EHS Competency Training

A: IOSH stands for Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. They are the Chartered body and largest membership organisation for health and safety professionals. They support OSH professionals to continuously develop, get recognised and trusted for their expertise through IOSH membership. IOSH also offer a range of qualifications and courses.

A: IOSH have six membership grades. Each grade reflects a person’s experience and ongoing investment in both career and the wider occupational safety and health profession.

The levels are as follows: Student, Affiliate, Technical (TechIOSH), Certified (CertIOSH) - used to be Graduate (GradIOSH), Chartered (CMIOSH), Chartered Fellow (CFIOSH).

A: Make UK are a trusted partner of IOSH and accredited to deliver a range of IOSH courses. Our hugely experienced team, which includes Chartered Members and Chartered Fellows, is on hand to offer advice and actively mentor you through your professional journey.

A: NEBOSH stands for National Examining Board for Occupational Safety and Health. They are an awarding body that offers a range of health, safety, and environmental management qualifications. Some NEBOSH qualifications meet the academic requirements for IOSH membership. For example, the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety meets the academic requirements for Technical Membership (TechIOSH), with appropriate experience. For more information, please watch the health and safety IOSH explainer video on this page.

A: IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) is a global professional body for individuals and organisations working, studying, or interested in the environment and sustainability. IEMA provide resources and tools, research and knowledge sharing along with training and qualifications to meet the real-world needs of members. They offer support to anyone with environment and sustainability responsibilities so they can achieve their personal and organisational goals.

A: IEMA have seven membership grades. Each grade reflects a person’s knowledge and experience and the wider environmental/sustainability agenda.

The levels are as follows: Student, Affiliate, Graduate (GradIEMA), Associate (AIEMA), Practitioner (PIEMA), Full (MIEMA), Fellow (FIEMA).

A: Make UK have an excellent relationship with IEMA and are accredited to deliver a range of IEMA courses. Make UK are the only learning partner accredited to deliver the IEMA Diploma in Sustainable Business Practice. Our hugely experienced team, which includes Full Members of IEMA, are on hand to offer advice and actively mentor you through your professional journey.

A: IOSH/IEMA membership is a great way to be recognised for your achievements (education, training, and experience) and demonstrates your impact to employers.

A: Which membership grade is right for you will depend on your training and education, your experience in health and safety (IOSH) or the environment/sustainability (IEMA) and what you want out of membership.

We would recommend reviewing the information provided regarding each membership grade on the IOSH/IEMA websites.

Make UK offer a range of accredited courses to enable people to achieve their personal goals and progress their membership. For example, AIEMA (Associate membership of IEMA) can be achieved via IEMA’s Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management, which is offered by Make UK. All courses are developed and delivered by professional trainers and consultants with lots of real-life and training experience who will mentor you from start to finish and thereafter to help you achieve your goals.

A: CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is defined as learning experiences that help you develop and improve your professional practice. Examples of CPD include undertaking training courses or formal qualifications, peer review, mentoring or shadowing, participating in professional networks, communities of practice, special interest groups and discussion forums. CPD ensures that you continue to be proficient and competent in your profession.

For example, CPD will show if there are new or amended regulations you need to be aware of. CPD will equip you with skills to further your career and drive continuous improvement. A sample CPD record can be found within the Resources section on this page.