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Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement
Short course
Online
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
35h
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Duration
5 Days
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This course is accredited by the Institute of Acoustics. With over 25 years’ experience of delivering short courses in Acoustics, we’re confident that you will find the standard of teaching excellent. This course offers a great opportunity to boost your knowledge quickly, and gain a recognised qualification that will look great on your CV.
The course is just five days in length, so you’ll be brought up-to-date quickly with current measurement practices for environmental noise assessment. You’ll take a practical and a written exam to evidence your learning and development.
About this course
If you’re employed in a technical or scientific role by local authorities, environmental consultancies or other organisations where environmental noise measurement features, this course is ideal for you.
No formal qualifications are required. Successful completion of the course can lead to technical membership of the Institute of Acoustics.
The next step could be the IOA diploma in Acoustics.
You're probably already in employment, so you'll be able to put the skills you develop into practice immediately in your role. Gaining this qualification could also enhance your career prospects as it will set you apart from your peers.
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Subjects
- Learning
- Learning and Development
- Environmental
- Environmental Regulation
- Environmental Engineering
- Measurement
- Definitions
- Principles
- Calculations
- Instrumentation
- Assessment
Course programme
- Gain practical skills associated with environmental noise measurement
- Gain an understanding of the basic acoustical principles in the context of environmental noise.
Basic Concepts of Environmental Noise
You’ll receive an overview of the basic definitions and principles of sound, noise indices, and units, and the basic calculations involving decibels and noise indices.
Instrumentation for Environmental Noise Measurement
You will go through the basic features and properties of an integrating sound level meter. We will also consider the importance of both field and laboratory calibration requirements.
Noise Indices and Measurement Methodologies for Environmental Noise Measurement
You will review noise assessment methods and standards, including the new guidance documents on noise in relation to planning applications, BS4142, CRTN, and BS5228. The focus here is very much on measurement methodology and less so on the legislative requirements.
Environmental Noise Measurement in Practice
We’ll encourage you to focus on the principles and good practice of noise measurement in the field, including those stipulated in BS7445. You will also consider the limitations of noise measurement through the application of practical case studies and uncertainty. There will be plenty of opportunities to practise your skills outdoors.
Overview of Noise Propagation
This part of the course focuses on the propagation of noise from point and line sources and the effects of the environment on noise propagation.
Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement