NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK)

The NEBOSH Construction Health and Safety Course is a recognised qualification designed for managers, supervisors and professionals working within the construction industry. Based on the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) syllabus, the course develops practical skills in hazard identification, risk management and construction safety, helping learners create safer working environments and meet their health and safety responsibilities.

This course is ideal for; Construction site managers, Contracts managers, Site workers with health and safety responsibilities, and Construction health and safety advisors. It also makes excellent continued professional development (CPD) for health and safety professionals working in other industries or looking to move into construction.

Learners will be better able to influence their on-site colleagues to work more safely; because they will gain the confidence and technical know-how to challenge unsafe behaviours and offer practical solutions.

Aligned to CDM regulations, NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) is guided by legislation but focussed on best practice.

Successfully complete our course and:

• You will achieve the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) qualification.
• You could use your health and safety skills as part of your current job.
• You could join an organisation in a health and safety role.
• You will learn the technical know-how to comply with legislation and implement best practice.
• You can apply to become an Associate Member of IIRSM so you can use the letters ‘AIIRSM’ after your name.
• Holders of the NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction (UK) qualification are also eligible to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card.

The NEBOSH Construction Health and Safety Course provides a comprehensive understanding of the key health and safety issues faced within the construction industry. Designed specifically for construction environments, the qualification helps learners understand how to identify hazards, manage risks and implement effective safety controls on site.

Construction remains one of the highest-risk sectors in the UK, making effective health and safety management essential. This qualification covers a wide range of topics including working at height, excavation, demolition, mobile plant, work equipment, electricity, fire safety and risk management. Learners gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately within construction projects and day-to-day site operations.

The qualification is strongly aligned with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) and focuses on recognised best practice for managing health and safety throughout construction projects.

Suitable for site managers, supervisors, contracts managers, project managers and health and safety professionals, this course helps learners develop the confidence to manage construction risks effectively while supporting legal compliance and organisational safety objectives.

Successful completion demonstrates a commitment to high standards of construction health and safety and can support career progression within a wide range of construction-related roles.

This qualification is ideal for anyone with health and safety responsibilities within the construction sector. It is particularly suitable for site managers, supervisors, project managers, contracts managers, construction health and safety advisors and others responsible for managing day-to-day construction risks.

The course is also valuable for professionals who need a broader understanding of construction health and safety requirements or who wish to strengthen their knowledge of best practice in the industry. Whether you are responsible for managing contractors, overseeing projects or implementing safety procedures on site, the qualification provides practical knowledge that can be applied across a wide range of construction activities.

Many learners use the qualification to enhance their professional credentials, improve workplace safety performance and support long-term career development within the construction industry. The skills gained can help organisations reduce risk, improve compliance and create safer working environments for everyone involved in construction projects.