Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Assessment

This course is divided into six key areas:

Basic Concepts of Noise

You’ll receive an overview of the basic definitions and principles of sound, noise indices and units, as well as basic calculations involving decibels.

Measurement and Instrumentation for Noise Assessment

You’ll go through the basic features and properties of an integrating sound level meter, calibration requirements, and the properties of a dosimeter.

Noise Exposure Assessment

You’ll review measurement strategies, including the limitations of data collection, the calculation of personal noise exposure levels and action planning.

Hearing, Hearing Loss Measurement and Protection

You’ll focus on the structure of the ear and the hearing mechanism. In addition, you’ll review hearing defects and their social implications. You’ll also look at properties and types of hearing protector, their limitations and advantages, and their performance.

Overview of Legal Aspects

It’s vital to be up to date with legislation, so you will review the Control of Noise at Work regulations 2005 and relevant Guidance documents.

Noise Reduction Techniques

You’ll look at the basic methods of noise control in the workplace, from its source to its transmission path and finally to the receiver.

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.

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

During this practical, week-long course you’ll develop the skills needed to undertake a risk assessment of noise exposures in the workplace. You’ll gain knowledge and understanding of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 and its associated guidance documents.

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

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

The next step could be the IOA diploma in Acoustics.

You're probably already in employment, so 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.

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.

Thank you for expressing interest in this course. To register your interest in studying this course and find out when the next enrolment is, please contact sande@derby.ac.uk.

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