ATU Sligo, has been delivering courses in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for over 20 years. We are the leading provider of online OSH programmes in Ireland and we offer a full suite of online OSH courses at Levels 6, 7, 8 and 9. This course is designed for anyone who may be responsible for health & safety within the workplace, that wish to gain a formal qualification in OSH and who may wish to become a Safety Practitioner (e.g. Safety Officer). Course graduates will be able to assist their employer in complying with workplace health & safety regulatory requirements. Completing the Higher Certificate in OSH is the first step towards becoming a fully qualified Safety Officer when you continue your studies with ATU Sligo by progressing to the Level 7 BSc. in OSH afterwards. If you require further information, please contact the Course Coordinator, John Crummy by clicking here.
| Course Category | Environmental Science, Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Higher Certificate |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Fee | 5400 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Certificate or equivalent award. The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in Occupational Safety and Health that may or may not have any previous qualifications. Exemptions in specific modules on the Higher Certificate are available to students who have completed the L6 Special Purpose Award in Occupational Safety and Health or who have a QQI (Fetac) award or equivalent in Health and Safety Representation Training. Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo's Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie If you require further information, please contact the Higher Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (Online) Course Coordinator, John Crummy by clicking here |
| Career Path | All workplaces have legal responsibilities in relation to Occupational Safety and Health. Employment opportunities may exist in all types of industries and organisations.The Higher Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Level 6 provides an opportunity to enter third level education with the possibility of progressing to Levels 7 and 8. |
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