Posted By Graham Nicholson I have the General Cert and am starting the Diploma in August. I'm a mechanical engineer (working as such) but also hold the title of Company 'H&S manager' based on my Nebosh certificate (unfortunately the title doesn't seem to put any extra spondoolies in my wage packet though!) I'm thinking of moving on to try and land a 'proper' position within the H&S field, is this possible when holding the Gen Cert or would I be better waiting until I have (hopefully!) completed the diploma?? Just not sure what the generally accepted qual is in this field or what opportunities exist for someone holding the general cert. Advice please!!!

Posted By Michael Hosking Graham You do not mention experience as this is just as important as academic passes/qualifications.. Ihave been in H/S for to long to remeber and whilst having four module passes in the old diploma (early 90s), could never get the right/acceptable asnwer to law paper soI still only have certificate; though supported by many years of much and varied experience. If you have the drive,passion and sensibility for the profession then go for it and there are companies that will take you on and support you through diploma course. The main thing I have found in all my years is never stop learning and this can be by self taught/experiance and formal courses. I will say that if I had ny time again I would have kept at the law exam but afraid real life and day job took priority, so yes recommend diploma as next step up ladder; then u can start "working at heights". Yeh I aslo found that u do need a sense of humour in this profession good luck