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fender:
Hello house,

I've been following this thread for a while and recently my interest in HSE got peeked by my friend who is keen on taking up a course especially the NEBOSH certification. I have a degree in marketing and coming from that background, what are my chances of making the best of the profession and where do you advise I start from ?? I just needed to ask because I have already started gathering materials for NEBOSH to start preparing well ahead of time for September as I'm considering a change swift change in my career path to get the much anticipated satisfaction (not monetary). Your kind and honest advise are welcomed.

Thank you.

@fender, people make tough decisions every day including changing their career path. With focus, determination, right information and courage you can realize your dream of a fulfiling career switch. We hear of medical doctors switching to business/finance, likewise engineers et.c. So, if you have the conviction of going for NEBOSH certification, my advice would be for you to go for it! Above all, with GOD, absolutely nothing is impossible. Cheers!

akubunachi:
I am an electrical engineer but graduated with a third degree, if u know what i mean.recently got employed with a small electrical construction firm,though its a good place to start i can now do pmp,or nebosh or prince 2 or nsip,etc etc,as finances is not a constraint,besides both pmp and hse re relevant to electrical construction,my question is considering my third degree,if i do nebbosh and nsip and pmp and throw in like 4 to 5 years experience,do i have an opportunity with a multinational oil firm, pls i need replies and insights asap

@akubunachi, if you can secure the qualifications you have listed in view i.e, pmp, nebosh and prince 2 or nsip, you certainly would have brightened your chances of getting a job (in a multinational Oil firm or elsewhere) nevertheless, there are no guarantees when it comes to these matters as some of these organisations have their policies regarding class of first degrees of their employees. The common advice I give in situations like yours is that people should prepare/equip themselves (e.g qualfication/certification-wise) so that when the opportunity shows up, they're good to go for it!

greatbugsy:
who has heard of jpts and if they are accreditted cause i did my hse 2 with them and bout to go do 3, i hope they are not wack @bolaoso i read you went with them for 2 last year and was skeptical about 3 too, please inbox me your number @ 08136084244 please so i know what to do whether or not to ddo the 3 with them and if i can do the 3 with nisp as i have already done 2 somewhere else. Anybody please helpppp

number 08136084244 not 08036084244

@greatbugsy, why not check out NISP if you're so 'unsure' about the credibility/accreditation status of the organisation in question?

diehard:
@brainwave, suprise to see this thread still alive. Good job. Will be posting Nebosh questions as much as i can upload.

@diehard, its so good of you to check in on us (HSE forumites) again. Its been a while. Well, together we can ALL do our bit to keep this thread alive and beneficial for many. Thanks a bunch for the NEBOSH questions you uploaded, I'll say 'more grease to your elbows'. Cheers!

vanstanzy:
@STANKION
HI MY NAME IS OKUNAMIRI STANLEY AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE NISP. AM HAVING A MOST FULFILLING CAREER IN THE HSE FIELD, AND I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT. MY WIFE'S PRESENTLY TAKING BOTH GENERAL AND LEVEL 3 HSE CLASSES.
BACK TO UR QUEST.,
GENERAL HSE GOES FOR #35500
LEVEL 3 GOES FOR #15500 WHILE,
LEVEL 2 GOES FOR #12000.

@Stanley, thanks for the fees info. I was just wondering, are you by chance related to Professor Okunamiri of NISP (Lagos branch)?

greatbugsy:
hi please who can confirm if jpts(joint professionals training and support international) is a confirmed hse level 2 and 3 organiser cause they have a seminar and exam this weekend in nigeria.let me know please very urgent,

@greatbugsy, sorry I don't think I've ever come across the organisation (jpts). @ALL, anyone with useful info for greatbugsy should please pass a comment,

punche:
[i][b]Hey Guys, Am Olusegun by name, i did my HSE course at the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals obtaining General HSE Certificate, HSE Supervision Competence (Level 3) also i have written the membership exams and presently waiting for my Induction which is to take place in Imo state.

