Advance your career with industry-relevant safety and environmental expertise
The Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Management is a Level 7 programme designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify workplace hazards, manage risk, investigate incidents, and contribute to a strong safety culture within their organisation.
Whether you are a craft professional, supervisor, team leader, technician, or an individual looking to enhance your qualifications, this programme provides a valuable pathway to develop specialist knowledge that can immediately be applied in the workplace.
This course is supported by Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet. Eligible applicants can contact Jacqui to learn more about the funding support - [email protected]
This course is offered online and will commence in January 2027 and will run over 12 weeks on a Tuesday night from 7pm to 9pm.
Designed for Working Professionals
Delivered on a part-time basis, this certificate offers flexibility for individuals balancing work, family, and professional commitments. Learners benefit from a blend of online learning resources, tutor support, and scheduled interactive sessions, making it possible to study while continuing to work. The programme is delivered online but does feature an onsite exam that will take place at the end of the academic term on the Carlow campus.
Career Benefits
Successful graduates will be equipped to:
Support health and safety initiatives within their organisation
Contribute to risk management and compliance programmes
Improve workplace safety performance
Assist with environmental management and sustainability objectives
Strengthen their professional profile with an NFQ Level 7 qualification
This qualification is particularly valuable for those working in manufacturing, engineering, construction, maintenance, utilities, facilities management, and other sectors where health, safety, and environmental responsibilities play a key role.
What you'll learn
Through this professionally focused certificate, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of:
Health, Safety and Welfare at Work legislation
Risk assessment and hazard identification processes
Accident reporting and workplace investigations
Emergency planning and evacuation procedures
Development and implementation of Safety Statements
Environmental compliance and IPC licensing
Waste management, control, and minimisation strategies
The programme combines academic learning with practical workplace applications, enabling participants to address real-world safety and environmental challenges with confidence.
Key learning areas:
Legislative Framework:
Understanding health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Legal obligations for workplace safety compliance and the role of the HSA
Duties of employers and employees
Develop safety statements
Accident Prevention:
Identifying workplace hazards.
Implementing risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Cultivating a safety-first culture.
Emergency Planning:
Preparing for and responding to workplace emergencies.
Effective communication and coordination during crises.
Environmental Awareness:
Understanding environmental regulations and sustainability principles.
Promoting eco-friendly workplace practices.
IPC Licencing
Waste Management:
Principles of effective waste segregation, disposal, and recycling.
Compliance with environmental standards for waste management.
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
Explore our Part-time Prospectus to see the range of flexible study options available, with detailed course information, entry requirements, and study formats. Download the prospectus to find a programme that fits around your work and other commitments.
