Required training is in place to ensure that particular categories of staff are equipped with the skills, knowledge and behaviours to perform their role and to ensure that TU Dublin meets all legislative obligations.
The Required Training Plan Includes:
Welcome Event
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Child Protection Training
Dignity & Respect in the Workplace Training
Unconscious Bias & a Positive Work Environment
Health & Safety:
- Manual Handling
- Emergency Response Training
- Emergency First Aid (for staff working in Kitchens, laboratories and workshops)
Licence to Recruit (for staff who will sit on interview panels)
PMDS - Performance Management Development System
Child Protection Training
All Staff - The Child Protection Policy will be brought to the attention of all staff at the Welcome Event
One Day Child Protection Training Course provides focused training for all staff who work with or deal with children - see list of designated areas in Child Protection Policy
Additional training is provided for the following:
- Managers of areas who work with or deal with children
- Designated Liason Persons
- Deputy Designated Liason Persons
- The Child Protection Support Team
TU Dublin Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults policy
Next training date:
Check out our Calendar of Events for further details or contact peopledevelopment@tudublin.ie
Dignity and Respect at Work Training
Managers are required to attend a one day training session
All other staff are required to attend a half day Awareness Session
The TU Dublin Dignity & Respect at Work HRP003 Policy
Next training date:
Check out our Calendar of Events for further details or contact contact peopledevelopment@tudublin.ie
Health & Safety
Health and Safety training is a legal requirement specified by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and associated Regulations. It is a legal requirement for all employees to participate in appropriate Health and Safety training and assessment as is required by the University. Training also serves to develop and improve safety awareness and attitudes that are essential for effective safety management. It is the policy of TU Dublin to provide appropriate Health and Safety training to all staff members.
Check out your training obligations under Section 5 of the
Details of how to register for Online Manual Handling Training and Online Emergency Response Training are available here
Licence to Recruit
All staff who are required to sit on Interview Panels for the recruitment of staff must obtain a Licence to Recruit
Further details are available here: Licence to Recruit HRP016
Next training date:
Check out our Calendar of Events for further details or contact peopledevelopment@tudublin.ie
PMDS - Performance Management Development System
PMDS provides an opportunity to create and deliver on a shared vision for the University with the engagement of all staff. It is an opportunity for managers and staff to work together to clarify the University's strategic objectives and the team development plan and to identify the role each staff member plays in delivering these objectives.
PMDS also supports staff and managers to work together to review the staff member’s achievements against previously agreed goals and objectives. It is an important opportunity for managers to acknowledge past achievements and successes, to identify areas where staff members need support, and to agree goals and a training and development plan for the coming year.
People Development provides training and support for reviewing managers to understand the PMDS process and how to facilitate the Performance Development Plan (PDP) meeting. Training is also provided for staff to support them to prepare for their PDP meeting to ensure they understand the process and can accurately identify their past achievements and future training and development needs.
The TU Dublin Performance Management and Development System Framework is available here
Check out our Calendar of Events for training dates.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The University is committed to the provision of Data Protection Training to ensure all individuals are aware of their respective responsibilities and obligations.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. To ensure that all staff are aware of their obligations under the regulations, on-line GDPR training is available.
You can access GDPR training through the Training Library of the online platform. Simply login to the platform, go to the training library, and click on General Data Protection Regulation.
TU Dublin Data Protection Policy
Under the TU Dublin Data Protection Policy all staff are expected to:
- Read and acquaint themselves with, and abide by, the rules of Data Protection set out in this Policy
- Understand what is meant by 'personal data' and 'sensitive personal data' and know how to handle such data
- Not jeopardise individuals' rights or risk a contravention of the Act
- Contact their Head of School/Function or Information Governance Officer if in any doubt