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Protective Equipment PPE PPE Course & Personal Protective Equipment Training Online Ireland

Protective equipment only protects when it is the right specification, fitted properly and looked after. We are an official accredited provider, and Protective Equipment PPE is the PPE course employers across Ireland send their teams to. You learn from short video lessons, clear visuals and simple, easy to follow notes built by qualified instructors. The full course and unlimited exam attempts are inside one honest price, and your Protective Equipment PPE certificate is ready in about 1-2 hours.

What you will get
Video Lessons
Written Materials
Online Assessment
Unlimited Exam Retakes
Why Choose Our Protective Equipment PPE Course

Get Your Accredited Protective Equipment PPE Certificate Online in Ireland

We are an official accredited provider of PPE Training in Ireland, and we keep it the best value in the country. One price covers every lesson and every exam attempt, with nothing added at checkout, whether you are earning your PPE Certificate for the first time or renewing it.

1-2 hrs

Average Duration

Complete the entire course at your own pace. Most learners finish in about 1-2 hours.

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Digital Certificate

Download your certificate immediately after passing. Print or share digitally.

3 Years

Certificate Validity

Nationwide recognition across Ireland, UK and EU. Fully CPD and RoSPA accredited.

CPD & RoSPA Accredited
100% Online Training Complete your course fully online.
Best price-to-quality ratio available!
Unlimited Exam Attempts Retake as many times as needed
Works on All Devices Phone, tablet, or computer
24/7 Course Access Study anytime, anywhere
Live Chat Support Real help when you need it
Accepted IE, UK, EU International recognition
Fully Accredited CPD Guidelines Compliant
Money Back Guarantee 100% Risk Free Purchase
Training Record Full Documentation Included
Free Employer Dashboard

Manage Your Team's Training

Our free employer dashboard lets you enrol staff, track their progress in real time, and download certificates the moment they pass. No setup fees, no hidden costs for the dashboard itself.

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Enrol Staff Instantly Assign courses to employees by name or email from your dashboard
Live Progress Tracking Monitor who started, who completed, and who needs a reminder
Download Certificates Access and download all team certificates as PDF instantly
Volume Discounts Star deal: any 5 different courses for €100 flat, just €20 each (premium courses excluded). Plus 15% off when you mix 3+ different courses, 10% off 10+, 20% off 50+. The best deal is applied automatically as soon as the courses are added to your cart
Official Course Overview

The PPE Course That Holds Up in a Real Inspection

Protective equipment only protects when it is the right specification, fitted properly and looked after. Most PPE failures are not equipment failures, they are selection, fit or supervision failures. This PPE Course is written line by line against that law, so the certificate you download at the end stands up in a real inspection instead of just looking good in a folder.

Written for employers, supervisors and wearers together, because PPE fails when those three are not saying the same thing. Fit testing, compatibility and inclusive sizing are covered properly, not in passing.

Built on
  • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
  • General Application Regulations 2007, Part 2, Chapter 3
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/425

The three rules that shape your training

  1. Part 2, Chapter 3

    Suitable, assessed and free of charge

    Where a risk cannot be adequately controlled otherwise, employers must assess and provide suitable PPE free of charge, with information, instruction and training on its use.

  2. Section 13

    Use it, care for it, report it

    Employees must use PPE correctly, take care of it, and report any loss, defect or damage rather than carrying on regardless.

  3. Regulation (EU) 2016/425

    Marked, and compatible

    Equipment must carry the required CE marking, and items worn together have to be compatible so one does not defeat another.

For employers

Your whole team certified, tracked and audit ready

  • Every certificate stored in one free company dashboard
  • Renewal dates tracked for you, so nothing expires quietly
  • Star deal: any 5 different courses for €100 flat (premium courses excluded), with volume discounts applied automatically on team bookings
  • One invoice, ready to drop straight into your safety file
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For employees

Certified today, without taking a day off work

  • About 1-2 hours from first lesson to finished certificate
  • Study on a phone, tablet or laptop, progress saved as you go
  • Unlimited exam attempts, always at no extra cost
  • Accepted by employers in Ireland, the UK and across the EU
Start now, finish today

Six things your PPE Course certificate proves

Ours proves all six. That is exactly what an auditor looks for, and every certificate carries a verification code an inspector can check in seconds.

