Aim

The NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work provides an introduction to environmental issues within the workplace. It is aimed at staff who require a basic understanding of environmental issues such as in organisations that are:

• Looking to introduce an Environmental Management System
• Seeking to improve their environmental performance

Course Content

The NEBOSH Award is made up of one unit:

Unit EAW1: Environmental Awareness

• 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 assessment 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

Assessment

The NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work is assessed by a 30-
minute multiple-choice exam, which takes place on the day of the course.

Method of Study

This course is available In Classroom only.

Classroom Courses

• Complete Course 1-day

Please Note

• This course is run in conjunction with Rapid Results College (RRC)
• Please feel free to call us to discuss your specific needs.