IOA Certificate in Environmental Noise Measurement

This five-day course seeks to provide delegates with a basic knowledge of the methodology of environmental noise measurement, including the use and accuracy requirements of sound level meters and analysers and to enable them to be aware of the significance of measurement data against the framework of standards and legislation for environmental noise.

Who should attend the IOA Certificate in Environmental Noise Measurement course?

This course is aimed at personnel who need to be able to carry out Environmental Noise Assessments and devise effective company Noise Management Programmes to meet the requirements of the relevant British Standard or Guidance document.

What are the benefits of attending IOA Certificate in Environmental Noise Measurement training?

• Practical site experience of noise measurements
• Learn to make reliable measurements of background noise
• Expert tuition in presenting and interpreting measurement data

Key topics in the IOA Certificate in Environmental Noise Measurement course

• Basic concepts of noise
• Measurement and instrumentation
• Methodology for environmental noise measurement
• Noise measurement in practice
• Legal aspects
• Noise control techniques

Assessment

As part of the course, delegates undertake a practical and written assessment. Successful candidates are awarded a Certificate of Competence as validated by the Institute of Acoustics.

Audience: Team Leaders, Middle Managers, Quality Managers, First line managers