Certifying Board of Professional Ergonomists (CBEST) – Ergonomics Society of Thailand (EST)
Certifying Board of Professional Ergonomists – Ergonomics Society of Thailand (CBEST)
The Certifying Board of Professional Ergonomists (CBEST) was established in accordance with the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) guidelines for the development of the ergonomics profession. The Ergonomics Society of Thailand (EST) undertook the following actions:
- The Ergonomics Society of Thailand (EST) contacted relevant parties and coordinated the collection of information on individuals who had contributed continuously to ergonomics for at least 15 years.
- The work of these individuals was compiled and submitted to the professional sub-committee of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) (IEA certification sub-committee board for review) for consideration in establishing the Board (First Board for Certifying Professional Ergonomists). All 8 individuals were approved by the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) on 5 May 2020.
- These 8 individuals held their first meeting on 19 August 2020 and named the Board “Certifying Board of Professional Ergonomists (CBEST)” (Certifying Board of Professional Ergonomists – Ergonomics Society of Thailand), using the abbreviation CBEST.
- The Board jointly drafted the certification procedures and eligibility criteria for certification applicants.
- The Board jointly drafted the core competencies that professional ergonomists should possess, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
- A meeting was held with relevant parties and stakeholders involved in professional ergonomist certification on .............
- A public hearing on the certification guidelines and applicant eligibility criteria was held on 17 December 2021.
References
IEA Professional Certification https://iea.cc/education-certification/