To Start:

Become familiar with the certification / re-certification process to start assembling all required information and to confirm you meet qualification criteria.

Confirm AAC Membership Status:

If you have determined you meet the qualification criteria, confirm your current AAC member status.

To apply for the CHSMSA designation, the applicant must be: 

• A current member in good standing of the AAC (including all applicable dues paid). 

OR

• If not a current member, either:
• Join AAC as a member prior to applying, or
• Include non-member status information in the application package, and join AAC based on the status of your application.

All CHSMSAs are members of AAC.

If not already a member, become a member either before submitting the application OR after confirmation your application is approved for proceeding to examination.

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Application Package Preparation & Submission:

Complete and submit the application and supporting information forms, along with required support documentation to confirm the eligibility criteria are met as required by the BOSK.:

Form 1 - Sign the Applicant Acknowledgement, Release and Indemnity Form.

Form 2 - CHSMSA Application Form with Audit Experience Logs. Include the most last 3-years of Auditing Experience (with contacts).

Form 3 - Professional Development Form with Logs.

Reminder: Application and AAC membership fees are discounted if you have a current Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. Please include CRSP confirmation documentation with your application if it applies.

Application Fees:

CHSMSA (CRSP) $245 CAD plus taxes

CHSMSA (Non-CRSP) $490 CAD plus taxes

Pay by cheque or online. 

Application fees are to be submitted with/at the same time as the completed application package. 

Submit to:

Auditing Association of Canada

6 Wigston Private

Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1K9

OR

Submit electronically. Please notify AAC in advance of electronic submissions. admin@auditingcanada.com 

Examination:

Be familiar with the Exam Process and co-ordinate with AAC for the time and place for the proctored exam.

Applicants who qualify will write the proctored CHSMSA exam based in part on AAC’s BOSK for CHSMSA’s and a demonstration of a thorough understanding of, and commitment to abide by, the AAC's Code of Ethics.

Recertification Process 

Recertification is achieved by providing documentation and audit/professional development logs, similar to those for new applications, to demonstrate the applicant meets the requirements prescribed by AAC.

• Certified CHSMSAs must have maintained high standards of conduct and have abided by the AAC’s Code of Ethics.
• The recertification process ensures the ongoing maintenance and continuous development of competency, skills and knowledge.

Recognized Equivalence to Auditing Experience

It is expected that as a result of career progression, some auditors may gradually become less involved in hands-on aspects of Health and Safety audits and more involved in managing audit functions.

Therefore:

• Auditing-related activities will be recognized as equivalent to auditing experience to a maximum of 50% of the professional practice requirement. 
• Activities that count as credit towards professional practice include such areas as managing audits or developing audit protocols.