The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is one of the UK’s most respected qualifications for construction health and safety professionals.
Formally known as the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK), it equips you with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and confidence to manage risks, control hazards, and lead safer, more compliant construction projects.
At Goldcross Training, a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner, we deliver the NEBOSH Construction Certificate both in-person and online, helping construction professionals progress their careers and strengthen safety performance across the industry.
What Is the NEBOSH Construction Certificate?
The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is designed for anyone who manages or influences health and safety on a construction site. It provides a strong foundation in recognising hazards, assessing risks, and applying effective safety controls in line with UK HSE and CDM Regulations.
It’s ideal for:
- Construction Site Managers and Supervisors
- Project and Contractor Managers
- Health & Safety Advisors
- Anyone preparing for senior safety management roles in construction
This qualification is recognised at SCQF Level 7 and accepted by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) for CSCS card applications — confirming its standing across the UK construction sector.
Why Take the NEBOSH Construction Certificate?
Benefits for Individuals
- Achieve a nationally recognised qualification respected across the construction industry
- Strengthen your career prospects and open the path to the NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH Chartered Membership
- Learn how to spot hazards, assess risks, and implement practical control measures
Benefits for Employers
- Improve site safety performance and reduce accidents, injuries, and downtime
- Demonstrate compliance with CDM Regulations and HSE guidance
- Enhance company reputation and reduce the risk of legal or financial penalties
Course Overview
The NEBOSH Construction Certificate covers the essential aspects of managing health and safety in construction — combining technical knowledge with leadership-focused training.
Course Modules
- Foundations of construction health and safety management
- Improving safety culture and assessing risk
- Managing change and developing procedures
- Excavation and groundwork safety
- Demolition hazards and control
- Mobile plant and vehicle operations
- Working at height
- Manual handling and musculoskeletal health
- Safe use of work equipment
- Electrical safety
- Fire prevention and emergency management
- Chemical and biological hazards
- Physical and psychological health
How You’ll Learn
Goldcross Training offers flexible learning formats to suit your schedule and preferred study style.
| Study Method | Duration | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom / Virtual Classroom | 9 days | Live tutor-led sessions Monday – Friday (08:30 – 16:30) plus online revision and a 48-hour open-book exam |
| In-House Training | 9 days | Delivered directly at your organisations premises |
Assessment
Unit CN1 – Open Book Examination
- An online scenario-based written assessment completed within 48 hours.
- Tests your ability to apply knowledge to real-world construction situations.
All exam and book costs are included in classroom and virtual courses.
Learning Outcomes
By completing the NEBOSH Construction Certificate, you’ll be able to:
- Justify health and safety improvements using moral, legal, and financial reasoning
- Apply the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 effectively
- Lead by example and positively influence site safety culture
- Develop safe systems of work and permit-to-work processes
- Identify and control risks across various construction activities
- Participate confidently in investigations and incident reviews
Duration and Study Commitment
- Taught Hours: Approx. 68 hours
- Private Study: Around 40 hours
- Assessment: 48-hour open-book exam
CITB Grants and Funding (2025 Update)
If your employer is CITB-registered, they can claim CITB Short Qualification Grants to help offset training costs.
For 2025:
- Grant value: £125 per training day (subject to CITB’s Skills Strategy Review later in the year)
- Applies to both classroom and virtual courses
Goldcross Training provides full support with grant applications to ensure funding opportunities aren’t missed.
Why Choose Goldcross Training?
- NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner status — assurance of the highest training standards
- Expert tutors with real-world construction experience
- Flexible learning options: classroom and virtual tutor led classroom (online remote)
- Above-average pass rates, backed by our Goldcross Pass Pledge (free continuation training if you don’t pass first time)
- End-to-end student support — from enrolment to exam results
Thousands of professionals trust Goldcross Training to help them qualify, advance, and build safer worksites.
Take the Next Step Toward Your NEBOSH Construction Certificate
Ready to advance your career and strengthen your safety leadership?
Join the many construction professionals who have gained their NEBOSH Construction Certificate with Goldcross Training.