Become the Health & Safety Professional Construction Needs
Construction remains one of the most demanding and highly regulated industries in Ireland. Organisations need professionals who can identify risks, ensure compliance, protect workers, and create safer working environments. The Certificate in Health and Safety in Construction has been designed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and practical skills required to meet these challenges head-on.
Delivered on a part-time basis, this Level 9 programme is ideal for construction professionals, site managers, engineers, supervisors, safety representatives, and those looking to enhance their qualifications and career prospects in health and safety management. This course will be delivered online.
Throughout the programme, learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of construction health and safety legislation, risk management, hazard identification, workplace inspections, safety systems, and best practice approaches to creating safer construction environments.
The course explores critical topics including:
Construction Health & Safety Legislation
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Working at Height, Excavations and Confined Spaces
Construction Site Safety Management
Health and Safety Auditing
Safety Communication and Training
The Role of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA)
International Best Practice in Construction Safety
More than just understanding regulations, you'll learn how to apply health and safety principles in real-world construction settings, helping organisations reduce incidents, improve compliance, and create a stronger culture of safety across projects and teams.
Why Choose This Programme?
✅ Level 9 Qualification
✅ Flexible Part-Time Delivery
✅ Industry-Relevant and Practical Learning
✅ Focus on Current Irish Construction Legislation
✅ Enhance Professional Credibility and Career Opportunities
✅ Develop Skills in Safety Leadership, Auditing and Risk Management
Career Benefits
As legislative requirements continue to evolve and organisations place greater emphasis on workplace wellbeing and compliance, qualified health and safety professionals are increasingly in demand. This programme will help you build the expertise to contribute effectively to construction projects, influence safer working practices, and add significant value to employers across the sector.
Take the next step in your professional development and become a leader in construction health and safety. Apply now and help build safer workplaces for the future
The course has an overall aim of introducing you to the need for proactive health and safety management within construction. It provides a breadth of underpinning knowledge to enable health and safety professionals to discharge their duties by identifying hazards and advising on in risk management processes in a construction setting.
Legislation and Statutory appointments specific to construction.
Examine health and safety legislation and guidance from acts to legislation – Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (SHWWA) (2005). SHWWA (Construction) (2013), Construction Regulations Amendment 2019, Activity specific Codes and Practice and Guidance. Key areas to be covered are; Clients, PSDP, PSCS, Health and Safety Plan, Safety File, Notification, Inspection, Safety Advisor, Safety Representative, Risk Assessment etc.
Hazard Identification in Construction
Working at height – codes of practice and guidance
Excavation and Safety Underground - codes of practice and guidance
Safety around Electricity - codes of practice and guidance
Ground conditions and adjacent structures
The construction working environment
Hazardous Materials – Asbestos, contaminated land etc.
Lifting operations
Plant, vehicle movements and falling objects
Demolition
Confined Spaces.
Controls: Management, Technologies and Application
Temporary Works: Scaffolding - codes of practice and guidance
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Excavation and Underground Services
Mechanical plant
Building Assembly
Toolbox talks – learn to develop toolbox talks.
Health and Safety Authority This section shall examine the function of the health and safety authority in its role of inspection, enforcement and education here in Ireland.
International Approach to Health and Safety This section shall examine how health and safety is being implemented within other international jurisdictions. Typically, the UK and Northern Ireland shall be examined as it is our nearest neighbour.
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
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