Health and Safety at Work (QQI Level 5) هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.

• The learner will be supported in achieving an awareness of safety and health issues in the workplace.
• The tutor will assist the learner in becoming familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the employer and employee with regard to health and safety.
• The learner will be facilitated in developing skills in identifying hazards and carry out risk assessments and will be supported in identifying the relevant national legislation and statutory bodies.

Topics covered include:

• Legislation
• Accidents
• Hazards
• Risk Assessments
• Chemical Control Strategies
• Machine Hazards
• Ergonomics
• Manual Handling
• Health Promotion
• Emergency Planning
• Fire-Related issues
• Safety signs
• First Aid Kit
• Infection Control.

Course documentation for this QQI accredited course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This distance learning QQI accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home or at work, while gaining an internationally recognised qualification.

Who should complete this course?

• People who wish to pursue a career in this field.
• People who wish to pursue an interest in this topic to perhaps further their career prospects.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

• As this study programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• As an assistance to students new to distance learning, we provide, without charge, a study guidelines manual which many students find most helpful.
• Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.
• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.