NEBOSH...the nvq route is classed as the easier option..

I've got my NEEBOSH GC and, while I did enjoy and derive huge benefit from it it, the thought of trying find time to do the same again three times over the next two or three years was too much! It terms of fitting in with my day to day and not having to ask my employer to pay me for huge amounts of class room time, the NVQ was the right option for me. It's certainly not an easy option, but it's probably more suited to people who are less academic like myself, and you can fit in work in it in your spare moments.

I am aware, however, that the NEEBOSH Diploma is by far the more prestigious qualification, and if it was a viable option practically, I would have opted for that.

Good luck to you, whichever way you go.

G

If you go on the basis that it is learning styles and you don't need to be an academic to get CMIOSH, then we who hold the NVQ are at a disadvantage on the basis for those academics who passed dip, they only have to put together a little poxy portfolio whilst us NVQ people have to sit open assessments to get there.

There is no one way to go, the two are equivalent level qualifications (although NEBOSH Diploma is probably more widely recognised). The way to go for you is the way that suits you better. For example if exams make you at all ill you wouldn't be well advised to do NEBOSH. No benefit at all in doing both.

Hi, it is sad but true in that NEBOSH is the more prestigious route, the one people recognise as being a reputable safety qualification and unfortunately many people recruiting are blinkered in thinking if its not NEBOSH then it is of no help.
This is untrue, and it is more a case of being able to prove you are competent, understand the legislative requirements, can relate to people and be effective in the role - all this can be achieved very effectively through NVQ routes.
I have not got a NEBOSH, I undertook a BSC (Hons) Occupational Health and Safety degree many, many moons ago and still have battles where people tell me I am less qualified than someone with a NEBOSH GC. Generally, the results of the work I do can be the evidence I need and the ability to be effective in my role.
Take the route that feels right for you and prove yourself through the ability to do your job effectively and enjoy your time both studying and carrying out your work.