Progression

Grow your professional career by progressing through the membership categories within the Faculties of Occupational Hygiene and Asbestos Assessment and Management.

Membership routes

Information about requirements for progressing between various professional membership categories.

Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (FOH) Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM) Specialist Membership (FOH)

Associate

Licentiate

Chartered Member

Chartered Fellow

A minimum of one of the occupational hygiene modules; or

A BOHS accredited degree in occupational hygiene or

Hold an IOHA-accredited professional qualification and working towards the Diploma (current list of eligible NAR qualifications available on the IOHA Website)

Hold the BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene or the International Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOH).

Hold the Diploma of Professional Competence in Occupational Hygiene

It is awarded only to applicants who have been in the Chartered Member level for at least five years and who can demonstrate seniority in the field of occupational hygiene and who also can demonstrate a distinct contribution to the advancement of the profession to the satisfaction of the Faculty Board

Technician

Associate

Licentiate

Member

Holder of:

One of the BOHS Level 4 qualifications: P401, P402, P403, P404, P406, P408, S301, W504

RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Asbestos Laboratory and Project Management

Other similar qualifications (please contact BOHS)

Or one of the RSPH qualifications:

Level 3 Award in Asbestos Bulk Analysis*, Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying*, Level 3 Award in Asbestos Air Monitoring and Clearance Procedures*.

*Holders of these qualifications will be required to pass the written examination for the corresponding BOHS P module to bridge the gap between their Level 3 qualification and the required Level 4 qualification. The course is optional. To book this exam, please click here.

Holder of:

One of the Level 4 BOHS qualifications: P405, P407

Or three from the BOHS qualifications: P401, P402, P403, P404, P406, P408, S301, W504

BOHS Certificate of Competence in Asbestos

There are two routes to this level of membership each of which will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a professional level.

For those holding the COC Asbestos
For those whose areas of work and expertise lie outside of the typical UK asbestos analytical and management industry and where it may not be appropriate to pursue the career/personal development route leading to the COC Asbestos

For both routes, applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they meet the competency requirements shown in the current competency framework document.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they meet the competency requirements by completing an application and submitting supporting evidence.

Application Process

The application consists of an application form (including your Personal Experience Portfolio) and a professional discussion. For further details of the application process and to apply click here.

Applications for this level of membership are subject to FAAM Board approval.

Once the application is approved, you will be invited to attend a professional discussion. On successful completion, you will be awarded Member level and be invited to join as a member.

Licentiate

Member

Hold the Certificate of Competence (CoC) in an Individual Subject and the W201 Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene

To be eligible you must:

Hold an honour or postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific or technological subject relevant to occupational hygiene, and have at least five years' experience in the specialist subject offered.

Successfully pass the three stages of application. They are references, submission of work and a professional discussion.

For further information, read our guide: Applications for Specialist Member Grade.