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Course Overview

Our Audiometry Competency Course is designed for occupational health professionals who are currently undertaking workplace hearing assessments and wish to demonstrate their knowledge, practical skills, and competence in occupational audiometry.

Combining essential theory with practical assessment, the course enables delegates to develop confidence in their audiometry practice, perform reliable hearing tests, and contribute to the early identification of noise-induced hearing loss.

The course supports hearing surveillance best practice and helps organisations ensure their audiometry programmes are delivered consistently, accurately, and in line with workplace requirements.

Learning Outcomes

The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, enabling delegates to understand why hearing surveillance is required and how to perform high-quality audiometric assessments. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of acoustics and the anatomy and physiology of the ear.
• Understand hearing loss, relevant legislation, and factors affecting testing accuracy.
• Conduct a full audiological assessment, including questionnaires, otoscopy, subject instruction, and manual pure tone air-conduction testing.
• Accurately interpret audiometric data and categorise results in line with HSE 2005 guidance.
• Provide appropriate advice on hearing protection and the correct use of PPE.
• Organise and manage an effective audiometry health surveillance programme, including GDPR-compliant record management and audit preparation.
• Understand equipment maintenance requirements to ensure consistent and accurate screening.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for professionals who are already involved in occupational hearing surveillance, including:

• Occupational Health Technicians
• Occupational Health Nurses
• Occupational Health Advisors
• Occupational Health Physicians
• Workplace Health Professionals
• Health Surveillance Providers
• Individuals responsible for hearing conservation programmes

Delegates should have existing experience of occupational audiometry and be actively involved in hearing surveillance programmes.

Why is Audiometry Important?

Noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational diseases and is entirely preventable when appropriate control measures and health surveillance programmes are in place. Audiometry plays an important role in:

• Identifying early signs of hearing deterioration
• Monitoring employees exposed to hazardous noise levels
• Supporting workplace hearing conservation programmes
• Demonstrating compliance with regulatory requirements
• Protecting long-term employee health and wellbeing

High-quality testing is essential to ensure reliable results and informed decision-making. This course helps delegates develop the skills needed to perform audiometry consistently and confidently.

Relevant Workplace and HSE Guidance

Organisations operating hearing surveillance programmes have responsibilities under workplace noise legislation and guidance.
This course supports professionals involved in hearing surveillance by providing training aligned with recognised occupational health practices, including:

• The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
• HSE guidance on health surveillance for noise-exposed workers
• Workplace hearing conservation programmes
• Best practice audiometric testing procedures
• Quality assurance and record management

Delegates will gain a practical understanding of how audiometry forms part of a wider workplace health surveillance programme.

Course Format

Our Audiometry Competency Course combines:

• Interactive classroom learning
• Practical demonstrations
• Hands-on audiometry sessions
• Group discussion and case studies
• Trainer-led guidance and feedback

This approach ensures delegates develop both theoretical understanding and practical competence.

Course Dates and Locations

Diatec delivers Audiometry Competency Courses throughout the UK at a range of convenient locations.

Courses are scheduled regularly throughout the year, providing flexibility for both individuals and organisations seeking training for multiple employees.

For upcoming course dates, locations, and availability, please view the course calendar or contact the Diatec team for further information.

Why Train with Diatec?

Diatec has extensive experience supporting occupational health professionals with training, equipment, and workplace health surveillance solutions.
When you train with Diatec, you benefit from:

• Experienced occupational health trainers
• Practical, hands-on learning
• Small class sizes
• Industry-relevant course content
• High-quality equipment and training facilities
• Ongoing support from our specialist team
• Certification upon successful completion

Our focus is on providing practical training that delegates can immediately apply in the workplace.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a certificate recognising their attendance and achievement. This certification can support evidence of training and competence within workplace hearing surveillance programmes.

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