MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO – July 20, 2017 - The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) Governing Board has approved the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification.
The development of the certification began in 2016 with the formation of a Technician Certification Steering Committee. Subsequently, a focus group and validation study were held to confirm the competencies required of a CRST.
The Governing Board has approved the eligibility criteria for the CRST as follows:
Pathway A:
- Formal Education Requirement: Have successfully completed a one-year OHS certificate program from a recognized educational institution.
- Technical Practice: Have had one year of OHS work experience (at least 35% OHS duties) immediately before submitting an application.
Pathway B:
- Formal Education Requirement: Have successfully completed a two-year NON-OHS formal education program from a recognized educational institution (Community College or University) OR is qualified to journeyman status in a trade.
- Technical Development: Have completed professional development courses or training related to the nine competency categories before submitting an application.
- Technical Practice: Have had one year of OHS work experience (at least 35% OHS duties) immediately before submitting an application.
Pathway C – Transition Pathway:
- Formal Education Requirement: Graduates from an approved 2-year (900 hour) OHS program from a recognized educational institution are eligible to write the Technician Certification examination immediately upon graduation, and if successful hold the Technician level certification.
- Upon obtaining 4 years’ relevant OHS experience (professional level), they will be eligible to apply for the CRSP certification.
It is anticipated that the first intake of applicants for the CRST will commence in late 2018, and the first CRST Examination will be scheduled for 2019.
About the BCRSP
The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) is a federally incorporated self-regulating, self-governing, ISO 17024 accredited and ISO 9001 certified organization established in 1976. The BCRSP sets certification standards for occupational health and safety professionals. The BCRSP grants the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)® credential to individuals who successfully complete the certification process through application assessment, interview, and examination. The Board governs its certificants in order that the public interest may be served and protected.