Occupational Health & Safety
This OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety course Ireland is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 6 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | British Safety Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma at UK Level 6 | British Safety Council |
Duration
11 Months part time.
1 evening per week (Thursday Evenings 18:30 - 21:30)
Mode: Live Online classes
Entry Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate they have either a:
• Technical Certificate in Health & Safety course completed with CMI
Or
• Completed a Health and Safety level 6 course
Or
• 2 years work related experience
Or
Hold a entry level qualification in :
• Science and Technology, Legal and regulatory systems, risk management, Occupational health and hygiene, Occupational psychology, information technology, and literacy and numeracy.
Please supply a CV with details of past qualifications and experience at time of application/booking plus English level competency* (if applicable).
*IELTS 5.5 Reading & Writing, Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 ,
If unsure as to eligibility, please contact Admissions. Admissions will check your eligibility (based on qualifications and past work experience).
Careers / Further progression
Graduate demand
Our graduates are in high demand across several industries and sectors, but particularly, Construction, Pharma, healthcare and others. 88% of successful graduates acquire new opportunities as, Health & Safety Managers, Health & Safety officers, Safety officers (Construction) and Lead EHS Advisers (Pharma).
Progression
Successful Graduates can progress to the OTHM level 7 Diploma in occupational health and safety management (comparable to post graduate diploma level 9 in Ireland).
Certify as a Health & Safety Officer
Every successful graduate will receive a digital Certified Health & Safety Officer Career badge . This immediately verifies to employers you have achieved the competencies and skills needed to become a Health and Safety officer.
Further information
Start date: Thursday October 5th 2023
End: October 2024
Limited
Pay Full Amount: €4,550
Pay Deposit: €300
Includes all tuition, OTHM qualifications registration fees, UNIT textbooks, assessment support fees.
Apply By: Tuesday August 15th 18:00
Overview
This Health and Safety Diploma course is the only online course in Ireland, designed to meet the highest standards of working as a health and safety officer.
This is the best health and safety course because it qualifies you to work in the role of a Health and Safety Officer. Graduates are in high demand by leading employers, making this a much sought after qualification. Whether you live in Dublin, Belfast or Cork, doing health and safety courses online in Ireland is one of the best decisions you can make.
IOSH Accredited Programme
This OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety course Ireland is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Eligible enrolled students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies. On successful completion of the occupational health and safety diploma, graduates meet the academic requirements for Graduate 'Grad IOSH' membership.
Learn about:
• Health and safety management and practice
• How to devise risk assessments and set out incident procedures
• Implement a safe working environment
• Understand how to promote a positive health and safety culture
• Know the most current health and safety law, regulation and codes of practice from your region; Ireland, UK and EU.
• Acquire the competencies of a skilled reflective health and safety officer
Level
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety online course is awarded by OTHM qualifications which is recognised on the RQF Regulated qualifications framework to Level 6 (England) which is comparable to Level 7 (Ireland). OTHM qualifications (England) is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). This is one of the few health and safety officer courses at level 7 which is similar to the first year of a health and safety degree in Ireland.
Legislation
Current Irish, European, UK and international law makes this Health and safety course highly relevant to working in Dublin, Ireland, England, the EU and globally.
7 units (60 ECS Credits):
Unit 1: Health and safety management principles and policy (8 credits)
Unit 2: Health and safety management practice (10 credits)
Unit 3: Risk and Incident Management (8 credits)
Unit 4: Promoting a positive health and safety culture (6 credits)
Unit 5: Maintaining a Safe Working Environment (12 credits)
Unit 6: Health and safety law, regulation and influence (8 credits)
Unit 7: Development of the health and safety practitioner (8 credits)
Award: OTHM Level 6 Diploma In Occupational Health & Safety
Award Body: OTHM Qualifications
Level: 6 (England) Comparable To Level 7 (Ireland)
Learner Support
• Weekly live classes (recorded for playback)
• eBooks
• Assignment Feedback on work submitted
Tel: 01 4927070