Posted By J.M.Armstrong Hello All, I have just passed the NEBOSH certificate with a distinction and am looking to try and study for the Diploma Part 1. However although I deal with Health and Safety daily as part of my job (technician in a chemical manufacturing plant) I am not a practitioner. I carry out Risk and Coshh assessment as well as maintain and test the fixed fire systems etc. I wont be able to get time off work to do the Diploma so am looking at Open/Distance learning options. I live and work in the North East of England and would be interested to see if anyone has followed a similar path and could pass on any advice as to the best way to proceed. Also, I have looked at the IOSH site regarding Tech SP membership which is Diploma Part 1 plus two years experience, what kind of experience is required?, if I passed the part 1 would I still be struggling for Tech SP if I havent worked as a practitioner?. Lastly is the British Safety Council Diploma an option worth following and does anyone know if it can be studied by distance learning? I would appreciate any advice. Thanks Michael

Posted By Charlie Gunter To obtain an NVQ you have to be doing the job. If you are not a safety practioner you can't complete a safety practioner NVQ

Posted By Lewis T Roberts Michael, Look at previous postings on the BSC Vs Nebosh or Degree or NVQ, all will become apparent. Lew