Certificate in Safety, Health & Welfare

at Work (30 credits)

Higher Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare

at Work(60 credits)

Entry

Requirements

Applicants will be at least 21 by 1 January of the year of application

• AND hold a Leaving Certificate/Level 5 qualification or equivalent

• OR have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience.

Applicants will be at least 23 by 1 January of the year of application

• AND hold a Leaving Certificate/Level 5 qualification or equivalent

• AND have a minimum of two

years’ relevant work experience in a related field such as: health, engineering, HR, training, manufacturing and construction

English

Language

Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6 or the equivalent TOEFL score

Fees €2,500 paid in two instalments Year 1: €3,500 paid in two instalments

Year 2: €3,500 paid in two instalments

How to Apply https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-

cshww/ https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-hdshww/

Want to know more?

• Programme Co-ordinator: Órna Hayes, orna.hayes@ucc.ie, 021 4904740

• Programme Administrator: Karen O Shea, Karen.OShea@ucc.ie, 021 4904708

Certificate in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work(NFQ level 7)

Higher Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work(NFQ level 8)

What is the course about?The Certificate in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work will equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to assist them in working safely while performing their duties in the workplace, regardless of the sector. It introduces students to key principles, best practices and practical ready-to-apply tools in order to help students build their own skill-set, while delivering immediate improvements to their organisation.

Who should apply?Anyone with an interest in health and safety in the workplace who wishes to complete an introductory level qualification to progress to or further develop a career in this area.

How is it delivered?Wednesdays 6.30-9.30pm September - May for one year

Course Curriculum• Key health and safety legislation and regulations• Means of reducing the risk of injury and damage to people and property • Introduction to toxicology• Basic Occupational Hygiene• The effects of health on work and work on health• Planning for emergencies in the workplace• Environmental factors impacting health and safety• Motivating staff in relation to safe working practices• Promoting and campaigning for health and safety in the workplace

What is the course about?The Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work is designed to help you ensure the safety, health and welfare of the Irish workforce. Though the training is directed at Irish working conditions with the emphasis on chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-industry, electronics, health care and services, the course content is sufficiently broad to allow for new situations in different industries. Students will learn about the prevention of ill health and accidents, as well as getting specific training in prevention and protection in the workplace. On completion of the course, students will be competent in dealing effectively with the majority of health and safety problems in the workplace.

Who should apply?Those with relevant work experience in a related field such as health, engineering, HR, training, manufacturing and construction with an interest in health and safety who wish to progress to or further develop a career in this area with a comprehensive postgraduate qualification.

How will you benefit?This course enables significant career development and opportunities. Our graduates are now located in the middle-senior levels of safety management in a variety of sectors.Students enter this programme from a wide range of backgrounds and educational levels, yet by the end, each will have successfully acquired a nationally and internationally recognised qualification in health and safety as successful graduates of the programme can apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) which is the largest health and safety membership organisation in the world and the only Chartered body for health and safety professionals.

“Health and safety professionals studying the IOSH accredited Higher Diploma will gain valuable professional knowledge from this course. Students will also obtain graduate membership of IOSH which is recognised internationally.”

How is it delivered?Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30-9.30pm September – May for 2 years

Course Curriculum• Human Factors in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work • Risk Management• Technical Safety and Working Safely• Accident Prevention and Emergency Planning• Occupational Health and Health Promotion• Health and Safety Legislation• Occupational Hygiene• Chemical Safety and Toxiciology• Epidemiology and Data Collection• Health and Safety Management• Environmental Issues for Health and Safety

What our graduates say“Partaking in this course was an undertaking that I really enjoyed. As well as learning from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced people in the profession, many learnings were had from fellow students and the discussions that ensued during lectures also. The friendships and connections made during my time at UCC have proved invaluable, and I regularly reconnect with past classmates and lecturers to share knowledge and problem solve. I am very grateful to UCC for my education and the relationships sown there, and would highly recommend anyone who is embarking on their H&S career to make UCC their first port of call.”

Certificate in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Higher Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work

Marion Kiely, Founder of Upstream Health & Safety

Norita Robinson, Development Manager, IOSH Ireland