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ASHEPA Professional Membership

Professional membership built around evidence, competence and continuous development.

ASHEPA provides a clear professional pathway for people working in occupational safety, health, environment and related disciplines across Africa and internationally.

A professional membership system, not only a subscription

ASHEPA membership connects professional identity, verified evidence, competence, ethics, learning, CPD, renewal and career progression in one continuous record. Professional grades are awarded through defined requirements and, where applicable, professional assessment.

Evidence-based

Qualifications, experience and professional evidence are verified separately so decisions are traceable and fair.

Competence-focused

The ASHEPA Professional Competency Framework contains 19 competency units across Technical, Professional and Management, Leadership and Behaviour, and Ethics domains.

Development-led

Learning, CPD and Personal Development Plans help members maintain current practice and prepare for progression.

One professional identity throughout your career

Your permanent ASHEPA membership identity remains connected through Student, Graduate, Professional Member, Fellow, renewal, lapse and reinstatement. Grade history and professional records are preserved rather than recreated each year.