@Olusegun, you're most welocme on board the HSE people's train on nairaland!

x-fire:
I am a chemical engineering grad though I am working. I just want to know the process of registration for NISP. Which level do I start from based on my qualification? How do I register? Is it an exam based course? What is the duration of each course? Cost?
Thanks

@x=fire, you may start the NISP course from level 2 considering your backgroung/discipline (chemical engineering). You register at the NISP centre closest to your base. Yes, it is an exam based programme at some point i.e, if you want to go all the way to become an associate member except you've got considerable field experience as an HSE practitioner which may qualify you for an exam waiver. I'm frankly not in tune with the course cost/fees at the moment. The courses at the Lagos centre are usually organized on a monthly basis while membership exams take place twice a year!.

yamakuza:
HSE Levels 1 to 3 are general/peripheral in scope, so you can fit into a lot of industries with it.

OHSM by NISP is more specific/specialized.

You were probably advised to go for OHSM based on the discussion you had (what you want to use it for?), details of which we are not privy to.

NISP runs in-house courses so maybe you were referred elsewhere because your schedule doesnt fit theirs?

Why not download their 2012 Course Schedule.

Unless the OHSM you are referring to is the one by OSHA, which is at par with NEBOSH; the godfather certs of HSE.

Big Up! yamakuza & ALL, tnx 4 keeping the flag of this thread flying. Cheers!

Rich4god:
Hello every1, am a fresh chemical engineering graduate and i realy want to further my carreer in HSE. Plz and need advice and recommendation on where and how to go about it and also, what are the qualification needed to get started.

@Rich4god, u're welcome! I'll advice you to take the pains to go through this thread from the 1st page. You should definately get some answers that way. Cheers!

@skiduski, Thanks again for the additional materials! All I can say is God bless u again.Cheers!

skiduski:
Hello guys
For sometime now av been following this thread and i just feel i should contribute my own quota of help.

I have done NISP courses level 1 and2 and am a member of the institute.
I want to take the NEBOSH certificate exam but i saw someone quote the price he did his @ 300k or thereabout on this thread and men fear catch me.
my questions are,
can i study on my own if i have the relevant materials and then go and do the exams?
how much will it cost if i do study on my own?
where and how can i register for the NEBOSH exam?

NB: for those that are about to take the exam i have NEBOSH IGC past questions and answers from june 1998 to 2005
Also i have the soft copy of the official NEBOSH text book; INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND SFETY AT WORK by Phil Hughes and Ed Ferrett third edition. with other helpful materials.
Anyone interested should send me a mail olakunleapara@gmail.com or drop their e-mail addy here to get copies of the materials for free

@skiduski, thanks again for the NEBOSH materials, God bless!

brayan:
@Superbrain, you're welcome! Relevant
areas at the Masters level include
Occupational Health / Environment Control /
Environmental Management locally (in
Nigeria). Internationally, there are more HSE
specific post-grad courses like MSc
Occupational & Environmental Health &
Safety Management et.c. offered by
institutions like University of Portsmouth,
UK even on a part-time basis (distance
learning).
@brainwave, please i would like to know which institutions in nigeria offer relevant masters degree in health safety and the environment

@brayan, I am aware of Nigerian unis like UNILAG et.c offering HSE relavant Masters in Environmental Management while the likes of OAU also offer MSc. in Environmental Control & Management however, I do not know of any accredited/ recognized Nigerian uni (private or public) offering a core / HSE specific PG course. Although, one would expect that the newer specialized universtites e.g those springing up in the niger delta, will grow their capacities to such a level that they'll be able to offer HSE specific courses at the Masters level. Anyone with info on Nigerian universities offering HSE at the PG level should please enlighten us, thanks!

afrobaby:
He still wants to remain in IT but work in O&G

@afrobaby, ok. Well, I know that most reputable O & G firms have IT units / departments. But I am not aware of any particuular O & G related course that is specifically advantageous for IT professionals looking for job openings in the industry (O & G).

@All, anyone with any useful info / advice for afrobaby's friend?

afrobaby:
Hi all, I have a friend who is an IT Officer but wish to move into oil and gas, what programme will u recommend he undertake to give him an edge, thx

@afrobaby, can you be a little more specific on the area of interest of your friend in the O & G sector. You know, the Oil & Gas industry is quite broad in spetcrum. Does your friend want to remain in IT or he's willing to explore other discilplines in Oil & Gas?

neyo_2k7:
@ all
i took my time to read ds thread today, u guys are great, thanks, av gaind so much
@brainwave, keep it up

@neyo_2k7, U're welcome sir! Together, we do it better!

