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NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)
This course is ideal for; Construction site managers, Contracts managers, Site workers with health and safety responsibilities, and Construction health and safety advisors. It also makes excellent continued professional development (CPD) for health and safety professionals working in other industries or looking to move into construction.
Our course is made up of one unit split into the following elements:
Unit NC1: Managing construction safely
- The foundations of construction health and safety management
- Improving health and safety culture and assessing risk
- Managing change and procedures
- Excavation
- Demolition
- Mobile plant and vehicles
- Working at height
- Musculoskeletal health and load handling
- Work equipment
- Electricity
- Fire
- Chemical and biological agents
- Physical and psychological health
Support available
Throughout your training, you will be able to ask questions, receive feedback and further develop your knowledge by contacting our experienced tutors by phone, email or Skype.
Successfully complete this course and you will achieve the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) qualification.
Entry requirements
No health and safety knowledge is needed however NEBOSH recommends you have a minimum standard of English at Key Skills Level 2, GCSE or equivalent. Important note: NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is a standalone qualification. This means that you will not be able to use units from other NEBOSH qualifications against any part of this qualification.
To successfully complete the course you will need to pass one written open book examination.
The aim of this assessment is for learners to practically apply the knowledge and understanding gained from their studies of the NC syllabus. To do this, you will need to complete an Open Book Examination (OBE) based on a fictional construction site.
You can find all the information about the OBE, including a sample OBE paper, on the following webpage:
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Working in Health & Safety
Many people take this qualification as a first step in a career in construction health and safety. It gives a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study. You make a real difference in the workplace. The qualification covers the main legal requirements relating to health and safety in UK construction work.
Career development
When you have successfully completed this course you will have gained invaluable knowledge, practical skills AND a globally respected qualification that supports your role:
- Technical know-how to comply with legislation and implement best practice
- Practical skills to apply back in the workplace
- Confidence to influence your colleagues to work more safely
- Ability to adapt to changing workplaces and sites
- You can apply to become an Associate Member of IIRSM, using the letters ‘AIIRSM’ after your name.
- Holders of the NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction (UK) qualification are also eligible to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card.
Your first course materials will be sent when you enrol so you can start straight away. You then have the freedom to progress when and where you wish, with support available from experienced tutors.
To successfully complete the course you will need to pass one open book examination.
Study length
Many students are able to complete this course in approx. 6 months1 .
1 Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation.
Enrol now from £45.80
There are 2 ways you can enrol
- Pay the total course fee of
£535*£428* in one sum and receive a Free NUS/Totum card - or
- Pay 10 monthly payments of
£56.50*£45.80* (£30 administration fee included)
Alternatively, call Freephone 0800 977 4007
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