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Short Online Courses

NOCN Group's Short Online Courses have been created by a leading Awarding and Assessment Organisation in conjunction with industry experts to enable individuals and organisations to gain base-level skills required for the workforce of the future.

Bite-size, skills-based e-learning

Whether you’re an individual looking to learn something new, or a business looking for staff training, we offer easily accessible, user-friendly, fully interactive CPD-accredited e-learning designed to develop knowledge and competence in specialist subjects.

With a digital certificate on completion, learners can demonstrate that their skills are up to date in an ever-evolving working environment in just a few hours with instant-access training that can be completed anywhere, any time, at your own pace.


Individual or multiple Short Online Courses can be purchased and completed via the NOCN Hub.

Benefits

  • Self-directed e-learning with digital certificate upon completion
  • User-friendly platform
  • Study at your own pace, on your own terms
  • Fully interactive e-learning with activities, videos and short quizzes 

Short Online Courses

Asbestos Awareness: Identifying and Mitigating Risks


This course aims to equip participants with fundamental knowledge regarding asbestos use in buildings. On completion, participants will be aware of asbestos nature, properties and health effects, understand various types and uses, and be able to identify potential occurrences. They will learn how to mitigate risks by obtaining information on asbestos, taking appropriate precautions, and following health and safety legislation. The course covers procedures for unintentional contact with asbestos-containing materials and emphasise understanding proper emergency arrangements.

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£10.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Understanding Damp & Mould: Protecting Your Home & Health

This course provides essential knowledge on identifying, managing, and preventing damp and mould in residential and commercial properties. Damp and mould can cause significant damage to buildings and pose serious health risks. This course equips participants with the skills and understanding needed to address these issues effectively, ensuring a safe and healthy living environment.

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£15.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Carbon Awareness: A Beginner's Guide to Climate Action


This course is for anyone who wants to up-skill themselves on the impact of climate change and what part they can play in reducing carbon emissions on an individual, community and organisational level to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. It is designed to motivate and empower participants to take meaningful action in their settings and communicate broader environmental goals to others.

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£15.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Emergency First Aid in Construction


This assured course provides participants with essential emergency first aid knowledge and skills tailored specifically for the construction industry. It covers key techniques to respond to workplace injuries, illnesses, and emergencies, emphasising compliance with safety standards and legal requirements.

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£15.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

  

Inspiring A Green Future: Integrating Sustainability in Education


This course focuses on enhancing the understanding of sustainability and its integration into education for educators, teaching assistants, curriculum planners - anyone working in an education setting – to empower future generations, address global challenges, promote lifelong learning and foster innovation. It covers the principles of sustainability, environmental awareness, natural resources, and strategies for creating a sustainable culture, emphasising not only environmental stewardship but also social equity and economic well-being.

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£25.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Inspiring A Green Future: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering

This short course follows on from our Inspiring A Green Future: Integrating Sustainability in Education online course and it is aimed at educators, teaching assistants, curriculum planners - anyone working in an education setting within the engineering sector – to empower future generations, address global challenges, promote lifelong learning and foster innovation. The course will focus on how sustainability can be embedded into engineering curriculum with real examples and sign posting. The course will provide candidates with the tools needed to review their courses and ensure sustainability is present throughout.
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£25.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Introduction to Hydrogen


The course aims to provide individuals with knowledge and understanding of hydrogen, including its properties, behaviour, and environmental impact. It covers key topics such as hydrogen production methods, its classification as a green fuel, and the various ways hydrogen can be stored and distributed. The course also introduces the principles of hydrogen safety, highlighting similarities with natural gas safety practices.

£25.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

 

Fire Awareness in Construction

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced significant reforms to the building safety regulatory system in the UK, with a focus on improving fire safety in high-risk residential buildings. This course is for personnel wishing to increase their knowledge of fire awareness in the construction industry.

£6.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Health and Safety Awareness in Construction


This online course is aimed at individuals who are new to the construction industry or those looking to refresh their knowledge of essential health and safety practices. It is suitable for labourers, site operatives, apprentices, and anyone seeking to increase their understanding of how to work safely on construction sites.

Please note: This course is not applicable to CPCS card applications or renewals. For learners who fail their test, a re-sit is available for £8.

£45.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Level 5 Introduction to Solar PV Systems


The course aims to provide individuals with knowledge and understanding of solar energy, including the types of solar panels, their function, and factors affecting their efficiency. It covers key topics such as the components and installation principles of both domestic and large-scale solar systems, methods of electricity storage, and the impact of government regulations and legislation on solar installations.

£60.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE
Manual Handling in Construction


This online course is designed for individuals working in the construction industry who are involved in the lifting, moving, or transporting of loads as part of their daily duties. It is suitable for site operatives, apprentices, supervisors, and anyone who needs to understand how to carry out manual handling tasks safely and in line with legal requirements.

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£15.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE