Posted By Danis
Vusi

It probably depends in which country u are working or in which country u want to work.

I doubt if NEBOSH would be recuired in SA, Botswana, Zim, Namibia or even if they knew NEBOSH exists.

But in the northern parts of africa, middle east, europe NEBOSH is accepted as the norm.

Let me know if you find out more.

Danis

Posted By Gary Whiteside
Hi Vusi,

I'm interested in seeking a move out to Dubai, been on holiday loved it, what's the prospects like for a NEBOSH Dip 2 holder with 6 years experience in H&S and 22 years experience in engineering?

Thanks for your help.

Gary

Posted By Hazel Harvey
Vusi,
We have seen the NOSA courses on occasions here at IOSH but I have not come across SHATCO. The NOSA course would not usually be accepted as an equivalent level to the NEBOSH Certificate, if the SHATCO builds on this then it could be of a similar level to the Certificate. This is of course only a speculation as I haven't seen the course content. Although the length of the course has some relevance in these matters it doesn't always follow that the content is of the same depth.
We normally put courses through our international academic comparisions system before making any final judgements on qualifications.
The NEBOSH and British Safety Council courses that are now being offered outside of the UK do offer known levels of education as they are recognised by the formal education system of the UK. This actually gives them an advanced standing in some areas which recognise our system. Unfortunately although courses delivered in other countries are often as good as the UK offerings they will not compare well as they aren't delivered by recognised educational bodies.

Hazel Harvey
Director of Professional Affairs

Posted By Vusi
Hazel,
The following is what we were examined on at the end of SHATCO part 1 (first two weeks):FIRE AND SAFETY SURVEY(PRACTICAL AND WRITTEN),LECTURE DEMONSTRATION (PRACTICAL LECTURE PRESENTATION)AND FINAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION.

On the last two weeks, which is SHATCO PART TWO we were examined on the following:ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CASE STUDY (25),TOTAL LOSS CONTROL APPLICATION(25),RISK MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY (25),PROJECT REPORT (25),LECTURE DEMONSTRATION (PRACTICAL LECTURE PRESENTATION) AND FINAL WRITTEN EXAMINATION(375).In brackets are the total marks given to each catergory.

I only mentioned the examinations taken, i did not mention the modules as i am waiting for someone to e-mail me the detailed course programme which i will forward to you.

Vusi