Recruitment increases but pass rate falls for workplace noise certificate

摘要

There were 45 candidates at three centres for the Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment (CCWPNRA) of whom 32 were successful. Unfortunately, the increase in recruitment (compared with 19 candidates in autumn 2015 and 21 in spring 2016), as a result of group bookings at Shorcontrol (Dublin) and EEF (Sheffield), has been accompanied by a poorer pass rate. Bob Beaman has been welcomed as the new examiner. An agreement between the IOA and the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) in respect of mutual recognition of courses for membership purposes is in place. We still seek a successor for the current chairman of the management committee (Dave Lewis).