ICHE Qualification Framework

Three levels. One international standard.

The OSHEM International Certificate in Health, Safety & Environment (ICHE) is available at Awareness, Practitioner, and Professional levels — each with a published syllabus, structured assessment, and instant QR verification.

ICHE Awareness

OSHEM/ICHE/A · Level 1

An introduction to workplace safety principles for workers and non-specialists. Ideal for onboarding, induction, and compliance training programmes across all industries.

Duration
1 day (8 hours)
Assessment
30 MCQ questions
Pass mark
70% (21/30)
Language
English / Arabic
Units covered
A1Introduction to HSE — legal framework, duty of care
A2Hazard identification — types of workplace hazards
A3Risk assessment basics — likelihood, severity, controls
A4Personal protective equipment — selection and use
A5Emergency procedures — fire safety, evacuation, first aid
A6Environmental awareness — spill response, waste management
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Sample certificate — ICHE Awareness
Intl Awarding Body
OSHEM
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT BOARD
proudly certifies that
This certificate is awarded to
Ahmed Al-Qahtani
has successfully completed and been awarded the
International Certificate in Health, Safety & Environment
ICHE Awareness · Level 1 · OSHEM/ICHE/A
Chief Examiner
OSHEM Board
Certificate No.
OSHEM-2026-04701
Awarded: June 2026
oshem.org/verify

ICHE Practitioner

OSHEM/ICHE/P · Level 2

A comprehensive qualification for safety supervisors, team leaders, and HSE coordinators. The most widely delivered level — suited to those with responsibility for implementing safety procedures on site.

Duration
3 days (24 hours)
Assessment
MCQ + written scenario
Pass mark
70% both parts
Language
English
Units covered
P1Risk management — HIRA, JSA, Permit to Work
P2Incident investigation — root cause analysis, reporting
P3Occupational health — exposure limits, health surveillance
P4Fire & emergency management — risk assessment, drills
P5Construction & site safety — working at height, lifting
P6Electrical safety — isolation, LOTO, arc flash
P7Environmental management — spill containment, COSHH
P8HSE leadership — toolbox talks, behavioural safety
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Sample certificate — ICHE Practitioner
Intl Awarding Body
OSHEM
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT BOARD
proudly certifies that
This certificate is awarded to
Mohammed Al-Rashidi
has successfully completed and been awarded the
International Certificate in Health, Safety & Environment
ICHE Practitioner · Level 2 · OSHEM/ICHE/P
Chief Examiner
OSHEM Board
Certificate No.
OSHEM-2026-04471
Awarded: March 2026
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ICHE Professional

OSHEM/ICHE/PR · Level 3

An advanced qualification for HSE managers, safety officers, and consultants. Includes a written assignment and a Zoom-based viva examination — designed for senior practitioners seeking a recognised professional credential.

Duration
5 days (40 hours)
Assessment
Assignment + Zoom viva
Pass mark
70% both components
Language
English
Units covered
PR1HSE management systems — ISO 45001, policy writing
PR2Advanced risk management — HAZOP, FMEA, process safety
PR3HSE auditing — ISO 19011, corrective action tracking
PR4Major emergency management — command, recovery planning
PR5Legal & regulatory compliance — GCC regulations, liability
PR6Occupational hygiene — exposure assessment, toxicology
PR7HSE training design — needs analysis, evaluation frameworks
PR8Environmental management systems — ISO 14001, net zero
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Sample certificate — ICHE Professional
Intl Awarding Body
OSHEM
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT BOARD
proudly certifies that
This certificate is awarded to
Khalid Bin Saleh
has successfully completed and been awarded the
International Certificate in Health, Safety & Environment
ICHE Professional · Level 3 · OSHEM/ICHE/PR
Chief Examiner
OSHEM Board
Certificate No.
OSHEM-2026-04198
Awarded: Feb 2026
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What institutes say

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Hear from the institutes and trainers who have partnered with OSHEM to offer internationally recognised HSE qualifications.

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"The QR verification system alone sets OSHEM apart. Our learners can now show employers a certificate that proves itself — no phone calls needed, no questions asked."

Training Director
STTC — Dammam, Saudi Arabia
★★★★★

"The ICHE Practitioner course gave our supervisors a qualification they're genuinely proud of. The structured syllabus meant our trainer knew exactly what to deliver."

HSE Manager
Construction sector — Eastern Province, KSA
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"We looked at several awarding bodies before choosing OSHEM. The combination of a real qualification framework and instant digital verification made the decision straightforward."

Institute Director
Vocational Training — Riyadh, KSA