International Diploma in Advanced Industrial Hygiene
The International Diploma in Advanced Industrial Hygiene (DIP-1022) is the industrial hygiene specialist diploma from the American Institute of Safety Professionals, designed for industrial hygienists, occupational health professionals, and safety engineers who need a comprehensive, academically rig…

What is the International Diploma in Advanced Industrial Hygiene?
The International Diploma in Advanced Industrial Hygiene (DIP-1022) is the industrial hygiene specialist diploma from the American Institute of Safety Professionals, designed for industrial hygienists, occupational health professionals, and safety engineers who need a comprehensive, academically rig…
us qualification in the science and practice of anticipating, recognising, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards. At 480 hours of Total Qualification Time and 48 credits across six assessed units, it provides the deepest coverage of industrial hygiene available in the institute's portfolio, and one of the most comprehensive industrial hygiene qualifications available online anywhere in the world. Studied entirely online and fully self-paced, it is built for wor…
What you'll master
Six specialist areas, each built on the standards employers and auditors work to.
- 01 Principles of Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Science | GLH: 30 hours This unit establishes the scientific and regulatory foundations of industrial hygiene.
- 02 Airborne Contaminants, Sampling, and Analytical Methods | GLH: 30 hours This unit provides detailed exploration of airborne contaminants and the sampling and analytical techniques fundamental to industrial hygiene practice.
- 03 Chemical, Physical, and Biological Hazard Assessment | GLH: 30 hours This unit develops comprehensive hazard assessment competency across chemical, physical, and biological agent categories.
- 04 Engineering Controls, Ventilation, and Exposure Mitigation | GLH: 30 hours This unit provides in-depth examination of engineering controls and ventilation system design as the primary means of controlling occupational exposures.
- 05 Occupational Health Surveillance and Risk Communication | GLH: 30 hours This unit examines occupational health surveillance systems, biological monitoring programmes, and ethical risk communication practices.
- 06 Advanced Industrial Hygiene Practice, Auditing, and Emerging Technologies | GLH: 30 hours This capstone unit integrates advanced professional practice, compliance auditing, and emerging technologies.
Who should take this diploma?
- Industrial hygienists seeking a comprehensive academic qualification to complement
- CIH certification or prepare for the
- Occupational health professionals (physicians, nurses, safety officers) who need structured
- IH training to support workplace health programmes
- EHS managers in manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and mining operations who manage hazardous substance exposure programmes
- Ventilation engineers and environmental engineers who design and evaluate exposure control systems
- Professionals preparing for
- Professional — Industrial
Entry requirements
Meet any one of the first three:What will you study?
Standards and frameworks you'll work with
Official sources, linked for reference- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management · OSHA
- NFPA 13, 30, 68, 69, 70E, 72 Fire, explosion and electrical codes · NFPA
- API 570 and API 653 Piping and tank inspection · American Petroleum Institute
- ISO 45001 OH&S management systems · ISO
- ANSI/ASSP Z10 OHS management systems · ASSP
- IEC 60079 Explosive atmospheres · IEC
- CCPS guidelines Process safety practice · AIChE CCPS
- ACGIH TLVs Occupational exposure limits · ACGIH
- GRI Standards Sustainability reporting · GRI
How is the diploma assessed?
There are no exams. You complete 12 written assessments — two per unit — of the kind you'd present to a board or a regulator, each graded by a qualified assessor.
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1Open the learning space Enrolment gives you the units for International Diploma in Advanced Industrial Hygiene, starting with Principles of Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Science.
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2Work through the units Study at your own pace through to Advanced Industrial Hygiene Practice, Auditing, and Emerging Technologies. Each unit stays in the order already published for this diploma.
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3Complete each unit assessment Each of the six units is assessed through two components: Formative Assessment (800–1,000 words): a technical discussion paper, white paper, or guidance document addressing a focused aspect of the unit content.
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Receive the credentials When the assessed units are complete, the diploma certificate, transcript and wallet card are issued for the package you bought.
Specification documents
The official documents for DIP-1022: how the diploma is structured, taught and assessed. PDF downloads- Qualification specification Structure, units, credits and entry requirements
- Unit syllabus & learning outcomes What each of the six units covers
- Assessment & marking criteria How papers and reports are graded
- Learner handbook Study guidance, support and submission process
- Referencing & academic integrity APA 7th style and plagiarism policy
- Recognition & credit transfer Credit transfer, recognition and progression
- Enrolment terms & refund policy Fees, payment and refund conditions
What credentials do you receive?
Graduates of International Diploma in Advanced Industrial Hygiene receive a diploma certificate, an official transcript and a professional wallet card. Each uses the verification record already issued with AISP credentials.
- Diploma certificate Hard-bound and/or PDF, depending on the package already offered for this diploma.
- Official transcript Credits and results for each of the 6 assessed units.
- Professional wallet card Front and back, with a QR code that opens the existing verification record.
What careers does the diploma lead to?
Graduates use this diploma where worker exposure must be measured and controlled, from industrial hygienist to the occupational health specialist in a corporate team.
- Exposure assessment
- Laboratories
- Manufacturing health teams
- Control of hazardous agents
Advanced Industrial Hygiene or Advanced Toxicology?
Industrial hygiene measures and controls exposure. Advanced toxicology explains the harm that exposure can cause.
| Compare | This diplomaAdvanced Industrial Hygiene | Also offeredAdvanced Toxicology |
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| Subject | Advanced Industrial Hygiene | Advanced Toxicology |
| Opens with | Principles of Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Science | Foundations of Advanced Toxicological Science |
| Also covers | Airborne Contaminants, Sampling, and Analytical Methods | Target Organ Toxicity and Systemic Effects |
| Published length | 480 hours | 480 hours |
| Enroll in this diploma → | View Advanced Toxicology |
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How much does the diploma cost?
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Digital
PDF credentials, delivered online- All assessed units and learning resources
- Assessor feedback on submitted work
- Diploma, transcript and wallet card (PDF)
- Online verification record
Complete
Hard-bound diploma plus PDF- Everything in Digital
- Hard-bound printed diploma
- Shipped to your address (courier extra)
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