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Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement

Environmental noise is of increasing concern and is recognised as one of the major pollutants of today. This course addresses the legal and practical aspects of dealing with the problems of environmental noise pollution, which brings about duties for all industrial companies and local authorities in connection with the measurement, assessment and control of environmental noise.

We offer Noise Control and Acoustics training courses aimed at a range of individuals including Environmental Officers, Technicians, Senior Management, Project Managers and Site Engineers.

The Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement is accredited by the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and covers the legal and practical aspects of managing environmental noise pollution.

Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement
Course Outline: Addresses the legal and practical aspects of dealing with the problems of environmental noise pollution
LocationColchester
Duration5 days + 2 hour sessions in the evening on 4 days
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateThis course runs a number of times throughout the year. Next available dates:
Monday 6th – Friday 10th Oct 2025
Price£1,860 (includes exam fee)
Who is this course for
  • Professionals whose employment requires them to gain a working knowledge of noise measurement methodology and a basic appreciation of noise control methods.
  • Technical and scientific staff in local authorities, industrial companies, and environmental consultancies.
  • Individuals embarking on a profession which involves acoustics and noise measurement and control.
  • Individuals looking to meet the educational requirements for Technician Membership of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).
Aims and Objectives

On completion delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the methodology of environmental noise measurement, including the use of modern sound level meters and analysers.
  • Assess the significance of measured data against the framework of environmental noise standards and legislation.
  • Make reliable measurements of background noise and other noise sources, in-line with the relevant British Standard or guidance documents with an emphasis on BS 4142: 2014.
  • Present and interpret measured data in a form suitable for inclusion in a report.
  • Assess the significance of measured noise levels within acceptable levels, concerning established rating procedures, guidance documents and standards set by local authorities.
  • Identify in outline the principal methods of noise control to mitigate the impact of noise on the community.
  • Critically appraise the noise measurement methodology, data and interpretation in reports and environmental appraisals and comment on proposals for noise impact mitigation.
Course Outcome
  1. Understand basic acoustic principles.
  2. Perform basic noise calculations involving noise indices appropriate for consideration of environmental noise.
  3. Make reliable measurements of background noise and noise from multiple sources, according to the requirements of the relevant British Standards or guidance documents.
  4. Interpret and present measurement data in a form suitable for inclusion in a report.
  5. Describe the methods of noise measurement and the data acquired and appreciate the measurement information required for reports and environmental appraisals.
Course Content
  1. Basic Concepts and Noise Units.
  2. Instrumentation for Environmental Noise Measurement.
  3. Noise Indices and Methodology for Environmental Noise Measurement.
  4. Environmental Noise Measurement in Practice.
  5. Fundamental aspects of Noise Propagation.

Assessment

For certification, candidates need to

  1. Pass both parts of a written examination
  2. Produce a competent report following a practical test

The practical examination includes a) objective measurements of an environmental noise source to demonstrate the use of suitable instrumentation and method and b) the generation of a report on the measurements and associated noise assessment.

Candidates are assessed on their ability to undertake the test competently, record all the essential information about the test conditions and present the result of the measurements reliably and accurately.

For more information, visit – CCENM Syllabus.pdf

Pre-requisite Knowledge/Qualifications

None, however delegates are required to undertake mathematical calculations.

Recommended Follow-up Courses
  • Institute of Acoustics Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment
  • Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
Price Match Guarantee and Loyalty Discounts available on this course. Discounts also apply for group bookings – Call today to find out more!

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