| Code | PE6024 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €1,000 - HCI Subsidy Initiative See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 16/12/2024 |
| Venue | Blended delivery. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 13th January 2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
To enable students to develop an understanding across the broad subject of process safety. In particular, the module will explore how process design is influenced by safety and students will develop the ability to identify and analyse hazards and the approaches used to prevent them.
Module Content
- Hazard Identification; HAZOP; Risk Assessment; Process Safety in Design; Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA); Functional Safety; Consequence Modelling, Hazardous Area Classification; ATEX, Process Safety Management; Process Safety Legislation.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 1 x 4hr(s) lectures
- 1 x 8hr(s) tutorials
- 1 x 12hr(s) problem-based learning
In person lecture/tutorial date
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 24th of January | 1pm - 5pm | Cavanagh Pharmacy Building LG52 |
| Saturday 22nd of February | 2pm - 8pm | Electrical Engineering Lecture Theatre 2 |
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment - 100 marks
- Assignment - process safety questions- 30 marks.
- Project - case studies: safety engineering exercise - 70 marks.
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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Categorise and discuss the physical, chemical and biological hazards in chemical/pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes;
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Identify, measure and quantify hazards and risks;
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Assess inherently safer design concepts
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Examine the elements of process safety management, including Process Safety Culture, Knowledge Management, Safe Work Practices, Management of Change, Emergency Management, Incident Investigation;
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Discuss legislation, standards and regulations related to process safety
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Compose a process safety study.
Requirements
This micro-credential is organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area. Learners seeking to balance their work commitments with learning are fully supported in the structure of this micro-credential with lectures and tutorials in full-day sessions every 3-4 weeks, mostly on a Saturday.
Fees and Costs
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
The fee for this micro-credential is €1,000 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €500.
Check your eligibility on the HEA Website
How To Apply
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