Program Overview

Program Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Safety in Construction is a one-year course designed to familiarize civil engineers and other construction professionals with Health and Safety legislation and practice. The course provides knowledge necessary to perform various supervisory and advisory health and safety roles.

Course Details

• NFQ Level: 9
• Duration: 1 year part-time
• Number of Places: 30
• Course Director: Mr. Thomas Grey

Admission Requirements

• An Honours degree in Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Applications are assessed based on academic qualifications, together with the number of years of relevant experience.
• A candidate may be interviewed to establish their suitability for the course.
• English Language Requirements: All applicants are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language, meeting Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• Lectures are normally held on Friday evening 7pm - 10pm and Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm each week throughout two semesters (September to April).
• In addition to attending lectures, participants are required to submit coursework as part of the students’ assessment.

Course Content

• Health and safety legislation and frameworks
• Risk management for design and construction
• Construction regulations
• Other relevant legislation
• Health and safety training
• Health and safety management
• Safety statements for employers
• Regulations and controls for physical and chemical agents
• Health and welfare issues

Career Opportunities

This course enables Civil and Structural Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, Contract Managers, and other construction professionals to become familiar with the latest developments in Health and Safety legislation and practice, with graduates pursuing Project Supervisor, Health and Safety Coordinator, Safety Advisor, and Safety Officer roles.

Related Courses

• Applied Building Repair and Conservation (P.Grad.Dip.)
• Construction Law and Contract Administration (P.Grad.Dip.)
• Fire Safety Practice (P.Grad.Dip.)
• Project Management (P.Grad.Dip.)