NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health aims to build on the knowledge gained in the NEBOSH National General Certificate. It is established as a leading award in construction health and safety. The course is aimed at Supervisors, Managers and Principle Designers within the construction industry who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely. It is likely to prove useful for those concerned with the management of buildings who may need to ensure that contractors are working safely.

The qualification is also appropriate for supervisors and managers working in other industries such as utilities, and even broadcasting, where temporary workplaces are a feature of their activities. In addition, those working in health and safety in other occupational settings, but who require additional construction-specific knowledge may also benefit from the course.

Holders of the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician membership (TechIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

Those who hold the NEBOSH Construction Certificate are eligible to apply for the CSCS Academically Qualified Person (AQP) yellow/white card whilst they gain vocational qualifications or membership of a recognised professional body. This card is valid for five years and is currently non-renewable. All applicants must still pass the CITB Managers and Professionals Health, Safety and Environment Test.


Unit NCC1: Managing and Controlling Hazards in Construction Activities

Element 1. Construction Law
Element 2. Construction Site Hazards
Element 3. Vehicle and Plant Movements
Element 4. Musculoskeletal Hazards
Element 5. Work Equipment Hazards
Element 6. Electrical Safety
Element 7. Fire safety
Element 8. Chemical and Biological Health
Element 9. Physical & Psychological Health
Element 10. Working at Height
Element 11. Exacvation & Confined Spaces
Element 12. Demolition and Deconstruction

Unit NCC2: Construction Health and Safety Practical Application

Assessment:

Units NGC1 and NCC1 are taught units each assessed by a two-hour written examination. Each written examination consists of ten ‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question.

Unit NCC2 is a two-hour practical examination carried out by the candidate in their own workplace.

The 10 Day Course; this is the “standard” NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health course which covers the NCC1 and NCC2 units. The NEBOSH Construction 10 day course is ideal for those delegates who are current NEBOSH NGC1 unit holders (passed within the last 5 years) who do not hold the GC2 unit.