NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction – E-learning
The NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction course is a leading risk and safety management qualification for the construction industry and for anyone looking to transition into construction management. It gives learners the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage and reduce risk on a construction site.
Aligned to Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) regulations, the NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction qualification is guided by legislation but focussed on best practice.
The course will provide an understanding of all health and safety responsibilities, requirements and particular duties of the latest construction industry regulations. Delegates 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.
Who should attend?
The qualification is aimed at managers, supervisors or anyone who manages construction health and safety as part of their role. It would be ideal for anyone looking to move into construction. It also makes excellent continued professional development (CPD) for health and safety professionals working in other industries.
Pre-requisites
There are no specific entry requirements for this course, although NEBOSH suggest that delegates have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
Course content
The course is made up of one central unit NC1: Managing Construction Health and Safety. The unit covers 13 elements and covers critical construction health and safety issues, including CDM regulation, risk assessment and management, safety culture, and hazard control.
With an emphasis on practical application, successful learners will be able to:
- Recognise, assess and control a range of common construction hazards
- Develop safe systems of work
- Take part in incident investigations
- Advise on the roles, competencies and duties under construction legislation
- Positively influence health and safety culture
- Confidently challenge unsafe behaviours
- Help manage contractors
Duration
The Level 7 NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) will involve a minimum of 70 taught hours, and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading to prepare for the 48 hours open book examination.
Assessment
The assessment is an open book examination, which will be based on a realistic scenario, that will 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 and it will be marked by an external examiner appointed by NEBOSH.
Outcome / Next Steps
A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the course.
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Delivery method
This course is delivered via eLearning.
eLearning, sometimes called Online, enables learners to study when and where they want. Delegates will have 12 months to complete the course.
This course can also be provided via Virtual Classroom.
Alternatively, we can provide this course in-company, for a group of people from your organisation at a time and date to suit. Please do get in touch if this would be of interest to you.
Benefits of NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction
For the learner
- Obtain valuable knowledge and skills
- Enables you to personally minimise workplace injuries and illness
- Supports academic and career progression
For the business
- Reduce incident and injury rates, and the associated lost-time and absence
- Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house expertise
- Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
More details
This course is provided through our trusted partner Astutis (NEBOSH Gold partner 807).