Application Documents
Guidance notes, templates, and forms for applying for BSAPE certification at any certificate type.
Published Standards
Full certification standards for each of the six BSAPE engineering disciplines — publicly available.
Technical Guidance Notes
BSAPE-published technical guidance covering specific engineering topics relevant to certification.
Application Guidance
BSAPE Applicant Guidance Notes
Step-by-step guidance for completing your application for any BSAPE certificate type. Includes evidence tips and common errors to avoid.
Professional Experience Statement Template
Structured template for the professional experience statement required for Certificate of Skill and Certificate of Achievement applications.
Application Self-Assessment Checklist
Use this checklist before submitting your application to confirm you have included all required documentation and information.
Referee Guidance for Professional References
Information for your professional referees — what BSAPE requires from a reference and how the process works.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Request Form
For applicants who hold prior engineering certifications (IWCF, IADC, IChemE, IMechE, etc.) and wish to apply for accreditation under BSAPE APL provisions.
Certification Standards
BSAPE-PE Petroleum Engineering Certification Standard
Full published standard for petroleum engineering certification, covering scope, grade criteria, and assessment methodology.
BSAPE-CE Chemical & Process Engineering Certification Standard
Full published standard for chemical and process engineering certification.
BSAPE-ME Mechanical Engineering Certification Standard
Full published standard for mechanical engineering certification.
BSAPE-EI Electrical & Instrumentation Certification Standard
Full published standard for electrical and instrumentation engineering certification.
BSAPE-RE Renewable Energy Engineering Certification Standard
Full published standard for renewable energy engineering certification.
BSAPE-DE Drilling Engineering Certification Standard
Full published standard for the BSAPE 5-level Drilling Engineering certification programme.
Drilling Engineering Resources
BSAPE-DE Programme Overview & Level Descriptions
Summary of all five BSAPE-DE certification levels, including scope, audience, assessment methods, and entry requirements.
Kill Sheet Calculation Reference Guide
Technical reference covering the standard kill sheet calculations used in the BSAPE-DE assessments. Includes worked examples for Driller's method and Wait-and-Weight.
Well Barrier Schematic Guide (Annex A Reference)
Illustrated guide to well barrier elements and schematic conventions referenced in BSAPE-DE programmes.
Approved Training Provider Requirements for BSAPE-DE
Requirements for training providers wishing to deliver BSAPE-DE programmes. Covers facility, simulator, instructor, and quality assurance requirements.
CPD Guidance
BSAPE CPD Policy and Framework
Full CPD policy including the 30-hour annual requirement, category breakdown, approved activity types, and recording guidance.
BSAPE CPD Log Template
Structured CPD log template for recording annual CPD activities against the BSAPE category framework.
CPD Activity Guidance — What Counts
Detailed guidance on what types of activities count toward BSAPE CPD requirements, with examples for petroleum, process, and renewable energy engineers.
CPD Audit Response Pack
Guidance and templates for certified members selected for CPD audit — how to compile and submit your CPD evidence.
Ethics & Professional Standards
BSAPE Code of Professional Conduct
The binding code of conduct for all BSAPE certified members and associates. Sets out the professional obligations of BSAPE certification holders.
BSAPE Ethics & Disciplinary Procedure
Explains how BSAPE handles complaints, ethics investigations, and disciplinary proceedings against certification holders.
Whistleblowing and Engineering Safety Reporting Guidance
Guidance for BSAPE members on professional obligations to report unsafe conditions or engineering malpractice.
BSAPE Logo Usage Guidelines
Rules governing the use of BSAPE branding and certification marks on professional materials.
For Employers & Organisations
Employer Accreditation Guide — What BSAPE Certification Means
An employer-facing guide explaining BSAPE certificate types, how to verify credentials, and the professional standards holders are expected to maintain.
Organisational Accreditation Application Pack
For engineering organisations seeking BSAPE Organisational Accreditation — includes the application form, requirements, and supporting documentation guidance.
Approved Training Provider Application Pack
Full application pack for organisations wishing to become BSAPE Approved Training Providers. Includes quality assurance requirements, assessor criteria, and assessment process.
BSAPE Group Application Guidance
Guidance for companies making group applications for multiple employees. Covers the group application process, evidence requirements, and bulk certification pricing.
Technical Guidance Notes
TGN-01: Integrity Management of Ageing Offshore Installations
Technical guidance for engineers involved in the integrity assessment, inspection, and life extension of offshore oil and gas platforms.
TGN-02: Safe Design of Relief and Flare Systems
Engineering guidance on the design, capacity assessment, and safety case for process plant relief and flare systems.
TGN-03: Decommissioning of Petroleum Wells — P&A Best Practice
Guidance on the engineering principles and regulatory requirements for plug-and-abandon operations.
TGN-04: Energy Transition — Adapting Petroleum Engineering Skills
Guidance for petroleum engineers transitioning into CCS, hydrogen, geothermal, and offshore wind roles.
TGN-05: Electrical Safety in Hazardous Areas (ATEX & IECEx)
Engineering guidance covering area classification, equipment selection, and inspection requirements for hazardous area electrical installations.
Certified Members
Additional Resources for BSAPE Certified Members
BSAPE certified members (COC-BSAPE, COS-BSAPE, COA-BSAPE) have access to additional technical resources via the BSAPE member portal — including the member discussion forum, technical advisory committee publications, and priority access to newly published Technical Guidance Notes.
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