Health and Safety Practice (2004) Certificate
The need for employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees is of paramount importance, and this is reflected by the increase in the amount of new Health & Safety legislation.
This programme provides essential information for those who are, or will be responsible for Health & Safety in the work place.
Course Structure
Programme Objectives
The objectives of this course are to introduce line managers, supervisors, facilitators, personnel specialists and employees to:
a) the importance of a safe and healthy work environment
b) the main laws and regulations governing safety and health in the workplace
c) the management and procedural aspects of safety, health and welfare in the workplace
d) key concepts explaining employees attitudes and behaviour in relation to safety in the workplace
e) the key dimensions of the role of key personnel for health and safety in the organisation
f) the main ways in which good safety behaviour can be developed and managed
Recommended Course Duration
Six months of full-time study or one year of part-time study at an ICM Approved Centre.
Examination Grades
| Grade A - Distinction | 70% and above |
| Grade B - Credit | 60% to 69% |
| Grade C - Pass | 50% to 59% |
| Grade D - Marginal Pass | 40% to 49% |
| Grade F - Fail | 39% and under |
Status of Qualification
Professional Vocational Certificate.
Examinations
Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year.
Candidates may enter for as many or as few subject examinations as they wish at any sitting but all subjects must be completed within one year.
Examination Closing Dates
Candidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed examination entry forms and fees reach the Institute at least eight weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination timetables indicate the closing date for receipt of entries for each sitting.
Examination Results
These are normally distributed twelve weeks after each examination date.
Subject Exemptions
Student holding relevant recognised qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.
Entry Requirements
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 17.
Certification
On successful completion of the examinations students are awarded the ICM Certificate in Health & Safety Practice and may apply for Associate Membership of the Institute.
