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We are seeking your comment and input to the proposed process
and criteria for accrediting OHS professional education programs. This proposal
is part of the WorkSafe Victoria funded project to develop and implement the
core body of knowledge (BoK) for generalist OHS professionals. The project has
two phases: Phase 1, Development
of the Core Body of Knowledge and Phase 2, Implementation of the Core Body of
Knowledge. This latter phase includes development of course
accreditation and professional certification processes.
Information on the project is available at
http://www.sia.org.au/sigs/education/education-projects/education-projects-bok
but to give you a summary of the background, the project is ‘owned’
by the Health and Safety Professionals Alliance (HaSPA), which is sponsored by
WorkSafe Victoria and brings together OHS professional associations and OHS
educators; technical aspects of the project are developed and managed by a
Technical Panel comprising representatives of La Trobe University, University
of Ballarat, RMIT University and the OHS Education Chapter of the Safety
Institute of Australia. Project management and administration is by a
consultant, Enhance Solutions. The Safety Institute of Australia is the
contract holder and responsible for financial governance. While the project is
funded in Victoria and managed by a Technical Panel mainly based in Victoria
the project has national implications and the project plan includes extensive
input from interested parties nationally.
The attached document “Proposal
for Program Accreditation for Generalist OHS Professionals”
details the proposed structure and criteria for accrediting OHS professional
education programs including some ‘discussion boxes’ on issues considered under
various headings. Part of the ‘operationalising’ of this proposal will include
the development of documents such as application forms and guidance information
for preparing an application. The fee schedule will be determined following
further development of the business plan.
This questionnaire
attached is seeking comment on the details in this proposal. Completed
questionnaires should be emailed to education@sia.org.au by the 30th October. We not only
welcome broad input and discussion but consider it vital to the success and integrity
of the outcomes.
Regards
Pam Pryor
Secretary - OHS Education Chapter
Safety Institute of Australia Ltd
Tel: 03 8336 1993
Direct: 0411 193 370
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