Occupational Health & Safety
This course may be of interest to students who are considering pursuing a degree in Construction Technology which emphasis placed specifically on Occupational Health & Safety.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year. September - May.
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
The following are the most relevant courses;
ATU - Sligo
SG442 BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8
SG332 BEng Advanced wood and sustainable Building Technology Level 7
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
LY517 Building Services & Renewable Energy Level 7
LY508 BEng (Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering Level 8
ATU - Galway
GA470 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Level 7
GA460 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction Management Level 6.
Further information
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Occupational Health & Safety - 5M5010
This course may be of interest to students who are considering pursuing a degree in Construction Technology which emphasis placed specifically on Occupational Health & Safety. It is also of particular relevance to those who have an interest in the renewable energy industry or for those who wish to progress to further study.
This Course Is Designed To
• Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education Colleges eg IT Sligo
• Gain practical competence in good work practices including adherence to health and safety procedures in the workplace.
• Allow the learner to develop the ability to exercise initiative in construction technology.
How the course is taught
• SligoCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
• Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
• We provide learning supports that are tailored to meet the needs of individual learners.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Construction Technology (5M5010).
Please Note
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Course Content
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
• Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Materials Science 5N1637
• Building Construction 5N1570
• Computer Applications 4N1112
• Information Technology Skills 4N1125
Opitional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M5010 - Construction Technology
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie