Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
Certificate in QQI Level 5 Minor Award Certificate in Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and Welfare at work legislation.
Examine the role of the Health and Safety Authority.
Explore the role of communication and training in the promotion and provision of health and safety in the workplace.
Comment on the elements and functions of the safety statement.
Summarise the factors which contribute to safe and healthy working environments.
Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace.
Explain the causes, prevention, emergency procedures, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences.
Analyse the causes and prevention of fire related events to include identification of emergency procedures, the fire triangle and fire equipment.
Comment on specific hazards and risks when working with equipment to include mechanical and electrical equipment.
Investigate how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in the workplace.
Explore appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in the workplace to include reference to material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Examine the control and associated risks of a range of health and safety issues to include noise, sound, fumes, dust or any vocationally specific work issue.
Explain the typical contents of a first aid kit and their appropriate use.
Examine a range of issues related to infection control to include conditions for the growth and development of micro-organisms, routes of infection, symptoms, ill-health, preventative measures and emergency procedures for suspected contamination.
Investigate risk factors in relation to safety to include hazards, work environments, work practices, effects of medication, drink and drugs.
Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace.
Promote safe and healthy working practices in relation to oneself, others and the workplace.
Outline risk factors in relation to health to include stress, lifestyle, diet, illness.
Outline the role of diet and exercise in the promotion of good health.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
