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Health & Safety - Manufacturing Industry

Lifelong Learning
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This programme is aimed at employees in the manufacturing industry who require knowledge on how to manage occupational safety and health risks in the manufacturing Industry.

Award Name Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Special Purpose
Awarding Body Dundalk Institute of Technology
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Special Purpose Dundalk Institute of Technology Level 6 NFQ
Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Part time, Daytime, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
30 credits @ Level 6

Duration

1 Year.

Course Delivery
Students will be required to attend for face to face classes 2 days per semester, (total of 4 days per academic calendar) the remainder of the programme will be delivered online.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum qualification at QQI Level 5 or Leaving Certificate qualification.

Applicants who do not have a Level 5 qualification will be considered on prior relevant experience and may be interviewed.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have English level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
Graduates will have professional skills and knowledge in health and safety that will allow them to pursue safety officer roles in their companies. Graduates could also seek further education qualifications in the health and safety field.

Course Web Page

Further information

Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.

Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.

Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.

If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290

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This course is supported by Springboard

Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.

For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.

In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.

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How to Apply
You can enrol online for this course today via Springboard.ie

Course Description
It is of particular interest to those who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in their companies and is designed for those working in the manufacturing sector, who would like to study on a part time basis.

This programme was developed in collaboration with ABP Food Group and is structured to facilitate those working in the Manufacturing Industry who wish to obtain knowledge and skills in health and safety.

This programme has recently been accredited by IOSH (Institution of Occupational Health and Safety).

Who Should Apply?
It is of particular interest to those working in the Manufacturing Industry who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in their companies.

Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Legislation
Occupational Health & Hygiene
Risk and Safety Management
Chemical & Environment Risk Assessment
Machine and Process Safety

Springboard+ Courses at DkIT:
Free and subsidised* part-time and conversion courses.

For the academic year 21/22, Springboard+ will offer free and subsidised places on a variety of courses at DkIT which lead to awards at certificate, degree and postgraduate level. Courses include a mixture of one year and two year programmes and are open to all eligible applicants regardless of their employment status.

Springboard+ is managed by the Higher Education Authority on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills.

The following are eligible to apply for courses (subject to the applicant meeting all requirements, e.g. academic requirements):

- Returners (formerly known as homemakers)
- People in employment
- The unemployed or formerly self-employed

*Please note that a 10% course fee contribution for Level 7, 8, and 9 courses is applicable for employed participants. This is payable directly to the provider. Level 6 courses are free to all.

For full course information and eligibility criteria please see springboardcourses.ie or dkit.ie/springboard

Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie

Dr Siobhan Jordan (Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie

Sara Farrell (Lifelong Learning Centre)
Phone: +353 (0)42 9370291
Email: springboard@dkit.ie

Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Part time, Daytime, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
30 credits @ Level 6