PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 LATEST EDITION.
What are the Elements of a Professional? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Profession and
Professionalism.
What are the 5 E's of a Profession? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Education, Ethics,
Experience, Examination, and Entity.
What are the Building Blocks of Professionalism? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
Scholarship, Integrity, Honour, Leadership, Independence, Pride, Spirit &
Enthusiasm, Civility & Collegiality, and Service to the Public Good.
,Competence vs. Capability? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Competence: the ability to
transfer and apply knowledge and skills to new situations and environments,
consistently applying knowledge and skills to a standard of performance required
in the workplace (PAST-PRESENT).
Capability: the applied theoretical knowledge that underpins practice in
occupations and professions and also the industry specific knowledge and skills
that transcend particular workplaces and the tacit knowledge of the workplace
(PRESENT-FUTURE).
OHS Professional vs. OHS Practitioner vs. OHS Specialist? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
OHS Professional: Usually university educated; is a key advisor, strategist and pilot
to the organization's leadership in fully integrating the management ofOHS risk
into sustainable business practice at all levels.
OHS Practitioner: Usually vocationally educated (e.g. Certificate,Diploma);
implements strategy, notably at site level, with an emphasis on state-of-the-art-
compliance.
OHS Specialist: Have a deeper knowledge base that may not be core to the
OHSProfessional or Practitioner: ergonomists, occupational/industrial hygienists,
, organizational/occupational psychologists, occupational health professionals and
professionals from allied professions, such as fire protection or structural
engineers/specialists.
What are the 7 Dimensions of the OHS Professional/OHS Practitioner Role? -
CORRECT ANSWER (S) -1. Systems management approach
2. Organizational culture and its impact on OHS
3. OHS risk management processes
4. Measurement and evaluation of OHS performance
5. Knowledge management
6. Communication, engagement and influence
7. Professional and ethical practice
What are the Knowledge Areas for an OHS Professional/OHS Practitioner? -
CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Hazards and risks, Hazard and risk controls, Safety and
health management, Professional role and functioning, Underlying technical and
behavioural disciplines, and Underlying management science.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 LATEST EDITION.
What are the Elements of a Professional? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Profession and
Professionalism.
What are the 5 E's of a Profession? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Education, Ethics,
Experience, Examination, and Entity.
What are the Building Blocks of Professionalism? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
Scholarship, Integrity, Honour, Leadership, Independence, Pride, Spirit &
Enthusiasm, Civility & Collegiality, and Service to the Public Good.
,Competence vs. Capability? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Competence: the ability to
transfer and apply knowledge and skills to new situations and environments,
consistently applying knowledge and skills to a standard of performance required
in the workplace (PAST-PRESENT).
Capability: the applied theoretical knowledge that underpins practice in
occupations and professions and also the industry specific knowledge and skills
that transcend particular workplaces and the tacit knowledge of the workplace
(PRESENT-FUTURE).
OHS Professional vs. OHS Practitioner vs. OHS Specialist? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
OHS Professional: Usually university educated; is a key advisor, strategist and pilot
to the organization's leadership in fully integrating the management ofOHS risk
into sustainable business practice at all levels.
OHS Practitioner: Usually vocationally educated (e.g. Certificate,Diploma);
implements strategy, notably at site level, with an emphasis on state-of-the-art-
compliance.
OHS Specialist: Have a deeper knowledge base that may not be core to the
OHSProfessional or Practitioner: ergonomists, occupational/industrial hygienists,
, organizational/occupational psychologists, occupational health professionals and
professionals from allied professions, such as fire protection or structural
engineers/specialists.
What are the 7 Dimensions of the OHS Professional/OHS Practitioner Role? -
CORRECT ANSWER (S) -1. Systems management approach
2. Organizational culture and its impact on OHS
3. OHS risk management processes
4. Measurement and evaluation of OHS performance
5. Knowledge management
6. Communication, engagement and influence
7. Professional and ethical practice
What are the Knowledge Areas for an OHS Professional/OHS Practitioner? -
CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Hazards and risks, Hazard and risk controls, Safety and
health management, Professional role and functioning, Underlying technical and
behavioural disciplines, and Underlying management science.
