Monthly Archives: June 2017

There are a growing number of Saas companies in Kilkenny, from startups to established businesses with a global outlook. Learn from industry experts as they share their insights and experiences about digital transformation, design and the future of business in Kilkenny.
Join us as we explore the current status of Kilkenny in this industry, but with a twist!
Imagine if Kilkenny City were a SaaS company, how would we answer these four fundamental questions for success in SaaS?
USERS: How do we attract the best people?
USEFUL: What benefits, unique features and existing integrations can be designed to make the company a success?
PAY: SaaS attracts a high-calibre workforce, how can this support a strong existing service sector?
RETAIN: How can we keep this culture alive and growing?
SCHEDULE:
Introduction to SaaS in Kilkenny and the strong role design plays.
John Cleere Red Lemonade Creative
7 minute introductions by four Kilkenny SaaS companies telling the story of why they are based in Kilkenny.

Panel talk with CoreHR, Profile 90, Premo and Veri.
Followed by drinks and chats in the bar.
This event is FREE but spaces are limited.
Bridie’s Bar & General Store, 72 John Street Lower, Kilkenny.
7.15pm, Thursday 22nd June 2017.

From the 1st September 2017, the HSA will only recognise the PHECC First Aid Response Education and Training Standard (FAR) as meeting the needs of occupational first aid (OFA) in all workplaces.
Ensure you make the transition from OFA to FAR before the deadline. Occupational First Aid/Health and Safety Authority (HSA) transition to Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Response Education and Training Standard.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) are continuing the transition process from the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Occupational First Aid (OFA) learner training standard to PHECC’s First Aid Response (FAR), as the recognised standard meeting the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 299 of 2007).
The main actions and information points are as follows:

1. As and from 1 September 2017, the HSA will only recognise the PHECC First Aid Response Education and Training Standard (FAR) as meeting the needs of occupational first aid (OFA) in all workplaces.
2. Any QQI OFA 5N1207 learner certificate issued up to 31 August 2017 will be recognised by the HSA for the full 2 year duration of the certificate.
   Any refresher certificate issued by a recognised training provider issued to 31st August 2017 will also be recognised by the HSA for the full 2 year duration of the certificate.
3. HSA is communicating to its OFA instructors, who have not already done so, should apply to a PHECC Recognised Institution (RI), approved to provide the FAR instructor course, to have their qualification/s assessed with a view to becoming FAR certified.

The FAR Standard (page 19) provides for the Recognition of Prior Learning, this facilitates the transition of OFA instructors to FAR.
OFA training organisations seeking to become PHECC Recognised Institutions (RI) for delivering the FAR (inclusive of CFR) and FAR instructors courses are encouraged to apply to PHECC. Refer to PHECC application information to become a recognised institution.
OFA training providers (both organisations and individuals) will be kept informed of developments by email from the HSA and announcements on our respective websites www.hsa.ie and www.phecit.ie.

Providers offering QQI Level Occupational First Aid (OFA) are advised that, from 1 September 2017, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will no longer recognise the component (Award Code 5N1207) as meeting the requirements for occupational first aid in all workplaces. This change has arisen from the HSA’s decision to recognise the Prehospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Response Education and Training standard (FAR)
Further details can be found here.