Learners who successfully complete this module will:

•  Understand the concepts of safety and health in the workplace
• Recognise the factors that influence health, safety and welfare
• Apply the principles and procedures of health and safety to their workplace
• Understand the importance of hazard identification and risk assessment
• Understand safe working practices and procedures
• Be familiar with core legislation in the area of safety, health and welfare in the workplace

Preferred entry level and entry requirements
Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

English Language Requirements

Learners whose first language is not English must show that they meet a certain standard of English language proficiency.

This can be proven through any one of the following methods:

• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level B2 or higher
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Minimum overall band score of 6
• Successful completion of a qualification at an equivalent level through the medium of English

Recognition of Prior Learning

Prior learning can only be applied to gain admission to a programme and does not allow learners the opportunity to skip individual modules.

Transfer and Progression

Information and guidance is available to all learners on potential transfer and progression pathways.

Note:
Protection for Enrolled Learners is not required as this course is less than 3 months in duration.