◊ Assesses whether ergonomists have the knowledge, skills and ability to perform their work, with certification serving as evidence of professional competence.
◊ Independent verification of competence enhances professional credibility.
◊ Enhances credibility and recognition among organisations and fellow ergonomics practitioners.
◊ Statistics from other countries show that, on average, 66% of employers seek certified specialists.
◊ Increases opportunities for and facilitates working across borders and with multinational companies (Mutual recognition between certification systems).