Introduction
The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is one of the most widely recognised health and safety qualifications for the construction industry in the UK. Designed for site managers, supervisors, principal contractors, and health and safety advisors, it provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to manage construction risks effectively.
This qualification is fully aligned with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and is a proven route to career progression..
What You Will Learn
The course is structured around real construction risks and management systems. Key topics include:
- Managing Construction Hazards – identifying and controlling common site risks
- Health and Safety Legislation – understanding UK construction law and CDM Regulations
- Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) – creating practical controls for site safety
- Occupational Health – preventing work-related illness in construction
- Fire & Electrical Safety – reducing risks in high-hazard environments
- Working at Height – implementing safe systems for scaffolding, ladders and roofing
- Excavations & Demolition – ensuring structural safety and compliance
- Environmental Management – controlling waste, pollution and sustainability risks
What does the Nebosh Construction course cover
The course learning objectives cover:
- Effective management of health and safety on a construction site
- Identification and common workplace hazards
- UK legal requirements for managing H&S in construction
- Understanding the critical elements of a robust health and safety management system
- Controlling workplace hazards
- Constructions legislation
- Managing contractors safely
- The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and the duties of those involved
- Conducting accident and incident investigations
- The practice and principles of risk assessments
- Identifying and assessing construction workplace hazards
Who is it aimed at:
The qualification is aimed at Managers, Supervisors, Health and Safety Advisors or anyone who manages construction health and safety as part of their role. There are no entry requirements.
Certificate
Internationally recognised certificate across all industries.
Accreditation
Target Zero is an accredited NEBOSH Learning Partner
