Health & Safety - Manufacturing Industry
This course is of particular interest to those who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in their companies and is designed for those working in the manufacturing sector, who would like to study on a part-time basis.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, part-time, blended.
Induction for this programme will take place Face to Face on the DkIT campus, from 2pm to 7pm on 23rd September
Thereafter the programme will be delivered predominately online, with live online lectures (for 1 hour each) over three evenings per week.
Due to the online delivery of this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course. Basic IT skills essential.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum qualification at QQI Level 5 or Leaving Certificate qualification.
Applicants who do not have a Level 5 qualification will be considered on prior relevant experience and may be interviewed.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have English level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
To apply for this programme via the Springboard+ scheme, you must meet the eligibility criteria in addition to the minimum entry criteria listed above. See https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the Certificate in Health and Safety (manufacturing Industry) will have professional skills and knowledge in health and safety that will allow them to manage occupational health and safety risks in their companies.
It will equip with the skills to pursue safety officer roles in their companies. Graduates could also seek further education qualifications in the health and safety field.
Further information
Start date 22 Sep 2026
Induction for this programme will take place Face to Face on the DkIT campus, from 2pm to 7pm on 23rd September
Total course fee: €385, payable as follows:
€200 Accept Offer fee (non refundable)
Balance of €185 payable by 31st October
This course is FREE to those in receipt of an eligible DSP payment including:
Jobseekers Benefit
Transitional Jobseekers Payment
Jobseekers Allowance
One Parent Family
Disability Allowance
Qualified Adults of Working Age
Carers Allowance
Farm Assist/Fish Assist
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
Blind Pension
Deserted Wives Allowance
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
This course is of particular interest to those who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in their companies and is designed for those working in the manufacturing sector, who would like to study on a part-time basis.
This course is of particular interest to those who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in their companies. This programme will have a strong collaboration with pharmaceutical and food industries and other manufacturing sectors, in the form of guest speakers and site visits and is designed for those working in the manufacturing sector, who would like to study on a part-time basis.
This programme was developed in collaboration with ABP Food Group and is structured to facilitate those working in the Manufacturing Industry who wish to obtain knowledge and skills in health and safety.
Semester 1
Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Legislation (Part 1 of 2)
Occupational Health & Hygiene
Risk and Safety Management
Semester 2
Chemical & Environment Risk Assessment
Machine and Process Safety
Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Legislation (Part 2 of 2)
Subject to the regulatory approval process and a successful application by Dundalk Institute of Technology, students entering DkIT in September 2026 can expect to graduate from Dundalk University College which will be a designated awarding body in its own right.
Subject to legislative approval, and a successful application by Dundalk Institute of Technology, it is anticipated that new entrants to undergraduate honours and postgraduate taught programmes from September 2027 may register for Queen's awards from Dundalk University College, a College of Queen’s University Belfast. Subject to the same regulatory approval and as part of the strategic partnership, it is anticipated that first-year PhD students who enrol from January 2027 may register for Queen’s awards from Dundalk University College.
Paul Murphy
Assistant Lecturer
Paul.Murphy@dkit.ie
Dr Siobhán Jordan
Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health
Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie