TIEMS EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
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TIEMS Believes that Internationally Focused Certifications will: 1. Promote Global Competence in Emergency Management 2. Share Best Practices 3. Support International Collaboration 4. Lead to an International Common language, Knowledge and Understanding of Emergency and Disaster Management |
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TQC is a certification for individual emergency managers with a nationally recognized professional certification or other individuals with documented competence and experience, practical or academic, in international emergency and disaster management TQAC is a certification for individuals with proper education in emergency management but who are lacking practical experience as required for TQC TQC & TQAC only certify knowledge and competences about international standards, requirements, and best practices, necessary to create “an international common understanding” among those working with emergency and disaster management internationally |
The scope of International Emergency Management and Disaster Response is as wide as the globe is round. TIEMS encourages TQC & TQAC candidates to gain exposure to the many aspects that comprise the field. For the TQC & TQAC certification process, TIEMS has focused on seven competence areas in international emergency and disaster management as shown in the figure below.
This TQC & TQAC Competence Focus was informed by a TIEMS survey, which asked international emergency management and disaster response community experts to give their opinion on the content and structure of TQC & TQAC Certification. The report with the conclusions of this survey is found at the following link: TQC & TQAC Survey Findings
TQCTM & TQACTM CANDIDATE CERTIFICATION GUIDE
The TQC & TQAC Candidate Certification Guide, will be available for the TQC & TQAC Candidates, when they are logged into the TQC & TQAC Platform. It provides the requirements and steps the Candidate has to go through on his/her way to TQC & TQAC Certification, and include a wide range of references, together with a list of acronyms, covering many aspects of EMDR. Although the TQC & TQAC exam will not cover all this material, it will help the candidate broaden their knowledge and better understand the exam topics. They also find references to the seven TQC & TQAC Competence Areas, which the TQC & TQAC Candidate needs to demonstrate knowledge in.
TQCTM & TQACTM ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
In order for the TQC & TQAC candidates to take the TQC & TQAC exam wherever they are worldwide, TIEMS has implemented on-line proctoring of the TQC & TQAC candidates during their examination by using the ProctorFree solution. ProctorFree provides an accurate identification and authentication of the TQC & TQAC exam candidate. For more information about ProctorFree please visit www.proctorfree.com.
Herein, the term "personal data" refers to concept defined in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
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See TIEMS Privacy Policy how TIEMS protect your personal data according to above EU Regulation.
Concerning the online proctoring during TQC & TQAC examination, TIEMS cooperate with the company ProctorFree. ProctorFree is an authorized agent of TIEMS for purposes of receiving, storing and distributing personally identifiable information (PII) and education records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), see: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
See also PoctorFree Privacy Policy.
TIEMS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS - TQCTM & TQACTM 
A Quick Introduction to TQCTM & TQACTM Certification by Listening to and Viewing a Video about TQCTM & TQACTM Certification
https://vimeo.com/772577935/8c4ff962ea
REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING TQCTM CERTIFIED
REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING TQACTM CERTIFIED
Eamination is the same for TQC & TQAC Candidates and they may acquire required Competencies anywhere they wish – past coursework or experience, independent study, or they may take on-line or in-person courses. TIEMS Academy will be available to the Candidates, when logged into the TQC & TQAC Web Platform, and here the Candidates will find some relevant courses and references for his/her preparation for the TQC & TQAC Exam.
TQCTM & TQACTM PROCTORING
In order for the TQC & TQAC candidates to take the TQC & TQAC exam wherever they are worldwide, TIEMS has implemented on-line proctoring of the TQC & TQAC candidates during their examination by using the ProctorFree solution. ProctorFree provides an accurate identification and authentication of the TQC & TQAC exam candidate. For more information about ProctorFree please visit www.proctorfree.com.
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TQCTM Re-Certification | Upgrade from TQACTM to TQCTM Certification |
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The TQC and TQAC candidates will have the same exam. The exam questions will focus on emergency management principles and practices reflected in the TQC & TQAC Examination Competence Framework and background knowledge reflected in the TQC & TQAC Candidate Certification Guide, which the candidate gets access to when logged into the TQC & TQAC Platform. The TQC & TQAC exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and 10 essay questions. TIEMS International Certification - TQC is valid for three (3) years. TIEMS International Certification - TQAC is a one time Certification which can be upgraded to TQC Certification. |
TQC Certification is awarded for a three-year period, with re-certification efforts required prior to the end of the third year. The TQC & TQAC Certification Board will notify the TQC-certified person at the beginning of their third year, asking them to submit the TQC Re-Certification Form if he/she intends to maintain his/her certification. The TQC & TQAC Compliance Board will then evaluate the TQC-certified person’s experience, activity, and education/training during the 3 years TQC Certification period, and, if they continue to be qualified, issues a TQC Re-Certification Certificate. |
TQAC Certification is a one time award, showing proper education in emergency management TQAC Certification can be upgraded to TQC Certification when the candidate has achieved the necessary practical experience (Participation and Contribution) in emergency management. The candidate can then submit the TQAC Certification Upgrade to TQC Form. The TQAC-certified person’s experience and Activity will be evaluated by the TQC & TQAC Compliance Board, and if fulfilling the TQC requirements, awarded the TQC Certification. |
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TIEMS general policy is that education and certification in emergency and disaster management should be affordable by most, and therefore the cost of being TQC & TQAC certified will be kept at a minimum, covering only the cost to TIEMS for offering and maintaining the TQC & TQAC service. It is required that before the TQC Certification Board will initiate the TQC & TQAC certification process for the Applicant, the Applicant must become a TIEMS Member, and the Applicant need to pay the TQC or TQAC Certification Fee before starting uploading documents to the TQC & TQAC Platform, and then pay the TQC & TQAC Examination Fee, before getting access to TQC & TQAC Examination. After the Applicant has passed the TQC & TQAC Exam, his/her TIEMS membership will be upgraded to TIEMS Professional Certified Member. Likewise, the TQAC Upgrade Fee to TQC and the TQC Re-Certification Fee have to be paid prior to application of same. It is also to be understood that TIEMS does not guarantee that an applicant’s certification will be successful. No claim of liability, in any shape of form, can be made by any applicant against TIEMS and/or any of its officers who are part of the TQC & TQAC process(es). |
PRACTICAL STEPS AND PAYMENT TIME, DURING THE TQCTM & TQACTM CERTIFICATION PROCESS
If your TQC & TQAC Application Form is not accepted by the TQC & TQAC Certification Board, you will be advised on how you can improve your qualifications before applying again for TQC & TQAC Certification
DOWNLOAD TQCTM & TQACTM DOCUMENTATION
TQC & TQAC Brief Introduction TQC & TQAC Description Document TQC & TQAC Code of Conduct
Are you now ready to apply for TQC or TQAC Certification, Click Here!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TIEMS is a voluntary organization, and all its directors, officers and members work for free with developing the organization and its activities. The idea and initiative to develop TIEMS International Certification - TQC & TQAC, was initated in 2006, and in the time from then to present, many TIEMS volunteers have been involved in this development, and I like to thank them all.
However, there has a been a core team of TQC & TQAC Developers and TQC Test candidates, and each of them is presented hin the TQC Newsletter .
K. Harald Drager, TIEMS President
The TQC & TQAC Certified Members are those who have fullfilled either TQC or TQAC Certification Requirements, by passing through all phases of the Certification process; Application, Compliance and Examination. Below is shown the TQC Charter Members first, followed by a listing of other TQC Certified Members. Then follow the TQAC Charter Members which will be those who are TQAC Certified in 2024.
First an introduction to the TQC & TQAC Certifications: TQC & TQAC Brief Introduction TQC & TQAC Description Document
Read also about the team behind the TQC & TQAC development and about those who tested out TQC certification, and what all of them think about TQC, in the TQC Newsletter
TQC Charter Members
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India
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Other TQC Certified Members
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Japan TQC Certified 11.05.2022 |
We asked Yosuke the following Questions after his TQC Certification:
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Yosuke Okita's TQC Diploma (Click on the Diploma to get full size)
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India TQC Certified 07.02.2023 |
We asked Aditi the following Questions after her TQC Certification:
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Aditi Tyagi's TQC Diploma (Click on the Diploma to get full size)
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South Africa TQC Certified 04.02.2024 |
We asked Roman the following Questions after his TQC Certification:
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Roman Tandlich's TQC Diploma (Click on the Diploma to get full size)
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TQC Certified 21.02.2024 |
We asked Yash Paul the following Questions after his TQC Certification:
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Yash Paul Chawla's TQC Diploma (Click on the Diploma to get full size)
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TQC is awarded for a three-year period, with re-certification efforts required prior to the end of the third year. The TQC & TQAC Certification Board will notify the TQC-certified person at the end of their third year, asking them to submit the TQC Re-Certification Form if he/she intends to maintain his/her certification. The TQC & TQAC Certification Board will then evaluate the TQC-certified person’s experience, activity, and education/training during the 3 years TQC certification period, and, if they continue to be qualified, issues a TQC Re-Certification Certificate.
TQAC Charter Members
TQAC Charter Members are those who are TQAC Certified before end of 2024.
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South Africa TQAC Certified 30.09.2022 |
We asked Emma the following Questions after her TQAC Certification:
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Emma Chapman's TQAC Diploma (Click on the Diploma to get full size)
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South Africa TQAC Certified 31.01.2024 |
We asked Kelly the following Questions after her TQAC Certification:
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Kelly Maguire's TQAC Diploma (Click on the Diploma to get full size)
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TQAC is a one time award, showing proper education in emergency management. TQAC can be upgraded to TQC Certification when the candidate has achieved the necessary practical experience (Participation and Contribution) in emergency management. The candidate can then submit the TQAC Certification Upgrade to TQC Form. The TQAC-certified person’s experience and activity will be then evaluated, and if fulfilling the TQC Requirements, awarded the TQC Certification.
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TIEMS ACADEMY AND TIEMS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION - TQCTM & TQACTM
TQC & TQAC Applicants may acquire required Competencies anywhere they wish – past coursework or experience, independent study, or they may take on-line or in-person courses. As time goes on, TIEMS Academy will be providing access to an increasing number of courses relevant to TQC & TQAC Certification. TIEMS Academy will guide the TQC & TQAC Certification Candidates to relevant teaching material for their preparation for the TQC & TQAC certification. This teaching material includes:
- TIEMS Library with Programs and Proceedings from TIEMS Worldwide Conferences and Workshops: Click Here
- TIEMS Owned developed Courses (Will be added continuously as they are made available from TIEMS worldwide chapters and members)
- Courses available from TIEMS International Education Partners (See link to TIEMS Education Partners)
- TQC & TQAC Candidate Study and Evaluation Guide (Contain links to teaching material recommended for TQC candidates)
Access to TIEMS Academy is through TQC & TQAC Platform for TQC & TQAC candidates.
STRUCTURE AND FUTURE PLANS FOR TIEMS ACADEMY
Concerning TIEMS International Certification - TQC & TQAC, the TQC & TQAC Applicants may acquire required competencies anywhere they wish – past coursework or experience, independent study, or they may take on-line or in-person courses. As time goes by, TIEMS Academy will be providing access to an increasing number of courses relevant to TQC & TQAC Competencies and references to places where the candidates can find relevant courses/studies for their preparation for TQC & TQAC certification. TIEMS aims to make TQC & TQAC an international effort and cooperation project, and TIEMS has therefore reached out worldwide in order to find International Education Partners, among universities and training institutions and other institutions and companies, which provide teaching/courses in emergency management and disaster response and can add value to TQC & TQAC teaching courses/material. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is guiding the cooperation between TIEMS and these International Education Partners, and below is a presentation of those institutions TIEMS has an agreement with at present. Other teaching institutions with interest in TIEMS International Certification - TQC & TQAC, and which provide teaching/courses in this field, are welcome to join us in the TQC & TQAC development and spread out internationally. The courses provided by the TIEMS Education Partners are in addition to the courses provided in-house TIEMS and uploaded to TIEMS Academy.
Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
The Federal University of Technology, Minna, is a Federal Government owned University in Nigeria. It was established on 1st February, 1983. The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the Nation’s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology. It is a specialized University of Technology.
The Federal University of Technology, Minna, has witnessed tremendous growth and development especially in the last one and a half decades. Today, we have grown to a healthy staff and student population of about 24,000; we have a very beautiful Campus to be proud of, virtually all our academic programmes have full accreditation and the University is ranked the best among specialized Universities, 5th in Nigeria and forty-fifth out of 4,245 universities in Africa.
The Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Library Building
Contact person for TIEMS Cooperation with Minna University: Gbenga Morenikeji
Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
Health Physics at Illinois Tech
Illinois Institute of Technology, one of North America’s leaders in online radiation safety and protection educational programs, now offers a Master of Health Physics degree with Specialization in Radiological Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response (RSEPR). This new track expands Illinois Tech’s well-established Master of Health Physics program (1997) to address radiological security and emergency areas. The specialization is based on Illinois Tech’s core health physics curriculum which includes applying radiation protection principles, implementing radiation protection programs, and assessing radiation exposure and human health risks. Students learn to monitor radiological release and environmental radiation, design radiation controls and measurement devices, and develop radiation protection measures for regulatory compliance.
The current curriculum of the Radiological Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response track emphasizes the expertise of the instructors and the accrued knowledge of the profession, including courses in radiological source security and management, and nuclear emergency preparedness and response. The program offers seminars by experts on field management of radiological emergencies. In addition, the curriculum addresses the qualification requirements for the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Program. Graduates of the program will be ready to support ROSS qualifications necessary to: exhibit technical leadership in homeland protection, be rapidly deployed in emergencies, communicate recommendations to all concerned municipal entities, be familiar with state and federal agency protocol, and be integrated into incident command.
If you are a scientist concerned with the rising prospects of international nuclear terrorism, environmental protection during nuclear accidents, and management of radiological incidents, then come see what Illinois Tech has to offer. With over 150 well-placed alumni and a stellar advisory board, Illinois Tech’s health physics program continues to be at the forefront of radiation safety education. Choose from:
Master of Health Physics with Specialization in Radiochemistry
Certificate in Radiological Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology, originally established as the Armour Institute in 1893, is a private, technology-focused research university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law. One of 21 institutions that comprise the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU), Illinois Institute of Technology offers exceptional preparation for professions that require technological sophistication, an innovative mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
For more information, please contact the program director:
S.Y. Chen, Ph.D., CHP
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Department of Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology
3105 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, Illinois 60616 USA
Dongguk University, Korea (Hosting TIEMS Korea Chapter)
https://web.dongguk.ac.kr/english/main/main.jsp
Dongguk University at Gyeongju with the prestigious Dongguk University in Seoul provides an innovative and world-class education at local community. Harmonized with Gyeongju which had a millennium history, Korea's long tradition, and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Dongguk University at Gyeongju was founded by the Korean Buddhist Jogye Religious Order in 1978 and is now committed to fostering an excellent leader and professional research.
Dongguk encourages students and faculties to pursue the quality of education by bringing together dramatically diverse life experiences and cultures. For globalization and information & technology toward 21st, students and professors from around the world contribute to the latest theories and practical training in every area of university study. And thus Dongguk serves a variety of health cares and medical services at the affiliated hospital of an oriental medicine and a medical college to the local community. The educational mission of Dongguk is development of the self, a maturing process enhanced by exposure to people of diverse backgrounds, opinions, and value systems. For thousands of new students each year, Dongguk will continue to go a great step on a lifelong journey of self-discovery, service to others, and spiritual enlightenment. The educational mission of Dongguk is development of the self, a maturing process enhanced by exposure to people of diverse backgrounds, opinions, and value systems. For thousands of new students each year, Dongguk will continue to go a great step on a lifelong journey of self-discovery, service to others, and spiritual enlightenment.
Contact person for TIEMS Cooperation with Dongguk University: Professor Young-Jai Lee
Rhodes University, South Africa
Rhodes University, founded in 1904, has a well-established reputation for academic excellence.
With just over 8200 students, Rhodes is a small University, which enjoys the distinction of having among the best undergraduate pass and graduation rates in South Africa, outstanding postgraduate success rates, and the best research output per academic staff member. This is a testimony to the quality of students that Rhodes attracts and of academic provision, and to the commitment of Rhodes staff to student development and success.
Of our more than 8000 students, 30% are postgraduates and over 18% are international students from 54 countries around the world, making Rhodes a dynamic and cosmopolitan knowledge institution. Students are able to undertake an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the faculties of Humanities, Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Law, and Education. With the most favourable academic staff to student ratio among South African universities, Rhodes students are guaranteed easy access to academics and close supervision.
The University takes pride in its motto, Where Leaders Learn, and producing graduates who are knowledgeable intellectuals, skilled professionals, and critical, caring and compassionate citizens who can contribute to economic and social development and an equitable, just and democratic society.
Contact person for TIEMS Cooperation with Rhodes University: Professor Roman Tandlich.
TIEMS Invites more Universities and Training Institutions and Others to become TIEMS International Education Partners
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