 | a nationally recognized, accredited voluntary certification for EH&S trainers | | approved certification for DHS Office of Grants & Training training management and instruction | | the U.S. industry standard for trainer certification in all safety, health, and environmental fields | | the only certification measuring instructional knowledge and confirming safety, health, and environmental technical and regulatory knowledge | | a proven way to achieve personal and professional satisfaction for demonstrated competency and accomplishment | | a network of dedicated colleagues, sharing knowledge and resources | | a path to enhance your leadership role in training and training management | | an opportunity to participate in setting the standards for training in your industry | | a valuable marketing tool for you or your organization | | in conformance with ANSI/ASSE Z490.1 |
Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainers (CETs) are... | training and education professionals with many years of experience in safety, health, and environmental training | | mostly degreed in engineering, chemistry, the sciences, or environmental management; and | | true specialists in fields that have experienced dramatic change over the past quarter century, with greatly increased responsibilities and a growing demand for professionalism |
The CET Program helps you to... | respond to the demand for proven competency in your training programs | | document your commitment to high quality training | | demonstrate your leadership in preparing and protecting your workers | | demonstrate your commitment to meeting the requirements of expanding, interrelated and overlapping EPA, OSHA, DOT and state regulations, many of which have specific training requirements |
Certification currently is offered in... | All-Hazards Emergency Response | | Management and Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Waste (for CHMMs only) | | Occupational Safety and Health | | Radiation Protection (for CHPs and Registered Radiation Protection Technologists only) | | Wastewater Technology (Collection, treatment and related areas) | | Drinking Water Technology (Treatment, distribution and related areas) |
Prepare for the CET examination by... | attending one of NESHTA's Designing and Delivering Effective Training workshops. These award-winning workshops are designed for persons who are already proficient in technical areas, but need training or review in adult training and education programs. The workshop is also offered by a number of member partners | | using the CET Program and Examination Guide, which contains the "Need-to-Know Criteria" for certification specialty areas | | attending adult training skills courses offered by colleges, universities, and other training skills vendors nationwide | | attending technical content and train-the-trainer workshops and seminars offered by universities and colleges, the EPA, OSHA, and training vendors across the nation |
CET eligibility requirements are... | proof of eligibility, acquired through a minimum of eight years of experience or a combination of education and experience. At least two years must be direct experience in a relevant technical field |
| a minimum of 270 hours in delivering education or training | | three professional references attesting to the applicant's skill as a trainer | | successful completion of the CET Instructional Technology test, plus one or more technical specialty test -- except recognition is provided in lieu of testing to holders of active CHMM, CHP, CHST, CIH, COHN, CSP, and OHST certification, NRRPT registration, and most state senior-level water and wastewater operator certifications. (Details are provided with the application package) | | continuing professional development and professional practice, annual maintenance, and renewal every five years |
CET application and examination fees are... | NESHTA Members | Others | | Application Fee (Note 1) | $95 | $140 | | Core Examination | $230 | $345 | | Each Additional Technical Test | $115 | $175 | | Each re-test | $100 | $150 | | Annual Maintenance Fee (Note 2) | $70 | $100 | - 1—The application fee is not refundable.
- 2—An annual maintenance fee is necessary to keep certification active over its full five year period of validity. Continuing professional development (CPD) and professional practice must be documented every five years to renew certification.
For additional information...Download forms below, or e-mail your request with your mailing address to: cet@neshta.org. Download CET Renewal Instructions & Application Item Writing Item Developer Guide CET Annual Report Return to CET Home Page |
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