ISMSP ceased to function in February 2017. Wanting to preserve the CMSP and MSP programs, ISMSP began discussions with SME in late summer 2016. The acquisition took a number of months and was finalized in January 2017. The International Academy of Mine Safety & Health (IAMSH) of SME assumed control of the program. While ISMSP has discontinued operation, SME recognizes the essential work done with the CMSP and is motivated to see the spirit and intent of the certification advance with SME.
To the extent that the CMSP body of knowledge changes under the new third party accreditation program, the examination will need to reflect those changes. However, any changes to the body of knowledge will be communicated to all CMSP, MSP and other stakeholder well in advance of a new examination.
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CMSPs will be required to earn 25 professional development points for recertification every five years. SME is committed to growing the CMSP into the premier mining safety and health certification in the world. As such, it may be necessary to raise the standard for continuing education and professional development over time.
SME is one of the largest mining –related professional societies in the world with more than 13,000 members from about 100 countries. It is a non-profit organization with a competent and experienced staff. To see the full complement of benefits, consult smenet.org. With an SME membership you will receive a number of benefits including Mining Engineering magazine each month, access to OneMine.org (the online global mining and minerals library), discounts on SME publications, professional development opportunities, access to a global network of mining professionals, among many others.
Yes! SME membership is open to anyone who wishes to become a member and there are no education level requirements to join.
The cost to become a professional member of SME is $167 per year. Learn more about SME membership here.
SME is committed to first stabilizing the CMSP by convening a subject matter expert panel to ensure that the CMSP reflects the most current body of knowledge for a safety and health professionals and achieving third party accreditation in the U.S. To the extent to which changes in the body of knowledge require changes in the qualifications, those changes will be communicated to all prospective CMSP applicants.
No. An SME membership is not a requirement for you to maintain your CMSP. However, membership brings substantial benefits. Please review the information available at http://www.smenet.org/membership/overview for more information and applications.
SME acquired responsibility for the CMSP program from the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals (ISMSP) in 2016. SME reached out to all former CMSPs that were eligible to grandfather into the new program in the fall of 2017. If you did not participate is this process, your CMSP is no longer valid. You are welcome to renew your CMSP by retaking the exam.
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To the extent that the CMSP body of knowledge changes under the new third party accreditation program, the examination will need to reflect those changes. However, any changes to the body of knowledge will be communicated to all CMSP, MSP and other stakeholders well in advance of a new examination.
There are thousands of mine safety and health professionals working outside the U.S. who would benefit from the CMSP. The IAMSH of SME is working toward both U.S. and international third party accreditation and to ensure the examination reflects a global safety and health management perspective. The CMSP is not a U.S.-specific credential. While the current application and examination are in English, we encourage all qualified mine safety and health professionals to pursue this important career milestone.
To become a CMSP, you must:
Yes. Fees to sit for the CMSP exam are as follows:
• $650 SME Member
• $950 SME Nonmember
Payment must be received with your application. If you are not approved to sit for the CMSP exam, you will only be charged a $150 application fee. Visit www.smenet.org/membership to learn more about the benefits of joining our mining health and safety community.
The content of the CMSP exam is based on the Body of Knowledge developed by IAMSH of SME and other industry subject matter experts. The exam covers both domestic and international best practices. Download the Body of Knowledge and the list of references to study now!
CMSPs will be required to earn 25 professional development points for recertification every five years. SME is committed to growing CMSP into the premier mining safety and health certification in the world. As such, it may be necessary to raise the standard for continuing education and professional development over time.
SME recognizes the importance of the MSP and those who put the time and effort into acquiring their certification. At the current time, SME is working to re-establish the CMSP program. A plan to relaunch the MSP program has yet to be determined.