  1. You understand PPE as the last line of defence
  2. You can select the right specification for the hazard
  3. You can check CE marking and compatibility
  4. You understand fit testing for tight fitting RPE
  5. You can inspect, clean, store and replace PPE
  6. You can accommodate size, gender, faith and disability
  • HSA Compliant
  • QQI Assessed
  • CPD and RoSPA Accredited
  • Proudly Irish

We are an official accredited provider, and this PPE Course is one of the courses we are best known for. Lessons are filmed, illustrated on screen and written in simple, clear language, so the PPE Training you finish here is the kind people actually remember and use on the job. Your certificate stands until renewal, which we recommend every three years, or sooner if hazards, tasks or equipment change.

Course Curriculum

Your Protective Equipment PPE Course, module by module

Four short modules take you from the law behind protective equipment to selecting, fitting and maintaining PPE that genuinely protects. Everything is written in simple, clear language, built around Part 2, Chapter 3 of the General Application Regulations 2007 and Regulation (EU) 2016/425, and it all counts towards your PPE Certificate.

4 Short modules, start to finish
1-2 hrs Typical time to finish
20 Exam questions, 75% to pass
3 years Certificate validity

Stop and start whenever you like. Progress saves automatically, retakes are always free, and the whole PPE Course is CPD Certified and written for Irish workplaces.

  1. Introduction to PPE and Legal Requirements

    Legislation

    Why PPE is the last line of defence, not the first, and the duties in Part 2, Chapter 3: suitable equipment, assessed, provided free of charge and trained on.

  2. Risk Assessment, Selecting and Providing PPE

    Selection

    Matching the specification to the hazard, checking CE marking under Regulation (EU) 2016/425, and making sure items worn together do not defeat each other.

  3. The Management and Use of PPE: Part 1

    In use

    Head, eye, face and hearing protection, gloves and footwear: correct use, proper fit, and the habits that keep each item working shift after shift.

  4. The Management and Use of PPE: Part 2

    Maintenance

    Respiratory protection and fit testing, high visibility clothing, plus inspection, cleaning, storage and replacement, and inclusive sizing for every wearer. Finish this module and the final exam unlocks: pass it and your certificate downloads straight away.

    • 20Questions
    • 75%Pass mark
    • FreeUnlimited retakes
    • InstantCertificate download
Learning Outcomes

What you will be able to do after this course

Four practical skills you take straight back to work, ready for your next HSA inspection.

  1. Understand the PPE regulations and the legal duties they create at work.
  2. Know exactly what employers must provide and what employees must do in return.
  3. Assess a hazard and select PPE of the right specification, marking and fit.
  4. Identify PPE types and their uses, and inspect, store and replace each one properly.
Compliance mapped

Every outcome maps to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Part 2, Chapter 3 of the General Application Regulations 2007 and Regulation (EU) 2016/425. Train a whole team from one free employer dashboard, or check any certificate on our certificate verification page.

Who Should Take This Course

PPE Training for Every Industry

Our PPE Course is designed for workers and managers across Ireland, the UK, and the EU who use personal protective equipment in the workplace. Perfect for first-time PPE Certification or PPE Refresher training for experienced staff.

Construction

Site workers, scaffolding, heavy machinery

Manufacturing

Production lines, assembly, chemical handling

Healthcare

Clinical staff, laboratories, patient care

Agriculture

Farm workers, pesticide handling, machinery

Warehousing & Logistics

Loading, forklift operation, storage

Utilities & Maintenance

Electrical, plumbing, facilities

New Employees First-time certification
Refresher Course Renew every 3 years
Team Training Group discounts available
PPE Online Exam

How You Earn Your PPE Certificate

Complete a multiple-choice test at the end of the PPE Course. Clear questions based directly on what you learned. Pass to receive your CPD-accredited PPE Certificate instantly.

