COURSE OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this programme attendees will:

• Have the knowledge, skill and competence to supervise construction projects and develop the Construction Stage Health and Safety Plan in accordance the general and specific requirements for health and safety

• Be familiar with relevant legislation, regulation and best practice in the area and be able to complete the required documentation and statutory notifications

• Understand the role of the Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) as part of the overall project team and role, duties, responsibilities and liabilities of other duty holders

• Be able to manage, and chair where appropriate, all relevant meetings

• Organise staff training in relation to onsite health and safety procedures, understanding the requirements for employee safety consultation

• Manage the interaction of sub-contractors on safety and health matters having accessed their competence in the area

• Be able to prepare the Project Safety File with the input of contractors /sub-contractors, understanding its importance to the overall project, and manage the process of handover of the File

PREREQUISITES:

Candidates will be required to complete a project and examination. To ensure an effective learning process for all participants please inform the OSS Training Coordinator, when booking, of any learning concerns or needs.

Most learners will have completed second level education and some will have progressed to further and higher education. Learners must have the capacity to take responsibility for their own learning and must have the capacity to work in a supervisory role.

ASSESSMENT:

Examination: 50%

Candidates will be required to sit a theory based examination that assesses their learner ability to recall and apply theory and understanding, requiring responses to a range of question types.

The format of the examination will be as follows:

Section A- 10 short answer questions

Section B - 2 structured questions

Section C- 2 essay-type questions

Candidates will have required to attempt to answer all questions

Please note: Candidates will be required to complete in writing.

Project: 50%

For the project, candidates will be required to simulate the supervision of a construction project in accordance with the general and specific requirements for health and safety.

Word count for the project is 2000 words +/-10%. The work must be appropriately referenced and a bibliography must be included.

Grading:
Pass: 50 – 64%
Merit: 65 - 79%
Distinction: 80 – 100%

COURSE AWARD

6N0911 Coordinating Health and Safety Construction Stage

QQI Certificate in Coordinating Health and Safety Construction Stage 6N0911, Level 6, Credit 10

COURSE PROVIDER INFORMATION

O’Dwyer Safety Services

Phone: 061 422207

Email: info@ossltd.ie

Please refer to our website www.ossltd.ie or contact the OSS Training Co-ordinator on the phone number above for any additional information required about Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Assessment, Appeals, Learners’ Rights, and other Training Courses available.