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.
This is a predominately online course. Students are required to attend for face-to-face classes on one Saturday in each semester (total of 2 days per academic calendar). The remainder of the programme will be delivered via live online lectures (for 1 hour each )over three evenings per week.
Due to the blended learning delivery within 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 September 2025
FREE to eligible students via the Springboard scheme.
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)
Paul Murphy
Programme Director
Email: Paul.Murphy@dkit.ie
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor
Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
Dr Siobhan Jordan
Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie
Sara Farrell
Lifelong Learning Centre
Email: springboard@dkit.ie