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Certification Criteria

Below is a table detailing the criteria to be eligible to apply for Certification. Please complete the Certification Eligibility Criteria to establish the best certification level to apply for.

 

 

OHS 
Practitioner
(COHSPract)

OHS Professional
(COHSProf)

Chartered OHS Professional
(ChOHSP)

Pathway #1

Pathway #2

Pathway #1

Minimum qualification in OHS/WHS

 

Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
(AQF 5, 6)

Certificate IV
(AQF 4)

Bachelor's degree or Graduate Diploma or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety (AQF 7, 8, 9)

Masters in OHS or

Have met requirements for OHS Professional plus Masters or PhD in any other discipline

Minimum experience (years)

 

3 years FT equivalent in OHS practitioner role1

3 years FT equivalent in OHS practitioner role1

Minimum 3 years FT equivalent in OHS professional role1

10 years FT equivalent organisational experience (including 5 years FT equivalent in OHS which includes 3+ years FT equivalent at a senior OHS management level1)

Capability Assessment

Practitioner Portfolio Report

Referee checks

Interview (if required)

 

Professional Practice Report

Referee checks

Interview (if required)

Reflective Journal

Referee checks

Interview

Certification Fee $450 + GST $1,200 + GST $450 + GST $450 + GST