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ASHEPA Professional Membership

Professional Membership

Professional Member is ASHEPA’s evidence-based professional grade for practitioners who demonstrate the required combination of verified experience and independent professional competence.

Route A

Relevant HSE qualification

A recognised relevant HSE qualification plus at least 3 years of verified relevant HSE professional experience.

Route B

Related professional qualification

A related qualification, appropriate HSE professional development and at least 4 years of verified relevant HSE experience.

Route C

RPL / Experienced Practitioner

At least 7 years of substantial verified relevant HSE experience plus portfolio, references, competency assessment and professional review.

Professional competency requirement

Professional Members demonstrate Level 3 in ten core competency units: A1, A2, A7, B2, B4, C1, C2, D1, D2 and D4, plus Level 3 in at least two additional applicable competencies from the approved set. Remaining applicable areas normally sit at Level 2 or within a development plan.

Assessment before payment

Your professional evidence is assessed before the annual membership payment activates the approved grade. A higher payment cannot purchase a higher professional grade.