Construction Health and Safety

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Certificate - National Examining Board for Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH)

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

The NEBOSH National Construction Certificate is aimed at supervisors, managers and construction, design and management co-ordinators within the construction industry who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely.

It is likely to prove useful for those concerned with the management of buildings who may need to ensure that contractors are working safely.

The qualification is also appropriate for supervisors and managers working in other industries such as utilities, and even broadcasting, where temporary workplaces are a feature of their activities

The NEBOSH National Construction Certificate is aimed at Supervisors, Managers and CDM co-ordinators within the construction industry who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely.

It is likely to prove useful for those concerned with the management of buildings who may need to ensure that contractors are working safely.

The qualification is also appropriate for supervisors and managers working in other industries such as utilities, and even broadcasting, where temporary workplaces are a feature of their activities.

Progression 

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to apply health and safety as part of job responsibilities.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

  • four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
  • an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
  • a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ Level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

15 weeks day release

Business Benefits 

Having a member of your staff with this qualification promotes commitment to the workforce, shows compliance with the law and helps reduce hidden costs through lost time accidents within the construction industry. Aimed at managers and supervisors, this can lead to CDM Co-ordinator qualification.

Are there any exams? 

Assessment is by an examination set by NEBOSH and held at the College.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The following modules are studied

  • identification and controlling of hazards
  • management of safety
  • health and safety law
  • accident prevention within the construction industry.

When can I study? 

Wednesdays, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Course Facts

Although we are not yet able to confirm dates or fees, applications for the next course are now welcome. For further information please contact the Customer Services team on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.

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