NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification

This course is suitable for anyone needing a basic understanding of environmental issues in the workplace. It can be completed by employees at all levels within the organisation.

The NEBOSH National Awareness at Work qualification will introduce the workforce to environmental issues and the role they play in improving organisational environmental performance.

This qualification is an ideal first step towards other NEBOSH qualification such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management for those who need a more extensive and practical understanding of environmental management in the workplace.

SSG offer this course over one day as a classroom course.

Element 1:

• Identify the meaning of the environment, weather, climate, habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, sustainability
• Identify the importance and benefits of sustainable development
• Identify an environmental management system's main components and the certification process

Element 2:

• Outline the principles and practice of impact (risk) assessments
• Identify the main sources, types, controls and impacts of air, water and land pollution
• Identify the main sources, controls and impacts of environmental noise
• Identify waste types, the waste hierarchy and ways to effectively manage waste
• Outline the measures that need to be in place when dealing with emergencies

Delegates will be assessed through a multiple-choice examination set by NEBOSH. On successful completion of the course, delegates will be awarded the nationally recognised qualification.