The Health and Safety (5N1794) minor awards course aims to provide the learner with the relevant knowledge, skills and competencies to promote and maintain safety and health in the work environment. This programme will be customised to help the learner understand the importance of Health and Safety within their chosen vocational area.
OVERVIEW
REQUIREMENTS
- Individuals with an interest or remit for Health and Safety within their professional area.
- Learners with a responsibility to understand how HSA and H&S legislation impacts on their particular vocational area/ business
- Those wishing to attain a practical view of how to incorporate and develop Safety Statement, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Hazard identification, Fire Safety, risk assessment & control measures for their business/ organisation
CONTENT
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Legislation; Duties and Roles
- Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control Measures
- Safety Statement & Accident Reporting
- Personal Protective Equipment and First Aid Kit
- Principles and procedures of good house keeping
- Personal Health
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 – Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
ASSESSMENT
- Assignment (x2) 60%
- Examination Theory 40%
METHOD OF DELIVERY/DURATION
- Three options – Classroom, Blended and In-house.
- Delivered over 120 hours (including independent study and assessment).
- Delivered over 5 days/8 mornings
COST
€250 per course. There are reductions for doing 2 or more courses to reach the full major award or integration of modules
PROGRESSION
Upon successful completion of this programme, the learner will possess the relevant knowledge, skills and competences to promote and maintain safety and health in their work environment. Mapped onto the NQF at level 5, you may use this module as a minor award towards gaining a full major award in many different Level 5 programmes. This Certificate will enable you to progress to other programmes at level 6 or higher including colleges and higher education providers. Contact our coaching department for help with an individual progression plan.