Certificate Programs

New & Updated 缅北禁地 OTIEC Certificate Programs Effective July 1, 2025

OSHA Training Institute Education Center - Volunteer State logoThe Volunteer State OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Center is part of a national network of non-profit organizations authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training for all levels of workers.

The training provided by the OTI Education Centers serves the public in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions. The OTI Education Centers offer local training specialization in subject matter expertise, based upon regional industry needs. The OTI Education Centers offer added value in their ability to provide customized corporate training solutions and accommodate requests for on-site training courses.

The OTI Education Center Program is an integral resource in supporting OSHA鈥檚 training objectives.

Outreach Training Program (OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour Cards & Certificates)

The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides workers with basic and more advanced training about common safety and health hazards on the job. Students receive an OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour course completion card at the end of the training.

The 10-hour training program is primarily intended for entry-level workers. The 30-hour training program is intended to provide workers with some safety responsibility a greater depth and variety of training. All outreach training is intended to cover an overview of the hazards a worker may encounter on a job site. Training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention, not OSHA standards.

Outreach trainers are encouraged, but not required, to provide class certificates to students at the end of the class. This helps students provide evidence that they completed the class before they receive their student course completion cards.

Please contact us if you or your organization is looking for an Outreach Training Program class. We can help you find an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers to deliver 10- and 30-hour outreach classes to workers in construction, general industry, maritime, and 7.5-hour or 15-hour classes for disaster site workers.

The Safety Essentials Certificate Program is a foundational occupational safety and health certificate program designed for those who have some safety responsibilities. Participants will learn how to incorporate OSHA safety and health practices into their workplaces and receive additional training on safety and health hazard recognition and abatement.

Completion of eight (8) courses is required, and most courses can be completed in one day or less. A minimum of five (5) courses must be taken with the Volunteer State OTIEC. Transfer other required courses from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Proof of successful course completion is required. All courses must be completed within the previous five years.

SE Program Requirements

How to apply for a SE Certificate

Submit completed applications for any of the Safety Essentials certificates to: OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.

Applications for SE Certificate

The Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH) is an intermediate safety and health certificate program designed for individuals with increasing levels of safety & health responsibilities.  See industry-specific program requirements by clicking the respective links below. Courses can be applied toward advanced-level CSHO certifications.

Completion of ten (10) courses is required.  Participants must complete seven (7) required and three (3) elective courses listed.  A minimum of seven (7) courses must be taken with the Volunteer State OTIEC.  Other required and elective courses may be transferred from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center.  Proof of successful course completion is required.  All courses must be completed within the previous five years.

SSH Program Requirements

How to apply for a SSH Certificate

Submit completed applications for any of the Specialist in Safety & Health certificates to: OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.

Specialist in Safety & Health Applications for Certificate

The Certified Safety & Health Official is a nationally recognized safety and health certificate program designed for safety professionals who are responsible for the health and safety of others in their organization. By the end of the program participants will also have completed the requirements to become an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer See specific industry program requirements by clicking the respective links below.

Completion of thirteen (13) courses is required. Participants must complete eight (8) required and five (5) elective courses listed. A minimum of nine (9) courses must be taken with the Volunteer State OTIEC. Other required and elective courses may be transferred from any OSHA Training Institute Education Center. Proof of successful course completion is required. All courses must be completed within the previous five years.

CSHO Program Requirements

How to apply for a CSHO Certificate

Submit completed applications for any of the Certified Safety & Health Official certificates listed above to OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.

Certified Safety & Health Official for Certificate

Participants in the EM 385-1-1 CP-24 Competent Person Fall Protection Certificate Program must complete three (3) required courses that include a minimum of 26 contact hours to earn the Competent Person for Fall Protection Training certificate.

EM 385-1-1 CP-24 Program Requirements

Participants in OSHA鈥檚 Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program may earn a safety and health fundamentals certificate for Construction, Maritime, or General Industry after completing a minimum of 7 courses comprised of a minimum of 68 (Construction and General Industry) or 77 (Maritime) contact hours of training.

All courses required to complete the certificate program are available through OTI Education Centers. Courses are transferable and may be completed at different OTI Education Centers.

SHF Program Requirements

How to Apply for a SHF Certificate

Submit completed applications for the SHF certificate listed above to OSHA@volstate.edu. Call (615) 230-3358 for additional information.

SHF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES