NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work

Objectives

The NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work provides an introduction into environmental issues within the work place and is aimed at those needing a basic understanding of environmental issues as well as staff in organisations that are looking to introduce an Environmental Management system, or just simply improve its environmental performance.

Contents

The course introduces:

• The meaning of: the environment, weather, climate, habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, sustainability
• The importance and benefits of sustainable development
• The main components and the certification of an environmental management system
• Pollution, including: air pollution, water pollution, environmental noise and waste
• Impact Assessments
• The measures that need to be in place when dealing with an emergency

The NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work is assessed multiple choice exam.

This qualification is an ideal first step towards other higher level NEBOSH qualifications including National Environmental Certificate.