The Certificate in Safety Practitioner Skills is a Level 7 Special Purpose Award designed for individuals who wish to develop a strong foundation in occupational health and safety management. The programme provides learners with an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Safety Practitioner, equipping them with the practical knowledge and skills required to support safe, compliant and productive workplaces.
Throughout the programme, participants will explore the principles of health and safety management, workplace risk assessment, accident prevention, legislative compliance, emergency planning, occupational health, and effective safety communication. Learners will gain valuable insight into how organisations identify hazards, manage risk, investigate incidents, and implement safety policies that protect employees and meet regulatory requirements.
The programme combines theory with practical application, enabling learners to develop critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to modern workplace safety environments. Key topics include Irish health and safety legislation, health and safety management systems, accident investigation techniques, emergency response planning, occupational health and wellbeing, data collection and analysis, auditing, employment law, and the financial impact of workplace accidents and injuries.
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to identify and evaluate workplace hazards, understand the requirements of health and safety legislation, contribute to the development of effective safety management systems, communicate health and safety information confidently, and support organisations in creating safer working environments. The programme also serves as an excellent introduction for those considering further study or a future career in health and safety management.
Who Should Attend?
This programme is suitable for:
Individuals seeking to begin a career in health and safety
Supervisors, team leaders and managers with responsibility for workplace safety
Employees wishing to enhance their knowledge of occupational health and safety
Professionals seeking a recognised qualification to support career progression
Organisations looking to develop internal health and safety capability and compliance expertise.
Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of project work (50%) and practical skills evaluation (50%), allowing learners to apply their knowledge to realistic workplace scenarios and demonstrate practical competence.
This course provides an excellent stepping stone into the health and safety profession while delivering practical skills that can be immediately applied in workplaces across a broad range of industries.
Principles of occupational health and workplace wellbeing
Health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance
Hazard identification and risk assessment techniques
Accident prevention, investigation and reporting
Emergency planning and response management
Health and safety management systems and auditing
Workplace communication and safety training delivery
Human factors and their impact on workplace safety
Employment law and its relationship with health and safety
Data collection, interpretation and safety performance monitoring
Financial and business considerations of health and safety management
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.
This course is part of our Diploma in Health and Safety at Work Programme.
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