Over the past two years, the NSC, working in conjunction with the CUSA Board, has conducted a business analysis of the CUSA Certification. Because of the review, the Council has made a business decision to sunset the CUSA Certification as of July 1, 2009. However, as part of a continuous improvement process, the NSC will examine the feasibility of offering an on-line training program with a certificate of completion for the Utilities safety administrator. This concept will go through a business analysis with NSC sharing the results with the Utilities Division in early spring 2009.
Additional questions or concerns about CUSA?
Pam Johnson 630-775-2097 630-775-0360 fax Pam.Johnson@nsc.org
As of July 1, 2009, NSC will issue persons holding current and renewed CUSA certificates, and they will be able to retain the certification without having to renew it annually. NSC will continue to verify CUSA status for employers.
Please note that if your CUSA designation is not active as of July 1, 2009, you will not receive the certificate without expiration. If you have questions concerning your status or renewal period, please contact Pam Johnson at CUSA@nsc.org or 630-775-2097.
NSC will stop accepting new applications on February 1st, 2009 and allow only those who have submitted applications by that deadline to apply for CUSA designation.No applications will be accepted after February 1st, 2009.
If you submit an application before February 1st, 2009, you will be able to take the revised examination. If you pass the examination on or before June 30th 2009, you will be eligible for CUSA designation.
Yes. NSC will continue to house the records of those who have been CUSA designated.
This has not been established yet, but NSC will ensure that there are updates online to the CUSA page. NSC will also ensure that notices go out to Divisions’ members as soon as a new proposed training course is ready to be announced.