Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP)

The Technical Higher Institute for Engineering and Petroleum (THIEP) offers a 9-month Safety Officer Qualification Certificate that is officially recognized and listed on the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) directory.

This comprehensive safety program meets stringent QEP standards and demonstrates a substantial match to the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) examination blueprint. Because of this recognition, graduates of the THIEP program are eligible to apply directly for the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) designation. Achieving the TSP designation provides safety professionals with a clear, direct pathway to earning the prestigious Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential, significantly accelerating their career advancement in occupational health and safety.

“Safety Officer Qualification Certificate at THIEP is approved by BCSP as a Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP), giving graduates direct eligibility for the Transitional Safety Practitioner (TSP) and providing  a direct pathway to the Certified Safety Professional (CSP®) without ASP Exam.”

This is Recognized by Board of certified Safety Professional (BCSP) as QEP (Qualified Equivalent Program).