The purpose of the UCD Certificate in Safety and Health at Work course is to educate working adult professionals to be capable of integrating occupational safety and health management solutions into their workplace, and of advising on up-to-date health and safety principles, practice, and legal frameworks at work. 

Learning takes place through blended online teaching and learning, including live interaction with peers and tutors in groups, and with the full plenary group. Teaching methods include a blend of online lectures, online tutorials, online discussion fora, and provision of bespoke and professional resources. This is in addition to tutor-led problem-based tutorials and online tutorials on selected Thursday evenings. A suite of online study supports is provided, including a weekly workbook. Teaching and continuous assessment are problem-based and work-situated. This high-quality and teaching award winning programme is based on the values of student-support, adult-friendliness, work-relatedness, accessibility, and professional relevance.

1 - Apply the principles of hazard identification and risk assessment in a low risk environment
2 - Advise management on implementing the hierarchy of controls in a low-risk environment
3 - Access and communicate information on a wide range of OSH hazards and risks in a professional manner
4 - Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative environment under which occupational safety and health is managed in Ireland
5 - Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of occupational safety and health management
6 - Advise on appropriate health and safety management strategies and know when to call in professional OSH expertise
7 - Be an advocate for safe working practices and a positive safety culture
8 - Have developed transferrable skills that will enable them to become lifelong learners

This is a blended online programme. Students need access to a personal computer and internet access for online study, and the ability to travel to UCD for four tutorial days in UCD

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
OSH10100	OSH Principles	Autumn	7.5
OSH10020	Occupational Health Hazard Management	Spring	5
OSH10090	OSH Safety	Spring	7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
CTLSC011	Stage 1 - 100.00%	Pass/Merit/Distinction	Pass	2.00	2.47
			Merit	2.48	3.67
			Distinction	3.68	4.20