Requirements for the Safety Assessment Specialist Exam

1 Occupational Standards for Safety Assessment Specialists Occupational Standards for Safety Assessment Specialists 1. Overview of the Occupation 1.1 Name of the Occupation Safety Assessment Specialist 1.2 Definition of the Occupation A person who uses methods and techniques from safety systems engineering to assess the safety risks associated with construction projects and the production activities of enterprises. 　　1.3 Professional Levels This profession is divided into three levels: Level 3 Safety Assessment Specialist (**Professional Qualification Level 3), Level 2 Safety Assessment Specialist (**Professional Qualification Level 2), and Level 1 Safety Assessment Specialist (**Professional Qualification Level 1). 　　1.4 Working Environment 　Indoors and outdoors, at normal temperatures; sometimes work is carried out in dangerous or harmful environments. 　　1.5 Professional Competency Traits Strong abilities in written expression, verbal communication, information acquisition, comprehensive analysis and processing, organization and coordination, risk identification, and critical thinking; a spirit of teamwork; good physical health. 　　1.6 Basic educational level: Graduation from a junior college 1.7 Training requirements 1.7.1 Duration of training: Full-time vocational school education – the duration is determined based on its training objectives and teaching plan; for regular training programs ； No less than 150 standard class hours for Level 3 Safety Assessment Specialists ； No less than 120 standard class hours for secondary safety assessors ； First-level safety assessors require no less than 90 standard class hours. 　　1.7.2 Training Instructors Instructors who train third-level safety assessment specialists should hold a professional qualification certificate for second-level safety assessment specialists or above, or possess a senior professional and technical position in a related field ； Instructors training second-level safety assessment specialists should hold a first-level safety assessment specialist professional qualification certificate, or possess a senior professional and technical position in a related field with at least 3 years of experience ； Instructors who train first-level safety assessment specialists must hold a professional qualification certificate for first-level safety assessment specialists, or possess a senior professional and technical position in a related field with at least 5 years of experience. 　　1.7.3 Training venue equipment A standard classroom or meeting room with appropriate facilities, equipped with necessary computers, projectors, or multimedia equipment, as well as good conditions in terms of hygiene, lighting, and ventilation. 　　1.8 Identification Requirements 1.8.1 Applicable Personnel Those who are engaged in or preparing to engage in this profession. 　　1.8.2 Application Requirements – Level 3 Safety Assessment Specialist (those meeting one of the following conditions): (1) Hold a college diploma in a safety engineering-related field, with at least 5 years of experience in work related to safe production. 　　During the transition period, the transition implementation plan shall be followed. 　　(2) Hold a diploma from another specialized university, have at least 5 years of experience in work related to safe production, have completed the required number of hours of formal training as a level 3 safety evaluator, and hold a completion certificate. 　　(3) Hold a bachelor’s degree in a safety engineering-related field, and have at least 3 years of experience in work related to safe production. 　　(4) Hold a bachelor’s degree from another specialized university, have at least 3 years of experience in work related to safe production, have completed the required number of hours of formal training as a level-3 safety evaluator, and hold a completion certificate. 　　——Level 2 Safety Assessment Specialist (those meeting one of the following conditions): (1) Having been engaged in work related to work safety for 13 years or more. 　　(2) After obtaining the professional qualification certificate for Level 3 Safety Assessment Specialist, have worked in this profession continuously for more than 5 years. 　　(3) After obtaining the professional qualification certificate for Level 3 Safety Assessment Specialists, having worked in this profession for at least 4 consecutive years, completing the required standard number of hours of formal training as a Level 2 Safety Assessment Specialist, and obtaining a completion certificate. 　　(4) Having obtained a bachelor’s degree in a safety engineering-related field, and having worked in this profession continuously for more than 5 years; or having obtained a bachelor’s degree in another field, and having worked in this profession continuously for more than 7 years. Additionally, one must have completed the required number of hours of training as a level 2 safety evaluator and obtained a completion certificate. 　　