Course Description
QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module Online
Chevron College
Course Objectives
- Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of Health & Safety
- Become familiar with the core Health & Safety Legislation
- Promote safe working practices
- Understand the importance of hazard identification
- Understand the importance of risk assessment and the appropriate control measures
- Understand the principles of Health & Safety Management
- Recognise the legal, financial and moral consequences of poor Health & Safety practices
Assessment Structure
- Assignments x 2 (60%)
- Theory Based Examination (40%)
Entry Requirements
National Vocational Certificate Level 4 Or Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
Course Syllabus
- Health & Safety Legislation (Common and Statute)
- The Health & Safety Authority
- The Safety Statement/Safety Manual
- Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control Measures
- Health & Safety Management
- Accidents in the workplace
- Accident investigation & reporting
- Consultation process in the workplace
- Manual Handling and Ergonomics
- Fire Safety
- Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- Workplace Machinery
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe use and Handling of Chemicals
- Safety Signage
- Safety Audits and Inspections
- Environmental Factors
- Health Promotion
| Course Code | 5N1794 |
| College Name | Chevron College |
| Course Category | Care Assistance, Health Care |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Course Location | Ireland |
| Course Fee | 295 |
| Course Duration | 2 Months |
| Course Times | You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N1794 |
| Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course, however you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
| Career Path | After successfully completing the QQI Level 5 Healthcare course, you will be qualified to work as a healthcare assistant, carer and care worker in an HSE registered healthcare setting. You will also be qualified to progress to further education. |
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