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Transport Safety Management (Certificate, L7, 10 ECTS)

  • Status: Apply Now

  • Campus: Online

  • weeks: 12

  • Fees: €1,250 See FEES Section below for funding options


Course Overview

This Transport Safety Management module provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and strategies involved in ensuring safety within the transportation sector. This module encompasses various modes of transportation, including road, air, rail, maritime, and public transit.
The aim of this module is to address the need to provide learners with Safety and Environmental awareness and knowledge when dealing with vehicle drivers, vehicles, warehousing and vehicle maintenance facilities, along with the Regulatory Compliance, Ethics and Legal Requirements associated with these Safety Practices.

Contact Details

Flexible Learning Team

General Queries

Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie

Telephone: (061) 293802

Ailbe Burke

Academic Queries

Email: Ailbe.Burke@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Normally a level 6 in a cognitive area or suitable transport industry experience gained while working in the transport industry which could be verified through RPL. Please provide details of your connection to the transport industry on the Further Information section of the registration form.

Or

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment

Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

Module Outline

  • Module Content

    • Secure a load on a commercial vehicle according to national and international standards
    • By identifying and assessing safety risks associated with transportation operations and developing appropriate mitigation strategies, the learner will be able to
      put in place a system of safety maintenance and inspection of transport, warehousing, vehicles and organising safe places of work in line with the
      vehicles’ propulsion methods.
    • By interpreting and complying with relevant safety regulations and standards applicable to different modes of transportation, the learner will be able to
      organise a place of work which provides the best practice of occupational health and welfare for transport employees. Apply human factors principles to
      enhance the safety culture, reduce human error, and improve operational safety
    • Implement safe and cost-effective route planning procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of safety management systems through performance monitoring
      and analysis.
    • Administer correctly Transport related Contract and Employment law, which incorporates Compliance, Ethics and Legal Requirements associated with these
      procedures.
    • Prepare written emergency procedures inline with UN convention on the transport of the carriage of dangerous goods by road. Develop emergency response
      plans and crisis management strategies to effectively address transportation incidents.

More Information

  • The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

    This programme will be delivered online over a period of 12 weeks, live on Tuesdays 7-9pm , commencing Tuesday 21st January, 2025. All online sessions will be recorded. Although we strongly advise participants to engage in all of the live online sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm, we appreciate that there may be an occasion when you are unable to attend. In that instance it will be your responsibility to catch up on any course work covered for any session you may miss.

  • Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

  • Assessment methods may include:
    Written assignments analysing safety regulations and case studies.
    Group projects develop safety management plans for specific transportation scenarios.
    Presentations demonstrate understanding of safety risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
    Examinations assessed knowledge of safety management principles and practices.
    Case Studies
    Industry-based Safety Project
    Desk-based research

  • Certificate in Transport Safety Management (Special Purpose Award, Level 7, 10 Credits)

  • €1,250

    This programme has secured part funding through CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet which provides upskilling for businesses in the logistics, transport, and supply chain sectors. The subsidised cost of this programme via CILT is €935 from €1,250. Once your application has been successful and you accept TUS’s offer of a place on the programme you may apply for the reduced fee via Transport Safety Management – CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet

  • Monday 6th January, 2025.

  • All applicants must complete the online application form and upload the below supporting documents.

    To complete your application process you must include the following with your application:

    – Current CV

    – Proof of highest academic achievement.