Hello I have held NEBOSH Construction Certificate for 8 months and NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate for 6 months and i am also TECHIosh. I have been applying for HSE roles during this time with no luck. I have worked in construction as a pipe-fitter and qc inspector since 1993 and i have no regrets deciding to start a career in H&S. I have nuclear experience from working at Sellafield and BAE Systems plus other industries. While searching for jobs, i notice a lot of vacancies ask for NVQ4 or Diploma, even though they are H&S Advisor roles, not H&S Manager etc. Because of this, is it worth doing another NEBOSH Certificate (i fancy the Environmental one), or should i look at NVQ 4 or Diploma, or are both a waste of time as i still have no H&S job so no so called hands on experience! Any advise would be appreciated. I am starting to lose heart. Kind Regards Dave.

Hello Rob Thanks for the advice. I was leaning towards the Diploma as well. Kind Regards David

Hello Bob Thanks for the advice I have tailored my CV to include any H&S experience however minor it may be. Apart from genuine job applications, i am also sending my CV out and volunteering to work for free at local consultancies to gain experience. Like you say, "keep trying" Cheers Dave

I am doing the NVQ L4 route as I am in a H&S role I have also noted the H&S rolse are now demandin the you have at least GRAD status Keep up with your studies I lagged behind and stopped mine 5 years ago Good luck with what ever you decide Alan