The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (UK) is designed for managers, supervisors and site workers in the construction industry who carry health and safety responsibilities, giving them the knowledge and skills to safeguard themselves and others in the workplace. It is one of the UK’s most widely respected and in demand health and safety qualifications for construction, taught in line with the HSE’s guidance.

Covering the core health and safety issues involved in construction, the certificate provides candidates with the practical skills and technical knowledge to manage hazards, and to identify and assess risks in a construction workplace. The course is delivered online across 13 modules, with a recommended 100 to 110 hours of study and 12 months of access to the learning materials.

Assessment requires a minimum pass mark of 45%. Exams are booked and bought separately, so please enquire for details.

Advantages & Target Audience

Enrolling staff on this course enables employers to improve the safety culture within their organisation, helping them to minimise workplace risks and injuries, and supporting compliance with the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is now a Level 7 qualification according to the SCQF Framework. This means the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) will continue to recognise the qualification in future for CSCS card applicants.

Study is entirely self paced. Work around your own schedule, complete the course in your own time, and access the learning materials from any device including smartphones.

For employers, the course improves productivity through less time taken off as a result of workplace illness and injury, demonstrates a commitment to health and safety to both employees and fellow businesses, and strengthens the safety culture of the business. For learners, it develops career prospects with an accredited NEBOSH qualification, builds confidence in a role responsible for health and safety, and extends knowledge of how to use technology to effectively plan and manage construction project lifecycles.

Learning Outcomes

• Justify health and safety improvements using moral and financial arguments.
• Advise on the main roles, competencies and duties under construction legislation, and on a range of general construction site issues.
• Positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour to improve performance in their organisation.
• Recognise workplace changes that have significant health and safety impacts, and effective ways to minimise those impacts.
• Develop basic safe systems of work, including taking account of typical emergencies, and know when to use permit to work systems for special risks.
• Take part in incident investigations.
• Assess risks, recognise a range of common hazards, evaluate risks taking account of current controls, recommend further control measures and plan actions.