NEBOSH Certificate in Construction (UK)

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction certificate (UK) is ideal for Site managers, contracts managers, health and safety advisors and any site worker with health and safety responsibilities in the construction industry.

NEBOSH qualifications are widely recognised within the construction and health and safety sectors, and a NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate can be an ideal first step to take in a career in construction health and safety, or provide valuable skills to improve safety within a construction setting.

The course covers moral, financial and legal arguments for the justification of improving health and safety, and successfully completing the course will enable you to advise on duties held by an organisation to manage construction risks.

Many roles within the health and safety industry require a NEBOSH qualification as part of the job criteria.

No prior knowledge of health and safety is needed to take this course. The only prerequisite is a suitable standard of English language.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the construction industry loses approximately 2.6 million working days each year due to workplace injuries and work-related illnesses.

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) qualification can help to:

• Minimise workplace injuries and illnesses
• Ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
• Understand the responsibilities of the six roles defined in the CDM regulations
• Boost employee wellbeing
• Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help attract business
• Strengthen your health and safety culture

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction course is an occupational health and safety qualification that covers the main legal requirements for health and safety practice on construction sites across the UK, including a focus on Construction (Design Management) Regulations 2015.

It includes information on health and safety management and the identification and control of construction risks. This is reflected in the 13 elements that comprise the qualification.

Unit CN1:

• Element 1 – The foundations of construction health and safety management
• Element 2 – Improving health and safety culture and assessing risk
• Element 3 – Managing change and procedures
• Element 4 – Excavation
• Element 5 – Demolition
• Element 6 – Mobile plant and vehicles
• Element 7 – Working at height
• Element 8 – Musculoskeletal health and load handling
• Element 9 – Work equipment
• Element 10 – Electricity
• Element 11 – Fire
• Element 12 – Chemical and biological agents
• Element 13 – Physical and psychological health

This qualification is assessed with an Open Book Exam (OBE) Unit CN1. This OBE covers content based on all 13 elements and provides a workplace-based scenario to refer to as you work through your exam questions.

During the OBE, learners are able to use their own materials such as course notes, study books, the HSE website, and other research to help them in answering the questions.

The OBE is conducted over a period of 48 hours. It is intended that you will use your time during this period to research, plan and fully answer your questions, whilst also providing the flexibility to take breaks.

All learners are required to complete a short closing interview after the OBE exam has taken place. This interview is to ensure that learners completed their exam themselves, and is conducted by an ACT tutor over video conferencing software.

The CN1 unit must be successfully completed within 5 years to achieve the full NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate.

The exams are run regularly throughout the year.

If you would like to contact our team regarding exams please do so via:

By Email: central.admin@actassociates.co.uk
By Telephone: 01384 447915

In the unfortunate event that you are unsuccessful in your attempt at the CN1 assessment paper for the NEBOSH Construction Certificate, we offer support to help you improve. Our tutor will review your paper thoroughly and provide detailed feedback on the areas where you could improve. This feedback will help guide your preparation for your resit, ensuring you are better equipped to succeed the next time around.

We are committed to supporting you throughout your learning journey and helping you achieve your health and safety goals.

The NEBOSH Construction Certificate course takes approximately 118 hours of study to complete, it involves a minimum of 70 taught hours and approximately 40 hours of private study and background reading.

• When studying through classroom, in-house, or virtual classroom learning, the course is typically completed in 9 days. This intensive format allows for a more focused and immersive learning experience, where you can engage directly with expert tutors and fellow learners in a structured environment. This option is ideal for those who prefer a more condensed and interactive approach to studying.

• When studying through online e-learning, we recommend allocating between 100 and 118 hours of study time. This is typically completed within a 3 to 10 month period, depending on your personal pace and schedule.

Expert created study books in partnership with RMS Publishing.

All of our NEBOSH Certificate classroom taught and virtual courses come with a complementary RMS study book. together with quality supporting materials.

Each publication has been developed by our expert tutors to reflect the content of the NEBOSH syllabus, as well as a detailed assessment guide, a list of relevant legislation, revision checklist and study questions to help you prepare for your assessments.

Our study books are ideal to use as a reference guide during your open book exams and in your role as a health and safety professional.

As a Gold Standard NEBOSH Learning Partner, we have been delivering NEBOSH training since 1991, offering our expertise and experience to help you succeed in your health and safety career.

Our online eLearning course is designed to provide a flexible, self-paced learning experience. You can gradually work through each element at your own speed until you feel ready to take your assessments. It’s an ideal option for those with busy schedules, individuals transitioning into a new career, or those studying as part of their current job role.

The course license is valid for 12 months from activation, giving you ample time to complete your studies at your convenience.

Key features:

• Personalised Study Plan: We provide a plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you stay on track and monitor your progress throughout the course.
• Practice Assessments: At key milestones, you’ll complete practice assessments for Units CN1, which are marked by NEBOSH-approved tutors. You’ll receive constructive feedback to help you improve before your final assessments.
• Personalised Feedback on Formative Assessments: You’ll receive detailed feedback on formative assessments similar to the NEBOSH scenario-based assessment (SBA) helping you identify areas for improvement.
• Comprehensive and Informative Content: The course closely follows the official NEBOSH syllabus, ensuring that you have all the essential content and resources needed to succeed in your assessments

Course support

• Tutor support – We offer tutor support via email. If you have any questions that you need help with, one of our experts will reply to you.
• Telephone Technical Support – We have technical support available via telephone during UK office hours (8:30am to 5pm GMT).
• Email Technical Support – If your time zone means that you cannot call during our UK office hours, we are able to reply to any technical problems as soon as possible via email.

Is the study book included?

The RMS Publishing Study Guide for the NEBOSH Construction Certificate course is an optional extra. The e-learning course contains everything that you need, but many learners choose to purchase a study book as a physical learning aid for their assessment, and employment after completing the course.

Achieving the NEBOSH Construction Certificate opens up numerous opportunities for further specialisation and professional development in the field of health and safety. You can pursue additional NEBOSH qualifications that focus on specific industries and areas, such as process safety, leadership, fire safety, and environmental management. Alternatively, you can hone specific skills, such as incident investigation, or take a broader approach through the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

For those wishing to study at an even higher level, the NEBOSH Diplomas or a Master’s qualification offer the opportunity to earn one of the sector’s most prestigious credentials.