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NZISM Professional Standards Framework for the Development of Health & Safety Professionals

The key question NZISM has addressed in developing the Standards Framework is "How do we measure the competency, knowledge and methodology of occupational health & safety practitioners?"
Our members can now apply to the NZISM Professional Membership Grading Panel for an assessment against the Standards Framework and, if successful, registration as a professional member. A revalidation process is then undertaken every 2 years to ensure standards are maintained and ongoing professional development has been undertaken.
Professional members are entitled to use the initials MNZISM

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Local Endorsement...

"NZISM has produced a Professional Standards Framework for developing professional standards for OHS practitioners, and Massey University encorages and supports your endeavors in this regard.

Associate Professor, Paul Toulson, Head of Department

Overseas Endorsement...

"NZISM is leading the way in New Zealand with the creation of the Professional Standards Framework. This will begin the process of bringing New Zealand in line with other like minded international professional organizations. This global network and ongoing international interaction allows their members access to the most up-to-date global practices in the area of occupational health and safety".

Ross Coulton

Head of Overseas Post Graduate Programs

benefits of professional membership and how to apply

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Employers need to know who they are engaging as OH&S consultants. Professional membership registration is evidence the consultant has been assessed against the 6 core cometencies of the NZISM Professional Standards Framework and gained formal recognition by their peers. They are entitled to use the initials MNZISM.

HOW TO APPLY

Members can apply for registration as professional member by completing the application form in our Professional Standards Framework Publication (download below) and ask your branch manager for a covering letter to support your application. Then send the application to the NZISM Professional Membership Grading Panel P O Box 25107 St Heliers Auckland for consideration at their next sitting. They will then make recommendation to the National Executive whether an applicant should become a Professional Member. All applications are confidential to the Gradings Panel. If your application is not successful, you will be given reasons for this decision and the opportunity to submit additional information.

The NZISM's Professional Standards Framework contains six competency - based statements which describe the areas of skill and knowledge required for effective performance. Demonstrating you have this knowledge and skill is the key objective of your application for Professional Membership.

Professional Standards Framework for the Development of Health & Safety Professionals.

The 6 Core Competencies

Demonstrates professional behaviour and conduct in practice.
Uses relevant information appropriately for health and safety practice.
Planning and development of health and safety interventions.
Implementation and documentation.
Imparts health and safety knowledge and information.
Monitoring and evaluation of interventions.

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