Training & Guidance

MOLONEY & ASSOCIATES Acoustic & Environmental Consultants, is an Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Accredited Centre.

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moloNEY & ASSOCIATES Acoustic & Environmental Consultants, have experience of lecturing to undergraduate and post-graduate courses and our consultants act as tutors and examiners for universities and higher education institutions.

We have been appointed as an Accredited Centre by the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and provide IOA approved courses in Workplace Noise and Environmental Noise.

Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment (CCWNRA)

The accuracy and reliability of any noise assessment is primarily dependent upon the competence of the assessor. In addition, informed and appropriate advice on noise control should only be taken from competent individuals. This IOA Certificate aims to provide a recognised course of education and training to enable persons to carry out workplace noise assessments in a competent manner.

The IOA Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise is run over five days and the courses are scheduled in line with specified IOA exam dates. The next scheduled Examination Date is 2 March 2012. The course will be held in Cork on 22, 23, and 29 February and on 1 and 2 March 2012. (Click here for further details on this Workplace Noise Risk Assessment course).

Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement (CCENM)

This IOA Certificate course addresses the legal and practical aspects of dealing with the problems of environmental noise pollution. The course focuses on the measurement, assessment and control of environmental noise. The next scheduled course will be held in Cork on 9 10, 16, 17 and 18 May 2012. The Examination Date for the Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement is 18 May October and there will be a course tutorial and revision that morning. (Click here for further details on this Environmental Noise Measurement course).

Both the Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement and the Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment closely follow the prescribed IOA syllabus. However, for delegates who may wish to focus on a limited number of topics, bespoke training can be provided or selected elements of the syllabus can be combined with practical survey work at the clients’ facility.

Noise and Risk Assessment Training & Guidance

We have guided many clients through the potential maze of environmental/occupational management and legislative requirements. As well as issuing clearly written assessments and reports we have compiled and presented professional training courses and workshops for industries and state agencies.

Our consultants combine their excellent academic training along with their years of practical ‘real world’ experience to engage with their specialist subjects. In many cases, our consultants have devised training plans in conjunction with our clients and we have also devised bespoke training courses in areas such as:

Training in Environmental Management Systems.
Courses on risk management and emergency response.
Training in Occupational Hygiene.
Training in Chemical Risk Assessment.
Course on Environmental Awareness.
Training in Waste Management.
Workplace Noise Survey
Noise Assessment and Hearing Conservation training.
Environmental Noise Survey, Measurement and Assessment
Vibration assessment and control courses.

Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement (CCENM)

Excessive noise causes widespread problems for many individuals and organizations and noise is recognized as being the cause of increasing numbers of complaints throughout the European Union. Environmental noise has the potential to disturb sleep, significantly impact upon the quality of life and give rise to adverse health effects. For this reason many companies and organizations must develop appropriate assessment, management and control systems/techniques. In many cases there is a legal imperative to manage environmental noise and a proactive approach to noise management can help to avoid complaints and/or costly litigation.

The course provides participants with up-to-date information and training to meet the demands of all relevant EU and Irish legislation. It is designed to provide a combination of essential acoustic theory along with the necessary `hands on' practical measurement and assessment skills. This is achieved through well-developed, interactive training which includes industrial assessment along with classroom and workshop formats.

Aims and Objectives of Environmental Noise Measurement Course:

provide candidates with a basic knowledge of the methodology of environmental noise measurement, including, in particular, the use and of sound level meters and analysers.
provide candidates with an appreciation of the role of measurement data within the framework of standards and legislation for environmental noise.

After successfully completing the course, delegates will be able to:

make reliable measurements of background noise and noise from a variety of sources, according to the requirements of the relevant International Standard, British Standard or guidance document
present and interpret measurement data in a form suitable for inclusion in a report
identify in outline the principle methods of noise control to mitigate the impact of noise on the community
explain measurement methodology and the data acquired
appreciate the measurement content of reports and environmental appraisals, and
critically review reports and comment on proposals for noise impact mitigation.

The course is suitable for:

Consultants, engineers, technical and scientific staff, and managers in: industry, the construction sector, local authorities, service industries and consultancies Individuals whose responsibilities may require them to gain a working knowledge of noise measurement methodology and a basic appreciation of noise control methods.

Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment (CCWNRA)

The IOA course is suitable for managers, supervisors, engineers, technical/scientific personnel, safety representatives, safety officers and/or consultants who have an interest in or responsibility for managing the risks associated with exposure to noise. In addition, any personnel, whose responsibility may require them to have a working knowledge of noise measurement methodology and an appreciation of noise control techniques and methods will benefit from the course. This IOA approved course provides first class tutoring and training from experts in the field and may allow participants to develop a rapid pathway into a career in acoustics.

Aims and Objectives of Workplace Noise Risk Assessment Course:

It is imperative that noise survey and assessment work is undertaken by a competent person. In addition, individuals with responsibility for risk assessment and management can benefit from a training course which enables them to interpret and evaluate environmental and workplace noise assessments. The aims of this IOA course are twofold:

1. To enable delegates to appreciate the nature of noise hazards in the workplace and the need to protect the hearing of employees and
2. To enable delegates to advise and assist employers to meet statutory duties relating to noise in the workplace.

The course is suitable for managers, supervisors, engineers, technical/scientific personnel, safety representatives, HR professionals, safety officers and/or consultants who have an interest in or responsibility for managing the risks associated with exposure to noise. In addition, any personnel, whose responsibility may require them to have a working knowledge of noise measurement and an appreciation of noise control techniques/methods will benefit from the course.

This IOA approved course provides first class tutoring and training from experts in the field and may allow participants to develop a rapid pathway into a career in acoustics.