Transitional Safety Practitioner® (TSP®)
The TSP is a designation available to graduates from curriculum-based certificate or diploma programs in the safety, health, and environmental field which meet BCSP Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) standards. The TSP satisfies the Qualified Credential requirement for the CSP, allowing those who hold it to apply directly for the CSP once they meet its other requirements.
Benefits of TSP
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Meeting the qualified credential requirement for the CSP, waiving the need to sit for and pass the Associate Safety Professional® (ASP®) examination
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Recognition of your level of preparation for professional safety practice
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A digital badge and inclusion of your name in the BCSP Credential Holder Directory
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A TSP digital certificate
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Use of the BCSP Career Center to post a resume and view career opportunities
Qualified Equivalent Programs
A Qualified Equivalent Program (QEP) is a curriculum-based certificate or diploma program in the safety, health, and environmental field that meets BCSP standards and demonstrates a substantial match to the ASP examination blueprint.
You can find current QEPs on our QEP list.
Applying for the TSP
Individuals who hold a credential from a QEP may apply for the TSP within the QEP program’s “Applicable Dates” as noted in the QEP list. Submit a TSP application by logging in to My Profile or selecting “Apply” below.
BCSP requires applicants, candidates, credential holders, and other status holders to disclose if they have been convicted of offenses or have had a professional license or credential suspended, revoked, or placed under probation, as outlined in the Criminal Conviction and Actions Against a Professional License or Other Credential Policy. Information related to these matters is confidentially reviewed separately from other eligibility requirements and will be considered as part of the final credential application or recertification review, and at any time while status is held with BCSP. BCSP will evaluate the information and reserves the right to deny an application, revoke a candidate’s eligibility, or act against any status holder based on these matters.
TSP Time Limit
TSP designation holders must apply for and pass the CSP examination within six (6) years of the date the TSP is awarded.
After Becoming a TSP
All TSPs, like holders of BCSP certifications, pay an annual renewal fee to maintain their designation. Once a TSP meets all the requirements for the CSP, they may submit their CSP application.