Course Format

The programme consists of a custom-tailored solutions in safety sciences, ranging from the participation in single courses or modules for continuing professional development to follow an individual study plan, with picking and mixing courses. All safescimet courses have a common format set at 3 ECTS credits. Courses consist of 4 or 5 days of face-to-face onsite education and training at an academic centre or industry location, followed by an optional examination and home assignment.

Immediately, after the on-site teaching, students are encouraged to receive and accept an individual home assignment, with a translationally oriented case study typically provided by industrial stakeholders. The home assignment has to be completed and submitted within six weeks after the course.

Participants can choose

• to attend the course without examination and home assignment for a CPD certificate (showing number of contact hours)
• to attend the course and to pass the examination for a CPD certificate (showing number of contact hours and the examination)
• to attend the course and to pass the examination as well as the home assignment, which is a requirement for receiving the academic ECTS certificate