NEBOSH Construction Certificate in Health and Safety

What does the qualification cover?

The NEBOSH National Construction Certificate covers the main legal requirements relating to health and safety in UK construction work, identification and control of construction workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge. The syllabus is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Health and Safety owned by ENTO and is supported by Construction Skills.

No previous health and safety knowledge is required although it is advisable that candidates do have an understanding of the basic practical aspects of the construction industry. It should also be noted that the examination includes a requirement to write a short report.

The qualification has been unitised and the content revised in line with the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.

Course Code

CMT 02

Course Title

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health

Who should attend?

Persons who have gained the relevant prerequisite qualifications prior to the start of this course and have responsibilities for the day to day control of health and safety and have duties to assist in the management of health and safety within a construction environment.

Aim and Objectives

On completion of the training persons attending will have the skills and knowledge to identify procedures and system within their organisation to minimise the risk to persons within the organisation and the skills to develop safe working procedures.

Programme

The course covers The Health & Safety at Work Act and the regulations relevant to the construction industry and is divided into two units, each of which is assessed separately.
To include:

Unit NGC1: Management of Health and Safety

• Foundations in health and safety
• Policy
• Organising for health and safety
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture
• Risk assessment
• Principles of control
• Monitoring review and audit
• Incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting

Unit NCC1: Managing and controlling hazards in construction activities

• Construction law and management
• Construction activities hazards and control
• Movement of people and vehicles - hazards and control
• Manual and mechanical handling - hazards and control
• Work equipment - hazards and control
• Electrical hazards and control
• Fire hazards and control
• Chemical and biological health hazards and control
• Physical and psychological health hazards and control
• Work at height - hazards and control
• Excavation work and confined spaces - hazards and control
• Demolition hazards and control

Unit NCC2: Health and safety practical application

Course Delivery

In-house - dates on application
Open Course - see dates below

Course Duration

15 Days - 9.00 am to 4.30 pm plus 2 x ½ day (am) exams

Cost

In-house on application.
Open Course £1850 per delegate + VATIncludes all course materials, lunch and refreshments together with course examination registration fees

Dates and Venues

Norwich

Course 2/10 | Week 1 - 25th to 29th October 2010 | Week 2 - 1st to 5th November 2010 | Week 3 - 15th to 19th November 2010 | Exam - 9th & 10th December 2010

Course 1/11 | Week 1 (NGC 1) - 28th February to 4th March 2011 Exam - 11th March 2011 | Week 2 (NCC 1) - 11th to 15th April 2011 & Week 3 (NCC 2) - 16th to 20th May 2011 Exam - 9th June 2011

Application and Procedure

Please fill in the Online Booking where you can also find the terms and conditions. If you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact us.