Environmental Health & Safety Management - Online
There is a continuing demand across industry and the public sector for qualified environmental, health and safety practitioners, as organisations try to keep ahead of the vast range of legislation that now applies in these areas. Health and safety officers and managers, occupational health personnel, environmental officers amongst others, play a pivotal role in implementing policies and managing ongoing compliance with their legal responsibilities in this regard.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
2 years, part-time, blended.
Delivery (Subject to Change)
This course is being delivered in a blended approach. Typically, 6pm – 10pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays with four semesters in line with the academic calendar, spread over two years. Laboratory Practical sessions are held on two Saturdays per year on campus and are mandatory attendance. Exams are held in person on campus.
Entry Requirements
NISO Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Higher Certificate in Science, Engineering, Technology or an equivalent Level 6 qualification plus relevant work experience. In the case of a mature applicant (23 years of age or over) 5 years’ relevant work experience e.g. a nominated safety representative, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) officer, health and safety officer, environmental officer or fire officer, etc. Candidates are subject to interview to assess Recognition of Prior Learning and Recognition of Prior Experience as appropriate.
Mature Applicants with less than 5 years’ relevant work experience will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and interviewed. Consideration will be given to applicants who have completed other environmental and / or health and safety programmes e.g. NISO, environmental pollution and control, City & Guilds’ health and safety programmes, etc.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be well placed to build on their existing career and develop a more diverse skillset valuable to employers in construction, manufacturing, agrifood, pharmaceutical, medical device, dairy and brewery / distillers.
Further Studies
Access to MSc or PG Dip in Environmental, Health and Safety Management at TUS Athlone.
Further information
This IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) accredited, Level 7 degree combines these two different, but related disciplines that are increasingly operationally linked in the workplace. It is a one-year add on level 7 BSc delivered part-time, over two years and is aimed at higher certificate (Level 6) holders who wish to obtain a degree level qualification, as well as those already employed in environmental, health and safety positions who wish to obtain a recognised degree in this discipline.
Eligible, enrolled Students on this program can access IOSH student membership for the duration of their studies and successful completion of this accredited programme will facilitate Certified Membership of the professional body, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). IOSH is the only organisation to offer Chartered Membership to Health & Safety Practitioners affording international recognition to the award.
Year 1
Learning and Development for Higher Education
Introductory Environmental Science
Training and Computing
Legislation
Practical Environmental Science
Occupational Health
Hygiene & Hazards 1
Year 2
Risk Management
Principles of Environmental Management
Occupational Health
Hygiene & Hazards 2
Waste Management Technology
Fire & Construction Safety
Project (Over Semester 1 and Semester 2 in year 2)
Iain Murray
Email: Iain.Murray@tus.ie
Telephone: (090) 6468020