IOA Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

A five day course to obtain the IOA Certificate of Competance in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment.

Students must be able to commit to being available from 2nd-6th March 2026 inclusive.

Full joining instructions will be sent to the students before the event takes place.

Course Description

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 requirments, 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.