Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
Credential: Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
Credentialing Agency: Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
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)
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
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
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
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
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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.
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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