National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health (NEBOSH)

Aims

To provide the underpinning knowledge to enable Health and Safety duties in the workplace to be undertaken more effectively. It is relevant for managers, supervisors and employee representatives with health and safety responsibilities related to the construction industry. This comprehensive course, gives an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of occupational Safety and Health Management

Structure

The course is offered on a day-release basis or by open learning, which involves self directed home study with tutor support. Revision, mock examination, practical assessment and examinations are all carried out at the College. Support is available in assessment, study and examination techniques.
The qualification comprises of three separately assessed units: Management of Health & Safety (NGC1), Controlling Workplace Hazards in Construction (NCC1), Health & Safety Practical Application (NCC2). The examinations are held 4 times per year in March, June, September and December. The exams comprise of two 2-hour written papers and a practical assessment that involves carrying out an inspection of a construction site and the preparation of a management report.

Content

The following topics are covered: Health and Safety Foundations, Policy, Organisation, Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture, Risk Assessment, Principles of Control, Incident Investigation, Recording and Reporting, Monitoring/Review/Audit, Construction Law and Management, Site Hazard and Controls, Movement of People and Vehicles, Manual and Mechanical Handling, Work Equipment, Electricity, Fire, Chemical and Biological Hazards, Physical and Psychological Hazards, Working at Height, Excavation and Confined Spaces, Demolition.

Career Opportunities

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is relevant to managers, supervisors and employee representatives with health and safety responsibilities. For those seeking a promoted post or a career in health and safety this qualification is widely regarded as the starting point.

Progression

The Construction Certificate can provide a base level qualification for those with specific responsibilities in health and safety that may lead to progression to Diploma or VQ4 level working towards chartered membership of IOSH.

Entry Requirements

Although no formal qualifications are required candidates would be advantaged by having some experience of the construction industry.