20 questions
Multiple Choice Format

Straightforward questions with clear answer options

75% to pass
15 Correct Answers Required

Most learners pass easily on their first attempt

Unlimited Exam Retakes No extra cost if you need another try
Instant Results Know your score immediately
Secure Platform Your progress is saved automatically
98% First-Time Pass Rate Our course is designed for your success. Clear content makes passing simple.
Official Certificate

Your Accredited PPE Certificate

Complete the course and receive your professional certificate instantly. Fully recognised by employers across Ireland, the UK, and across Europe.

PPE Certificate Example - CPD Accredited, RoSPA Approved, Ireland Safety Training
CPD Accredited
RoSPA Approved
Instant Download Available right after you pass
Verifiable Online Employers can confirm authenticity
Digital & Printable Save, print, or share anywhere
Valid for 3 Years Recognised across Ireland, UK & EU
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HSA & QQI compliant - Recognised across Ireland, UK & EU. See the full PPE Course page for the price, the syllabus and enrolment.

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Questions, Answered Plainly

PPE Course in Ireland, Answered Plainly

The questions workers and employers send us every week about the PPE Course, the certificate and what the HSA expects, answered without the sales talk.

What does the PPE Course actually cover?

Protective equipment only protects when it is the right specification, fitted properly and looked after. Most PPE failures are not equipment failures, they are selection, fit or supervision failures. The course takes that risk apart step by step, then shows you the controls that remove it. Written for employers, supervisors and wearers together, because PPE fails when those three are not saying the same thing. Fit testing, compatibility and inclusive sizing are covered properly, not in passing.

Is PPE Training a legal requirement in Ireland?

Part 2, Chapter 3 is the short answer. Where a risk cannot be adequately controlled otherwise, employers must assess and provide suitable PPE free of charge, with information, instruction and training on its use. Our course is written directly against that wording, which is why it satisfies the duty rather than merely gesturing at it.

How much does the PPE Course cost?

The PPE Course is €35.00 per person, and that is the full price. Team bookings get a volume discount applied automatically, and any 5 different courses cost just €100 flat (except our premium HACCP Level 3 and Health and Safety for Managers courses, which keep their own price), with one invoice and one account for all your records.

Can I do the PPE Course online, on my phone?

Yes, the whole course is online and works on any phone, tablet or laptop. There is no classroom day and no fixed start time: register, log in and begin the PPE Course whenever it suits you, at home or on a break at work. Progress saves automatically as you go.

How long does the PPE Course take to complete?

About 1-2 hours, and you do not have to do it in one sitting. Progress saves as you go, so you can stop after a lesson and pick it back up on another device. Your certificate is ready to download the moment you pass.

What certificate do I get, and when do I receive it?

You download your PPE Course certificate as a PDF the moment you pass the exam, day or night. It shows your name, the course, the date and a verification link, so an employer or inspector can confirm it in seconds. A copy stays in your account whenever you need to print it again.

How long is the certificate valid in Ireland?

Renewal is recommended every three years, or sooner if hazards, tasks or equipment change. We track the date for you and send a reminder before it lapses, so no certificate in your team expires without anyone noticing. The refresher is the same short online course, so staying compliant never costs a working day.

What happens if I fail the exam?

Nothing bad. You can retake the exam as many times as you need at no extra cost, and you can revisit any lesson before trying again. Most learners pass first time, because the questions test exactly what the course just taught.

Is the practical assessment included?

This course is assessed by examination rather than by a practical, because the competence it builds is judgement rather than technique. You get unlimited attempts at the exam, at no extra cost.

Can I book this course for my whole team?

Yes, and the platform is built for it. One company account covers every employee, shows you at a glance who has finished and who has not, stores every certificate in one place and gives you a single invoice for the lot. Group bookings get the volume discount applied automatically in your cart, and any 5 different courses cost just €100 flat (except our premium HACCP Level 3 and Health and Safety for Managers courses, which keep their own price).

Will employers and inspectors accept the certificate?

They do. We are an official accredited provider and the certificate carries a verification link an inspector can check in seconds. It is accepted by employers in Ireland, the UK and across the EU, and behind it stand our accreditations: HSA Compliant, QQI Assessed, CPD and RoSPA Accredited.