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Inspiring the next generation of health and safety professionals – Success at School Careers pack

Success at School have put together a handy Careers Pack to give students an insight into: What a health and safety career involves,

Know if a career in health and safety is for you, How to get started and Stories from young health and safety professionals. With a dedicated Apprenticeships page, students can find Apprenticeships with a NEBOSH qualification here:

https://www.nebosh.org.uk/guidance/health-and-safety-apprenticeships/?utm_source=success_at_schools&utm_medium=enews&utm_campaign=careers&utm_id=Oct_25_email&utm_term=success_at_schools&utm_content=success_at_schools_apprenticeships&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

If you’re considering a career in health and safety, an apprenticeship could be the perfect option.

Did you know, as a health and safety professional you could work in almost any industry, saving lives and caring for the health of your colleagues?

There is a misconception that health and safety is a boring job… but it's far from it! As a health and safety professional, you could:

  • Travel the world.
  • Save lives and care for the health of your colleagues.
  • Earn well – the median salary of a health and safety professional is £43,000 a year.
  • Work in an industry you're passionate about.

Health and safety professionals are required in TV production, construction, catering, fashion and almost any industry you can think of!

We recognise that not everyone learns in the same way, therefore there are a few training routes you could take:

  • University degree
  • Apprenticeship
  • Vocational qualifications, such as NEBOSH

A couple of our Learning Partners offer Apprenticeships that include a NEBOSH qualification add-on:

Discover more about a career in health and safety;

Find out about NEBOSH Learners who have started their health and safety careers with an apprenticeship;

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

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do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com