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Brief Description
ReSHAPE Project Funding
Fully funded places are available for learners living or working in the Midlands region, counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath. Eligible learners can avail of 100% funding under ReSHAPE. For information on how to apply for the funding, please visit the ReSHAPE Website:
ReSHAPE Project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027.
Understanding health and safety legislation is essential for maintaining safe workplaces and meeting legal obligations.
This 6-week, Level 9 micro-credential supports professionals to build a strong working knowledge of Irish occupational health and safety law across key sectors, including construction, manufacturing, pharma, and food production.
You’ll learn how to interpret legislation, identify sector-specific duties and responsibilities, and find up-to-date, reliable sources to stay informed.
You’ll explore how legal requirements apply in practice and build the confidence to support compliance in your own organisation.
This micro-credential is associated with the Professional Diploma in Health and Safety. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
During this module, you will:
Understand how Irish workplace health and safety laws work across sectors like manufacturing, construction, pharma and food.
Learn about the main laws, including acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance documents.
Explore how these laws apply in the workplace and what they mean for employers and staff.
Build the skills to find and use reliable legal sources so you can stay up to date and support compliance.
Key Information:
This micro-credential will be delivered online over 6 weeks.
You will be assessed using continuous skill-based assignments provided by your lecturer and tutor with no final exam. 
Part-time considerations:  
Designed for working professionals    
Evening or recorded lectures    
Additional prep and group work time    
Timetable provided after registration
To help you to be successful on this course:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2).
You should have at least 3 years of relevant industrial work experience.
If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of significant experience working in the health and safety sector. (Recognised Prior Learning).
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code CH5022. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.
EU - €1,250
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie). 
Other funding 
Find further information on funding and scholarships. 
This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Health and safety roles across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, food production and pharmaceuticals
Regulatory and compliance positions in industry or government
Environmental health and safety (EHS) advisor or coordinator roles
Further study towards professional diplomas or postgraduate programmes in occupational health and safety
Graduate and Professional Studies
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