Course Description
QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module Online
QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module Online is a course run by Chevron College, Wexford. It is a Distance Learning course with a duration of 2 Months. QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module Online gives a Course Qualification of Award / Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module Online at Chevron College, please review the details below.
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
The QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Module Online course at Chevron College is listed in Courses.ie's national courses finder.
| Training Provider | Chevron College |
| Course Location | |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N1794 |
| Course Duration | 2 Months |
| Course Time | 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. |
| Course Fee | 295 |
| 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. |
| Carear 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. |
| Phone | 01 6855 300 |
| Course Code | 5N1794 |
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