3 November – 7 November 2025

Course Overview

Aims
• To provide a practical understanding of occupational hygiene for people who need to manage or advise on workplace health issues
• To provide a foundation from which to undertake more in-depth study in individual occupational hygiene subjects
• To inform and enthuse students about the contribution of occupational hygiene to worker health

Learning Outcomes

You will learn to
• Value occupational hygiene in improving worker health and understand the role of the occupational hygienist.
• Understand health hazards encountered in the workplace and identification techniques (foundation level).
• Identify sources and potential routes of occupational exposure (foundation level).
• Understand the basics of exposure assessment, measurement processes, and control methods we use (foundation level).
• Manage occupational hygiene programmes in your work environment.

Course Format

Online and/or face to face

Course Content

The course is a core module for the International Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOHTA). It is designed to be delivered as a 5-day taught programme, including student assessment. The student manual can be used as a free-standing reference for those wishing to study independently.