The NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work is an introductory qualification for anyone who needs a basic understanding of environmental impacts and risk control.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Team leaders and supervisors
• Facilities managers
• Employees of organizations that are implementing or maintaining an EMS (ISO 14001)
• Anyone who wants to work positively with regard to the environment

COURSE CONTENT

Element 1: Foundations of Environmental Awareness

• Meaning of key terms: the environment, weather, climate, habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution and sustainability
• Why sustainable development is important, and its benefits
• The main components of an environmental management system and the certification process

Element 2: Pollution, Impact Assessments and Emergencies

• Principles and practice of environmental impact assessments
• Air pollution: main sources, types, controls and impacts
• Water pollution: main sources, types, controls and impacts
• Environmental noise: main sources, controls and impacts
• Types of waste, the waste control hierarchy and ways to manage waste effectively
• Measures needed to deal with the main types of environmental emergency

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• The meanings of basic environmental terms
• The importance and benefits of sustainable development
• What an Environmental Management System is, and how it is certified
• Air, water and noise pollution: sources, types, controls and impacts
• How to help your organization manage waste
• How to help your organization deal with environmental emergencies

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Assessment type: Multiple-choice examination, conducted online

Assessment dates

• Assessments are taken after completing the course.
• Online assessments are held monthly. Each assessment is available for a 24-hour window. Learners can start at any time in that window but have 30 minutes in total to finish.
• The assessment is submitted through NEBOSH’s online assessment platform and marked by NEBOSH.

Results and certificate

• Results are issued within 15 working days of the assessment date.
• The qualification parchment is normally issued within 20 working days of confirmation of a successful EAW1 result.
• Learners who are referred can re-sit. There is no limit to the number of re-sits.