NEBOSH International Construction Certificate

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NEBOSH International Construction Certificate

Audience :

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International) is ideal for:

Construction site managers
Contracts managers
Site workers with health and safety responsibilities
Construction health and safety advisors

It also makes excellent continued professional development (CPD) for health and safety professionals working in other industries or looking to move into construction.
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International) can help to:

Minimise workplace injuries and illness
Boost employee wellbeing
Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business
Provide knowledge on how to control a range of construction hazards
Strengthen your health and safety culture

The qualification can be taken in English

Outline :

Course detailsLearners will be better able to influence their on-site colleagues to work more safely; because they will gain the confidence and technical know-how to challenge unsafe behaviours and offer practical solutions.
NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International) is focussed on best practice with reference to ILO standards. The broad syllabus includes:

Roles and responsibilities in construction
Health and safety culture
Assessing risk
Managing change
Excavation
Demolition
Mobile plant and vehicles
Working at height
Musculoskeletal health
Work equipment
Electricity
Fire
Chemical and biological agents
Physical and psychological health

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International) is focussed on the industry best practice outlined in the ILO guidance. With an emphasis on practical application, successful learners will be able to:

Recognise, assess and control a range of common construction hazards
Develop safe systems of work
Take part in incident investigations
Advise on the roles, competencies and duties under construction legislation
Positively influence health and safety culture
Confidently challenge unsafe behaviours
Help manage contractors.

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International) can only be studied and assessed in English.

Entry :

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
Read more about language requirements for NEBOSH qualifications.
Important note: NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (International) is a standalone qualification. This means that you will not be able to use units from other NEBOSH qualifications against any part of this qualification.

Accreditation :

Professional body recognition
Holders of the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK and International) are entitled to associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
SQA accreditationIn line with changes being made to Health and Safety Management in Construction (UK), this qualification is being updated to a Level 7 qualification from 2023. Please speak to your Learning Partner to confirm if this affects your studies. Our recent news item provides more information on changes to the UK version of the qualification; UK NEBOSH construction qualification secures CSCS recognition.

The syllabus studied by learners taking their assessment up to and including 17 January 2023, sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 12 SCQF credit points.
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to RQF/CQFW Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The syllabus studied by learners who complete their assessment on or after 7 March 2023, sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 7 with 12 SCQF credit points.
SCQF Level 7 is comparable to RQF/CQFW Level 4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

See the Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries chart issued by the UK regulators.
Where appropriate, the SQA Accreditation logo will appear on certificates awarded for this qualification. The SCQF logo, credit and level information will appear on the unit result notification. Please click here for further information on SCQF credit and levels.

Exams :

Examination datesCI1 – For the CI1 digital assessment learners will have 48 hours to access, complete and submit their paper starting at 11am (UK time) on the examination date.

Registration for your examinationOnce your Learning Partner has registered you to an examination, NEBOSH will send you a Confirmation of Registration email that includes your learner number, and important information relating to your examination. Please ensure that you check your name is spelt correctly and let your Learning Partner and NEBOSH know if any changes are required. If you have not received this email please remember to check your spam folders.
Login details Following receipt of your Confirmation of Registration email, NEBOSH will send you a further email containing your Username and Password for the NEBOSH online examination platform. If you have not received this email please remember to check your spam folders.
If you have previously sat an online examination with NEBOSH, you will not receive new a new login. You will be able to access the online examination platform using your previous login details.
Examination resultsAll results for assessments taken in English should be received within 50 working days from the date of the examination. The specific date is written on your examination entry confirmation.

NEBOSH International Construction Certificate

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