This module will introduce the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. It will give the student the ability to understand natural resource management from the perspective of screening, scoping, impact assessment, mitigation and monitoring as they relate to EIA, and other environmental assessment procedures.

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and application of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process
2. Classify, distinguish between and demonstrate knowledge of a range of natural resource systems
3. Apply concepts and skills to interpret potential and actual disturbances to natural resources on both local and global scales
4. Conduct an independent assessment of environmental impacts associated with anthropogenic activities and pollution pathways
5. Appraise current key issues impacting on natural resources at a global level
6. Communicate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the EIA process and the assessment of natural resources

This module addresses risk management techniques and theory that relate to the control of occupational safety and health loss in the workplace. The student will integrate theories and knowledge with a view to competently engaging in workplace risk assessments. The student will evaluate risks associated with work environments, work activities, construction, electricity and machinery and equipment, while also constructing emergency planning and preparation strategies. This module allows the student to relate their EHS knowledge acquired to date and to select, defend and implement choices made in an organisational context.

1. Analyse management theory and select appropriate management strategies for use in current OSH work environments.
2. Integrate OHS knowledge, principles, and theories to evaluate and identify organisations’ OSH requirements.
3. Evaluate workplace hazards, assess occupational risks, and propose appropriate risk control strategies.

4. Devise solutions to prescribed OHS problems implementation

5. Apply cognitive ergonomic principles to facilitate the communication of effective planning, decision making, and change management within an organisation.

6. Apply ergonomic design principles for safe place of work, safe systems of work, and safe machinery tools and equipment in accordance with Irish OHS Legal requirements.

7. Evaluate factors and characteristics within the organisation which affect occupational loss.

This module will introduce the learner to the concept of industrial efficiency in relation to the use of raw materials (including energy and water) and in the context of national, EU and international drivers. The learner will become familiar with environmental licensing and its role in increasing resource efficiency in specified facilities. Industrial efficiency in SME's will also be explored.

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowlege and understanding of the background, current status, and policy implications related to resource (energy/water/raw materials) use and management.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the environmental licensing process for regulating activities that have significant polluting potential and critically review a licence application for a specified industrial activity.

3. Apply an holistic approach to resource efficiency within specified resource efficiency frameworks (e.g. BAT, Cleaner Production, etc)
4. Appraise relevant guidance tools, and develop an appropriate auditing checklist for a specified activity.
5. Undertake a resource efficiency audit for a specified activity and effectively communicate an action plan to improve resource efficiency.

This module addresses the systematic management of major occupational safety and health risks, their causative agents and health effects.

1. Interpret the prescribed regulatory framework applicable to occupational exposure.
2. Differentiate between physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial workplace health hazards and recognise appropriate workplace health and well being strategies.
3. Apply appropriate workplace management strategies to reduce the risk of ill health and diseases using the multidisciplinary approach of prevention, promotion and rehabilitation.
4. Apply appropriate data analysing and summarising skills to evaluate occupational hygiene data against statutory limits.
5. Formulate safe systems of work relevant to safety critical work activities.
6. Appraise how facility design and procedures are employed to protect man and the environment
7. Participate in groups, communicate and defend findings in relation to prescribed OSH problems.
8. Integrate the knowledge, principles and theories pertaining to OSH/environment.