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Is Nebosh a Level 3?
The NEBOSH National General Certificate is an ideal starting point for people looking to begin a career in health and safety management or to formalise previous training. It is a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to A Level.
What are the Nebosh levels?
Qualification Required for Nebosh Course
| NEBOSH Course | Minimum level ofEnglish based on IELTS scores |
|---|---|
| NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety | 7.0 |
| NEBOSH (IGC) International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety | 6.0 |
| NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management | 6.0 |
What is level 6 in NEBOSH?
NEBOSH IDIP is level 6 “Diploma”, high professional, degree level course which provides proficient competency to the occupational health and safety practitioner. The learner can choose the qualifications, based on their requirement & expertise they need in occupational safety health.
Is IOSH equivalent to Nebosh?
NEBOSH and IOSH provide widely recognised qualifications in health and safety. The main distinction is that NEBOSH is an awarding body, whereas IOSH is a member organisation, as well as an awarding body.
Who delivers NEBOSH courses?
NEBOSH courses are delivered by NEBOSH accredited course providers. IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is a world leader in health and safety course development and the largest health and safety professional membership organisation globally.
Why is NEBOSH so popular?
One further reason for the popularity of NEBOSH is that holders of some NEBOSH qualifications are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of IOSH. These same NEBOSH qualifications also meet the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH.
Should I join IOSH or NEBOSH?
Currently, IOSH seems to have more members, and although job roles often ask for membership to a health and safety body, they commonly mention IOSH membership specifically. So keep that in mind when choosing. It’d be fair to assume that most individuals with diplomas are probably members of NEBOSH Alumni and IOSH.
What is IOSH and what do they do?
They offer qualifications for all levels of competence, from employees who encounter risk during their work life to health and safety professionals at the top of their field. IOSH (like NEBOSH) do not actually provide training courses.