Wesley_nic:
HELLO EVERY ONE IN THE HOUSE I AM VERY HAPPY TO SEE FELLOW NIGERIANS HELPING EACH OTHER THROUGH THIS MEDIUM.

I REALLY NEED ADVICE FROM THOSE IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR PLS I NEED VERY DETAILED ADVICE CONCERNING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ENVIRONMENT COURSE OR RATHER CALLED NABOSH HERE IN ENGLAND.

I AM DOING MY MASTERS HERE IN ENGLAND AND I STUDIED MY FIRST DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND I DID MY PGD IN MANAGEMENT AND I AM PRESENTLY DOING MY MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TO ROUND UP IN MARCH 2012. AND AT THE MOMENT I JUST REALISE THAT STAYING HERE IN OVER SEAS IS COMPLETE WASTE OF FUTURE PLANS SO NOW A FRIEND TOLD ME TO WRITE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY ENVIRONMENT COURSE HERE IN LONDON THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO GET INTO THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR BACK IN NIGERIA AND I REALLY NEED AS MUCH ADVICE ON THE ISSUE TO FOLLOW MY CAREER PART VERY WELL AS I KNOW NIGERIA IS FAVOUR ME MORE WHEN I GET A JOB BACK HOME.

WAITING TO HEAR FROM MY BROS IN THE HOUSE.

THANKS

NICOLAS

@Wesley_nic, , Welcome to the forum, you have asked a whole lot of questions, i'd suggest you patiently take the time to go through this thread again from page 1 (dating back to 2008) if you've not already done so perhaps, you might get some answers to your questions there in. Afterwards, you may still ask further questions on any specific grey areas, what do you think?

@ALL please, feel free to answer any of NICOLAS' questions. Cheers!

Engraced01:
Thank you very much. I wouldn't mind if you can send me your e-mail address so that we may correspond on a more secured platform. Mine is borifowomo@yahoo.com
God bless u real good.

@Engraced01, you may check your e-mail box now for my reply to your last email.

Engraced01:
Kudos to all our highly esteemed contributors. I really enjoy this forum, its like we are one family. Please, we would love if our professionals can discuss with us how they started with HSE, what is operational (what HSE is all about), what to expect, the interesting and otherwise parts of HSE, the career prospects, how to move up along the HSE ladder and lots more, so that we the new entrants and other interested people can learn from.

Candid contributions are welcomed.

To my brother, Brainwave, God bless u. Though, I have not seen you to face, but believe someday, we'll see. Keep the fire burning.

@Engraced01, Thankx & God bless you too. In retrospect, I'd say divine providence played a majour role in my venture into HSE although, I had a somewhat relevant background, talking about a first degree in the environmental sciences, the entry-level opportunity I got was definately, GOD-given, time would fail me to go into details right now. I followed up with 'hands-on' practical training on-the-job  coupled with company-sponsored / personally sponsored HSE training (courses), well the story is still unfolding but its indeed an interesting field to work in though it could sometimes be quite stressful as one often works unconventional/unsocial hours but hey, as they say,  'no pain', 'no gain', sorry this is the much I have time to squeez in 4now. Cheers!

upengineer:
Hello safety professionals

how recognised is Chartered Insttute of Environment Health CIEH certificate in Nigeria. Honest respnses will be appreciated.

@upengineer,, I've heard of CIEH and seen an advert about their courses on Nigerian T.V but sincerely, I don't know much about them as far as 'recognition' or 'accreditation' in Nigeria is concerned.

sohail512:
@brainwave
yeah buddy, i am NEBOSH certified mechanical engineer working as HSE Engineer in the field of Oil and gas, i just meant to say that we should also share job  openings in the HSE field because many position are filled with in the companies with reference or contacts , we being a professional like myself who are working in HSE environment should share the job openings so that the persons who are looking for job or who are new to HSE may drop their resumes accordingly , what you say bro,

@sohail512, Great idea! @ALL,, please those of us already working in the field (HSE) are encouraged to share any HSE-related job openings here. U never can tell whose life u can help transform by doing just that. Thanks in advance!

boloase:
This forum is quite educating. I did Hse level 2 wit jpts(dnt knw if any 1 know of dem). I wanted 2 proceed to level 3 bt am skeptic abt them. If any1 has idea abt their recogntion or a beta facilitator pls share wit me. One love!

