Vol State OTIEC Certificate Programs
The OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center at Vol State is one of 26 centers comprising a national network of non-profit organizations authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training to public and private sector workers, supervisors, and employers.
OTI Education Center Programs are an essential component in OSHA's mission to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH)
A fundamental occupational safety and health certificate program. See industry-specific program requirements by clicking the respective links below. Courses can be applied toward advanced-level CSHO certifications.
A minimum of 2 courses, and at least 52 hours of training, must have been taken with the OTI Education Center at Volunteer State Community College. Transfer other required courses from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Proof of successful course completion is required.
SSH Program Requirements
- Construction Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Disaster Preparedness & Response Certificate Program Requirements
- General Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Healthcare Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Maritime Industry Certificate Program Requirements
How to Submit SSH Certificate
Submit completed applications for any of the SSH certificates listed above to OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.
SSH APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES
Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO)
A nationally recognized professional safety and health certificate program. See industry specific program requirements by clicking the respective links below.
A minimum of 2 courses, and at least 52 hours of training, must have been taken with the OTI Education Center at Volunteer State Community College. Transfer other required courses from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Proof of successful course completion is required.
CSHO Program Requirements
- Construction Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Disaster Preparedness & Response Certificate Program Requirements
- General Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Healthcare Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Maritime Industry Certificate Program Requirements
How to Submit CSHO Certificate
Submit completed applications for any of the CSHO certificates listed above to OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.
CSHO APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES
Facilities Maintenance Safety Specialist (FMSS)
A certificate program designed for authorized and affected individuals impacted by a facility safety program to properly provide adequate safety and health protection for their workers.
A minimum of 2 courses, and at least hours of training, must have been taken with the OTI Education Center at Volunteer State Community College. Transfer up to 3 OSHA numbered courses from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Proof of successful course completion is required.
FMSS Program Requirements
How to Submit FMSS Certificate
Submit completed applications for the FMSS certificate listed above to OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.
FMSS APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE
EM 385-1-1 CP-24 Competent Person Fall Protection Certificate Program
Participants in the EM 385-1-1 CP-24 Competent Person Fall Protection Certificate Program must complete three (3) required courses that include a minimum of 26 contact hours to earn the Competent Person for Fall Protection Training certificate
EM 385-1-1 CP-24 Program Requirements
View EM 385-1-1 CP-24 Certificate Courses
Other Certificate Programs
OSHA’s Safety & Health Fundamentals (SHF)
Participants in OSHA’s Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program must complete a minimum of seven (7) courses, comprised of required and elective courses, that include a minimum of 68 contact hours of training through OTI Education Center courses to earn the certificate in Safety & Health Fundamentals.
- must complete the three Required Courses as listed for a minimum of 39 contact hours of training.
- must complete a minimum of four Elective Courses from the Industry list that include a minimum of 29 contact hours of training.
Courses are transferable and may be completed at different OTI Education Centers.
SHF Program Requirements
- Safety & Health Fundamentals (SHF) for Construction Certificate Program Requirements
- Safety & Health Fundamentals (SHF) for Construction Certificate Program Application Verification Form
- Safety & Health Fundamentals (SHF) for General Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Safety & Health Fundamentals (SHF) for General Industry Certificate Program Application Verification Form
- Safety & Health Fundamentals (SHF) for Maritime Industry Certificate Program Requirements
- Safety & Health Fundamentals (SHF) for Maritime Industry Certificate Program Application Verification Form
How to Submit SHF Certificate
Submit completed applications for the SHF certificate listed above to OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.
CP-12 US Army Safety and Occupational Health Career Program
CP-12, or the Safety and Occupational Health Career Program is a career program that supports the technical, managerial and leadership skills for Department of the Army Civilians in 25 occupational series to meet the Army’s current and future Safety and Occupational Health needs.
