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Thanks Alexis, looks like I'll be trying to get a refund as Hatton aren't taking on the Fire Diploma course.

Gutted to hear about this, started on my Fire Diploma at the end of September. Doesn't look good.

Hi, As others have said, this is due to the metal detection properties. This is obviously a food safety requirement, but it is also requirements of certain audits such as BRC (British Retail Consortium). These audits require strict traceability so that any contaminant can be traced right back to the...

Glad to hear Allan, good luck with the job search.

Hi,

The Institute of Fire Engineers is also a good one.

Good luck everyone taking it.

Hello, There are a few places who do the 'top up' you are talking about, including Greenwich, Hull, Middlesex, Loughborough, Leeds Becket and some others. Some entry requirements vary, some will accept the NCRQ, others won’t - some also base on your current experience etc. I have considered this rou...

Hello, There seems to be a huge variance in salary expectations at the moment, I have seen H&S Officer jobs paying higher than Manager jobs, and management jobs paying less than some advisor roles. I can’t comment on your industry salary wise. Employers seem to be focusing less on technical abil...

Hi Jack As others have alluded to, IOSH is more than just a title or a status. It is the competence measure that a lot of employers use to ensure their safety professionals are maintaining their professional development. I would say, if you are just starting out in H&S, to go along to your local...

I have to agree with David, NCRQ have put out there a fantastic qualification.

I have just completed the diploma, looking forward to their fire and construction certificate coming very soon!

Beat me to it...

I looked in my break at work and couldn't find it either, turns out I was reading the first unit book hence why I couldn't find it.

Regards

Hello,

I have heard of the case in question and it was used as a case study in the NCRQ Diploma - what is you need to know about the case?

Some useful information from the HSE regarding fire service;

http://www.hse.gov.uk/services/fire/heroism.htm

Hope that's of some use,

Regards
Adam