IOSH
Route to Fellowship
How to achieve the highest level of IOSH membership
Our Chartered Fellows demonstrate outstanding dedication and commitment to our profession. They are excellent role models for other members, their organisations and their communities. Applicants following our route to Fellowship can provide evidence of excellence in both practice and contribution.
Who is it for?
You are eligible to progress to our highest level of professional membership if you have:
- held Chartered membership for five years or more
- a minimum of five years’ relevant leadership experience in a senior-level role with responsibility for occupational safety and health (OSH)
- an up-to-date CPD record in Blueprint.
What does it involve?
You must submit your application and evidence in the form of an online portfolio through IOSH Blueprint. You have to satisfy seven criteria:
- Chartered membership
- integrity
- leadership and experience
- commitment to the OSH profession
- influence on the OSH profession
- contribution to the OSH profession
- future contribution as a Chartered Fellow.
As an important part of the application process, you must provide supporting statements from two people who can comment on your professional practice. You can download the guides at the bottom of this page for more detailed information.
How long does it take to complete?
Once you have been registered on the Fellowship route, you will have 12 months to complete the process.
How will IOSH assess you?
We assign your portfolio to three independent assessors for review.
The independent assessors make their recommendations. We then assign a senior assessor who makes a final recommendation to our Professional Development and Standards team.
Recommendations will be one of the following:
- recommend to award CFIOSH
- recommend an interview to authenticate evidence
- seek further information for a recommendation to be made
- fail – we will provide guidance on future application and timescale for re-application.
Our Professional Development and Standards team will contact you to confirm next steps.
This process can take up to five weeks.
How much does it cost?
£435. This covers the full costs of carrying out the Fellowship assessment process and does not generate a profit.
In certain circumstances, and for the first time, we can offer concessionary assessment fees to members. Check if you’re eligible for a 50 per cent discount.
What else do you need to know?
In addition to providing evidence for the specified criteria, you must have recently completed – and passed – IOSH Ethical Practice in OSH e-learning and assessment.
What support is available?
We will advise you how to prepare your portfolio, and what evidence is suitable.
You can request IOSH to make reasonable adjustments for any disability or challenge, so you can complete your CPD requirements or access our membership assessments.
Need further help? Contact our Professional Development and Standards team and ask to speak to a professional assessment co-ordinator.