@boloase, for people to be able 2advice you, you may need2 provide more info about the organisation e.g, their full name, accreditaion/affiliation (if they have any), the source of their facilitators et.c. Where are u based? If u're Lagos-based, have u considered NISP?

kay-one:
@brainwave, i'm glad how u've kept this thread going since 2008 years, and it's really educating. thanks to evry1 dat has made contributions. i'm hoping to start an HSE course early next yr.

@kay-one, Much gracias Tnx 4 ur comments. Its just our own way (I and all other contributors) of volunteering HSE related info to those that find it useful on nairaland. Best wishes in ur journey into HSE next year! Cheers!

Engraced01:
@ Brainwave, thank you very much for your concern sir. I actually finished with my NYSC two months ago and since then, I have not taken up any job yet. I had B.Tech Agricultural Engineering but I have never had any work experience relating to HSE. My I.T and NYSC service year work experiences were basically on mechanization.  However, I have a passion for HSE and this is the reason why I am asking for an opportunity to start a career in HSE.
Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.

@Engraced01, , O.K I understand now. One advice I'll give is that u make use of the networking opportunity NISP study would afford u i.e, make friends with course mates while on d training, get their contacts and keep in touch with them even after the course. Look out for those who seem serious minded or are already working in HSE in the class and keep in touch with them for HSE job opening info. I have a colleague who got his HSE job this way i.e, through a friend he met during the NISP course. And of course, not 4getting the GOD factor in all these, just give it ur best shot, brother. Cheers!

sohail512:
@brainwave
are you experienced person in field of HSE??
please share with us

@sohail512,, u're welcome!!! I've got some experience but hey 'no man is an island, I'm also here to learn'
We've been sharing on HSE related issues right from page 1 of this thread, can you be more specific on the information you need?

cosby:
keep em coming. someone is learning.

@Cosby, just as your signature states, 'Na God'

Engraced01:
I want to appreciate all the contributors here, you've done a great work.
Please, I am a new entrant to this field and I have registered for the NISP general HSE certificate. I however hope to pursue a career in this field, but can't get any vacancy for a new entrant like myself. Please, can the house help me with information that will be of help? I need a job now (in HSE) to start with, not for the pay, but for the experience.
Please, can someone help?

@Engraced01, what's your background i.e qualifications / work experience prior to your registration with NISP?

cindy200:
Thank you brainwave.appreciate.

U're welcome!

cindy200:
hello everyone, please i need your ideas and help. I am a fresh graduate of microbiology and i am looking to go into HSE but i dont know the certification courses am supposed to take. You all are talking ISO,NISP,NEBOSH etc and it all sounds strange.please i need your advice,best place to start and how to go from there.

@cindy200, to your question of the best place to start & how to go from there, I will reiterate what I've said on this thread i.e, for folks that want to test the HSE waters or generally satisfy their curiousity about the discipline et.c, NISP courses are still one of the best and least expensive I know of. Endeavour to take time to read through this thread from the begining (if you can) & you'll get a better idea of how to get into the HSE line / how the whole thing works. Cheers!

Chimonie:
@Brainwave
Thanks bro. You too much!!!

@Chimonie, u're welcome but na only GOD too much o! Thankx 4 contributing your quota to this thread as well! Cheers!

Chimonie:
Please, after HSE levels 2 n 3 with certificates collected. what next? can that give me a job? Do I have to go for NISP membership?
I need something doing with these certificates to fetch me money.

@Chimonie, as with other certificates (qualifications), HSE levels 2 & 3 certificates will not automatically translate into a 'JOB' neither does NISP membership. The idea is generally (for most people), one of positioning themselves to be able to qualify for the job or other opportunities when they do show up.

Haven said that, you will of course have to consider your general circumstance and weigh the pros & cons before deciding that investing your time & resources in going for the NISP membership at this point in your career/life is worthwhile.

Nosyke:
Hi  All great work by all of you that have conributed so far, I am a Biochemistry Graduate and would want to go the HSE way, please senior members advise me on which part would be most relevant to my background?
Also, is there any NISP study center in Abuja.
I will appreciate your responses, thanks.

@Nosyke,  to begin with,I think you should take a General HSE course before looking at 'specializing'. I believe NISP should have a centre in Abuja (according to info on the website!) . Check out WWW.NISPNGERIA.ORG.