(5) After obtaining a master’s degree or higher, having worked in this profession for at least 2 years continuously, completing the required standard number of hours of formal training as a level 2 safety evaluator, and obtaining a completion certificate. 　　—— Level 1 Safety Assessor (those meeting one of the following conditions): (1) Having been engaged in work related to work safety for 19 consecutive years. 　　(2) Having obtained the professional qualification certificate for Level 2 Safety Assessment Engineer, and having worked in this profession continuously for over 4 years. 　　(3) After obtaining the professional qualification certificate for Level 2 Safety Assessment Engineers, having worked in this profession for at least 3 consecutive years, completing the required standard number of hours of formal training as a Level 1 Safety Assessment Engineer, and obtaining a completion certificate. During the trial period for new occupations: (4) Holding a master’s degree or higher. Having worked in safety production-related fields for over 10 years, having received proper training as a level 1 safety evaluator for the required number of hours, and having obtained a completion certificate. 　　1.8.3 Assessment Methods It is divided into a theoretical knowledge exam and a professional competence assessment. The theoretical knowledge exam is conducted in the form of a closed-book written test, while the assessment of professional skills is carried out through written tests or comprehensive simulation exams. Both the theoretical knowledge exam and the professional competence assessment are scored on a 100-point scale, and those who score 60 points or higher in each are considered qualified. Second-level and first-level safety assessment engineers must also undergo a comprehensive evaluation. 　　1.8.4 Ratio of examiners to candidates The ratio of examiners to candidates for the theoretical knowledge test is 1:15, with no less than 2 examiners per standard classroom; the ratio for the professional competence assessment is also 1:15, with no less than 2 examiners. There shall be no less than 3 members on the comprehensive evaluation committee. 　　1.8.5 Assessment Time: The theoretical knowledge test should last no less than 120 minutes; the assessment of professional skills should last no less than 150 minutes; the comprehensive evaluation should take no less than 30 minutes. 　　1.8.6 Equipment in the assessment venue The theoretical knowledge exam is conducted in a standard classroom. The assessment of professional skills is conducted in standard classrooms or simulated environments equipped with the necessary testing facilities, such as multimedia equipment. The comprehensive evaluation is conducted in a standard classroom or conference room. 　　2. Basic Requirements 　　2.1 Professional Ethics 　　2.1.1 Basic Knowledge of Professional Ethics 　　2.1.2 Code of Conduct 　　(1) Abide by laws and regulations, and be objective and fair. 　　(2) Be honest and trustworthy, and work diligently with responsibility. 　　(3) Strengthen self-discipline and standardize practice. 　　(4) Study the business to improve one’s capabilities. 　　(5) Provide dedicated service and accept supervision. 　　2.2 Basic Knowledge 　　2.2.1 Laws, regulations, standards, and norms 　　(1) Laws and norms related to work safety. 　　(2) Technical standards and specifications for safe production. 　　(3) Technical standards and specifications for safety assessment. 　　2.2.2 Basic Knowledge of Safety Assessment Techniques (1) Safety Systems Engineering. 　　(2) Safety assessment theory. 　　(3) System security analysis methods. 　　(4) Process control of safety assessment. 　　2.2.3 Theoretical knowledge of safety production technology 　　(1) Fire and explosion prevention safety technology. 　　(2) Occupational hazard control technologies. 　　(3) Safety technology for special equipment. 　　(4) Mine safety technology. 　　(5) Safety technology for hazardous chemicals. 　　(6) Safety technology for civil explosive materials and fireworks. 　　(7) Safety technology in construction. 　　(8|) Other security technologies. 　　2.2.4 Knowledge of work safety management 　　(1) Work safety management in production and business operations units. 　　(2) Identification and monitoring of major hazard sources. 　　(3) Emergency rescue in case of accidents. 　　(4) Occupational safety and health system. 　　(5) Supervision and inspection of work safety. 　　(6) Accident reporting, investigation, analysis, and handling. 　　(7) Identification and rectification of potential hazards in work safety. 　　3. Job Requirements 　　This standard sets progressively higher capacity requirements for Level 3 Safety Assessors, Level 2 Safety Assessors, and Level 1 Safety Assessors, with the higher levels encompassing the requirements of the lower levels.