GY Healthcare – Safety & Health
OObjectives of the Programme Module
To create an awareness of safety and health issues in the workplace.
To familiarise the learner with the responsibilities and duties of the employer and
employee with regard to health and safety.
To develop skills in identifying hazards and carry out risk assessments.
To familiarise the learner with the relevant national legislation and statutory bodies.
To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and
numeracy skills related to Safety & Health at work through the medium of the indicative
content.
To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning
Target Award
QQI Healthcare Support – 5M4339
Start Date: 07-01-2025 Hours/week: 06 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 8 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners)
*Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Safety And Health At Work | Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) | QQI |
Learners will be able to:
1. Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and
Welfare at work legislation
2. Examine the role of the Health and Safety Authority
3. Explore the role of communication and training in the promotion and provision of health and
safety in the workplace
4. Comment on the elements and functions of the safety statement
5. Summarise the factors which contribute to safe and healthy working environments
6. Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace
7. Explain the causes, prevention, emergency procedures, reporting and recording of accidents
and dangerous occurrences
8. Analyse the causes and prevention of fire related events to include identification of
emergency procedures, the fire triangle and fire equipment
9. Comment on specific hazards and risks when working with equipment to include mechanical
and electrical equipment
10. Investigate how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in the workplace
11. Explore appropriate procedures for use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in the
workplace to include reference to material safety data sheets (MSDS)
12. 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
Garda Vetting
Previous Modules in Healthcare
15 Work Placement hours for the successful completion of this module.