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Flexible & Professional

Certificate in Health and Safety (Manufacturing Industry)

22 September 2025
Blended
1 Year

DkIT Course ID

DK_NAHES_6

Fees (EU)

€385

Course Capacity

20

Duration

1 Year

Work Placement

No

Credits

30

NFQ Level

6

Discipline Area

Science, Agriculture & Animal Health

Course Type

Flexible & Professional

Study Mode

Part-Time

NOW ENROLLING

Course Overview

This course 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 course is of particular interest to those who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in their companies. This programme will have a strong collaboration with pharmaceutical and food industries and other manufacturing sectors, in the form of guest speakers and site visits 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.

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Certificate in Health and Safety (manufacturing Industry) will have professional skills and knowledge in health and safety that will allow them to manage occupational health and safety risks in their companies.

It will equip with the skills to pursue safety officer roles in their companies. Graduates could also seek further education qualifications in the health and safety field.

Course Delivery and Modules

This is an online course. The programme will be delivered via live online lectures (for 1 hour each) over three evenings per week. 

Due to the online delivery of this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course. Basic IT skills essential.

Fees and Funding

Total course fee: €385, payable as follows:

  • €200 Accept Offer fee (non refundable)
  • Balance of €185 payable by 31st October

This course is FREE to those in receipt of an eligible DSP payment including:

  • Jobseekers Benefit
  • Transitional Jobseekers Payment
  • Jobseekers Allowance
  • One Parent Family
  • Disability Allowance
  • Qualified Adults of Working Age
  • Carers Allowance
  • Farm Assist/Fish Assist
  • Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
  • Blind Pension
  • Deserted Wives Allowance

Fees

EU Fees

€385

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.

How To Apply

Apply Directly to DkIT

Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.

Ask us a Question

If you have a question about the Certificate in Health and Safety (Manufacturing Industry) please ask it below and we will get back to you.


Paul Murphy

Programme Director

Email: Paul.Murphy@dkit.ie

Dr. Geraldine O’Connor

Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science

Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie

Dr Siobhan Jordan

Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health

Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie

Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).