NEBOSH Construction | Health & Safety Management For Construction (UK)

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Health & Safety For Construction (UK)

• What Is It?

  • The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction is a vital qualification for the construction industry and those aspiring to transition into construction management. Recognised by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) for its UK qualification holders, it has been upgraded to a Level 7 qualification to ensure future learners receive recognition from CSCS.

    The course comprises one central unit, CN1: Managing Construction Health and Safety, which encompasses 13 elements addressing key construction health and safety issues. Topics include CDM regulations, risk assessment and management, safety culture, and hazard control.

    Acknowledged by employers and professional organisations in over 180 countries, the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction is the perfect stepping stone for anyone looking to venture into construction management.

• Who Is It For?

  • The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) course is perfect for:

    • Construction site managers
    • Contracts managers
    • Site workers with health and safety duties
    • Construction health and safety advisors

    Additionally, it serves as excellent continued professional development (CPD) for health and safety professionals from other industries or those seeking to transition into construction.

    The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that the construction industry loses approximately 2 million working days annually due to workplace injuries and work-related illnesses.

    The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) course can assist in:

    • Reducing workplace injuries and illnesses
    • Ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
    • Understanding the responsibilities of the six roles outlined in the CDM regulations
    • Enhancing employee wellbeing
    • Demonstrating a commitment to health and safety, aiding in business acquisition
    • Strengthening the overall health and safety culture.
• What do you learn?

  • Learners will be empowered to influence their on-site colleagues to adopt safer work practices. You will gain the confidence and technical expertise to challenge unsafe behaviours and provide practical solutions.

    Aligned with CDM regulations, the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) course is driven by legislation and focuses on best practices. The comprehensive syllabus covers:

    • CDM roles and responsibilities
    • Health and safety culture
    • Risk assessment
    • Change management
    • Excavation
    • Demolition
    • Mobile plant and vehicles
    • Working at height
    • Musculoskeletal health
    • Work equipment
    • Electricity
    • Fire safety
    • Chemical and biological agents
    • Physical and psychological health
• Gold NEBOSH Learning Partner

  • You will be provided with access to our learning portal, which will provide you with 1 to 1 support from our NEBOSH approved trainers.

    This will provide you with 1 to 1 tuition throughout your qualification, providing you with the knowledge required to achieve the qualification.

    

• Is Exam Included & How Is It Assessed?

  • Yes the official NEBOSH exam is included when you purchase this course with CST Training. You will also have access to 1 full mock exam alongside 1 to 1 feedback through our learning portal with your NEBOSH approved trainer.

    The CN1 open book exam is conducted electronically and must be submitted through the NEBOSH exam portal. You will have a 48-hour window starting at 11am (UK time) on the exam day to complete and submit your paper.

    During the exam, you will be given a scenario depicting a realistic workplace situation and will need to perform a series of tasks based on this scenario and the knowledge you have gained from your studies and revision.

    Passing this unit is essential to obtain your full NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction qualification.

    The assessment concludes with a closing interview, where you will be asked questions about your submission.

    Please note: For assessments taken after 1st August 2023, all submissions must be in PDF format only.

• Syllabus Overview

  • Download Syllabus guide for learners here.