NEBOSH Award in EAW Qualification Changi, East

Course details

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.

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 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.

How is it assessed?
Candidates will be assessed through a written examination and a workplace practical environmental review.

Study Mode
Full Time, Distance Learning, E-Learning and Combined Learning Updated on 16 August, 2019