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Posted By chris duncan
Hi, I'm qualified to nebosh certificate level and IOSH (managing safety)..At present I find myself with both the time and funding available to gain more qualifications, having read these threads I'm still a might confused as to which direction to take...dip 4...nvqs etc. I've also read about conversion courses??
I have expeirience both in construction and engineering..
Hopefully someones been in the same situation and your advice would be appreciated..
Thanks Chris
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Posted By Charley Farley-Trelawney
Chris
I found the NVQ route quite acceptable to level four, am beavering away on five at present; the great thing is whilst still learning you can be at work not sat in a classroom wondering how to fit in the lost days work!
What I can say is, if you are in a position as a frontline SP and you get a good NVQ assessor it works well, and I do not agree that most jobs favor the NEBOSH level 4 route or degree, at the end of it all if you are able to offer some real solid years experience, then the interview should go well depending on your personal selling techniques with regard to yourself.
Yes I know the situation, you have all the paper qualifications in the world, your head ends up disappearing where the sun don't shine, and yet you still can't get a decent job, its the age old argument, "but have you got experience"? Sound familiar?
So give that NVQ a thought, you may be surprised at how involved it is!
Good luck, whichever way you go, don’t forget to have fun and enjoy your job, I am currently taking in the new WAH regs 2005 as essential bedtime reading, yeh, I know ain’t it sad, but then, you either enjoy it or you don't.
All the best
Charley
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Posted By Darren Bates
Chris,
Only think about the level 4 NVQ if you are in a solid position where you influence H&S decisions. NVQ's are all about work related topics, so you need to be able to demonstrate your ability.
I honestly think NVQ's are a more employable qualification because you are demonstrating experience. Although some might say that its the easier route to take. I am about to start the new Dip 4, solely because I'm not in a good position professionally.
Listen to what Charley is saying, he sounds like he has taken this route and it has worked really well for him.
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Posted By Simon Rider
Darren
Look at part time BSc(hon) good qualification and makes you very employable. It is also a lot cheaper than the Diploma route if you are still funding it yourself.
Although it's lot of work you can still earn a living while you do it.
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