About the CRST
The Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) certification is a widely accepted form of recognition by industry and government in Canada. This certification is given by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), a public interest and not-for-profit association. Founded in 1976, this group is dedicated to the principles of health and safety as a profession. The BCRSP administers occupational health and safety exams and certifies qualified occupational health and safety professionals.
About the CRSP
The Canadian Registered Safety Professional certification is a widely accepted form of recognition by industry and government in Canada. This certification is given by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP), a public interest and not-for-profit association. Founded in 1976, this group is dedicated to the principles of health and safety as a profession. The BCRSP administers occupational health and safety exams and certifies qualified occupational health and safety professionals.
How to be a great CRSP and CRST test taker
We’ve talked a lot about planning so far and how to approach scheduling. However, the key point which is foundational to success is being realistic with yourself. No matter how detailed or specific your plan is, if it isn’t realistic and reflective of your circumstances, then it will not work. Individuals and companies who do not have expectations that reflect the reality of their circumstances always end up with a result that falls short or is not what they were aiming for. Not only that, but it also often creates unnecessary stress and losses.
How to choose the right CRST exam date
So you’ve applied and gotten approved by the BCRSP to take the CRST exam. Congratulations! Now, you need to pick an exam date. But which one? Overall it could be said that you have 24 months and 3 attempts to write the CRST exam. However, this is only possible if you write the first exam at the end of the first year. The reason for this is because, following the first attempt you will have 12 months to use your other 2 attempts. Let’s take a look at some examples.
How to choose the right CRSP exam date
So you’ve applied and gotten approved by the BCRSP to take the CRSP exam. Congratulations! Now, you need to pick an exam date. But which one? Overall it could be said that candidates have 24 months and 3 attempts to write the CRSP exam. However, this is only possible if candidates write the first exam at the end of the first year. The reason for this is because, following the first attempt, they will have 12 months to use the other 2 attempts. Let’s take a look at some examples.
How to make a CRSP exam preparation strategy that works for you
There’s more to successfully passing the CRSP exam than just studying and memorizing textbook materials. As a future candidate, it’s not enough to simply have memorized the various concepts and terminologies to get a good mark. You MUST be able to bridge the gap between what you have learned and its real-world applications. Let’s review some proven methodologies to implement into your preparation which will ensure your success in both the CRSP and in your future career.
How to make a CRST exam preparation strategy that works for you
There’s more to successfully passing the CRST exam than just studying and memorizing textbook materials. As a future candidate, it’s not enough to simply have memorized the various concepts and terminologies to get a good mark. You MUST be able to bridge the gap between what you have learned and its real-world applications. Let’s review some proven methodologies to implement into your preparation which will ensure your success in both the CRSP and in your future career.
What’s the difference between the CRSP and CRST?
According to the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSPs) are “operational health and safety [OHS] professionals [who design] strategy relating to the organization and management of OHS within the wider context of business processes and external regulatory, market and societal influences. They are influential with senior management and are involved in problem solving and organizational review and change as advisers and consultants.”