Now to hone your skills with what you have already and proudly been awarded after no doubt many years of hard study. Firstly I advise you to go for your CSCS card, that's your stepping stone onto the construction site. Practice your skills over the next two years or so whilst deciding your next move, perhaps specialise. Finally don't become a professional student, there are a few professional students out there, all theory but no practice. Only my thoughts, other peoples ideas may differ. Good luck Regards Franky

If you are employed in construction, as a tradesman and your employer recognises a trade union, consider becoming a trade union safety rep. You will gain a huge amount of experience of the practical problems and day to day issues in the "real world" of health and safety. You can continue your echidna progression at the same time. But remember your role as a safety rep is to represent the interests of your members, and those interests may on occasion require you to negotiate and police managements efforts on health and safety. So having good negotiating skills is important.