NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Introduction

National Examination Board For Occupational Safety And Health

Health and Safety appointed representatives who work in the Construction Industry are faced with a constant battle against ever changing Health and Safety legislation and the impact on their respective organisations. In addition EC regulations stipulate that Health and Safety representatives must be "competent" to perform the role.

Course Content:

• Provisions under the Health and Safety At Work etc. Act 1974
• Statute Law, Civil Law and Common Law
• Safety Policies
• Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work)
• Guarding of Machinery
• Role and powers of enforcing authorities
• Fire Legislation
• Legal responsibilities for Sub-Contracting
• Electrical Regulations 1989
• Protective Equipment and Devices
• Hazard spotting, safety audits and safe systems of work
• Risk Assessments
• Safety Representatives and Consultation with employees
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences - Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
• Fork Lift and Lift Truck safety and mobile plant to include transport management
• Accident Prevention Techniques
• Noise Regulations
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
• Supervisory and management responsibilities
• Accident investigation techniques
• Overview of E.C. Regulations, Health and Safety (Six Pack)
• CDM and other Construction Legislation

Examinations:
The Nebosh Construction Certificate programme results in a nationally recognised Health and safety qualification. In order to achieve this award delegates are required to attend formal examinations at the conclusion of the programme. The exams comprises of three parts:

Part NG C1 Managing of Health and Safety
Part NC C1 Controlling Hazards in Construction Work
Part NC C2 The Practical Assessment

To pass the National Construction Certificate candidates must average at least 50% on the written papers covering Part NGC1 and NCC1 (with not less than 45% on either paper), and at least 60% on the practical assessment Part NCC2.

BLOCK PROGRAMME : SHEFFIELD 2010
* 15 day block course running Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February, Monday 22nd to Friday 26th February and Monday 1st to Friday 5th March 2010 inclusive.

* 15 day block course running Monday 22nd November to Friday 26th November, Monday 29th November to Friday 3rd December and Monday 6th December to Friday 10th December 2010 inclusive