QQI Award In Safety And Health At Work

Course details

For any person who is responsible for health and safety in their workplace or who requires a recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety. The course is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to promote and maintain safety and health in their place of work.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should preferably have a good working knowledge of English, have a leaving certificate or equivalent qualification and / or relevant life and work experiences.

Please contact the Centre to discuss recognition of prior learning and certification.

Programme Content

Section 1 Legislation.

Section 2 The Health and Safety Authority.

Section 3 Hazard identification, risk assessment & control measures.

Section 4 Health and safety management.

Section 5 Accidents in the workplace.

Section 6 Manual handling and ergonomics.

Section 7 Workplace hazards.

Section 8 Health promotion