Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)

Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Institute for Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) certification is a standard of proficiency for front-line hazardous materials workers. The CHMP is intended to enhance regulatory compliance, safety, and overall credibility of operations, and provide recognition to individuals who meet its rigorous requirements. Candidates must meet a combination of education and/or experience requirements and pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0311 Rifleman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0313 Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0321 Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0331 Machine Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0341 Mortarman	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0352 Antitank Missile Gunner	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0363 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0369 Infantry Unit Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0372 Critical Skills Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0393 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0399 Infantry Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0411 Maintenance Management Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0431 Logistics/Embarkation Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0451 Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0471 Personnel Retrieval and Processing Specialist	MOS	Other
0481 Landing Support Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0491 Logistics/ Mobility Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0848 Field Artillery Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
1341 Engineer Equipment Mechanic	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
1391 Bulk Fuel Specialist	MOS	Other
2311 Ammunition Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist	MOS	Other
3051 Inventory Management Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
3112 Distribution Management Specialist	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
3152 Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
3531 Motor Vehicle Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
3537 Motor Transport Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
5711 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist	MOS	Other
6541 Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
6591 Aviation Ordnance Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
6672 Aviation Supply Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
7011 Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician	MOS	Other
Disaster Preparedness Specialist	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Preventive Maintenance	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Safety Officer (RSO/PSO/OICs)	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	Construction and Extraction	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 5 years
Education
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

9210 Corporate Blvd
Suite 470
Rockville, MD 20850

Phone: (301) 984-8969

Fax: (301) 984-1516
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Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Option 1:

Candidate must have at least five years of relevant experience with responsibilities directly related to the handling of hazardous materials and/or waste in the workplace.

Option 2:

Candidate must have an Associate level degree in an applied science or related field from an accredited college or university, plus three years of relevant experience.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) credential has the following other requirements:

Candidate must submit two endorsement forms.

Candidate must upload an official transcript or diploma to application before registering for an examination.

Written Exam

Identification, Handling, Shipment of Hazardous Materials in Compliance with Applicable U.S. Federal Laws & Regulations (40%)
Management of Emergencies & Incidents (E&I) (10%)
Sampling Analysis of Hazardous Materials/Waste (15%)
Site Investigation and Remediation (15%)
Program and Project Management (20%)

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) examination:

Best Sources
- CHMP Exam Preparation
- CHMP Recertification Information

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) testing process, visit the agency website.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

Kryterion

The test centers are located in the U.S.

To find out more, use the following links on the Kryterion website:

RECERTIFICATION

Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) credential has the following recertification information:

CHMP certification holders must demonstrate a total of at least 200 Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs) for his/her specific five-year cycle.

Points must be divided as listed below:

Up to 100 CMPs for Active Practice (employment)
At least 100 CMPs for Professional Development

Additional information regarding recertification can be found on the IHMM website.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).