Graduate Safety Practitioner Guide

What is a QAP?
Currently, BCSP defines a QAP as a bachelor’s or master’s degree program holding safety (or similarly named) program accreditation by the ABET Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ABET-ASAC) or Technology Accreditation Commission (ABET-TAC). Check with BCSP for the most up-to-date list of QAPs.

Why should I apply for the GSP designation?
The GSP designation provides recognition for your level of professional safety practice and shows progress toward the CSP certification. If you are accepted into the GSP program, the CSP application fee (currently $145) and the Safety Fundamentals examination (currently $310) is waived.

What costs are associated with the GSP designation?
The GSP annual renewal fee is $120. All fees are nonrefundable and subject to change without notice.

What is the difference between the GSP and the Associate S afety Professional (ASP)?
The GSP designation is one path to the CSP certification and does not replace other paths. Those in the GSP path are not eligible for the ASP designation since GSPs receive a waiver of (and do not need to sit for) the Safety Fundamentals examination. The ASP denotes that someone has passed the Safety Fundamentals examination through a different path to the CSP certification. The GSP designation denotes graduation from a QAP and indicates progress toward the CSP certification. It is not a certification.

Once I have the GSP designation can I take the Comprehensive Practice examination right away?
You may sit for the Comprehensive Practice examination as soon as BCSP declares that you are eligible. BCSP uses a point system to award credit for academic qualifications and professional safety experience. An ABET accredited bachelor’s degree earns 48 points and an ABET accredited master’s degree earns 12 points. For each month of valid professional safety experience, you earn one point. You must have at least 96 points to sit for the Comprehensive Practice examination.

How long can I retain the GSP designation?
You can retain the GSP designation as long as you do not exceed time limits to complete the CSP certification and as long as you pay the GSP Annual Renewal Fee. If you lose the GSP status, you can apply through the general path to the CSP certification. You must meet all requirements applicable in that path.