Hi Hayley - well over 50 users of the Forums have read your post but without reply which makes me wonder whether you should broaden your Q.

Having never heard of AIM qualifications I had to look them up.

In terms of "Compliance" only appear to be a Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction, no longer on offer, or Level 2 Health and Safety.

Presuming you are looking for a Level 6 (or even 7) qualification on the European Qualifications Framework, i.e. NEBOSH Diploma or something equivalent on the EQF scale.

You comment that you "tend to work better in a classroom environment" but that this is more difficult now.

So, perhaps you are looking for alternatives to the NEBOSH offering.

These could include:

1. A degree - with some available by remote learning

2. (National) Vocational Qualification - note that not all VQs are at the same level on the EQF. Essentially about putting together a portfolio demonstrating your understanding of a range of issues. Much could be done by using the deliverables that come from your day to day work, if you have enough variation in your work load.

3. NCRQ - two Level 3 Certificates (one roughly comparable to NEBOSH General Certificate) and one on things like civil liability, followed by a unit to complete Level 6 Diploma. Away from work and various assignments designed to take you often out of your day to day work comfort zone, but where you could show that your work provides transferable knowledge and experience.

Good luck, whichever route you choose.

P

Maybe more detail in the question would have helped. Thank you to the two that have replied.

I have my NEBOSH general certificate which I passed last year, I am currently in a health and safety role in logistics and chill warehousing environment, so I am wanting to continue my health and safety learning.

@CptBeaky - some great feedback on your course, exactly the type of info I am wanting. I do wonder if the information you are getting is self explanitory, and easy enough to understand, I always worry with this type of learning, if you dont understand then do you still have the support from the tutors, or do you find it hard to get full confirmation? 

Originally Posted by: Hayley_777

I do wonder if the information you are getting is self explanitory, and easy enough to understand, I always worry with this type of learning, if you dont understand then do you still have the support from the tutors, or do you find it hard to get full confirmation? 

This is quite hard to answer honestly, as I can only base it on my own learning style. I have found it very easy to understand, but I have a lot of experience to draw from. The long section on "Tort" was probably the hardest I have come across, but even then I found the examples and case law cited made it easy to follow. However, the NCRQ forums suggest this isn't the case for everyone. I have only had minimal contact with the tutors, normally just to clarify something before I request an assignment, but that have been very insightful.

My main criticism is that some of the information is a little dated, since H&S moves at quite a pace at times and the booklets are updated every couple of years. Also sometimes the online activities are a little amateurish, but still perfectly reasonable.

Another small niggle is I completely disagree with an answer to one of the first online activities which did rub me up the wrong way for a while. It was to do with the application of the heirachy of control, but has signage below PPE. I objected to this, pointing out the PPE is always listed as the last resort. My tutor agreed, but explained that in this instance the signage would be pointless, therefore it would be lower than PPE. Whilst I get the point, it should still be considered before PPE, even if PPE would still have to be utilised with the signs there.

It wasn't relevant to my mark, as it wasn't in an assignment, but it did annoy me.

As someone with a NEBOSH Diploma I take offence at that!

Chris

Hayley, the eternal question, which qualification/course is the best?  There are many factors that will influence the answer which may be different for different people. 

Some things to consider.  What style of learning suits you and does that give you a route to your desired qualification?  What is the ultimate goal and does it require a specific qualification?  If it is CMIOSH then there are several routes and acceptable qualifications.  If it is for furture employment, have a look at vacancies and see what employers are looking for.  The availability and cost may also have an influence, whether you are paying for it yourself or not.

I did the NEBOSH Certificate, then Diploma but at the time I was not aware of what else was out there and it was the only one that was offered locally.

Hope this is useful.