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Nerise  
#1 Posted : 01 March 2016 07:16:07(UTC)
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Nerise

Hi,
I am Australian who is soon to be relocating to the UK (London). I currently am a IOSH Grad, have an Australian Bachelor degree in H&S, a post grad in Human Factors and have worked in the Aviation industry as Cabin Crew for 10 years.

I am wondering which NEBOSH certificate would give me a greater advantage of finding employment in the UK ? I am contemplating completing a 'NEBOSH National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work', however many people have advised me that UK employers really value environmental studies so I'm wondering if completing a 'NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management' instead would open more doors?

Thanks again,
Nerise
simon73  
#2 Posted : 01 March 2016 09:48:25(UTC)
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simon73

Hi Nerise,
Alongside your already very impressive qualifications, I would certainly recommend a NEBOSH General Certificate which will give you a grounding/refresher in EU/UK legislation and best practice.
As they say on the BBC 'other qualifications are available' however in my recent experience, 'NEBOSH' is something that recruiters and interviewers recognise and desire - 'NEBOSH as a minimum' is a phrase I see more and more just lately.

The Environmental management Cert would be a logical progression from there.

Best of luck with your relocation.
Nerise  
#3 Posted : 02 March 2016 09:48:06(UTC)
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Nerise

Hi,
Thanks so much for your reply.
So you would recommend firstly doing the NEBOSH national general certificate as apposed to one of their specialists wellbeing or environmental certificates?

After 3 years of H&S studies for my bachelor I feel I might be doubling up by completing the general certificate but I guess it's the best way to bridge my knowledge and learn all the UK/EU legislation (as you mentioned).

Certainly lots to consider, thanks for your input :)




Nerise  
#4 Posted : 02 March 2016 09:56:36(UTC)
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Nerise

Either way I'll definitely be getting something 'NEBOSH' to put on my CV. I've certainly noticed that it's very popular with UK
recruiters and businesses and I feel it's gradually starting to take off in Australia as the OH&S industry is becoming more standardised and regulated. At least if I do return back home later in my career I'll be ahead somewhat as my NEBOSH studies should be well recognised by Australian employers.
simon73  
#5 Posted : 02 March 2016 10:16:52(UTC)
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simon73

Nerise wrote:

After 3 years of H&S studies for my bachelor I feel I might be doubling up by completing the general certificate but I guess it's the best way to bridge my knowledge and learn all the UK/EU legislation (as you mentioned).


One cost/time saving suggestion in that case might be to buy a NEBOSH textbook and just book yourself on the General Certificate exams rather than a whole course?
jodieclark1510  
#6 Posted : 02 March 2016 10:26:17(UTC)
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jodieclark1510

You may find with some of the NEBOSH Certs that they require you to have the NGC-1 which is the first part of the general certificate. It may be worth just double checking on this before committing to anything.
Invictus  
#7 Posted : 02 March 2016 11:34:41(UTC)
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Invictus

simon73 wrote:
Nerise wrote:

After 3 years of H&S studies for my bachelor I feel I might be doubling up by completing the general certificate but I guess it's the best way to bridge my knowledge and learn all the UK/EU legislation (as you mentioned).


One cost/time saving suggestion in that case might be to buy a NEBOSH textbook and just book yourself on the General Certificate exams rather than a whole course?



Can you self study for the CERT I know you can't for the diploma
simon73  
#8 Posted : 02 March 2016 11:40:28(UTC)
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simon73

Invictus wrote:
simon73 wrote:
Nerise wrote:

After 3 years of H&S studies for my bachelor I feel I might be doubling up by completing the general certificate but I guess it's the best way to bridge my knowledge and learn all the UK/EU legislation (as you mentioned).


One cost/time saving suggestion in that case might be to buy a NEBOSH textbook and just book yourself on the General Certificate exams rather than a whole course?



Can you self study for the CERT I know you can't for the diploma


My brother has just done it. He had previously done a level 3 NVQ so studied a textbook and booked an exam at a local center.
Nerise  
#9 Posted : 03 March 2016 08:03:26(UTC)
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Nerise

Thanks everyone!

Interesting that I could potentially just sit the NGC-1 exam instead of completing an entire classroom course. I never knew that and this could be a huge time saver for me and a good option to bridge my knowledge to the UK :)

PeterP  
#10 Posted : 03 March 2016 09:23:31(UTC)
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PeterP

Once you complete NGC-1 for General, Fire or Construction then you only have to sit sections 2 and 3 of any of the other certs providing that its done within 5 years.
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