The NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety is an essential qualification for anyone working in or wanting to work in health & safety, as well as those with health and safety responsibilities within their roles, within the construction industry.
The NEBOSH Certificate is highly respected by employers in all sectors and is a vital first step for those wanting a long and successful career in HSE. The NEBOSH NCC is based on UK legislation and is the UK's most popular health & safety qualification.
The NEBOSH National Construction Certificate is based on UK law. It is made up of three units which must be successfully completed within five years to achieve the NEBOSH National Construction Certificate qualification:
Unit NGC1: Management of Health and Safety
- Foundations in Health and Safety
- Plan
- Do
- Check
- Act
Assessed by a two-hour written exam.
Unit NCC1: Managing and Controlling Hazards in Construction Activities
- Construction Law and Management
- Construction Site - Hazards and Risk Control
- Vehicle and Plant Movement - Hazards and Risk Control
- Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control • Work Equipment - Hazards and Risk Control
- Electrical Safety
- Fire Safety • Chemical and Biological Health - Hazards and Risk Control
- Physical and Psychological Health - Hazards and Risk Control
- Working at Height - Hazards and Risk Control
- Excavation Work and Confined Spaces - Hazards and Risk Control
- Demolition and Deconstruction - Hazards and Risk Control
Assessed by a two-hour written exam.
Unit CC2: Health and Safety Practical Application
Assessed by a two-hour work based practical assessment.
Is the NEBOSH Certificate right for me?
The certificate is aimed at those working in the construction industry, who want to develop a career within the safety management sector. The courses are suitable for managers, supervisors and operational staff from all functions – not just health and safety. It’s the most requested qualification in the health and safety industry, as it provides a sound basis for further study.
You will complete the qualification confident with the knowledge and practical skill set to provide a safe working environment at your place of work – not forgetting the reputational benefits it will bring to your organisation too.