Introduction to the BOHS Diploma examination

1. BOHS Diploma Exam Preparation Workshop Harrogate 26 April 2010 www.diamondenv.co.uk

2. Objective 1 Provide an introduction to the exam format

3. Objective 2 Discuss how to approach the exam(s)

4. Objective 3 Discuss example questions and approaches to answering them

5. Objective 4 Identify areas for further study

6. Diploma Examination No syllabus

7. Occupational Hygiene Recognition Evaluation Control Chemical, physical and biological agents

8. Written Exam “The standard of answer expected to pass this examination should show extensive knowledge of the subject and indicate practical experience in the assessment and control of the hazard described in the question.”

9. Written Exam “The standard of answer expected to pass this examination should show extensive knowledge of the subject and indicate practical experience in the assessment and control of the hazard described in the question.”

10. Written Exam “The standard of answer expected to pass this examination should show extensive knowledge of the subject and indicate practical experience in the assessment and control of the hazard described in the question.”

11. Written Examination Extensive knowledge Practical experience

12. Written Exam Paper 1 Chemical Agents Paper 2 Physical Agents 3 hours per paper

13. Written Exam One “compulsory” essay question (from a choice of two) 25 marks

14. Written Exam Two other essay questions (from a choice of three) 25 marks

15. Written Exam Five micro-essay questions (from a choice of eight) 5 marks

16. Written Exam One “compulsory” essay question Two other essay questions Five micro-essay questions

19. Oral Examination One hour duration Three panellists Questions based on scenarios

20. Oral Examination Answers must demonstrate “deep and broad experience”

21. Oral Examination Strategy Data interpretation Practical control measures Application of legislation/good practice