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Overview
The OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course Ireland covers the core knowledge needed to embark on a successful career in Health and Safety. You will acquire a broad range of knowledge and skills necessary to work as a health and safety advisor.
On this Health and Safety certificate course Ireland, you will learn the basics of incident management, risk assessments and apply techniques to create a positive health and safety culture.
Doing this online certificate in health and safety at work will ensure you become familiar with health and safety policies and procedures unique to your own employer and others .
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On this Certificate in Occupational Health and safety online, you will learn to apply health and safety principles and put into practice in real world settings.
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An important part of this online Health and Safety Certificate , is how to devise Risk assessments and incident procedures.
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A key aspect of this Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety course is how to develop health and safety statements and policies
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On this health and safety certification course learn how to how to promote a positive health and safety culture in your organisation
IOSH recognition
Graduates of the level 3 and level 6 Certificate are eligible to apply for 'Tech IOSH' membership.
LEVEL
The OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety at work course Dublin, Ireland is awarded by OTHM qualifications and is recognised on the framework to Level 6 (England) which is comparable to Level 7 (Ireland).
OTHM qualifications
OTHM qualifications (England) is an awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). This Health and Safety certificate Ireland course sits on the RQF Regulated Qualifications Framework (England).
Progression
This Othm level 6 Certificate in health and safety online course satisfies the entry criteria to do the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety. Successful Health and Safety Certificate online course students, only need to complete 3 additional units to complete the Diploma through a special Top-up option.
Graduate demand
Graduates in Ireland doing these health and safety certification courses are in high demand across several industries and sectors, but particularly, Construction, Pharma, healthcare and others. 88% of successful health and safety certificate online graduates acquire new opportunities as, Health & Safety Managers, Health & Safety officers, Safety officers (Construction) and Lead EHS Advisers (Pharma).
Certify as a Health & Safety Practitioner
Every successful graduate in Ireland will receive a digital Health and Safety Certification Practitioner badge . This immediately verifies to employers you have achieved the competencies and skills needed to become a Health and Safety advisor/practitioner. For more information on Career badges click here
A Unique approach, that gets you the result
No need to worry about exams. CMI Ireland’s unique incremental approach to learning provides you with the pathway to success. You will submit scheduled assignments each term and will receive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Student Support:

• Textbooks for each Unit is provided
• Weekly live classes (recordable for playback)
• Unit feedback sessions
• eBooks
• Assignment Feedback
Students with minimum work related experience will benefit from the textbooks provided. Tutor feedback on assignments will assist you through your study.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Applicants should demonstrate they have either a :
Technical Certificate in Health & Safety course completed with CMI OR
Completed a Health and Safety level 6 course OR
2 years work related experience OR
Hold a entry level qualification in :
Please supply a CV with details of past qualifications and experience at time of application/booking plus English level competency* (if applicable).
English Requirements
Non-native English speakers who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English equivalent to the levels below;
*Supporting certified proof of past qualifications and work-related experience CV is required to be attached to application booking plus English level competency (if applicable). Note Qualifications completed through English will also be accepted.
If unsure as to eligibility, please contact Admissions.
Unit 1: Health and safety management principles and policy (8 credits)
Unit 2: Health and safety management practice (10 credits)
Unit 3: Risk and Incident Management (8 credits)
Unit 4: Promoting a positive health and safety culture (6 credits)
Live Online classes : Now - €3250
Includes all tuition, OTHM qualifications registration fees, UNIT textbooks, assessment and online support.
Start: Thursday 8th October 2026 1 night per week 18.30 -21.30
Lee is a passionate health and safety practitioner with over 15 years in the field. After completing a degree in Physical Geography and Environmental Science, he attended TU Dublin, undertaking a Masters degree in Environmental, Health and Safety Management. He has worked in health and safety roles in both the private and public sector for several organisations.
Most recently he has held the role of Health and Safety Inspector with the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland, within the Major Investigation Team, investigating and prosecuting fatal work place accidents. He currently teaches Unit 1 and Unit 2 of Term 1 of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
Patrick Fields is a Senior Manager with over 30 years experience working in a wide range of sectors including Construction, Process Management, Emergency Services and general Civil and Public Services. He currently works as the Senior H&S Advisor in a large public service body, and has implemented and maintained accreditation to many ISO standards across many diverse portfolios including 45001, 9001, 14001 and 50001.
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Higher Diploma in Health and Safety at Work, a Post Graduate Diploma in Fire Safety Practice and a Masters in Work and Organisational Behaviour. Paddy teaches units on the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with CMI.
Frank has over 30 years experience as a health and safety practitioner. He is a Chartered Member of IOSH and has gained extensive health, safety and environmental experience and knowledge from working in Ireland, UK and mainland Europe with several multi-disciplined organisations across many diverse sectors including construction, property, facilities and manufacturing. He currently teaches unit 7 of the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with CMI.
Deirdre has a B.Sc. in Health and Safety Systems and a M.Sc. in Environmental Health along with 14 years experience in environmental, health and safety advisory and management roles. She has experience in various industries including construction, facilities management and hospitality. She has gained this experience in Ireland, the UK and Australia working within organisations accredited to ISO 45001 (previously OHSAS 18001), ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. Deirdre is passionate about developing others knowledge and skills in relation to workplace environmental, health and safety topics having also completed QQI Level 6 Training Needs Analysis and Design and QQI Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation. She teaches unit 1 and 2 on the Certificate/ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety with CMI.
Yes it does. You will acquire the core skills, competencies and knowledge needed to become a a Health and Safety Practitioner. For more information click here
Yes all students who complete the Level 6 Certificate can progress straight into the Level 6 Diploma, through a Top-Up arrangement. Only 3 further units need to be completed. By progressing to the Diploma , students increase their chances of getting a higher paid health and safety officer role. For further information on the role of health and safety officer click here
Yes the Certificate is a level 6 (England) qualification which is comparable to a level 7 (Ireland). This is similar to the first and second year of an Ordinary degree.
88% of our graduates receive Health and safety job offers or promotions within weeks of finishing the course, many before they finish. All graduates are successful in gaining health and safety practitioner roles. For more information on the role of health and safety practitioner click here
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