
I caution them that "they don't know what they don't know".
They might think I'm being arrogant, but later when they have reached the same stage as you, they seek me out and tell me I was right all along.
hilary  
#9 Posted : 06 February 2015 12:46:53(UTC)
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hilary

I've been in Health and Safety 23 years now and most days I still learn something new - hence CPD. Always a new challenge or a better way to do things. I think it keeps it interesting and varied as a job and I still love it.

Keep striving to be better today than you were yesterday.
KATE83  
#10 Posted : 06 February 2015 13:29:30(UTC)
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KATE83

I have just passed my open book assessments and awaiting the peer interview. Everyday I learn somthing new in my job which is the main reason I love what I do. At 31 now i feel i am ready to have the interview with my peers but this whole journey began a good 7 years ago!

Wish me luck:)

Kate
Steve W1  
#11 Posted : 06 February 2015 14:42:37(UTC)
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Steve W1

Well done Tim
welcome to the club

Steve w
toe  
#12 Posted : 06 February 2015 21:56:28(UTC)
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toe

Congrats Tim - I also was that person who passed NGC and thought I knew it all, all those years ago.
Deinma3  
#13 Posted : 07 February 2015 15:33:01(UTC)
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Deinma3

Congratulations Tim and thanks for Sharing. I am on my IPD now.
Ciaran Delaney  
#14 Posted : 08 February 2015 08:24:51(UTC)
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Ciaran Delaney

Well Done, Tim.

Thank you for sharing your experiences
Nicola Kemmery  
#15 Posted : 09 February 2015 18:04:39(UTC)
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Nicola Kemmery

Congrats Tim - posts such as yours will encourage others to keep going!
Tim Vine  
#16 Posted : 20 February 2015 10:19:04(UTC)
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Tim Vine

Thanks all. Still has not really sunk in yet.
kdrum  
#17 Posted : 04 March 2015 15:35:01(UTC)
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kdrum

Well done Tim I know exactly how you feel - I also found the PRI a nerve racking experience although I have had my fair share of interviews and do loads of presentation, this was so very different as it is being carried out by your peers.

I agree with what you say about the panel and the IOSH facilitator being there to help you get through it, they did make me feel a bit less nervy!

My PRI was last week and I received the e-mail letting me know I was successful yesterday, I feel so pleased with myself and like you said, its been a long time coming and a lot of work but now its finally here it hasn't quiet sunk in yet!

Congrats again and good luck to those of you going through the process
RayRB2014  
#18 Posted : 14 March 2015 20:28:39(UTC)
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RayRB2014

Congratulations Tim & kdrum

It seems like its far away in the future for me, only passed NCC in december, still.....onwards and upwards!

Im hoping as my knowledge & experience grows over the years that the thought of the Peer Review gets less scary (although I didnt even know about assessments A & B before today when I found threads on here which sound tricky too)
Join2aamir  
#19 Posted : 16 March 2015 10:44:27(UTC)
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Join2aamir

Congrats Tim.

I have just completed EOA (Part A) and now looking forward for Part B. Can you share your experience on it.
peter gotch  
#20 Posted : 16 March 2015 13:30:00(UTC)
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peter gotch

Well done Tim.
Tim Vine  
#21 Posted : 22 March 2015 20:55:07(UTC)
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Tim Vine

All I can say, is you have the 7 days for part B, so research it and take your time, I struggled more condensing it down to the word limit.

SBH  
#22 Posted : 23 March 2015 08:19:23(UTC)
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SBH

Quite true.

I am CMIOSH and I am still learning everyday.

SBH
Mark James  
#23 Posted : 24 March 2015 14:43:21(UTC)
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Mark James

I Have just passed Part A and last night submitted Part B.

Now it is just the waiting game to see if I have passed.

I currently volunteer quite alot of my time for IOSH Midlands North District as the Communications Co-ordinator.

With close links to IOSH I have spoken to many people who are panel members for PRI's and basiocally this process is to clarify that you are who you say you are (chancers in the past).

