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Good evening all,
Im quite new to the IOSH community and was wondering if anyone could explain all the different possible routes to gaining Grad IOSH status. I apologise if this comes up time and time again but I have searched the forum with no luck. Am I right by saying that you can only gain Grad IOSH status through completing the NEBOSH diploma or NVQ level 5 in Health and Safety? If there are more options, what are they and what are everyones experiences with their chosen option? Many thanks in advance, Matt
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Hi Matt
If you look at this link http://www.iosh.co.uk/Membership/About-membership/Qualifications.aspx it will show you all the courses approved so that you will finally achieve Grad IOSH membership. You could also look at the NCRQ Diploma which is the new kid on the block which gives you the same Level 6 Diploma like the Nebosh Diploma You will need to maintain your CPD and have an expected amount of experiance in Health and safety Good luck
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1 user thanked gerrysharpe for this useful post.
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Hi Matt,
As Gerry mentioned the NCRQ is another route that whilst it is an extremely controversial subject to those that studied the NEBOSH diploma, seems to be getting great reviews from a lot of people. I believe that you would initially gain Grad IOSH with either qualification and with a maintained record of CPD etc a review would take place for CMIOSM
Regards.
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Worth also mentioning that a degree in OSH, or aligned subject can also be a route to Grad IOSH, without having to complete NEBOSH etc.
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Thanks for all your responses. Gary - Ive also been seeing good things online since looking into it, Is there much difference between the NCRQ and the NVQ from what you know?
I must admit I think I would struggle to get the diploma done, I just dont think I could commit with work/life commitments as it stands, im also not the best when it comes to exams! I think the NVQ would suit my learning style a lot better.
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Originally Posted by: MattOCon Is there much difference between the NCRQ and the NVQ from what you know?
Matt take a peek here, The NCRQ is a diffrent way of learning that may suit some people better than the NVQ. The main thing with the NVQ is you already need to be working in H&S and have enough experiance to write up a portfolio. https://www.ncrq.org.uk/nebosh-alternative.php
Edited by user 22 February 2017 05:24:42(UTC)
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I'm considering taking the NCRQ Diploma myself, simply because it's more flexible compared to the NEBOSH Dip. Past experience of NVQs has been mixed: Fulfilling the modules has been very time consuming on occasions due to difficulties in being able to produce suitable evidence (you have to rely on suitable "work" coming in at the right time) and NVQ assessors being unavailable when I've needed them to be on hand to undertake assessments. I'm not saying that this will always be the case, but I found it a long, drawn out process.
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Originally Posted by: JayPownall Worth also mentioning that a degree in OSH, or aligned subject can also be a route to Grad IOSH, without having to complete NEBOSH etc.
That was my route in....degree in Environmental Health plus a covering letter /sheet explaining my role, experience, additional qualifications. It was quite a few years ago but the Membership Team were very helpful.
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