Talks held to reverse decline in workplace noise course numbers

摘要

In last autumn's examinations for the Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurements there were 95 passes from 105 candidates at 12 accredited centres. This is fewer than for the presentation last spring/summer but, nevertheless, the demand for the course remains buoyant. Only four accredited centres offered the Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise and Risk Assessment this autumn. There were 17 candidates, of whom 13 passed. The demand for this course remains low, but, as a result of exploratory discussions, a draft agreement between the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) and the IOA concerning collaboration including, the mutual recognition of course qualifications, is under consideration.