| Course Name |
Occupational Health & Safety - Introduction to |
| Course Provider |
Limerick Institute of Technology |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick Institute of Technology - Tipperary |
| Course Code |
2021 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate |
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National Irish Safety Organisation |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Clonmel, Limerick City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing in September
You can apply or register for your programme of choice using one of the following methods:
• Online: Go to flexiblelearning.lit.ie and hit the 'Apply Now' button on the relevant course page.
• Email: Send a completed form...
Hide-Commencing in September
You can apply or register for your programme of choice using one of the following methods:
• Online: Go to flexiblelearning.lit.ie and hit the 'Apply Now' button on the relevant course page.
• Email: Send a completed form to flexible@lit.ie.
• By Post: Send your completed form to the relevant office in Limerick or Thurles.
• In Person: Call to our Limerick or Thurles office to submit your form in person.
Application/Registration cannot be completed over the phone.
Make sure you complete all sections of your application form and attach all relevant information as outlined on the form.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
13 Weeks, 2 hours per week.
LIT Moylish - Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Commencing in September and January.
LIT Clonmel - Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Commencing in September. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+€525 for Non NISO members.
€425 for NISO members.
This programme is offered at a subsidised rate of €100 for full-time students of Limerick Institute of Technology.
PAYMENT METHODS
Fees for programmes offered through Flexible Learning dif...
Hide-€525 for Non NISO members.
€425 for NISO members.
This programme is offered at a subsidised rate of €100 for full-time students of Limerick Institute of Technology.
PAYMENT METHODS
Fees for programmes offered through Flexible Learning differ from programme to programme. Check the details in the handbook. In some cases particular criteria apply in terms of fee payments.
If you wish to pay by cheque, bank draft or postal order, please make payable to Limerick Institute of Technology and submit with your completed registration form to the Department of Flexible Learning.
Payment by credit or debit card is possible at any time during office opening hours either in person or by telephone. If you are registering by post and wish to pay by credit or debit card, simply tick the relevant box and a member of the Flexible Learning team will contact you to take the payment by telephone.
Where fees are being paid by an employer or other third party, a sponsorship agreement must be completed by the student and employer and issued to LIT. Invoices will only be issued to employers/third parties when this is completed.
Payment of programme fees must be received from the employer prior to commencement of the programme. In the event that invoices have not been paid prior to the commencement of a programme, the student will be required to pay the fee and subsequently claim it back from his/her employer.
Please note that for security reasons, we are unable to accept cash payments.
All programme fees must be paid in full before the commencement of a programme, unless otherwise indicated. Receipts will be issued to students or employer/third party upon payment of fees. Students should retain receipts as charges may apply for issuing copies, and in some cases reissuing will not be possible.
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| Entry Requirements |
There are no formal entry requirements. The course is suitable for: persons wishing to obtain a general introduction to health and safety in the workplace; persons wishing to expand and update their knowledge including directors of SMEs; production managers; safety representatives; safety committee members; any persons with responsibility for health and safety; any persons interested in health and safety. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+LIT STUDENT CONCESSION FEES
Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial...
Hide-LIT STUDENT CONCESSION FEES
Students registered on full time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at LIT at the time of registration, may be eligible for a 25% reduction on Flexible Learning programme fees and are also eligible for substantial reductions on the NISO Health & Safety programmes. Students should call to the Department of Flexible Learning for further details.
STAFF CONCESSION PAYMENTS
Under a joint arrangement between the Limerick Institute of Technology and the City of Limerick Vocational Education Committee, a minimum number of places are reserved on some programmes for permanent whole-time staff members free of charge except where there is an external validating body. This is taken into account by each Head of School/Department when deciding whether a programme is viable. However, these places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, up to the allocated numbers.
TAX RELIEF ON TUITION FEES
Tax relief is available at the standard rate of income tax for tuition fees paid by or on behalf of students who attend an approved programme of study which must be at least two years in duration. Further information and an application form for tax relief on tuition fees is available from the Revenue Commissioners’ website, www.revenue.ie. A receipt for fees paid must accompany the completed application form.
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| Comment |
Qualification
A NISO Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety will be issued to eligible participants. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Aims
The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge to work safely in a variety of workplaces and to comply with the competency requirements laid down in the Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. The course seek...
Hide-Aims
The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge to work safely in a variety of workplaces and to comply with the competency requirements laid down in the Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. The course seeks to furnish participants with a good basic knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), outlining what is required to provide a safe place of work. The NISO Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety programme is a multidisciplinary programme covering the important aspects related to the safe operation of all types of businesses and organisations.
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| Subjects Taught |
Irish Law, Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Risk Management, Safety Management, Fire Safety Emergency Planning and First Aid, Ergonomics, Physical Hazards, Chemical Safety, Psychosocial Hazards, Occupational health, Construction Safety, Accident Causation and Investigation, Agriculture Safety. |
| Assessment Method |
Learners wishing to receive the NISO certification must complete an assignment and sit a written exam at the end of the programme (week 13). Students who successfully complete the requirements of all modules and assessments will be awarded the NISO Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. |
| Further Enquiries |
For further information: Dept of Flexible Learning
LIT Moylish
Tel: 061 293802 Email: Flexible@lit.ie
LIT Clonmel
Tel: 0504 28112 Email: Flexible@lit.ie |
| Location |
LIT Moylish
LIT Clonmel |