Overview

Graduates of this Occupational Safety and Health (Online) course from the Atlantic Technological University will be able to assist their employer in complying with workplace health & safety regulatory requirements.

Completing the Higher Certificate in OSH is the first step towards becoming a fully qualified Safety Officer when you continue your studies with ATU Sligo by progressing to the Level 7 BSc. in OSH afterwards.

Careers

All workplaces have legal responsibilities in relation to Occupational Safety and Health. Employment opportunities may exist in all types of industries and organisations.The Higher Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Level 6 provides an opportunity to enter third level education with the possibility of progressing to Levels 7 and 8.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical and Chemical Safety

Construction Safety

Occupational Safety and Health Legislation

Electricity Machinery and Fire Safety

Safety Practitioner Skills

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Sligo, Ireland

Disciplines

Occupational Health and Safety View 3 other Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate or equivalent award.
The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in Occupational Safety and Health that may or may not have any previous qualifications. Exemptions in specific modules on the Higher Certificate are available to students who have completed the L6 Special Purpose Award in Occupational Safety and Health or who have a QQI (Fetac) award or equivalent in Health and Safety Representation Training.

Tuition Fees

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5400 EUR / year

≈ 5400 EUR / year

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