Hi Shane and everybody.
Don't worry about getting to degree level as in many industries it is not necessary. If you were interested in industrial safety qualifications then there are two ways through.
The first way would be to get a "Nebosh" qualification which come in two types either diploma or certification. The foregoing can be very expensive and many companies will not necessarily employ you as you would not have the necessary "shop floor experience"
The second way through, is to take up the government/employer NVQ qualifications and work your way up to NVQ standard four or five. Although this takes longer to obtain it give you a far better understanding of industrial safety including accident investigation etc. The NVQ route does not cost anything to the applicant as all costs are encompassed by the employer or government/local council.
Many employers are only too happy to find someone amongst their employees who is prepared to give up their time freely to gain such qualifications to the benefit of the company. So, if you are working for an organisation even part-time it might be worth mentioning it to them and see how they respond. If not the NVQ qualifications can be gained in your own spare time but you would still need shopfloor experience.
Hope this helps
Bill
NB:-"Hope forum members do not find this posting off topic but I am just trying to help Shane who has helped so many forum members in the past through his dedication and experience in trainz.
Don't worry about getting to degree level as in many industries it is not necessary. If you were interested in industrial safety qualifications then there are two ways through.
The first way would be to get a "Nebosh" qualification which come in two types either diploma or certification. The foregoing can be very expensive and many companies will not necessarily employ you as you would not have the necessary "shop floor experience"
The second way through, is to take up the government/employer NVQ qualifications and work your way up to NVQ standard four or five. Although this takes longer to obtain it give you a far better understanding of industrial safety including accident investigation etc. The NVQ route does not cost anything to the applicant as all costs are encompassed by the employer or government/local council.
Many employers are only too happy to find someone amongst their employees who is prepared to give up their time freely to gain such qualifications to the benefit of the company. So, if you are working for an organisation even part-time it might be worth mentioning it to them and see how they respond. If not the NVQ qualifications can be gained in your own spare time but you would still need shopfloor experience.
Hope this helps
Bill
NB:-"Hope forum members do not find this posting off topic but I am just trying to help Shane who has helped so many forum members in the past through his dedication and experience in trainz.
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