Learn the skills to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.
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.
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On course completion learners will be able to:
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Analyse the duties of employers and employees as specified in current Safety, Health and Welfare at work legistlation
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Examine the role of the Health and Safety Authority
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Explore the role of communication and training in the promotion and provision of health and safety in the workplace
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Comment on the elements and functions of the safety statement
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Summarise the factors which contribute to safe and healthy working environments
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Outline the principles and procedures of good housekeeping in the workplace
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Explain the causes, prevention, emergency procedures, reporting and recording of accidents and dangerous occurrences
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Analyse the causes and prevention of fire related events to include identification of emergency procedures, the fire triangle and fire equipment
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Comment on specific hazards and risks when working with equipment to include mechanical and electrical equipment
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Investigate how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in the workplace
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Explore appropriate procedures for use and disposal ofhazardous materials and waste in the workplace to include reference to material safety data sheets (MSDS)
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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
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Explain the typical contents of a first aid kit and their appropriate use
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Examine a range of issues related to infection control to include conditions for the growth and development of micro-organisms, routes of infection, symptoms, ill-health, preventative measures and emergency procedures for suspected contamination
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Investigate risk factors in relation to safety to include hazards, work environments, work practices, effects of medication, drink and drugs
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Interpret a range of safety signs in the workplace
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Promote safe and healthy working practices in relation to oneself, others and the workplace
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Outline risk factors in relation to health to include stress, lifestyle, diet, illness
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Outline the role of diet and exercise in the promotion of good health
All learning outcomes must be assessed:
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Assignment 60% – An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a brief with specific guidelines as to what should be included. An assignment is usually of short duration and may be carried out over a specified period of time
- Examination – Theory 40% – An examination provides a means of assessing a learner’s ability to recall and apply knowledge, skills and understanding within a set period of time and under clearly specified conditions. A theory-based examination assesses the ability to recall, apply and understand specific theory and knowledge
Grading:
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Pass 50% – 64%
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Merit 65% – 79%
- Distinction 80% – 100%
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Transfer
Successful completion of this component award enables the learner to transfer to programmes leading to other certificates where this component is a mandatory or an elective requirement.