International Awarding Body

The standard for
occupational safety
certification

OSHEM partners with training institutes across the Middle East to deliver internationally recognised qualifications in health, safety, and environment. Governed under established awarding body principles, with quality assurance modelled on UK and international standards. Your institute delivers the training. We provide the credential.

3
Qualification levels
HSE
Specialisation
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International Certificate in Health, Safety & Environment
Practitioner Level · OSHEM/ICHE/P
Awarded to
Mohammed Al-Rashidi
Date of award
June 2026
Certificate no.
OSHEM-2026-04471
Issued by
OSHEM Board
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Recognised for
Occupational Safety
Health & Wellbeing
Environmental Management
Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation
Emergency Response
Construction safety worker
Construction Safety
Oil and gas safety
Oil & Gas
Workplace safety training
Safety Training
Environmental monitoring
Environmental
How it works

Simple for institutes.
Credible for learners.

OSHEM provides the qualification framework, assessment standards, and certification infrastructure — governed by quality assurance procedures aligned with internationally recognised awarding body practice. Your institute delivers the training.

01
Apply as a Partner Institute
Submit your institute details. We review your trainers, facilities, and training capacity. Approval typically takes 5–7 working days.
02
Deliver OSHEM-approved courses
Use our qualification syllabus and assessment materials to run courses under your brand — powered by OSHEM credentials.
03
Issue verified certificates
Register your learners on our portal. Certificates are issued with unique IDs and QR codes verified instantly at oshem.org.
Qualifications

Three levels.
One standard.

The OSHEM International Certificate in Health, Safety & Environment (ICHE) is offered at three progressive levels. Each carries a unique credential your learners can verify online.

Level 1 · Foundation
ICHE Awareness
An introduction to workplace safety principles for workers and non-specialists. Ideal for onboarding and compliance training programmes.
Duration1 day
Assessment30-question MCQ
Pass mark70%
Certificate codeOSHEM/ICHE/A
Level 2 · Practitioner
ICHE Practitioner
A comprehensive qualification for safety supervisors, team leaders, and HSE coordinators. The most widely sold level for institutes.
Duration3 days
AssessmentMCQ + written scenario
Pass mark70%
Certificate codeOSHEM/ICHE/P
Level 3 · Professional
ICHE Professional
Advanced qualification for HSE managers, officers, and consultants. Includes a written assignment and a Zoom-based viva examination.
Duration5 days
AssessmentAssignment + Zoom viva
Pass mark70%
Certificate codeOSHEM/ICHE/PR
HSE professionals in discussion

Raising the standard of safety across the region

OSHEM qualifications are designed for the industries that matter most — oil & gas, construction, electrical, and beyond.

Short courses & programmes

Expand your institute's offering

Beyond the ICHE qualification framework, OSHEM approves a wide range of short courses and specialist programmes that partner institutes can deliver to their learners.

