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NEBOSH - Conversion Package for National Certificate in Construction Safety & Health
Audience: Students must already have a NEBOSH General Certificate taken within the last three years.
Aims: To provide those who already have the NEBOSH National General Certificate with a more in-depth knowledge of the requirements of health and safety in the construction industry.
Objectives: By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Identify construction hazards and suggest appropriate means of reducing the risk they represent.
- Understand and apply health and safety legislation, in particular the legislation applying to construction work.
- Make an inspection of a construction site and write a report to management on the findings, which is both persuasive and practical
Course Structure:
Day 1: Legal aspects specific to construction
- Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007
- Construction (Head Protection) Regs 1989
- Refresher on: HaSaWA, MHSWR, HSG65
Day 2: General site issues
- Work at height
- Confined spaces
- Excavation
- Demolition
Day 3: Work equipment, mechanical handling
- Work equipment, hand tools and machinery used on sites
- Mechanical handling on sites
Day 4: Biological and physical hazards
- Asbestos - cement dust and wet cement
- Lead
- Wood dust
- Weil's disease
Physical Hazards
- Vibration
- Radiation
- Noise
Day 5: Monitoring in construction
- Site inspections
- Management responsibilities for policy revision and implementation
Assessment of the Course: One written exam paper and an unaided inspection of a construction site and the preparation of a report to management on the finding of the inspection. Students will generally be exempt from NGC1 exam, please ask on application.
Course Length: The course consists of 5 lecture days, ½ day revision, ½ day practical assessment and 1 day of written examinations.
Location: Stunit Training Centre, Kent Science Park, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8PX
Course Price: £990 + VAT per delegate (includes all exams)
The above price includes course textbook, lunch and refreshments.
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