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FAQ subjects (click to jump to the answer)

• How do I apply for a course?
• How do I become qualified?
• Can I study by myself then just take the examination?
• How can I become an approved training provider?
• How much does the International Certificate cost?
• Who can I talk to if I don’t understand the process and procedures listed on the website?
• How do I complain about something on OHLearning.com?
• Where can I find out more about copyright and licensing of materials?
• How do I report a copyright violation?
• How do I find out about setting up a national occupational hygiene association in my country?
• I am responsible for occupational hygiene in a large organisation. Can you advise how I can use the scheme in my company or organisation to train people in occupational hygiene?
• How can a University use the scheme in academic programmes?
• How can I get a translation of the web pages OHlearning.com?

How do I apply for a course?

Training providers in your area can be found under “Featured Training Providers” on the home page. Click on this link and follow the links to courses offered by your local provider. Follow their instructions as to how to enrol in a subject.

If you are looking for a course in a country other than your own, click on the “All Providers” link, select the country in which you wish to view courses, click “View Results”, follow the links to individual providers and follow their instructions to enrol in a course.

Alternatively, click on “Training Events”, select the level you are interested in, click “View Results” and follow the links to individual course providers.

How do I become qualified?

On the “About” page, click the link to “International Qualifications”.  Read the information on the three levels available, decide your level of interest and contact an approved provider in your area to see when you can enrol in individual courses.

Can I study by myself then just take the examination?

OHTA training courses are designed to teach you practical skills which are hard to learn by yourself.  They also help you to establish contacts with other occupational hygienists.  The assessment process does not just consist of an examination: informal assessment exercises are conducted throughout the course so that students can be helped to overcome and difficullties.  Most students will find it beneficial to attend a course.

However, we recognise that this approach cannot suit everybody, so there are alternative ways to achieve the International Certificate.  These are:

• By taking an approved university degree course which provides exemption from studying the modules.  Normally the student will still need to complete the Personal Learning Portfolio and may be asked to attend for an interview.
• By personal application with evidence of other qualifications that can be shown to have the same learning outcomes as the intermediate level international courses.  The student may need to complete some additional form of assessment such as a Personal Learning Portfolio and may be asked to attend an interview.

How can I become an approved training provider?

Only approved providers are allowed to offer courses leading to the International Certificate.  The criteria for approval can be found in the “Approved Training Providers” section, together with the application form..  For further information, contact the Qualifications Group at team@OHlearning.com.

How much does the International Certificate cost?

Approved training providers charge a fee for you to attend each course.  That fee may include a charge for you to sit the examination for that subject or the provider will advise you of the examination fee, which will be collected by the provider on behalf of the examining body. OHTA does not make any charge.

Who can I talk to if I don’t understand the process and procedures listed on the website?

OHTA is run by volunteers so there is no office that you can contact.  If you have a specific question please send an email to team@OHlearning.com and a volunteer will respond to you.

How do I complain about something on OHLearning.com?

The Leadership Group of OHTA takes all complaints and comments seriously.  Please take the time to inform us of your concerns by emailing the Leadership Group at team@OHlearning.com.

Where can I find out more about copyright and licensing of materials?

All training materials on OHLearning.com are covered under one of two Creative Commons licence arrangements.  Please follow the Creative Commons link to read more on this topic.

How do I report a copyright violation?

Please send an email to team@OHlearning.com and your concern will be investigated.

How do I find out about setting up a national occupational hygiene association in my country?

Contact IOHA direct or send an email to team@OHlearning.com

I am responsible for occupational hygiene in a large organisation. Can you advise how I can use the scheme in my company or organisation to train people in occupational hygiene?

We will ask a volunteer to contact you individually to discuss. Please send an email to team@OHlearning.com 

How can a University use the scheme in academic programmes?

The OHTA modules are being used by a number of Universities in academic programmes leading to the award of BSc or MSc degrees. To find out more please send an email to team@OHlearning.com

How can I get a translation of the web pages OHlearning.com?

In any browser, you can use Google® Language Tools to view a webpage in a wide range of languages.

If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer® on Windows Vista or Windows 7® you can right click the page in your browser and select Translate with Bing®