Asst. Prof. Naris Charoenporn, M.Eng
ผศ. นริศ เจริญพร
Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University
Board Chair Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University
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Certifying Board of Professional Ergonomists (CBEST)
Certifying Board of Professional Ergonomists – Ergonomics Society of Thailand (CBEST)
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IEA international standardsOperates in accordance with International Ergonomics Association (IEA) guidelines
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Independent and impartialIndependent of any institution or agency
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8 Board membersAt least 5 members are certified by the IEA
Certification pathways
Choose your certification level and specialism
Associate Professional Ergonomist (APE) certification covers 3 specialisms. Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) certification is for highly experienced practitioners. Certification is valid for 5 years.
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Physical
Associate Professional Ergonomist – Physical
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Associate Professional Ergonomist – Cognitive
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Associate Professional Ergonomist – Macro
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Certified Professional Ergonomist
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Why apply for certification
Proof of professional competence verified by an independent body
- check_circleAssesses ergonomists’ knowledge, skills and ability to apply them in practice
- check_circleEnhances credibility and recognition among organisations and fellow professionals
- check_circleStatistics from other countries show that 66% of employers seek certified professionals
- check_circleMakes it easier to work internationally and with multinational companies through mutual recognition
For educational institutions
Curriculum Equivalency
Educational institutions may apply for curriculum equivalency for programmes that teach ergonomics, to support the assessment of graduates for certification.
Enter information online
The programme representative enters the Basic Knowledge and Specific Knowledge areas to be assessed for curriculum equivalency
Appoint reviewers
3 members of the Board with no conflict of interest in the programme are appointed as reviewers
Assess against core competencies
Topics, content and teaching hours are checked against the Associate level competency document
Receive results within 90 days
From the date information entry is completed
The CBEST Board
IEA-certified experts
Asst. Prof. Manida S. Neubert, PhD, CPE
ผศ. ดร. มานิดา สว่างเนตร นอยแบร์ท
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Board Secretary Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Assoc. Prof. Wattana Jalayondeja, PhD, PT
รศ. ดร. กภ. วรรธนะ ชลายนเดชะ
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Board Member Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
Assoc. Prof. Suebsak Nanthavanij, PhD
รศ. ดร. สืบศักดิ์ นันทวานิช
School of Management Technology, SIIT, Thammasat University
Board Member School of Management Technology, SIIT, Thammasat University
Questions about certification?
Send your questions to the CBEST Board via the online form or email cbest@est.or.th