CBIP News

CBIP has published the revised Certification Requirements Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Inspection – Revision 6.

The updated requirements replace PRO-CER-09 Revision 5 and reflect the outcomes of the recent review of the EWP Certification Scheme.

Key updates include:

• removal of the former Category 3 certification

• clarification of the certification scopes for Category 1 and Category 2 inspectors

• updated application, examination, certification and renewal requirements

• revised wording and formatting to improve clarity and consistency

• changes to better reflect current industry practice and CBIP processes

All EWP certificate holders, applicants, employers and other interested parties are encouraged to review the revised requirements and ensure they understand how the changes may affect them.

The updated EWP Certification Requirements are available on the EWP Certification section of the CBIP website or follow the link below;

• Certification Requirements: Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Inspection
• CR Elevating Work Platform Change Notification

For further information, please contact the CBIP office.

CBIP's Code of Professional Conduct has recently been updated and the latest version is now available on the website.

The update does not change the core expectations of professionalism, integrity, competence, confidentiality and respect that members are already familiar with. Instead, it provides some additional clarification around:

Making statements on behalf of CBIP.

• Working within the scope of your certification and making claims about certification status.

• Requirements if a certification is suspended or withdrawn.

Members are encouraged to take a few minutes to review the updated document and ensure they are familiar with the current requirements.

The revised Code of Professional Conduct can be found in the Policies and Procedures section of the CBIP website.

If you have any questions, please contact the CBIP office.

CBIP has introduced a new IT Security Policy, which is now available on the CBIP website.

The policy outlines the measures and expectations in place to help protect CBIP's information, systems, and data, and supports our ongoing commitment to good governance and information security.

Members are encouraged to take a few minutes to review the policy, which can be found under About Us → Policies on the CBIP website.

If you have any questions regarding the policy, please contact the CBIP office.

To all CBIP Members,

Please be advised that, effective 6th January 2026, CBIP fees will increase. This adjustment is necessary to keep pace with inflation and the rising costs of delivering our services.

The increase applies across all fee categories, including certification examinations and competency assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

• Fee Schedule 2026