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Certificate of Competence in Control of the Working Environment (CoC Control)

This is the entry level professional qualification required to join the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene as a Specialist Licentiate. It is for candidates wanting to establish their competence in the specific field of Control of the Working Environment.

This qualification follows on from the successful completion of the appropriate Occupational Hygiene or Proficiency modules. You will need to have accumulated 3 years of relevant professional experience to be eligible for the Certificate of Competence in Control.

If you are awarded the Certificate of Competence in Control of the Working Environment, you are entitled to use CoC Control as post nominal letters after your name.

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For this qualification, you are expected to demonstrate that you have three years’ professional experience.  This experience needs to include some management including preparation of quotations/tenders, discussions with workers/colleagues/clients regarding relevant subject matters, development of procedures and control recommendations.

Pathway one is for those who have taken the P601, P602, P603 and P604. You will have to complete two components: a Report including Curriculum Vitae and a professional discussion 

Pathway two is for those who have taken the Occupational Hygiene M505 module. You will need to complete two components: a Portfolio of Evidence including Curriculum Vitae and a professional discussion.

Submit Report (and/or Curriculum Vitae) £120

Submit Portfolio of Evidence and Curriculum Vitae £155

Professional discussion £400

Download the qualification guide for the Certificate of Competence in Control of the Working Environment (CoC Control)

BOHS provides a qualification guide to support you through your submission, with assistance from our Professional Qualifications Administrator and assessors.

Any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact us via email at: professional@bohs.org

If you hold the CoC in Control and also W201 Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene you would be eligible to join as a Specialist Licentiate member 

Certificate of Competence in Control of the Working Environment (CoC Control)

This is the entry level professional qualification required to join the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene as a Specialist Licentiate. It is for candidates wanting to establish their competence in the specific field of Control of the Working Environment.

This qualification follows on from the successful completion of the appropriate Occupational Hygiene or Proficiency modules. You will need to have accumulated 3 years of relevant professional experience to be eligible for the Certificate of Competence in Control.

If you are awarded the Certificate of Competence in Control of the Working Environment, you are entitled to use CoC Control as post nominal letters after your name.

Level

The level of a qualification indicates the relative complexity and depth of knowledge and skills required to attain the qualification.

This is a level 5 qualification in the BOHS qualifications framework, equivalent to NVQ Level 5.

Online Assessment

Applicants should note that some of the components of this qualification are assessed online, and therefore access to a computer and the internet is essential. Candidates will be asked to create an account on the BOHS hub website to gain access to:

  • Pay for each qualification
  • Submit the Report, Curriculum Vitae, Portfolio of Evidence
  • View feedback comments and assessment results  
  • Book the professional discussion
QUALIFICATION BENEFITS

Why Choose a BOHS Qualification

Expertise Industry standard Global Recognition

Since 1953 BOHS has been the only organisation dedicated to occupational hygiene, and to be awarded a Royal Charter – in recognition of its unique and pre-eminent role as the leading authority in occupational disease prevention.

Our Royal Charter means that BOHS is the only occupational hygiene organisation to offer the opportunity to achieve 'Chartered Occupational Hygienist' status, via its professional development route.

Our Faculty of Occupational Hygiene sets, develops and maintains the professional standards of occupational hygienists. It is also an internationally recognised, and the only UK-based, examining board for qualifications in occupational hygiene. 

BOHS qualifications are recognised by HSE, UKAS and IOHA, and by national and international institutions, organisations and employers. 

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