QQI Level-5 Safety & Health at Work

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The purpose of this course is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain a healthy and safe working environment for employees in compliance with the safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

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2 weeks, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Galway

Session information

Sessions

Session 1: Mon 18-Aug-2025
09:30 - 16:30
1 day
    Session 2: Tue 19-Aug-2025
    09:30 - 16:30
    1 day
      Session 3: Wed 20-Aug-2025
      09:30 - 16:30
      1 day
        Session 4: Mon 25-Aug-2025
        09:30 - 16:30
        1 day
          Session 5: Tue 26-Aug-2025
          09:30 - 16:30
          1 day
            • €1,295.00 incl. 0% - tax exempt
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            2 weeks, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

            Galway

            Session information

            Sessions

            Session 1: Mon 06-Oct-2025
            09:30 - 16:30
            1 day
              Session 2: Tue 07-Oct-2025
              09:30 - 16:30
              1 day
                Session 3: Wed 08-Oct-2025
                09:30 - 16:30
                1 day
                  Session 4: Mon 13-Oct-2025
                  09:30 - 16:30
                  1 day
                    Session 5: Tue 14-Oct-2025
                    09:30 - 16:30
                    1 day
                      • €1,295.00 incl. 0% - tax exempt
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                      2 weeks, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

                      Galway

                      Session information

                      Sessions

                      Session 1: Mon 01-Dec-2025
                      09:30 - 16:30
                      1 day
                        Session 2: Tue 02-Dec-2025
                        09:30 - 16:30
                        1 day
                          Session 3: Wed 03-Dec-2025
                          09:30 - 16:30
                          1 day
                            Session 4: Mon 08-Dec-2025
                            09:30 - 16:30
                            1 day
                              Session 5: Tue 09-Dec-2025
                              09:30 - 16:30
                              1 day
                                • €1,295.00 incl. 0% - tax exempt
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                                Description

                                Learning Objectives

                                At the end of the course the learner will:

                                • Achieve an awareness of the factors that influence health, safety and welfare in the workplace
                                • Be familiar with core legislation in the area of safety, health and welfare
                                • Understand the role and responsibilities of employers and employees in relations to health and safety issues
                                • Understand the importance of hazard identification and be able to carry out a risk assessment
                                • Promote safe working practices and procedures

                                Course Content

                                • Key safety, health and welfare legislation.
                                • The Health and Safety Authority.
                                • Factors that contribute to a healthy and safe working environment.
                                • Principles and procedures for good housekeeping
                                • Purpose and functions of a Safety Statement
                                • Risk assessment, hazard identification and putting control measures in place
                                • Investigate, record and report accidents and dangerous occurrences in the workplace to include causes, prevention and emergency procedures.
                                • Health and safety management:
                                • Fire & Fire Safety
                                • Working with equipment (mechanical and electrical)
                                • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
                                • Use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste and safety data sheets (SDS)
                                • The working environment and related risks and controls
                                • Infection control
                                • Safety signage
                                • First aid kits and their appropriate use
                                • Chemical Safety 
                                • Manual handling and ergonomics.
                                • Safety committees
                                • Occupational health
                                • General health and wellness promotion in the workplace

                                Assessments

                                As part of this course, learners must complete and pass all the following course assessments:

                                • Assignment: 30%
                                • Assignment: 30%
                                • Examination (Theory -based): 40% 

                                Prerequisites

                                • Safety and Health at Work course is delivered and assessed in English. Competence in written and spoken English is essential. If you are unsure about your level of language proficiency, we can provide an English language assessment for your convenience.