Candidate Eligibility Time LimitsCandidates for the <strong>CSP</strong> credential have specific time limits totake and/or successfully pass examinations. Candidates for theASP examination must sit for the examination once every threeyears once they are eligible, until they pass. Candidates for the<strong>CSP</strong> examination must pass the examination within three years <strong>of</strong>becoming eligible.B<strong>CSP</strong> allows candidates to extend their eligibility time limit onceduring their term for each examination. This extension is valid forone year.Those who do not meet these time limits or purchase theeligibility extension must reapply as a new candidate. A detailedoutline <strong>of</strong> eligibility and other time limits and eligibility extensionoptions is provided once an application has been approved.Note: Eligibility time limits are independent <strong>of</strong> examinationauthorization time limits.Graduate <strong>Safety</strong> Practitioner (GSP) ProgramThe GSP program is an additional path to the <strong>CSP</strong> certificationavailable to graduates <strong>of</strong> bachelor’s or master’s safety degreesthat meet B<strong>CSP</strong> Qualified Academic Program (QAP) standards.More information about the GSP program, and a list <strong>of</strong> degreeprograms that are eligible to participate, is located at www.bcsp.org/GSP. Those accepted into the GSP program receive a waiver<strong>of</strong> the <strong>CSP</strong> application fee and the ASP examination.5
Examination InformationThe companion publications to the <strong>CSP</strong> <strong>Application</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>, theASP and <strong>CSP</strong> Examination <strong>Guide</strong>s, provide important informationabout B<strong>CSP</strong> examination content, preparing for examinations,study materials <strong>of</strong>fered by other organizations, and examinationprocedures. It is essential to obtain these guides when preparingfor examinations. They are free publications and located at www.bcsp.org/<strong>CSP</strong>.To help you determine your strengths and weaknesses and reviewthe format <strong>of</strong> the ASP and <strong>CSP</strong> examinations, B<strong>CSP</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers selfassessmentexaminations. These self-assessment examinationsare comprised <strong>of</strong> test questions similar to the actual examinations(50% in length). A self-assessment examination order form islocated at www.bcsp.org/<strong>CSP</strong>.Examination Security and IntegrityOne key to a successful and respected certification program isexamination security. B<strong>CSP</strong> relies on the ethical behavior <strong>of</strong>candidates and certificants to maintain the security <strong>of</strong> B<strong>CSP</strong>examinations. When those who hold the <strong>CSP</strong> credential, or thosewho are pursuing the <strong>CSP</strong> credential, reveal information about thecontent <strong>of</strong> B<strong>CSP</strong> examinations (other than that which is publishedby B<strong>CSP</strong>), they violate the agreement all candidates accept whenthey apply for certification and take an examination. They alsoviolate the B<strong>CSP</strong> Bylaws and the B<strong>CSP</strong> Code <strong>of</strong> Ethics. B<strong>CSP</strong> hastaken action and will continue to take action against individualswho violate this trust. Penalties may include permanently barringindividuals from pursuing the <strong>CSP</strong> credential and revoking thecertificates <strong>of</strong> those holding the ASP or GSP designation or <strong>CSP</strong>certification, in addition to other legal remedies.Waivers <strong>of</strong> the ASP ExaminationAll candidates must pass the <strong>CSP</strong> examination. The firstexamination, ASP, covers basic knowledge appropriate topr<strong>of</strong>essional safety practice. Candidates with 48 points can sitfor this examination. Upon passing it, candidates receive thetemporary ASP designation to denote their progress toward the<strong>CSP</strong> certification.Those candidates qualifying for the GSP designation and somecandidates who have been examined through other acceptablecredentialing programs, and currently hold such credentials,may be granted a waiver <strong>of</strong> the ASP examination. B<strong>CSP</strong>currently accepts only the following certifications, licenses ormemberships for waiver <strong>of</strong> this examination:• <strong>Certified</strong> Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American<strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> Industrial Hygiene.• Chartered Member <strong>of</strong> IOSH (CMIOSH) from theInstitution <strong>of</strong> Occupational <strong>Safety</strong> and Health.• Canadian Registered <strong>Safety</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional (CRSP) fromthe <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canadian Registered <strong>Safety</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Member holding a Workplace <strong>Safety</strong> &Health Officer designation from the Singapore Ministry<strong>of</strong> Manpower, Singapore Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Officers (SISO).Those who receive a waiver <strong>of</strong> the ASP examination do notreceive and cannot use the ASP title. Candidates who pass theASP examination (or are granted a waiver <strong>of</strong> it) and earn 96 pointsare eligible for the <strong>CSP</strong> examination.B<strong>CSP</strong> will also pursue legal action against organizations orindividuals not seeking certification who reveal informationabout the content <strong>of</strong> B<strong>CSP</strong> examinations (other than that which ispublished by B<strong>CSP</strong>).B<strong>CSP</strong> examinations are closed book, except for your authorizedcalculator(s) and any materials provided by examinationmanagement staff. Once your examination clock starts, youmay not access any materials beyond those given to you by theexamination management staff until you formally submit yourexamination for scoring. During self-scheduled breaks, you arenot permitted to access any written or electronic materials or havecontact with anyone other than staff. B<strong>CSP</strong> will invalidate yourexamination and pursue disciplinary charges in accordance withB<strong>CSP</strong> Bylaws and Discipline Policy if you access prohibitedmaterials, have contact with anyone except examinationmanagement staff, leave the building while your examinationclock is running, or engage in unethical, disruptive, orunpr<strong>of</strong>essional conduct at a testing center.6
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