OSH-101
Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety
1 dayAll industries
OSH-102
Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
1 dayAll industries
OSH-103
Manual Handling & Ergonomics Awareness
1 dayGeneral industry
OSH-104
Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures
1 dayAll industries
OSH-105
Working at Height Safety
2 daysConstruction
OSH-106
Confined Space Entry & Rescue
2 daysOil & Gas / Industrial
OSH-107
Electrical Safety Awareness
1 dayElectrical / Industrial
OSH-108
Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
1 dayIndustrial / Maintenance
OSH-109
Chemical Handling & COSHH Awareness
1 dayAll industries
OSH-110
Incident Reporting & Investigation
2 daysAll industries
OSH-111
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management
1 dayAll industries
OSH-112
Scaffolding Safety Awareness
2 daysConstruction
OSH-113
Permit to Work Systems
1 dayOil & Gas / Industrial
OSH-114
Defensive Driving & Journey Management
1 dayLogistics / All industries
OSH-115
First Aid at Work
2 daysAll industries
OSH-116
Noise & Vibration Awareness
1 dayIndustrial / Manufacturing
OSH-117
Excavation & Trenching Safety
1 dayConstruction
OSH-118
Crane & Lifting Operations
2 daysConstruction / Industrial
OSH-119
Environmental Awareness at Work
1 dayAll industries
OSH-120
Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work
1 dayAll industries
SP-201
Oil & Refinery Safety Specialist
5 daysOil & Gas
SP-202
Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist
5 daysOil & Gas / Chemical
SP-203
Rigging & Lifting Safety Specialist
3 daysConstruction / Industrial
SP-204
Accident Investigation Specialist
3 daysAll industries
SP-205
Environment & Sustainability Specialist
4 daysAll industries
SP-206
Fire Safety Specialist
4 daysAll industries
SP-207
Workplace Ergonomics Specialist
3 daysGeneral industry / Office
SP-208
Electrical Safety Specialist
4 daysElectrical / Industrial
SP-209
Construction Safety Specialist
5 daysConstruction
SP-210
Marine & Shipyard Safety Specialist
5 daysMarine / Offshore
SP-211
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Safety Specialist
2 daysOil & Gas
SP-212
Occupational Hygiene Specialist
4 daysIndustrial / Healthcare
TTT-301
Occupational Health & Safety: Train the Trainer
3 daysAll industries
TTT-302
Fire Safety: Train the Trainer
3 daysAll industries
TTT-303
Incident Investigation: Train the Trainer
3 daysAll industries
TTT-304
Construction Safety: Train the Trainer
3 daysConstruction
TTT-305
Oil & Gas Safety: Train the Trainer
3 daysOil & Gas
TTT-306
Lifting & Rigging: Train the Trainer
2 daysConstruction / Industrial
TTT-307
Work at Height: Train the Trainer
2 daysConstruction
TTT-308
Confined Space Safety: Train the Trainer
2 daysIndustrial / Oil & Gas
TTT-309
Environmental Awareness: Train the Trainer
2 daysAll industries
CPD-401
HSE Leadership & Management Skills
1 day · 8 CPD hrsManagement
CPD-402
Safety Culture & Behavioural Safety
1 day · 8 CPD hrsAll industries
CPD-403
Environmental Regulations Update (GCC)
1 day · 8 CPD hrsAll industries
CPD-404
ISO 45001 Implementation & Auditing
2 days · 16 CPD hrsAll industries
CPD-405
Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace
1 day · 8 CPD hrsAll industries
CPD-406
Permit to Work Systems
1 day · 8 CPD hrsOil & Gas / Industrial
CPD-407
Net Zero & Sustainability for HSE Professionals
1 day · 8 CPD hrsAll industries
CPD-408
Contractor Safety Management
1 day · 8 CPD hrsConstruction / Oil & Gas

All courses above are available for delivery by OSHEM Approved Training Partners.

Become a partner to deliver these
Partnership tiers

Choose the partnership
that fits your institute.

Both tiers grant full access to OSHEM qualifications and certificate issuance. Strategic Partners receive additional support, visibility, and priority services as their learner volume grows.

Approved Partner
For institutes getting started with OSHEM
Contact us for pricing
Apply as Approved Partner
What's included
Full access to all 3 ICHE qualification levels
QR-verified digital certificates
Partner Portal access for learner registration
"OSHEM Approved Training Partner" designation
Standard email support — 3 working day response
Up to 3 approved trainers
All partnerships are reviewed annually and require adherence to OSHEM quality assurance standards. Apply now to receive tailored pricing for your institute.
For training institutes

Become an Approved Training Partner

Join a growing network of institutes offering OSHEM-certified qualifications. Add a credible international credential to your course portfolio.

International credential under your name
Your institute delivers the training. Certificates carry both your name and the OSHEM seal.
QR-verified digital certificates
Every certificate issued is instantly verifiable at oshem.org — adding trust your learners can show employers.
New revenue stream
Charge your learners for an internationally recognised certificate on top of your course fees.
Apply to partner
We respond to all applications within 5 working days.
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