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.
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OHS |
OHS Professional (COHSProf) |
Chartered OHS Professional |
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Pathway #1 |
Pathway #2 |
Pathway #1 | ||
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Minimum qualification in OHS/WHS
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Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety |
Certificate IV |
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 |
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Minimum experience (years)
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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) |
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Capability Assessment |
Practitioner Portfolio Report Referee checks Interview (if required) |
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Professional Practice Report Referee checks Interview (if required) |
Reflective Journal Referee checks Interview |
| Certification Fee | $450 + GST | $1,200 + GST | $450 + GST | $450 + GST |