Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 6 is the most recognised.
Level 6 most recognisedOpen entry
Live listings typically advertise £45,000 to £55,000 a year. See the full Health and Safety Manager salary guide.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L3
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 6)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 13 courses
The NEBOSH National General Certificate (RQF L3) or SHE Technician Level 3 apprenticeship is the entry step, progressing to the NEBOSH National Diploma (RQF L6) and Chartered IOSH membership expected of managers.