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ASHEPA Professional Learning

ASHEPA Learning Centre

Practical professional learning connected to your member record, CPD and professional journey.

Core professional learning

Each core course contains guided lessons, practical reflection and a final assessment. A score of 80% or higher completes the course. Qualifying ASHEPA course completion is posted automatically to your CPD record.

ASHEPA-ORI-001

ASHEPA Membership Orientation

A clear introduction to ASHEPA membership, the member journey, annual payment, member responsibilities and how to use the platform with confidence.

1.5 hours 1.5 CPD points 6 lessons
ASHEPA-CPD-001

Understanding ASHEPA Continuing Professional Development

A structured guide to continuing professional development, including planning, recording, reflection and good evidence for annual CPD compliance.

2 hours 2 CPD points 6 lessons
ASHEPA-ETH-001 Annual

ASHEPA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

A practical course on professional ethics, including integrity, competence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, speaking up and responsible conduct.

2 hours 2 CPD points 7 lessons
ASHEPA-COMP-001

Professional Competency Self-Assessment and Personal Development Planning

A practical course on assessing professional competence, identifying gaps and building a realistic personal development plan with evidence.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 7 lessons
ASHEPA-SAF-101

Introduction to Occupational Safety

A practical foundation in occupational safety, including workplace hazards, basic controls, responsibilities, safe systems of work and positive safety culture.

2 hours 2 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-OH-101

Introduction to Occupational Health

A foundation in protecting worker health from workplace exposures, occupational disease, poor work design and other factors that can affect health over time.

2 hours 2 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-ENV-101

Introduction to Environmental Management

A practical introduction to managing environmental impacts from work activities, including pollution prevention, resource use, waste, legal responsibilities and continual improvement.

2 hours 2 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-OHS-101

What Is Occupational Health and Safety?

A clear introduction to occupational health and safety as one integrated discipline for preventing injury, illness and harmful work conditions.

1.5 hours 1.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-HID-101

Hazard Identification

A practical course on recognising hazards before work begins and during operations, using observation, task review, worker input and structured records.

2 hours 2 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-RA-101

Risk Assessment

A structured introduction to evaluating workplace risk, selecting proportionate controls, documenting decisions and reviewing assessments when conditions change.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-CON-101

Construction Safety

A foundation course on controlling major construction hazards through planning, safe access, work at height, excavation, lifting, plant, electricity and site coordination.

3 hours 3 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-EXT-101

Safety in the Extractive Industry

A foundation course on safety in mining, quarrying and related extractive operations, with emphasis on ground control, mobile equipment, energy, dust, explosives and emergency readiness.

3 hours 3 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-OG-101

Oil and Gas Safety Basics

A practical introduction to oil and gas safety, including process hazards, permits, gas testing, fire and explosion risk, hazardous substances, energy isolation and emergency response.

3 hours 3 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-CTR-101

Contractor Management

A practical course on selecting, planning, onboarding, supervising and reviewing contractors so that contracted work is carried out safely and consistently.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-INV-101

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

A practical course on responding to incidents, gathering reliable evidence, identifying immediate and underlying causes, and developing actions that prevent recurrence.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-ERP-101

Emergency Preparedness and Response

A foundation course on preparing for credible emergencies, defining response roles, communication, evacuation, drills, first response and recovery.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-FIRE-101

Fire Safety Fundamentals

A clear foundation in fire prevention, ignition control, alarms, evacuation, extinguishers and workplace fire preparedness.

2 hours 2 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-WAH-101

Working at Height Safety

A practical course on preventing falls through planning, suitable access, collective protection, fall restraint, fall arrest, inspection and rescue readiness.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-ELEC-101

Electrical Safety Fundamentals

A foundation in electrical hazards, safe isolation, temporary power, portable equipment, overhead and underground services, and basic electrical emergency response.

2 hours 2 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-CS-101

Confined Space Safety

A practical introduction to confined-space hazards, entry control, atmospheric testing, isolation, attendant duties, communication and rescue planning.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-CHEM-101

Chemical Safety and Hazard Communication

A foundation in chemical hazards, labels, safety data sheets, exposure routes, storage, handling, protective controls and spill response.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-OHYG-101

Occupational Hygiene Fundamentals

A practical introduction to recognising, evaluating and controlling workplace exposures such as dust, fumes, noise, vibration, heat and other occupational health hazards.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-ERG-101

Ergonomics and Manual Handling

A practical introduction to fitting work to people, reducing manual-handling risk, improving posture and workstation design, and preventing musculoskeletal disorders.

2 hours 2 CPD points 10 lessons
ASHEPA-POLL-101

Environmental Pollution Prevention and Waste Management

A practical course on preventing releases to air, water and land, managing waste responsibly, controlling spills and improving resource efficiency.

2.5 hours 2.5 CPD points 10 lessons

How completion works

Complete each lesson, then pass the final assessment with at least 80%. Your course enrolment will update automatically and the course CPD points will be added to the current CPD cycle once. Course completion supports professional learning but does not automatically confer a formal competency level or membership grade.