• Make sure you have the requisite experience and qualifications – you need to be able to provide evidence to the Assessment Panel. This information is contained on the CENVP Application Guidance Form and the Frequently Asked Questions. You can also contact the Registrar with any questions.
  
• Make sure you include all required materials, information, signatures and referee reports with your application. Leaving out any required materials can significantly delay your application from being processed. The application form should be completed in conjunction with the CENVP Application Guidance Form and the Frequently Asked Questions. A pro forma Referee Report Form must be used for the references required under Part F - Further Evidence of Claim.
  
• Submit a detailed CV with your application, as this will provide a lot of important information about your experience and areas of practice, which will be looked for during your interview. This has also now become a required part of the application.
  
• Provide at least 1 referee report from someone external to your current workplace. The Assessment Panels regularly require an external reference, and providing one with your application facilitates processing later on.
  
• Submit a typed application, as this will significantly increase both your professional image and the ease of processing of your application. Application Forms can be downloaded in .pdf or .doc formats. Alternatively, forms can be obtained from the CENVP Administrator as detailed below.
  
• Submit a digitally scanned application, as this reduces the time and cost associated with processing applications. A .pdf copy of your application can be emailed to: applications@cenvp.org or sent on CD with your paper copy. Please note, you will still need to send an original paper copy to the address below.
  
• Seek referees that are your peers. Seek at least one referee that works for a different company. You will probably be asked to provide an additional referee report if you only provide referees from your current workplace, and this can often delay the application process.
  
• Take seriously the requirement for continuing professional development. Guidance for the continued professional development requirement is provided in the Continuing Professional Development Log.  It is also worthwhile to submit a CPD Log for the past year with your application as evidence of your commitment.
  
• Take the application and panel interview seriously, as the process is rigorous. If you have any questions about the application or panel interview, be sure to contact the Registrar.
  
• Bring to the Interview original or certified evidence of your qualifications. Also bring any additional supporting materials listed in your application and any others which you think will provide additional support for your application.

CENVP Minimum Requirements
We encourage suitably qualified practitioners to participate in this important initiative for the environment profession. More information about certification minimum requirements and the certification process can be found here.

CENVP Powerpoint Presentation
PPT format (5.2MB)
This slide presentation provides an introductory look at the CENVP Program, the application process and Program benefits.

CENVP Application Guidance Form
PDF format (187KB)

2008 CENVP Application Form
PDF format (275KB)
Word format (372KB)

Referee Report Form
PDF format (233KB)
Word format (258KB)

Continuing Professional Development Log
PDF format (235KB)
Word format (239KB)