Certified Risk Assessment Specialist

Holders can scope and lead risk assessments using structured techniques such as task analysis, job safety analysis and HAZID. They select proportionate controls using the hierarchy of controls, record significant findings clearly, translate findings into method statements and safe systems of work, and set review triggers that keep assessments current.

Who it is for: Health and safety advisers, supervisors, engineers and managers responsible for producing or approving risk assessments.

1. 01Principles of Suitable and Sufficient Assessment15% of the exam

   • Explain what makes a risk assessment suitable and sufficient
   • Analyse the scope, boundaries and competence needed for an assessment
2. 02Hazard Identification Techniques20% of the exam

   • Apply task analysis, job safety analysis and workplace inspection to identify hazards
   • Compare HAZID, what-if and checklist techniques for different operations
3. 03Risk Evaluation20% of the exam

   • Apply qualitative and semi-quantitative risk matrices consistently
   • Evaluate whether residual risk is reduced so far as is reasonably practicable
4. 04Selecting and Specifying Controls20% of the exam

   • Apply the hierarchy of controls to design proportionate risk reduction
   • Design method statements and safe systems of work from assessment findings
5. 05Specialist and Dynamic Assessments10% of the exam

   • Explain when specialist assessments are needed for areas such as noise, vibration, hazardous substances and lone working
   • Apply dynamic risk assessment for changing or emergency conditions
6. 06Recording, Communicating and Reviewing15% of the exam

   • Design clear records of significant findings for the workforce
   • Analyse review triggers such as incidents, change and new information

Question types

Scenario-based 20% · Single choice 60% · Multiple response 20%

Delivery

Online (remote proctored), Test centre, On-site (corporate)

Retakes

Up to three attempts within any 12-month period. A 14-day waiting period applies after a first unsuccessful attempt and 30 days after a second. Each retake requires a new booking and fee. Retakes draw a different randomised form from the question bank.

Provisional cut score — psychometric validation is required before live delivery. Blueprint v1.0.

1. 1

   Register

   Create a free account and start the programme.

2. 2

   Practice

   Online practice test, 8 questions.

3. 3

   Training

   Optional

   Online course or classroom — or skip it.

4. 4

   Certification

   Independent exam and certification decision.

• Practice test8 questions · 20 min · 70% to pass · free with the programme
• Risk Assessment Specialist — online course21 h self-paced€499

Training is optional and does not by itself confer certification. Find a training partner