Thread: NEBOSH Diploma

Originally Posted by The_RTG_Medic

I shunned the NEBOSH diploma after suffering two mind numbing weeks getting doing the cert. The whole thing is NEBOSH speak - know the buzz words and your sorted. Try to voice and opinion or place and argument you donald ducked. I posted something on the IOSH website to that effect and got a number of exceeding delflamatory emails from NEBOSH management defending it - Clearly hit a nerve the truth hurts.

7 months distance learning NVQ 4 gives you Grad IOSH, follow that with IOSH open book exam IPD and then yr hitting CMIOSH - Walk in the park and definitely the way forward

You could always do the PG Cert and PGDip or MSc with strathclyde later....
(Strathclyde is also Distance Learning but I'm told they are very good)

I know it doesn't answer your orginal problem but may give you some thougts for the future, at the end of the day you've paid for your tutor support you should be getting it - Kick some backside. I found the company I did the NVQ with superb can't fault even thinking of doing the 5 just for chuckles.

If I can help otherwise pm me....

Rgs

Ian

There are quite a few Universities providing PGC/PGD/MSc courses in Risk Management/H&S and after doing much research in different Industries where this is applicable I would suggest pushing beyond the NEBOSH Qual if possible,

Obviously everyone's situation is different depending if taken on PT or FT.

Did the PgC at Portsmouth Uni, was 4 assignments which take about a weekend each and then 3 written exams. Not too difficult to get the 40% pass mark. The assignments and exam marks are averages so scoring high on one makes it eaier to pass the other. It takes about a year and costs approx 2K. Another year, 3 assignments and 1 exam will see your PgD and then a further year to MSc with a weeks research methods course and a dissertation. Although it takes a year, you only really have to work for the assignments and then a few weeks study before the exams.

NEBOSH results just reached Muscat. I managed to get a pass on the final Unit of the NEBOSH Diploma but I would not recommend it as a Distance Learning Course as the final Unit (workplace dissertation) really needs first class, local, tutor support.

I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has done the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma as to whether this is feasible through Distance Learning and, if so, any recommendations for Course providers?

Originally Posted by muscat_diver

NEBOSH results just reached Muscat. I managed to get a pass on the final Unit of the NEBOSH Diploma but I would not recommend it as a Distance Learning Course as the final Unit (workplace dissertation) really needs first class, local, tutor support.

I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has done the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma as to whether this is feasible through Distance Learning and, if so, any recommendations for Course providers?

It sounds like you went through RRC, who don't have a great rep on the distance learning.

If in Oman, did you go through this lot: British Safety Services www.bssukhse.com

they do a lot in and around the middle east and have a pretty good pass rate reputation for expats & nationals

If it was BSS you went through, then suggest you touch base with the office sharpish, they are very good at processing feedback and making changes.

BSP - I used a firm in the UK Midlands and made the fatal mistake of choosing them through price; in fairness I got what I paid for. At the time I started the ME firms were twice the price of UK and prices appear to have dropped due to market forces. All I received from UK for my money was some text books and an invite to a lecture in Nuneaton. The tutor support was practically non existent and there was always the excuse that ''the rules didn't allow'' whatever type of assistance I requested.

I did a 2 week NEBOSH Cert a number of years ago through BSS and they were pretty good. I have also looked at RRC offerings on their website and they appear to offer more bang for your buck with offices in Bahrain etc and better on line support through online tutors. BSS appear to have representation in a few ME countries so I will shop around. British Council host exams for NEBOSH so I shall see if they have a trading arm for NEBOSH.

I shall certainly do more research than last time when booking Env Dip.

Thanks again for your thoughts

For the attention of those who have completed the above course:

Are you now currently employed within this field?

What is the average salary for those working in H&S?

I've passed the NEBOSH H&S Diploma and am currently employed in the H&S field- Wages can vary but with a Diploma or equivalent plus chartership you could easily expect 50K + (Down south)

MD- I passed the NEBOSH Env Diploma a couple of years ago-Although not by distance learning looking back on it the tuition was poor so I believe it is possible to achieve it through distance learning- The course provider marks the audit report that you are required to produce (rather than a essay) after taking the 3 hour written exam.

Im looking at the emergency planning diploma next-dull-The company keeps paying and demands continued professional development!

Originally Posted by smithy749

I've passed the NEBOSH H&S Diploma and am currently employed in the H&S field- Wages can vary but with a Diploma or equivalent plus chartership you could easily expect 50K + (Down south)

MD- I passed the NEBOSH Env Diploma a couple of years ago-Although not by distance learning looking back on it the tuition was poor so I believe it is possible to achieve it through distance learning- The course provider marks the audit report that you are required to produce (rather than a essay) after taking the 3 hour written exam.

Im looking at the emergency planning diploma next-dull-The company keeps paying and demands continued professional development!

Thanks for the reply.. it is something I am looking in to.

Just found the link below, which is the Diploma marking guide from some or other company that run the Diploma. I am currently doing the British Safety Council Diploma, not by distance learning, however lots of studying required. I wish you luck.

http://www.integratrainingandconsult...20D%20Tips.pdf

I have just signed up for NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management with a view to doing December Exams, are any other colleagues doing this?

Thinking of doing the diploma, distance learning through Phoenix health and safety. anybody know if they are any good.

Forgive my naivety, do you have to do the NEBOSH Certificate first, or can you go straight onto NEBOSH Diploma. More importantly out of all the quals you can do, which one pays the most on Civvy Street? Cheers

Any takers to my last?

PG, there are a couple of options General Certificate or International GC, providing underpinning knowledge for Diploma and International Diploma. The former based on UK legislation and the latter ínternational'. I would pose the question to your training provider of choice as some will insist on pre-qualification and others will take relevant experience. Sorry I can't provide definitive answer.

Diploma certainly opens more doors for you

Best of luck

Originally Posted by muscat_diver

PG, there are a couple of options General Certificate or International GC, providing underpinning knowledge for Diploma and International Diploma. The former based on UK legislation and the latter ínternational'. I would pose the question to your training provider of choice as some will insist on pre-qualification and others will take relevant experience. Sorry I can't provide definitive answer.

Diploma certainly opens more doors for you

Best of luck

Thats enough for me to be going on, Many thanks MD