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Health and Safety at Work (FETAC Level 5) delivered by Blended Learning

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €285.00
  • Was: €599
  • Course fee includes all documentation, lecturing, supervised exams, learner registration and FETAC certification fees. No other fees to pay.
  • FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Health and Safety at Work (D20165)
  • This course is a combination of 3 compulsory attendance days and supported by Distance Learning with full one to one Tutor Support leading to a FETAC award.
  • Student have 12 weeks to completed this course which is ample time and commences at the start of the workshops.
  • The next course will be run over the following 3 days:
  • Monday Session: Feb 11th, 18th & 25th 2013.
  • Location: Leopardstown, Co. Dublin.

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Classroom Learning Details (3 Days):

Day 1 Morning Session:

  • Introductions
  • Course over view
  • History of Health and Safety legislation
  • Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
  • General Application Regulations 2007
  • Health and Safety Authority.

Day 1 Afternoon Session

  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
  • Safety Statements.

Day 2 Morning Session:

  • Infection Control
  • Coffee break
  • Infection Control.

Day 2 Afternoon Session:

  • Fire
  • Personal Protective Equipment.

Day 3 Morning Session:

  • Manual Handling
  • Communication in the workplace
  • Training in the workplace.

Day 3 Afternoon Session:

  • First Aid
  • Principles of good house – keeping.

Light refreshments (Tea/Coffee/Biscuits) will be provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Course Details:

The purpose of this course is to provide you with the skills and knowledge to promote and maintain safety and health in the workplace The course gives a good overview and a comprehensive outline of a wide range of topics including:

Topics covered include:

  • Legislation
  • Accidents
  • Hazards
  • Risk Assessments
  • Chemical Control Strategies
  • Machine Hazards
  • Ergonomics
  • Manual Handling
  • Health Promotion
  • Emergency Planning
  • Fire-Related issues
  • Safety signs
  • First Aid Kit
  • Infection Control.

Course documentation for this FETAC accredited course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read. This Blended learning FETAC accredited course means that students can study flexibly at home or at work, while gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

Who should complete this course?

  • People who wish to pursue a career in this field.
  • People who wish to pursue an interest in this topic to perhaps further their career prospects.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

  • As this study programme is delivered through distance learning aswell as attendance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Students must be competent in both written and spoken English.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you before commencement of the attendance classes.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

Assessment:

  • This course is assessed through a combination of assignment and exam based.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process. Click here for more information.

Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Health and Safety at Work (D20165).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.

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