Occupational Health & Safety - Introduction to

Limerick Institute of Technology

 

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 NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Certificate National Irish Safety Organisation None
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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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