How do I acquire professional status with a membership body?

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)

• The following NEBOSH qualifications are accredited by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as meeting the academic requirements for Associate Membership (AIIRSM).

1. National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 
2. International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 
3. Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
4. Health and Safety Management for Construction (International)
5. National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management 
6. International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management 
7. National Diploma Part 1 (no longer available to new learners) 

• For further details please contact IIRSM.

South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) 

• Current Technical members (TechSaiosh) can now upgrade to Graduate Membership (GradSaiosh) using the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety to meet the membership level’s academic requirements.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

• The National and International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is recognised as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), meeting the qualified credential requirement for the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) certification.
• Applications must be made within one year of achieving the Diploma; download the application instructions. For more information on the BCSP and the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) designation, please download the Benefits of Becoming a TSP document, or visit the BCSP website. 

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

• NEBOSH qualifications can support you in your application for IOSH membership.  The membership category you are eligible for will depend on your experience and qualifications. For current guidance on membership categories and entry requirements please visit the IOSH website. 
• Please note, IOSH will only accept qualification certificates with a regulator’s logo (Qualification Scotland Accreditation or Ofqual).