CCCPE - PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

The Need for Certification

In the past decade, there has been a growing recognition of the field of ergonomics and human factors. With this recognition has come increased demand for ergonomic services. These services are currently offered by individuals with a wide range of training in ergonomics. Certification, with its requirement to meet a set of standards in training and experience, is important both for ergonomists and for the users of ergonomic services. Certification is required to:

• protect users of ergonomics services
• protect the reputation of ergonomics
• improve quality of practice

The need for certification has long been recognized by the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE), a professional association with over 600 members from coast to coast, established in 1968. In 1998, ACE established the Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists.

A list of current CCPEs can be found at www.cccpe.ca

For more information on the CCPE certification and how to apply, please go to www.cccpe.ca