can any body advise which better I DIP OHS from British safety council or I DIP Nebosh ? I heard that IDIP OHS (British Safety Council ) more flexible and not too complicated like I DIP Nebosh and it's more practical , but in the same time they are in the same level , is this true ? also what about their voice in the market ? are they the same in front of employer ? and also regarding the syllabus , I DIP OHS is considered good like I DIP NEBOSH or no ? please advise because i'm thinking to enroll in OHS Diploma .

I did the BSC diploma it was by no means easy I think they just have a different approach. The 2 exams and 8000 and 10000 word papers were enough to keep me occupied for 2years I think most employers ask for NEBOSH or equivalent I went on to Grad IOSH after my BSC diploma and just got word today on my CMIOSH

As IOSH members, we all presumably believe that the IOSH membership levels give a measure of competence and the majority of informed employers do. Therefore, whichever Diploma we choose doesn't really matter as long as it is a recognised qualification on the route to CMIOSH. I did Nottingham Trent and my decision was based on the above criteria and on cost because I had to pay for it myself. My benchmark when jobhunting is my chartered membership of this organisation, not which Diploma I studied.

Sorry to wade in here at few days late. But there really isn't much difference between the NeBosh Diploma or BSC or CG Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; except cost, outcomes and situations. If you are a new comer to OHS then a study based situation is best NeBosh diploma is a totally classroom and theory based course finishing with exams and an on site assessment to gain the qualification. It is suitable for both as I say the new comer to the subject or indeed a seasoned practitioners. The BSC or CG diploma is not aimed at a new comer to this profession, in fact it can only be undertaken by a seasoned practitioner as it requires real evidence based outcomes set against real work based situations and issues in a whole range of subjects. At the end a BSC or CG structured program the student will have evidenced professional acumen, ability and knowledge supported by real outcomes, documents, policies, real evidence in various forms; as well as essays supporting theory and practice; in a whole range of subjects (just look at both syllables on line. Then an on site assessment is made of the evidence and theory provided and if it then meets the required standard; a diploma is awarded. You will not however be awarded a diploma unless you can show real evidence of Health and safety at work and in practice. So a new comer or novice would not be able to pass this form of assessment/examination. So hopefully that explains the difference. Both are good and really it makes no difference as the outcome for both is the same; you can now apply for in this case Graduate Membership of IOSH. Both are equally as valid and allow Grad IOSH status. So if your goal is to gain Grad IOSH status you are there; if your aim is higher (like mine) you can go on to apply for CMIOSH, Chartered Membership. The paths are slightly separate and are justly so to ensure evidence of progress within differing areas is examined. If you have a NeBosh diploma you will have to provide evidence of practical application of all aspects of OHS (sound familiar to BSC route?). If you have a BSC or CG OHS diploma you will have to sit an open book examination to show academic knowledge (sound familiar NeBosh examinations?). When either path has been fulfilled and the separate requirements met; both are now eligible to sit a Chartered Membership assessment board; this board or interview will determine if you are accepted as a CMIOSH. There is a lot of mistaken elitist or elitism over NeBosh over the BSC/CG Diploma. Certainly the first is very expensive compared to the later. But you won't get the later without experience and at the end of the day qualifications are great, they show a level of competence. However the proof of the pudding is in the eating. That means knowing how to make a pudding doesn't mean you can actually make one that tastes good! The same with someone who has been making puddings for years and years; they may taste just as bad! Its all about a means to an end, what's best suitable for you.both routes require dedication, knowledge and the ability to put that knowledge into practice. After all practice makes perfect, not knowledge alone. There that's my rather longer than I anticipated two pennies worth. Hope it helps?

Correction: science or engineering qualifications (degree) are asked for in safety engineering.