To enroll in this advanced certification course, candidates must meet one of the following prerequisites: Documented GED / High School Diploma. Apprentice Certificate of Completion. Documented On-The-Job or Skills Training. An Associate's (AA) or Bachelor's (BSc/BA) degree in safety management or a similar field. Certificates in occupational health and safety from: OSHA or an authorized OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) NEBOSH National Safety Institute Military Specialty Ratings (Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force, & Reserves, National Guard) Similar training organizations from other countries will be considered.
The following criteria are also accepted for enrollment: A Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or physics from an accredited college or university, OR A Bachelor’s degree in a closely related biological or physical science from an accredited college or university, OR Substitution of work experience for formal education: Three (3) years of acceptable work experience may be substituted for each year of an academic degree program. (Example: Twelve years of relevant experience is equivalent to a bachelor's degree.)
This course is suitable for: Construction industry personnel. Managers concerned with liability and workers’ compensation costs. HR professionals. Risk managers. Financial analysts. Safety supervisors. Building inspectors. Small business owners. Safety committee representatives.