Course Details

This distance learning, QQI Safety and Health at Work course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This course is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of Safety and Health at Work. Learners will be provided with the knowledge and skills needed to interpret health and safety hazards, rules, regulations, and signs and to complete work in a healthy and safe manner. Learners will become familiar with items such as safety statements, health and safety reviews and incident reporting and the individual responsibilities of both employees and employers regarding safe and healthy work practices.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this QQI certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this QQI Safety and Health course?

• Health and Safety Officers: This course is particularly beneficial for professionals responsible for ensuring workplace safety and health compliance. It provides them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their roles effectively.
• Managers and Supervisors: Managers and supervisors across various industries can enhance their understanding of safety and health regulations, enabling them to create safer work environments and lead by example.
• HR and Personnel Professionals: Human resources personnel can benefit from this course to better support the safety and well-being of employees, including handling workplace safety incidents and maintaining compliance.
• Small Business Owners: Entrepreneurs and small business owners can use this course to establish effective safety and health protocols in their enterprises, promoting a culture of safety and reducing workplace incidents.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

• Leaving Cert, Level 4 award or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
• Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland and hold a valid PPS Number.
• Candidates must be fluent in English with excellent written English Skills in order to achieve the assessment criteria. Queries on the standard required can be directed to the college.
• Learners will be required to draw on either current or previous experience in a work setting to complete assessments.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
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