IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider Program
The IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider program provides a structured framework for organizations seeking to deliver applicable IOSHQ professional education under defined institutional requirements.
Authorization is based on maintaining appropriate educational practices, administrative controls, learner support and compliance with applicable IOSHQ requirements.
What Is an IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider?
An IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider is an organization authorized by IOSHQ to participate in the delivery of applicable educational programs within the scope and conditions of its authorization.
The relationship is designed to maintain a clear connection between local educational delivery and the academic, administrative and quality expectations established by IOSHQ.
Authorization should not be represented as independent accreditation of the provider. IOSHQ institutional accreditation and training provider authorization are separate matters and should be described accurately.
Educational Delivery
Deliver applicable learning activities in accordance with the educational requirements and scope established by IOSHQ.
Learner Administration
Maintain appropriate learner communication, records and administrative processes associated with program delivery.
Institutional Standards
Operate within applicable IOSHQ requirements concerning quality, integrity, representation and educational responsibility.
Principles of the Authorized Training Provider Program
Training provider authorization is more than permission to use a name or offer a program. It establishes responsibilities for how applicable IOSHQ education is represented, administered and delivered.
Educational Purpose
Program delivery should preserve the intended educational purpose, learning scope and professional level of the applicable program.
Learner Responsibility
Providers should give learners clear and accurate information about the program, applicable requirements and learning process.
Academic Integrity
Educational and assessment activities should be conducted in a manner consistent with applicable academic integrity expectations.
Record Management
Applicable learner and program records should be maintained accurately and handled according to relevant administrative requirements.
Accurate Representation
Providers should represent their relationship with IOSHQ accurately and avoid claims beyond the scope of their authorization.
Quality Responsibility
Authorization requires continued attention to educational quality, administration and applicable institutional expectations.
What IOSHQ Expects from an Authorized Training Provider
Organizations seeking authorization should be prepared to demonstrate responsible educational administration and the ability to operate within the applicable IOSHQ provider framework.
Organizational Capacity
Maintain appropriate organizational arrangements for administering and supporting the educational activities covered by the authorization.
Educational Capability
Maintain suitable arrangements for the delivery and support of applicable learning activities.
Administration
Maintain appropriate participant information, program records and administrative documentation.
Assessment Controls
Follow applicable assessment procedures and protect the integrity of assessment-related activities and information.
Accurate Communications
Describe IOSHQ programs, provider status and credentials accurately in learner and public communications.
Quality Cooperation
Cooperate with applicable IOSHQ quality, review and administrative requirements associated with provider authorization.
IOSHQ Programs and Authorized Training Providers
The scope of an Authorized Training Provider should be determined by its applicable authorization. Provider status should not be interpreted as automatic authorization to deliver every IOSHQ program.
IOSHQ’s program portfolio includes professional development pathways across occupational safety and health and industry-focused areas. Organizations interested in provider authorization can discuss the programs relevant to their intended educational activities.
Professional-Level Programs
IOSHQ provides educational pathways for Employee, Supervisor, Manager and Professional development.
Industry Programs
Extended pathways include Construction Safety & Health Professional and Oil & Gas Professional programs.
Defined Authorization Scope
Organizations should confirm which educational activities and programs are included within their specific provider authorization.
Becoming an IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider
Organizations interested in becoming an authorized training provider can begin by contacting IOSHQ and providing information about their organization, educational activities and intended relationship with the Institute.
Enquire
Contact IOSHQ and describe your organization, intended educational activities and areas of interest.
Provide Information
Supply the organizational and educational information requested for consideration of the provider relationship.
Review
IOSHQ reviews the applicable information against its current provider requirements and intended authorization scope.
Authorization
Where approved, the provider relationship and applicable authorization scope are formally established.
Authorized Training Providers and Educational Quality
The IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider framework operates within the Institute’s broader approach to educational quality, academic responsibility and institutional oversight.
Program Standards
Educational delivery should preserve the purpose and applicable requirements of the IOSHQ program being delivered.
Assessment Integrity
Applicable assessment processes should be administered responsibly and consistently with academic integrity expectations.
Completion Requirements
Learners should meet applicable program and assessment requirements before successful completion is recorded.
Authorization and Accreditation Are Different
An IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider participates in an institutional provider relationship with IOSHQ. Provider authorization should not be described as independent accreditation of the training organization.
IOSHQ itself holds accreditation from the International Accreditation Board for Continuing Education and Training (IABCET) and the Accrediting Council of International Schools & Colleges (ACISC). Details and external records are available through the IOSHQ accreditation page.
International Accreditation Board for Continuing Education and Training
IOSHQ accreditation number: IWA-58630-043
Review IABCET AccreditationAccrediting Council of International Schools & Colleges
IOSHQ accreditation number: ACUNV156550US
Review ACISC AccreditationAccurate Representation of Authorized Training Provider Status
Clear representation protects learners, providers and the Institute. An authorized provider should describe its relationship with IOSHQ only within the scope of its current authorization.
Use Accurate Terminology
Provider communications should use the applicable IOSHQ authorization terminology and avoid misleading descriptions of institutional status.
Respect Authorization Scope
Authorization should only be represented for the activities and programs covered by the provider’s applicable authorization.
Protect Learner Information
Learners should receive clear information about the provider, IOSHQ, the selected program and applicable completion requirements.
Verify Applicable IOSHQ Credentials
IOSHQ maintains an online credential verification portal for checking applicable completion records. Employers, learners and other stakeholders can use the portal when verification is required.
Authorized Training Provider FAQ
An IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider is an organization authorized by IOSHQ to participate in the delivery of applicable educational programs within the scope and conditions of its authorization.
Organizations interested in provider authorization can contact IOSHQ and provide information about their organization, educational activities and intended areas of delivery. IOSHQ can then provide information about the applicable provider requirements and review process.
Provider authorization should be interpreted according to its applicable scope. Authorized Training Provider status should not automatically be represented as authorization to deliver every IOSHQ program.
Provider authorization and institutional accreditation are different. An IOSHQ provider should not represent its authorization as independent accreditation by IABCET, ACISC or another organization unless it separately holds such accreditation in its own right.
Responsibilities may include educational delivery, learner administration, accurate representation, record management, assessment integrity and compliance with the requirements applicable to the provider’s authorization.
Applicable IOSHQ credentials can be checked through the Institute’s online credential verification portal at certify.ioshq.com.
Interested in Becoming an IOSHQ Authorized Training Provider?
Contact IOSHQ with information about your organization, educational activities and the programs or professional areas you are interested in delivering.