Webinar: Introduction to OHS Certification by the AIHS

Presented by Jo Kitney, Certification Governance Committee Chair, AIHS / Kelly Somerville, Certification Coordinator AIHS

What’s covered?

The Australian Institute of Health & Safety conducts certification of the Generalist OHS Profession, through a program that acknowledges the capability and credibility of OHS Practitioners and Professionals through the combination of their education and work experience.

Certification of the OHS Profession sets standards of education, experience, and demonstrated knowledge and skills and evaluates people against those standards. It gives increased confidence and guidance to employers, clients, workers and the community as to the competence and standing of the person providing professional advice, and assist in the active promotion of the profession in industry and the wider community. The program is set at a high standard internationally, with certified Practitioners and Professionals actively promoted.

This webinar helps you understand a bit more about the OHS Certification program, application process and professional certification pathway.

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About Presenter

About Jo Kitney

Jo is Chair of the AIHS Certification Governance Committee and a member of the AIHS College of Fellows. With 25+ years’ working in Australia and the UK, Jo has a strong appreciation of the importance of capability, credibility and standards of practice for those working in health and safety. Based in Brisbane, Jo is the Managing Director of Kitney OHS and Toolkit Solutions, and Director of Djambul, an indigenous consultancy based in Cairns. Jo works across industry with small, medium and large organisations, WHS Regulator, workers compensation insurer, unions and employer associations

About Kelly Sumerville

Kelly is responsible for managing the Certification program, liaising with candidates, assessors and the volunteer governance committee in all aspects of the program.

She has recently joined the institute in this position, having come from a background in Hospitality and Project Management. Kelly is looking forward to supporting applicants on their journey towards certification.