Course Description
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 must hold 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.
