Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment (CCWNRA)

Excessive noise causes widespread problems for many individuals and organizations and noise is recognized as being the cause of increasing numbers of complaints throughout the European Union. Environmental noise has the potential to disturb sleep, significantly impact upon the quality of life and give rise to adverse health effects. For this reason many companies and organizations must develop appropriate assessment, management and control systems/techniques. In many cases there is a legal imperative to manage environmental noise and a proactive approach to noise management can help to avoid complaints and/or costly litigation.

The course provides participants with up-to-date information and training to meet the demands of all relevant EU and Irish legislation. It is designed to provide a combination of essential acoustic theory along with the necessary `hands on’ practical measurement and assessment skills. This is achieved through well-developed, interactive training which includes industrial assessment along with classroom and workshop formats.

Aims and Objectives of Environmental Noise Measurement Course:

  • provide candidates with a basic knowledge of the methodology of environmental noise measurement, including, in particular, the use and of sound level meters and analysers.
  • provide candidates with an appreciation of the role of measurement data within the framework of standards and legislation for environmental noise.

The course is suitable for:

Consultants, engineers, technical and scientific staff, and managers in: industry, the construction sector, local authorities, service industries and consultancies  Individuals whose responsibilities may require them to gain a working knowledge of noise measurement methodology and a basic appreciation of noise control methods.

After successfully completing the course, delegates will be able to:

  • make reliable measurements of background noise and noise from a variety of sources, according to the requirements of the relevant International Standard, British Standard or guidance document
  • present and interpret measurement data in a form suitable for inclusion in a report
  • identify in outline the principle methods of noise control to mitigate the impact of noise on the community
  • explain measurement methodology and the data acquired
  • appreciate the measurement content of reports and environmental appraisals, and
  • critically review reports and comment on proposals for noise impact mitigation.

Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment (CCWNRA)

Excessive noise causes widespread problems for many individuals and organizations and noise is recognized as being the cause of increasing numbers of complaints throughout the European Union. Environmental noise has the potential to disturb sleep, significantly impact upon the quality of life and give rise to adverse health effects. For this reason many companies and organizations must develop appropriate assessment, management and control systems/techniques. In many cases there is a legal imperative to manage environmental noise and a proactive approach to noise management can help to avoid complaints and/or costly litigation.

The course provides participants with up-to-date information and training to meet the demands of all relevant EU and Irish legislation. It is designed to provide a combination of essential acoustic theory along with the necessary `hands on’ practical measurement and assessment skills. This is achieved through well-developed, interactive training which includes industrial assessment along with classroom and workshop formats.

Aims and Objectives of Environmental Noise Measurement Course:

  • provide candidates with a basic knowledge of the methodology of environmental noise measurement, including, in particular, the use and of sound level meters and analysers.
  • provide candidates with an appreciation of the role of measurement data within the framework of standards and legislation for environmental noise.

After successfully completing the course, delegates will be able to:

  • make reliable measurements of background noise and noise from a variety of sources, according to the requirements of the relevant International Standard, British Standard or guidance document
  • present and interpret measurement data in a form suitable for inclusion in a report
  • identify in outline the principle methods of noise control to mitigate the impact of noise on the community
  • explain measurement methodology and the data acquired