Accreditation

Accreditation Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for AOSH accreditation, applicants must demonstrate minimum organisational, training, and facility standards to ensure the delivery of credible, industry-aligned Occupational Health & Safety training.

Minimum Course Requirements

Applicants must offer structured OHS training programmes aligned with international standards.

Mandatory Core Programmes

(minimum 3 required)

Accredited training providers must offer at least three of the following core Occupational Health & Safety courses:

Occupational Health & Safety Management Introduction
ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Fundamentals
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Incident & Accident Investigation
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Legal Liability & OHS Act Compliance
Safety Representative Training

Industry-Recognised Short Courses (minimum 2 required)

Applicants must offer at least two of the following industry-practical short courses:

First Aid Level 1–3
Fire Fighting & Evacuation Procedures
Working at Heights
Confined Space Entry
Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Safety File Development
Construction Safety Basics
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Awareness

Recommended Professional Competency Courses (optional)
Providers are encouraged to offer additional professional or continuing development programmes such as:
Internal Auditor ISO 45001 / ISO 9001
SHEQ Coordinator or Supervisor Development
OHS Leadership & Coaching Programmes
CPD Refresher Workshops

Accreditation applicants must also demonstrate:

Competent and qualified facilitators or OHS practitioners.
Documented training material and learner assessments.
A secure administration and record-keeping system for attendance, assessments, and certification.
Proof of business registration (where applicable).
Valid safety measures in place for emergency readiness during training delivery.

Summary of Accreditation Criteria

Training providers qualify for AOSH accreditation if they meet:

A minimum of three (3) mandatory core OHS programmes.
A minimum of two (2) recognised short courses.
A training venue that accommodates at least 20 learners.
Competent facilitators and compliant training administration systems.
Minimum safety and facility standards for effective programme delivery.

Training Centre Requirements

To ensure safe, effective and compliant learning delivery, applicants must demonstrate that their training facility meets the following requirements:

Dedicated training venue accommodating at least 20 learners seated comfortably
Safe and hygienic learning environment
Adequate ventilation and lighting
Appropriate OHS compliance signage
Functional presentation equipment (projector/screen or equivalent)
Accessible restroom facilities
Space for practical demonstrations where required