Overview
The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate is one of the UK’s most widely respected and in-demand health and safety qualifications for the construction industry, teaching in line with the UK HSE's (Health and Safety Executive) guidance.
Learners who take this course provided by Ardent Safety in Barrow, Cumbria will be better able to influence their on-site colleagues to work more safely; because they will gain the confidence and technical know-how to challenge unsafe behaviours and offer practical solutions.
Course length
This course will involve a minimum of 68 taught hours, and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading to prepare for the 48 hours open book examination.
Assessment
The assessment for this course is a digital assessment based on a realistic scenario. This is designed to test both what you know and what you can do. You will be asked to carry out a series of tasks using evidence from the scenario and the underpinning knowledge gained through your studies and revision. You will have 48 hours to download, complete and submit your assessment.
Your assessment will be marked by an external examiner appointed by NEBOSH. These examiners are chosen for their experience and expertise to ensure that learners are assessed by the very best from our industry.
Who should attend
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is ideal for:
- Construction site managers
- Contracts managers
- Site workers with health and safety responsibilities
- 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.
Course content
Aligned to CDM regulations, NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is guided by legislation but focussed on best practice. The broad syllabus includes:
- CDM roles and responsibilities
- Health and safety culture
- Assessing risk
- Managing change
- Excavation
- Demolition
- Mobile plant and vehicles
- Working at height
- Musculoskeletal health
- Work equipment
- Electricity
- Fire
- Chemical and biological agents
- Physical and psychological health.
Professional recognition
Holders of the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK and International) are entitled to associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
Holders of the NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction (UK) qualification are eligible to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card. Holders of the Level 6 version (assessment completed on or before 17 January 2023) are eligible to apply until 31 December 2024.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
A chart mapping IELTS scores to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) can be found on the British Council and IELTS websites:
Learners wishing to assess their own language expertise may consult the FAQs on the IELTS website for information on taking the test.
Read more about language requirements for NEBOSH qualifications.
Important note: NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International) 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.
Certification
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation. It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 12 SCQF credit points.
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
More information
Download our NEBOSH Construction Learner Handbook
To find out more visit the NEBOSH website.
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Click HERE to download the lesson plan for this course.
