CPE Application Documents
Notice to potential Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs)
The Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) Professional Affairs Board (PABA) in Australia has recently adopted the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) HFE competencies as its benchmark. Consequently the PABA Certification Committee has just commenced a review to ensure that that its processes and standards are compatible with these.
As a result, from 8 May 2024, the PABA has not accepted any new applications. The PABA does not anticipate too many changes in what an applicant is required to submit, although the assessment process might change a little.
The PABA is currently trialing the new process, and invites any interested applicants to complete the EOI link below. Applicants will then be contacted with information once the new application process is live.
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia – CHFEP EOI Form | WAVE
In the meantime the PABA suggests that any person wishing to submit an application for Certification starts compiling the evidence that is required under the current system and prepare a draft portfolio of the work that you intend to submit.
CPE Application – Guidance Notes
CPE Application – Guidance Notes for Applicants_19 Oct 2020
CPE Application (Stage 1)
Template CPE Stage 1 Preliminary Application Form
CPE Application Checklist (Stage 2)
Template CPE Stage 2 Major and Minor Works Checklist
CPE Referees Report (Stage 2)
Template CPE Stage 2 Referee Report_Blank
PAB Rules
PAB Rules Modified 28 Oct 2020 – The PAB Rules are currently being updated. The latest update will be available soon.
HFESA Code of Practice
Download the HFESA Code of Practice.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
MOC Guidance Notes
MOC Guidance notes
MOC FAQs
MOC FAQs
MOC Record Sheet
MOC Record sheet
A small logo indicating CPE status is available for use by certified members of the Society on professional correspondence.
Click here to read the Professional Affairs Board guidance note for use of the CPE logo.
Core IEA Competencies
Core Competencies in Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) – Professional knowledge and skills