Allwility:


In addition to what zeongeon has said, I'd recommend you go for firefighting training in line with the oil and gas industry. In Nigeria, there are OPITO recognized course providers that conduct such training. I'd also recommend you do Confined Space Entry, Confined Space Rescue, H2S Alive, Work at height rescue training, Fall protection and Authorized Gas Tester training.

All the best!!

Jusome:


thank you very much....i recently saw UK HSE going for 40k instalment plan inclusive Nigeria own is 45k with no instalment plan...what are the advantages of both...@ zeongeon also

Bearshare:
@Zeongeon,

Thanks for the counsel given to Jusome, however (my opinion though), I think it is important while trying to promote a certification body we do not subtly discredit others in the process. Doing so will negate the value called "fair play". Simply because some UK certification bodies are big doesnt necessary mean the medium or small bodies should be kicked aside or discouraged from. Attitudes like what you wrote up here is simply the reason why Nigeria with a population of 180million and more cannot boast of other remarkable safety bodies outside ISPON. Isn't that a shame. The UK and US we are trying to emulate have well over 50 gigantic certification bodies. Come on!

Because someone work for Apple doesnt mean Samsung, Nokia, Tecno, Infinix, Lenovo, LG should be avoided. This is the same attitude that is affecting virtually every sector in this Country and the reason we cant grow. No fair play and by this I mean, PDP feels its the only, APC thinks they are the all and all.

UK has over 3000 safety bodies just so you know...besides some of the bodies you mention above are nothing compared to some really big ones. Bodies such as RosPA, RSPHA, ISQEM, IIRSM, AoFAQ and the Almighty BSC (British Safety Council) are safety giants in UK, these are bodies that generate traffic worth over 120,000 annually with a combined generated revenue of well over 60million pounds.

In my humble opinion, i'd suggest that instead of making selections and discrediting UK training bodies, you should rather counsel him/her to ask if the body he (Jusome) talks about is registered and recognised.

P.S: Also, with due respect to ISPON, i think if we really need to promote the awareness of health and safety and its practice here in Nigeria, we need to promote other Nigeria certification bodies as well. Bodies such as NISCN (which is even the mother of ISPON), Nigeria Safety Council (NSC) are also recognised by law.

People are reading and thus deserve a balanced counsel.

zeongeon:
Thank you very much Jusome for the question. What is the UK body giving then certification eg Nebosh, IOSH, CIEH, BSC? I will advice you go for the Nigerian one if you have the money and later on the UK HSE certicificate.

WHY = The reason is that I was at the last concluded national safety conference and AGM organized by ISPON and with the various bodies represented there from government bodies like NSCDC, NNPC, FRSC, NAF, NDA, NMC to private bodies one can say ISPON is picking pace and very very fast most private organizations and government organizations have safety professionals who are certified members of Ispon.. At least I met the safety manager for MTN he is certified by ISPON and a member, I also met one hausa lady who is a HSE representative for NNPC she has her Ispon certificate and is a member, I met the chairman Ispon abuja and he told me that most government bodies and construction companies and contractors in abuja are beginning to send there staffs to do safety trainings with ISPON Abuja. This is to say ISPON is beginning to achieve its goal of making it's certificate recognized within Nigeria and in most organization.
Gradually organizations are beginning to catch the safety virus.

Secondly in the conference we got a memorandum of understanding from Board of Certified Safety Professionals America (BCSP) becoming affiliated with ISPON and recognizing ISPON as a standard Safety Institute..with some ISPON certifications you will be exempted from writing some BCSP exams and with some BSCP certifications some ISPON exams will be skipped.

Thirdly, if you have the money pay for that ISPON and get your safety certificate at once if you really need a safety certificate or are serious about Ur safety career. Instalmental payments can keep your certificate with a training institute for months if not years...you know how it is before you know your using money for other rising issues while your certificate is pending.

However, the UK safety certificate is good your exposed to international best safety practices and standards but know the UK safety body issuing the certifcate don't go jumping on any safety certificate because its UK.. When you see safety jobs the UK certificates I see they ask for are mostly Nebosh, Iosh and cieh. If your looking at working outside Nigeria very soon and I mean in some months then do renowned UK safety certifications.

If you don't have the money to pay all at once for your Ispon then u can do your UK cert which suits your financial capability BUT if you have the money you should go for ISPON when you hit more money then you can do any of the UK renowned safety certification....

Summary, with just ISPON, good networking, connections and God almighty by your side your good to go as a safety professional in Nigeria BUT if your opportune to travel or going outside Nigeria then fortify yourself with Nebosh, OSHA, IOsH, CIEH and God almighty

Hope my advice has done justice to your question.

mrphysics:
what can you guys say for Novellecenter? They prepare Corps members for UK HSE 1,2 and 3 given to them by the Bristish safety organization.

Blanc8:



Sincerely, if it had gone through half of the things posted on this thread, you should have found the answer to your question by now...


Regardless, Novelle Centre is awesome... Would do my IGC with them..

mrphysics:


There are a whole lot of things written on this thread that it will take days for someone to actually go through all of them.

Anyway thanks for your answer, i really appreciate. i have gone through the certificate offered by Novelecentre and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone wishing to get HSE 1,2 and 3 and UK PMP

OmaniPadmeHum:


They seem quite okay. I also plan to do my NebIGC with them just for the fun of it. Hope fully by 2017 during my annual vacation. I also wish I could do the NebIDip.

For HSE 1,2,3, please inquire. Have they been certified by ISPON to offer this? Will ISPON not require that to be a member and recognised HSE Professional, you need to undergo their own Level 1,2 and 3 classes? Recall ISPON is now backed by law and calls it when it comes to HSE Professional Practise in Nigeria.

These are the few things to find out. However, if you don't mind doing both, then no wahalah. No knowledge is lost.
Enjoy.

Blanc8:

Do you have any idea the price of nebosh dip and any training centre (Certified) in Nigeria

OmaniPadmeHum:


On a normal full time basis, it takes about 6-8 weeks to run. There are usually 3 units and each Unit takes about 2 weeks each. For now, I do not know about any trainer accredited to offer this.

Perhaps others might.

Blanc8:


THANKS, guessing you don't have an idea of the price range either

Sempumping:
I mistaken found this thread and I must confess ,it's very informative, educative and ...........

I have HSE 1,2,3 certificate and I have never heard of the 25k and project to become a member of ISPON ...All along I thought i was already a member by virtue of the certificate #covers face....

I also have NEBOSH IGC and currently job hunting (helpful info would be gladly appreciated )


Kudos to every 1 here

OmaniPadmeHum:


Welcome.

How have you been able to fair with becoming a member of ISPON? I also hope you were able to apply to DPR during the application window for the current recruitment exercise.

akinsjimmy:
Compliment of the season in the house. Please do anybody have material for first aid course? I need it urgently, I will be grateful if u can send it to my mail. thanks. akinnayajojimmy@gmail.com

Is it only pple dat studied sciences dat can do HSE cos i read accounting and i dnt knw if it is beneficial to me.

richesismine1:
HSE is a good profession to follow. It s rewarding. On a big time. If you are interested in joining a whatsapp forum for QHSE Professionals, chat me up on 08033855240.

mrphysics:
what can you guys say for Novellecenter? They prepare Corps members for UK HSE 1,2 and 3 given to them by the Bristish safety organization.

Fkforyou:


Hello, do you know if they have center in kano? And do they subsidize for corpers? I called to make enquiries but they didn't pick.

Deseo:
I've learnt so much from this thread.
Thank you.

GeoOla25:
Nebosh on my mind...March 2017 examination class.