The new NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work qualification is a one-day training that introduces your workforce to the environmental issues and the role they play in improving organisational environmental performance.
This is an ideal first step towards other NEBOSH qualifications such as, the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management for those who need a more extensive and practical understanding of environmental management in the workplace.
COURSE CONTENT
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar situations. In particular, they should be able to:
Outline the principles and practice of impact (risk) assessments
Identify the main sources, types, controls and impacts of air pollution
Identify the main sources, controls and impacts of water pollution
Identify the main sources, controls and impacts of environmental noise
Identify waste types
Identify the waste hierarchy and ways to effectively manage waste
Outline the measures that need to be in place when dealing with environmental emergencies.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This qualification is aimed for anyone who needs a basic understanding of environmental issues in the workplace. It provides a general awareness of environmental issues and is ideal for employees at all levels within the organisation.
Course Study Time
Unit EAW1: 6 hours tuition, 3 hours pre-course study and 1 hour assessment preparation/assessment time (Total: 10 hours)
A programme of study therefore needs to be based around a minimum of 3 hours precourse study, 6 taught hours and approximately 1 hour of assessment preparation and assessment time for an overall total of 10 hours.
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*Course fees excludes registration fee and exam fee
** Also available as a full time face-to-face course (1 day), distance learning or combined learning. Contact us at to enquire on course fees and dates