The NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work qualification will introduce your workforce to environmental issues and the role they play in improving organisational environmental performance.
This qualification 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.
The NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification course certificate has 5 years validity.
It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on NEBOSH - Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.
The NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work qualification is an introductory qualification and is aimed at anyone who needs a basic understanding of environmental issues in the workplace. It provides a general awareness of environmental issues and can be taken by employees at all levels within the organisation.
These include:
Foundations of environmental awareness
The meaning of environment, habitats, ecosystems, pollution and sustainability
The importance and benefits of sustainable development
Environmental management systems (EMS)
Pollution, impact assessments and emergencies
Principles and practice of impact (risk) assessments
The main sources, types, control and impacts of air pollution
The main sources, controls and impacts of water pollution
The main sources, controls and impacts of environmental noise
Types of waste - hazardous, non-hazardous, and other legally controlled categories
Waste management
Dealing with environmental emergencies
Students are assessed by a 30 minute 20 question multiple- choice examination.
Students need to be proficient in written English to successfully complete the assessments.
A qualification parchment will be sent to students following successful completion of the examination.