Programme aim:
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.
Who should attend?
Those with responsibilities in the promotion health & safety in the workplace
Content
Unit 1 Introduction to Health and Safety Management and Legislation
1.1 Safety Management and Safety Statement
1.2 Health and Safety Legislation
1.3 Health and Safety Authority
Unit 2 Risk Assessment and hazards
2.1 Risk Assessment
2.2 Mechanical and electrical equipment
2.3 Chemical hazards
Unit 3 Promoting Health and Safety in the Workplace
3.1 Housekeeping
3.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
3.3 Safety Signs
3.4 Communication and Training
Unit 4 Accidents and Emergencies
4.1 Fire Safety
4.2 First Aid
Unit 5 Health Promotion
5.1 Nutrition
5.2 Health and Wellbeing
5.3 Infection Control
Programme Assessment:
Examination: 40%
Assignments: 60%
Programme prerequisites:
The entry requirements for this QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person Course are as follows:
Learners are required to have a good command of English in terms of reading, writing and speaking.
This standard of proficiency is indicated by achieving or exceeding the standard of CEFR B2+ Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Learners who have achieved a passing grade in English at Junior Certificate level will be deemed to meet this criterion. However, learners for whom English is not their first language, are required to advise Qualtec, and may be required to provide evidence of proficiency. This could include completing a standardised CEFR test or equivalent.
Learners should have basic IT skills. They will need to be able email, word process (Word) and use Presentation software (Powerpoint) and Zoom. They must have good broadband access and their own laptop/ tablet with microphone and speakers. (at least 10 Mbps download speed). This can be tested in advance of the course will arranging a practice log in by sending an email to [email protected] or using this online tool https://www.highspeedinternet.com/tools/speed-test. This should be tested prior to the course commencement.
The course must be completed by the learner on their own in a quite location on a computer at a desk/table.
Assignments & Time Commitment
Learners will need to complete several assignments.
Delivery Approach and Location
This course is delivered through blended learning and is assessed through Zoom. Learners must be present online for the full duration. They are expected to actively engage in the course through the completion of polls and responding to questions.
Technical Support
If learners have any academic IT issues they can contact the trainer by email or [email protected] from 9.00 until 5 Monday to Friday. They can also contact outside these hours in the cause of urgent issues.
Certification
In successful completion of this course, learners will receive a QQI Level 5 Safety and Health in the Workplace Award.
Why Qualtec?
Satisfaction. We get great feedback on this course.
Price. We are competitively priced. There may be cheaper out there. However we offer value for money.
Competence. All of our trainers are fully qualified to deliver this course.
Resources. On completion of this course learners will be registered on our elearning centre. In this they will have access to our PowerPoint presentation, guides, videos and useful links.
Pastoral care
As a trainer of trainer for 25 years Sean Kelleher is happy to guide learners on how learners can progress. He has a Higher Diploma in Health and Safety.
He has also completed a Professional Diploma in Positive Health so is qualified to provide personal advice in the area of Positive Health & Wellbeing.
Progression.
On completion of this course learners can progress onto the full QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Award. They can also progress onto the QQI Level 6 Patient Handling Instructor Course, PHECC FAR Instructor Course, PHECC CFR Instructor Course, Abrasive Wheels Instructor Course, Fire Safety and Fire Marshall Instructor Course, DSE/VDU Asssesor Course and the QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation Course.