Certificate in Health and Safety (Manufacturing Industry)
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.
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 a predominately online course. Students are required to attend for face to face classes (Thursdays 09.00hrs to 16.30hrs) 2 days per semester, (total of 4 days per academic calendar). The remainder of the programme will be delivered via live online lectures one evening a week.
Due to the blended learning delivery within 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.
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
Fees and Funding
FREE to eligible students via the Springboard scheme. You can find more information on Springboard by clicking here.
Fees
From Free
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.
To apply for this programme via the Springboard+ scheme, you must meet the eligibility criteria (click to read) in addition to the minimum entry criteria listed above.
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.
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor
Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ieDr Siobhan Jordan
Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ieDisclaimer: 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).
