QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work

Course Code: 5N1794
Course Delivery:
This course is delivered fully online, own pace and can be started anytime.
Qualifications:
QQI Level 5 Safety and Health at Work Component Certificate
Module is part of the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support 5M4339
Course Unit |
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CODE | MODULE | LEVEL |
5N1794 | Safety and Health at Work | 5 |
Course Fee Information:
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment
Online Module Payment is €235
€235.00
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
- Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and Welfare at work legistlation
- Examine the role of the Health and Safety Authority
- Explore the role of communication and training in the promotion and provision of health and safety in the workplace
- Comment on the elements and functions of the safety statement
- Summarise the factors which contribute to safe and healthy working environments
- Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace
- Explain the causes, prevention, emergency procedures, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences
- Analyse the causes and prevention of fire related events to include identification of emergency procedures, the fire triangle and fire equipment
- Comment on specific hazards and risks when working with equipment to include mechanical and electrical equipment
- Investigate how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in the workplace
- Explore appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in the workplace to include reference to material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Examine the control and associated risks of a range of health and safety issues to include noise, sound, fumes, dust or any vocationally specific work issue
- Explain the typical contents of a first aid kit and their appropriate use
- Examine a range of issues related to infection control to include conditions for the growth and development of micro-organisms, routes of infection, symptoms, illhealth, preventative measures and emergency procedures for suspected contamination
- Investigate risk factors in relation to safety to include hazards, work environments, work practices, effects of medication, drink and drugs
- Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace
- Promote safe and healthy working practices in relation to oneself, others and the workplace
- Outline risk factors in relation to health to include stress, lifestyle, diet, illness
- Outline the role of diet and exercise in the promotion of good health.
Assessment / Examinations:
Assignment 60%
Examination - Theory 40%
Location & date:
Location | Start | Delivery | Access |
Online | Anytime | Own Pace | 12 Months to Complete |