Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene

The Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene is the entry level qualification required to join the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene as a Licentiate, and demonstrates knowledge and competence in the broad principles and practice of occupational hygiene.

This is a two-part, written and oral, examination held at the BOHS Office. Some exemptions apply for the Certificate Core (written) examination, but all candidates must take the Certificate Oral examination. The Core exams are usually held twice a year, in March and September, and the Oral exams four times a year, in March, June, September and December.

Pre-requisites

All candidates must be of graduate calibre, with a strong science, mathematics or engineering educational background, and have at least three years’ experience of comprehensive occupational hygiene practice.

Routes to the Certificate 

You can find more information on the  Occupational Hygiene Modules page (via the Quick links box) if you're interested in Route 1, or find out whether the qualification you hold is approved for Route 2 (see the Downloads box).

Guidance for candidates  

Download the guidance on the Core and Oral examination requirements, and how to apply from the Downloads box or the links below. Applications and payment should be made directly to BOHS.

For further information, contact Thelma Thompson Thelma.thompson@bohs.org