€314.00Original price was: €314.00.€284.00Current price is: €284.00.
Overview
Our online QQI Level 5 Health & Safety at Work module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.
What QQI award do I receive? On successful completion of this module you will gain a QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Health and Safety at Work (5N1794).
NFQ Credit Value: 15 credits.
What does it cost? The full course fee is €284 and includes all documentation, lecturing, assessments, learner registration and QQI certification fees. No other enrolment fees to pay!
How is it delivered? Online eLearning course supported with fully qualified tutors. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient.
Our online QQI Level 5 Health & Safety at Work 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.
Course Syllabus
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.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:
Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Sports, Healthcare, Childcare) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry.
Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites.
Please Note: Students musthold an Irish or UK PPS number. Enrolments without a PPS number will not be accepted.
English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information.
Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment.
As this programme is delivered through eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a combination of an assignment and online exam based.
As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent QQI External Authenticator to complete the process.
This Health & Safety at Work (5N1794) programme is delivered by our sister College, The Open College in our venues. This programme is validated by QQI and The Open College.
