Program Overview

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Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Assessment

Course details

Next course date

TBC

Duration

35 hours of contact time

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Lecture/workshop days - dates/times

5 day course, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Exam dates/times

TBC

Course description

About this module

This course is accredited by the Institute of Acoustics. This recognition, coupled with over 25 years’ experience of delivering short courses in acoustics, means we have the knowledge and expertise to support you in this course.

Because we know that many of you will be working and will be taking this course as part of your professional development, we may be able to hold the course at your place of work for your convenience.

This course is divided into six key areas:

• Basic Concepts of Noise
• Measurement and Instrumentation for Noise Assessment
• Noise Exposure Assessment
• Hearing, Hearing Loss Measurement and Protection
• Overview of Legal Aspects
• Noise Reduction Techniques

Who is this course for

If you have health and safety responsibilities at work or you work in noise consultancy, this course is for you. It’s a practical, week-long course during which you’ll undertake a risk assessment of noise exposures in the workplace.

No formal qualifications are required. Successful completion of the course can lead to technical membership of the Institute of Acoustics.

Structure, certificates and assessment

Course duration

The course will take five full-time days to complete.

Assessment

You’ll take a practical and a written exam. You’ll need to pass both to gain the Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Assessment.

Certificate/award on completion

Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Assessment

Learning outcomes

• Gain practical skills on how to conduct a noise risk assessment
• Gain an understanding of the legal requirements in relation to noise at work.

Benefits

• The next step could be the IOA diploma in Acoustics.
• You'll be able to put the skills you develop into practice immediately in your role.
• Gaining this qualification could also enhance your career prospects as it will set you apart from your peers.

Fees and funding

• The cost of the course is £1,300 (inc. £285 IOA Reg fee) - Academic year 2021/22.
• Please note this is subject to change for academic year 2022/23.

Who will teach you

Mark Dring

Programme leader

Mark is a lecturer on the Sound, Light and Live Event Technology Degree and also on the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.