Mentoring Program
Whether you are an emerging professional seeking to develop your skills in occupational hygiene; are a member of the AIOH and looking to graduate through membership ranks; or are a seasoned, long standing AIOH member looking for a different mentoring relationship or to give back to the profession, then the Mentoring Program may be just what you need.
Every member of the Institute, regardless of age or career stage can benefit from the AIOH Mentoring Program.
The Mentoring Program offers participants the opportunity to develop professional skills and networks, and develop a professional pathway to enhance their career prospects. Program participants will enjoy developing their:
Technical skills
- hazard identification and risk management over a wide range of occupational hygiene areas.
Professional knowledge
- design and implementation of exposure assessment surveys and strategies;
- subsequent use and interpretation of data to design and evaluate practical and effective control measures.
Professional judgement
- understanding the relevance of particular information and the ability to use that information effectively;
- knowledge and understanding of the impact of decisions;
- the limitations of a particular approach;
- the impact of a change, and the rationale for change.
Problem appreciation/solving/critical thinking and the ability to analyse information
- an ability to identify a problem;
- evaluate the risk;
- recommend control solutions and consider complications;
- ability to prioritise, draw out information and adapt to change.
Oral and written communication
- Logical, persuasive, clear, concise and confident communication that demonstrates clarity of thought.
Ethics
- establish and maintain a position aligned with the AIOH Code of Ethics;
- primary focus on worker health.
Networks
- expand your professional networks in specialist areas.
Program Alignment
The aim of the AIOH Mentoring Program is to develop the professional capabilities of our members and it directly aligns with two of the key objectives of the AIOH:
- To promote the profession of Occupational Hygiene
- To improve the practice of Occupational Hygiene and the knowledge, competence and standing of its practitioners
More detail about the AIOH mentoring program policy are provided:
Mentoring Information Package:
Whether you are looking to be a participant in the program or a mentor the benefits of being part of the program are obvious.
From program participants:
“I am very grateful to you for acting as one of my most influential mentors….”
“I was delighted when you offered to spend some time with me, share your knowledge, point out my areas for improvement, offer guidance and generally steer me in a better direction…”
From program mentors:
“At times I was unsure if I was providing adequate learning and development but as the process progressed we slowly built our relationship and the long term results were outstanding….”
Interested in becoming a program participant?
Mentee
If you are looking at developing your professional pathway as a career Occupational Hygienist, and would like to apply to participate in the AIOH Mentoring Program, then click
Mentor
If you are looking at ways of offering your expertise and knowledge back to the profession and can dedicate your time to nurture and develop a fellow member of the AIOH, then click
*to be considered as a participant in the program, as a mentor or mentee, you must be a member of the AIOH and be in good standing.