NEBOSH Construction Certificate

The course syllabus covers a broad range of construction hazards and the means by which they can be controlled. It includes the main legal requirements relating to construction work and enables individuals to undertake effective safety inspections on a construction site.

Content

Management and Foundations of Health and Safety
Health and Safety Policy and Organising for Health and Safety
Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
Risk Assessment and Principles of Control
Incident Investigation, Recording and Reporting
Monitoring, Review and Audit
Managing and Controlling Hazards in Construction
Construction Law and Management
Construction Activities Hazards and Control
Work Equipment - Hazards and Control
Electrical Hazards and Control - Fire Hazards and Control
Chemical Hazards and Control - Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control
Movement of People and Vehicles - Hazards and Control
Working at Height
Demolition Hazards and Control
Evacuation Work and Confined Spaces
Manual and Mechanical Handling - Hazards and Control

Progression

On successful completion of this course candidates may progress onto the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but applicants should be involved with construction management or safety practice within a construction environment.

Target audience

This course is targeted towards Line Managers or Supervisors working within the Construction Industry. Owners or Managers of smaller consultancy companies may also find this qualification helps them to meet the requirements of clients and main contractors when working on other people?s premises or sites.

Benefits to the individual

Individuals will benefit from an increased awareness of health and safety in the construction industry.

Benefits to the organisation

Many larger construction organisations choose the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate as a key part of their supervisory or management development programme. By ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management they build an effective safety culture in the company. The format of the course may also enable employers to fit training around the needs of the business.

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