Overview
The NC1 is a unit comprising of 2-weeks formal tuition and an Open Book Examination (OBE).
The Health and Safety Management for Construction qualification (NC) is aimed at anyone (managers, supervisors, and workers) in the construction sector. It is ideal for anyone who needs a broad understanding of construction health and safety issues to be able to manage day-to-day risks effectively.
Many people take this qualification as a first step in a career in construction health and safety. It gives a valuable overview and is a sound basis for further professional study.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
The Programme
On this programme you will learn about:
- Main legal requirements relating to health and safety in UK construction work
- Identification and control of construction workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge
Subject Areas
- Construction law and management
- Construction activity hazards and control
- Movement of people and vehicles
- Manual and mechanical handling
- Work equipment
- Fire, electrical, chemical and biological hazards
- Physical and psychological health hazards and control
- Working at height
- Excavation work
- Demolition hazards and control
Training Notes
Everyone attending the programme will get a comprehensive reference manual covering, in depth, all of the subjects included in the training programme.
Assessment
The aim of this assessment is for you to practically apply your knowledge and understanding gained from your studies of the NC syllabus. To do this, you will complete an Open Book Examination (OBE) based on a fictional construction site.