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Professional Recognition for Qualifications

For many of the qualifications we offer, you are eligible for professional recognition with a number of well-respected professional bodies and organisations. Below you can find details for professional recognition for the following awarding bodies.

Professional Recognition for NEBOSH Qualifications

NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by a number of professional bodies around the world. These include the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) in America, International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM), the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH).

NEBOSH have announced that the NEBOSH National Diploma and the NEBOSH International Diploma will be regulated by Ofqual from May 2023 and will take effect from the July 2023 Assessments. This will enable both UK and International based learners to once again apply for IOSH membership recognition.

For more information on IOSH Membership with NEBOSH qualifications, please see the FAQ on this page. Below are details of the eligible professional recognitions for each NEBOSH Certificate and Diploma level qualification.

Current Qualifications

Qualification Professional Recognitions - Assessments taken in the UK Professional Recognitions - Assessments taken outside of the UK
NEBOSH National General Certificate (2018)
  • Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • Meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH International General Certificate (2018)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card scheme
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card scheme
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (2023)
  • Certified membership of IOSH (CertIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
  • Certified membership of IOSH (CertIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (2023)
  • Certified membership of IOSH (CertIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
  • Graduate Membership (GradSaiosh) of South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh)
  • Certified membership of IOSH (CertIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
  • Graduate Membership (GradSaiosh) of South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh)
NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management
  • Specialist Membership of the IIRSM (SIIRSM)
  • Specialist Membership of the IIRSM (SIIRSM)
NEBOSH International Diploma in Environmental Management
  • Specialist Membership of the IIRSM (SIIRSM)
  • Specialist Membership of the IIRSM (SIIRSM)

Past/Outgoing Qualifications

Qualification Professional Recognitions - Assessments taken in the UK Professional Recognitions - Assessments taken outside of the UK
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2014)
  • Associate Membership (AIOSH) of IOSH
  • The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate Membership (AIOSH) of IOSH
  • The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2014)
  • Associate Membership (AIOSH) of IOSH
  • The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate Membership (AIOSH) of IOSH
  • The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (Tech IOSH)
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (2015)
  • Graduate membership of IOSH (GradIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Graduate membership of IOSH (GradIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (2015)
  • Graduate membership of IOSH (GradIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
 
  • Graduate membership of IOSH (GradIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (2021)
  • Certified membership of IOSH (CertIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (2021)
  • Certified membership of IOSH (CertIOSH)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
  • Graduate Membership (GradSaiosh) of South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh)
  • Full membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM)
  • Certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) upon completion of the CRST examination
  • Recognized as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
  • Graduate Membership (GradSaiosh) of South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh)
NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (2014)
  • Associate membership of IOSH (AIOSH)
  • TechIOSH with appropriate experience
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate membership of IOSH (AIOSH)
  • TechIOSH with appropriate experience
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (2014)
  • Associate membership of IOSH (AIOSH)
  • TechIOSH with appropriate experience
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Associate membership of IOSH (AIOSH)
  • TechIOSH with appropriate experience
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (2014)
  • Associate membership of IOSH (AIOSH)
  • TechIOSH with appropriate experience
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Technician Membership of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (TIFPO)
  • Associate membership of IOSH (AIOSH)
  • TechIOSH with appropriate experience
  • Associate Membership of the IIRSM (AIIRSM)
  • Technician Membership of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (TIFPO)

Professional Recognition for IEMA Qualifications

Current Qualifications

Qualification Professional Recognitions
IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
  • Associate Membership of IEMA (AIEMA)
IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management
  • Practitioner Membership of IEMA (PIEMA)

Professional Recognition for ProQual Qualifications

Current Qualifications

Qualification Professional Recognitions
ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management Practice
  • Certified membership of IOSH (CertIOSH)
  • Membership of the IIRSM (MIIRSM) - minimum 3 years professional experience

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