Safety & Health at Work
This course is suitable for individuals who wish to promote, maintain and apply the principles and procedures of health and safety in the workplace. NOTE: This is a classroom based course.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks. Thursday 19:00 - 21:30
Entry Requirements
Note: A safe level of written and spoken English is required
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
Course Description:
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005; Health and Safety Authority
• Safety statement; safe and healthy working practices
• Risk factors, hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace; mechanical and electrical equipment; safe lifting and handling techniques
• Accidents - causes, prevention, procedures, reporting and recording
• Fire-related issues - causes, prevention, procedures, equipment etc.
• Safety signs; first aid kit; infection control etc.
5N1794 Safety & Health at Work
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Safety and Health at Work 5N1794.
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344