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Should I do IOSH before NEBOSH?
Mix IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications The conventional pathway is to take Level 2 IOSH Managing Safely, before moving onto Level 3 NEBOSH General Certificate. But there’s no preferred pathway. If you plump for IOSH Level 3 Health and Safety for Business, it’s still equivalent to the NEBSOH General Certificate.
Which safety course is the best?
Most popular training courses
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
Can I join IOSH with NEBOSH?
Holders of the following NEBOSH qualifications are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). These qualifications also meet the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH.
Should I Choose IOSH or NEBOSH for Health and safety?
Both IOSH and NEBOSH, as well as CSCS, COSHH and IIRSM, all provide quality courses on health and safety. Which one you decide to choose depends on your needs regarding specificity, your knowledge level, career goals and budget.
Is the IOSH Managing Safely course right for You?
While IOSH Membership is something most pursuing a career in health and safety will consider, IOSH training is something all involved in health and safety in the workplace should consider. For many managers and supervisors, the IOSH Managing Safely course will meet key requirements.
What is NEBOSH and how does it work?
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health – more commonly referred to as NEBOSH – doesn’t deliver health and safety training courses; instead it provides course content, exams and assignments to accredited course providers.
What is the difference between IOSH and other health and safety awards?
The main difference between the content of IOSH health and safety courses in comparison to those provided by other awarding organisations is that IOSH awards tend to be more generalised. This mean that other bodies, particularly NEBOSH, take a highly specific approach to their awards with many industries having unique criteria.