Course overview
Advance your career path in OSH with this applied learning Diploma in OSH. This programme focuses on applying current OSH legislation and guidance in the development of best practice in OSH management and identifying core skills in managing OSH within an organisation.
Ibec is at the forefront of advising Irish businesses on a range of issues, including OSH, and has therefore built up expertise in OSH across a variety of industry sectors, thus ensuring this CPD Diploma in OSH is current, practical, and reflects the needs of Irish industry.
What you'll learn
- Advise management on OSH-related issues relevant to the industry sector
- Identify, interpret, and advise on key requirements of Irish OSH legislation, codes of practice, and published guidance
- Carry out OSH risk assessments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Identify workplace hazards and assess associated potential risks in the workplace
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing risk control measures and identify additional measures to reduce risks
- Advise on drafting relevant OSH Policies and review existing OSH policies to ensure currency. Advise on drafting relevant Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and review existing SWPs to ensure effectiveness
- Conduct periodic reviews of an organisation’s OSH management system
- Identify and review systems of reporting and investigating workplace accidents and recommendations for the prevention of reoccurrences.
- Review the effectiveness of emergency planning systems in place with relevant competent persons
- Identify effective methods of communication of relevant OSH information across various levels in an organisation. Identify the key OSH training, information, and instruction programmes required by law, ensuring compliance
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 12 sessions
Professional recognition
Accredited by: Technological University Dublin
Assessment
To achieve accreditation, this course is assessed by a written exam and submission of an assignment:
- Two 3,500 – 4,500 word projects 40%
- Class participation and Learning journal 10%
- Exam 50%
70% attendance is required
Testimonials
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Stephen TaylorCPD Diploma in Occupational Safety And Health"I found all aspects of the Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety extremely informative and enlightening. I have gained a particular strong knowledge of OHS legislation, its interpretation and how I can apply it to the company, ensuring all legal requirements are being met. Most importantly we are ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of our customers and colleagues and constantly reviewing and monitoring to ensure that we are always putting OHS at the top of the agenda."
Start dates
- Fri 26 Sep 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 10 Oct 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 24 Oct 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 14 Nov 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 28 Nov 2025 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 9 Jan 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 23 Jan 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 6 Feb 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 20 Feb 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 6 Mar 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 20 Mar 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
- Fri 17 Apr 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 | Online
Delivery
Delivery Style
- Programme starting 27 May 2025- Blended/Galway [3 days classroom (27 May 2025, 2 September 2025, 28 October 2025) / 9 days online]. Venue for classroom days: Ibec Galway
- Programme starting 28 May 2025- Blended/Limerick [3 days classroom (28 May 2025, 3 September 2025, 29 October 2025) / 9 days online]. Venue for classroom days: Ibec Mid-West, One Bank Place, Charlotte Quay, Limerick
Approach
A practical approach is used throughout the programme. Where OSH law is introduced, it is applied to workplace situations through case studies, case law, group exercises and various activities. Participants are encouraged to share and apply their industry knowledge and experience to workplace scenarios. The programme facilitates participant discussion on the various OSH subjects as they arise throughout the course thus ensuring greater understanding and application of the subject matter.
Students get access to the new Ibec Academy portal for all material and their course schedule.
Who's it for?
Individuals with a professional interest in, or currently involved in, the application or management of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the workplace.
To ensure the practical application of course content, it is essential that participants are in full-time or part-time employment. The ability to relate theoretical knowledge to real-world workplace scenarios is a key component of the programme.
This Level 7 qualification is particularly suitable for those who already hold a Certificate in OSH or who have completed relevant training in this area. Please note that, as this is a professional-level qualification, participants are expected to demonstrate an academic standard of English. This includes the ability to understand legal and technical documents, engage in critical analysis, and produce clear, well-structured written work.
Subjects
- Occupational safety and health law
- Safety and Health Management Systems
- Risk management
- Accident management
- Manual handling
- Display screen equipment
- Electrical safety
- Work equipment
- Construction and contractor management
- Physical agents
- Chemical agents
- Psychosocial hazards
- Fire and explosion
- Sensitive risk groups
- Emergency planning
- Workplace hazards
- Workplace transport
About Ibec Academy
We are the specialists who deal with the thorny issues faced by employers every day in key areas such as Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Management, Employment Law, and Occupational Safety and Health.
We advise and represent companies in these areas every day, and this knowledge and practical know-how then informs all of the programmes we design and run.
The learning is based on real examples, which teach you how to get things right the first time and avoid mistakes that are costly and time-consuming to resolve. Our facilitators are experts in their fields, which brings the learning to life and gives participants practical takeaways, insights, and action plans that can be implemented in the workplace.
