Certified QHSE Trainer® (Level 3)

The Certified QHSE Trainer® (CQHSE-T®) credential is designed for experienced QHSE professionals who aspire to train, facilitate, and educate others in QHSE principles and practices across diverse sectors. It validates your expertise not just in QHSE, but crucially, in the art and science of effective instruction.

Our overarching objective with the CQHSE-T® is to ensure competence in instructional design, effective training delivery, and the accuracy and relevancy of QHSE content across various industry domains. This certification ensures trainers can build capacity, transfer vital knowledge, and promote a strong safety culture.

Core Competencies Across All Levels: Regardless of the trainer level, all Certified QHSE Trainers are expected to demonstrate mastery in:

• Instructional Design & Curriculum Development: The ability to create effective learning experiences.
• Adult Learning Principles: Understanding how adults learn best to maximize engagement and retention.
• Competency-Based Training Assessment: Skills in evaluating learners’ practical abilities and understanding.
• QHSE Subject Matter Expertise: Deep knowledge in the specific QHSE topics they teach.
• Compliance with National & International Training Standards: Adherence to relevant educational and industry guidelines.
• Continuous Improvement and Learner Feedback Integration: A commitment to refining training based on feedback and evolving best practices.

Certification Validity & Renewal:

• Validity: All levels of the CQHSE-T certification are valid for 3 years.
• Renewal Requirements: To maintain your trainer certification, you’ll need to complete 20 hours of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) related to training methodologies, instructional design, QHSE updates, public seminars, or conference presentations. You’ll also submit an updated portfolio with current training delivery logs.

Requirements

Achieving your Certified QHSE Trainer® (CQHSE-T®) involves meeting specific prerequisites and successfully completing a comprehensive assessment. The requirements vary depending on the level of trainer certification you pursue.

General Examination Format (Applies to all levels, adapted for scope):

• Practical Component: A micro-teaching demonstration to showcase your delivery skills.
• Written Component: An assessment covering instructional design theory and comprehensive QHSE content knowledge.
• Portfolio Evaluation: A thorough review of your submitted training materials, participant feedback, and delivery logs.

Level 1: Foundation QHSE Trainer

Qualification Prerequisites:

• Certification: You must hold a Certified QHSE Field Specialist® (CQHSE-FS®) certification or a higher-tier QHSE certification.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of documented experience in relevant QHSE field operations.
• Training: Completion of a recognized Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course (minimum 16 hours). Further you must hold relevant training certificate.
• Portfolio: Submission of evidence for at least 3 successfully conducted training session with documented participant feedback.

Level 2: Intermediate QHSE Trainer

Qualification Prerequisites:

• Certification: You must hold a Certified QHSE Field Specialist® (CQHSE-FS®), Certified QHSE Professional® (CQHSE-P®) or Certified QHSE Manager® (CQHSE-M®) certification.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a QHSE supervisory or dedicated training capacity.
• Training: Completion of an Advanced TTT or Instructional Design course (minimum 24 hours).
• Portfolio: Submission of evidence for 5 or more diverse training programs you’ve developed and delivered, including supporting materials and feedback.

Level 3: Certified QHSE Master Trainer

Qualification Prerequisites:

• Certification: You must hold a Certified QHSE Manager® (CQHSE-M®) certification, or have achieved Certified QHSE Trainer Level 2 and have at least 2 years of experience as a certified trainer at that level.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a strategic or instructional design QHSE role, demonstrating significant influence on training systems.
• Training: Completion of advanced courses focusing on Instructional Design combined with Adult Learning Principles (minimum 40 hours combined).
• Portfolio: Submission of a complete training framework, a detailed training delivery log, and comprehensive participant evaluations that reflect your strategic impact.