www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications 14 Bill Alhadad – AstraZeneca NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management Dual Diplomas helps to fast track career switch Changing careers midway through life is never easy. It can be even more difficult if your heart is set on joining a profession that is made up of highly competent and experienced practitioners. Back in 2012 Bill Alhadad was determined to switch careers - from maintenance technician to Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) professional. To achieve his goal, Bill knew he would have to do something that would “set him apart”. So he came up with a five year plan; to not just gain the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, but also the NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management and a relevant Master’s degree. “I realised I was working somewhere unique that would allow me to develop a wide range of skills,” explained Bill. “However, I needed to quickly gain some high-level and wide-ranging knowledge to stand out.” Bill works for pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca at their Macclesfield manufacturing site; a lower tier COMAH site that has been undergoing constant