NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
Contact us for dates
Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

This course is designed to provide senior line managers within a construction environment with a comprehensive understanding of both individual and organisational health and safety responsibilities to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely.

The NEBOSH National Construction Certificate covers the 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.

This course runs 9am-5pm (approx.) online and tutor led.
You must have access to a PC/Laptop to undertake this training.

This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career. 
Find out if you're eligible today.

What you will study

The NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety consists of two units; each separately assessed: 

Unit NCC1: Managing and Controlling Hazards in Construction Activities:

  • Construction law and management
  • Construction site hazards and controls
  • Vehicles and plant movement
  • Musculoskeletal hazards and controls
  • Work equipment
  • Electrical safety
  • Fire safety
  • Chemical and biological health
  • Physical and psychological health
  • Working at height
  • Excavation work and confined spaces
  • Demolition 
  • Assessed by a 2-hour written exam.

Unit NCC2: Construction health and safety practical application

A work-based practical assessment carried out in your workplace no later than two weeks after sitting your final NEBOSH exams. Assessed by the programme organiser and externally moderated by NEBOSH. All delegates will receive report writing guidance.

This course is intended for individuals who hold senior line management responsibilities for the safety of others within their workforce, including; principal contractors and principal designers, site managers and safety officers.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

Contact us for dates

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

7 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSNEBCHAS
L3

Qualification

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construct

Career prospects & further study

Locations

Online
Online