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Health and Safety at Work (FETAC Level 5)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €299.50
  • Was: €599
  • FETAC Level 5 component certificate in Health and Safety at Work (D20165)
  • Distance Learning home study course accredited by: FETAC
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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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 distance 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, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • As an assistance to students new to distance learning, we provide, without charge, a study guidelines manual which many students find most helpful.
  • 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.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

Assessment

  • This course is assessed through a combination of assignment and exam based.
  • Students taking this module will have to sit an examination (€50.00) that is normally held in Dublin but arrangements can be made in outside centres around the country. This can be paid before exam dates and is not required upon enrolment.
  • 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 component Certificate in Health and Safety at Work (D20165) Level 5.
  • 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.
  • There is an €85.00 registration fee payable upon enrolment to include administration, moderation and FETAC accreditation.

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