Dont forget that upto this point we have done all the real hard work...

Looking forward to my PRI aslong as i pass Part B.

If you want any advice or guidance on CDP/IPD i am moe than happy to help.

At IOSH Midlands North District has a learning academy to which we will be holding CPD sessions and IPD discussion forums as we have great experience in this area.

Well done to all that have passed this process and good luck to all going through this process.

Kind Regards

Mark James - Communications Co-ordinator

IOSH Midlands North District - Check out our microsite on here....

-Also foillow us on LinkedIn
Mark James  
#24 Posted : 24 March 2015 14:46:43(UTC)
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Mark James

Mark James wrote:
I Have just passed Part A and last night submitted Part B.

Now it is just the waiting game to see if I have passed.

I currently volunteer quite alot of my time for IOSH Midlands North District as the Communications Co-ordinator.

With close links to IOSH I have spoken to many people who are panel members for PRI's and basically this process is to clarify that you are who you say you are... (chancers in the past).

Dont forget that upto this point we have done all the real hard work...

Looking forward to my PRI aslong as i pass Part B.

If you want any advice or guidance on CDP/IPD i am moe than happy to help.

Currently at IOSH Midlands North District we have a learning academy to which we will be holding CPD sessions and IPD discussion forums as we have great experience in this area.

Well done to all that have passed this process and good luck to all going through this process.

Kind Regards

Mark James - Communications Co-ordinator

IOSH Midlands North District - Check out our microsite on here....

-Also foillow us on LinkedIn

sedel  
#25 Posted : 26 March 2015 13:36:36(UTC)
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sedel

Hi all, passed my part A and submitted the part B on Monday this week; keeping my fingers crossed. Do you know how long it takes until we are notified, is it 2 weeks and if so can it be sooner, or sometimes later :)

Thank you in anticipation, worth while totally to go through. Enjoyed the process to refresh my knowledge and also learnt many new things which is always a bonus, been a very nervy 2 weeks!
bob youel  
#26 Posted : 27 March 2015 07:35:05(UTC)
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bob youel

Well done

Its hard work to get there and most none H&S people have no idea how hard it is

I did 'personnel management', 'process and production management' and 'marketing' to degree level but found the H&S to be much more in depth with a wider spread of things to know and unlike other occupations has a real day to day chance of being prosecuted and more
babciaruns  
#27 Posted : 29 March 2015 15:12:33(UTC)
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babciaruns

Congrats to those of you who have passed and gotten your CMIOSH.
I am in the beginning stages of preparing studying for Part A.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Looking over the syllabus I seriously wonder if I have taken too huge of a step.
I have been GradIOSH for 3 years and went the NVQ4 route.
Revision suggestions anyone??
It's knowing where and how to start.
Thanks for the great encouragement by posting your success stories.
samson85  
#28 Posted : 05 April 2015 20:15:57(UTC)
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samson85

Congrats.. God Bless...
stewartmac  
#29 Posted : 17 April 2015 13:17:25(UTC)
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stewartmac

I am just about to start the process for CMIOSH and was actually thinking what have I done? am I ready? but having read the post from people who have completed the process and who are going through it I have a new feeling of confidence..

Thank you
carefulnow  
#30 Posted : 17 April 2015 13:40:26(UTC)
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carefulnow

Well done Tim.
Good luck to anybody who has started or is thinking of starting the process.
I put it off for a long time and I am now very glad that I completed it.
Like a lot of things it's not as bad as you think it's going to be and it's well worth it in the end.
Dawood Olayiwola  
#31 Posted : 27 April 2015 09:20:37(UTC)
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Dawood Olayiwola

Congratulations to you Tim, i know it is not easy to be CMIOSH. You must passed through rigorous examination and interview.It is not a piece of cake.I am so much excited with your crown and i pray that this success would be a flood of blessings to you and your family.
I am a graduate iosh, planning to start my IPD very soon but compare and contrast other similar organisation or professional bodies that are not like iosh and see what they have in stock.
Dawood.
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