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VDU / DSE Training Course Fully Certified

Looking for a certified VDU training course or DSE training course? Ireland's leading programs, led by clinical experts, empower your team with the skills to ensure HSA compliance and workstation safety from just €299.

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IRELANDS LEADING WORKPLACE VDU DSE TRAINING COURSES

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Certified VDU / DSE Training Course

Our comprehensive VDU / DSE training course prepares participants to carry out thorough workstation assessments and provide expert guidance to employees working with Visual Display Units (VDUs) and Display Screen Equipment (DSE).

Participants will gain the in-depth knowledge and practical skills required to assess and optimize workstations in strict accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007.

Online VDU DSE Training Classes

Identify Ergonomic Risks

Spot potential hazards and musculoskeletal risks at workstations before they result in injury.

Recommend Control Measures

Implement highly effective solutions and select medically-graded equipment for specific user needs.

Promote Safe Practices

Educate your workforce on healthy postural habits, correct setups, and active working routines.

Ensure Legal Compliance

Help your company meet HSA regulations and maintain accurate documentation for all DSE users.

Upcoming VDU DSE Training Course Dates

Level 1: Essential DSE Assessor & VDU Training Course

Live Interactive Online Training (via Microsoft Teams)

Ideal for beginners, safety officers, and HR personnel. This foundational VDU training course covers Irish statutory requirements, ergonomic principles, and practical workstation setups to ensure full HSA compliance. Learn how to confidently execute a DSE training course assessment internally.

Price: €299 (Inc. VAT / per person)
Next AvailableJune 25th, 2026

Level 2: Advanced & Refresher VDU / DSE Training Course

Remote / Online via Teams

Designed for existing assessors or H&S managers. We dive deep into complex cases, medically-graded equipment selection, and advanced postural analysis to handle difficult employee ergonomic requirements and pain management.

Price: €299 (Inc. VAT / per person)
Next AvailableJune 23rd, 2026

Corporate Group VDU / DSE Training Course

On-Site at Your Facility

We bring our clinical experts directly to your facility or host your team remotely. Our group training is highly interactive and customized to your specific office environment, ensuring your internal team can manage VDU / DSE compliance at scale.

Price: On Request
AvailabilityOn Request Only

Our VDU DSE Training Course Certification Tracks

DSE Level 1 Training
Level 1 - Beginner

Basic DSE VDU Training Course

Ideal for those new to health and safety or ergonomics. This course provides a solid foundation in DSE legislation, workstation setup, and how to conduct standard assessments effectively to ensure HSA compliance.

Format: Available Online, Group In-Person, or Remote.
Book Level 1 Course
DSE Level 2 Advanced Training
Level 2 - Advanced & Refresher

Advanced DSE Assessor Training Course

Designed for existing assessors or H&S managers. We dive deep into complex cases, medically-graded equipment selection, and advanced postural analysis to handle difficult employee ergonomic requirements and pain management.

Format: Available Online, Group In-Person, or Remote.
Book Level 2 Course
Corporate Group DSE Training
Corporate Solutions

On-Site DSE Group Training Course

We bring our clinical experts directly to your facility or host your team remotely. Our group training is highly interactive and customized to your specific office environment, ensuring your internal team can manage VDU compliance at scale.

Format: On-Site at Your Office or Dedicated Remote Sessions.
Enquire for Group Rates

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Clinical Ergonomics Trainer

20k+

Clinical Assessments Completed

The Clinical Difference

Go Beyond Basic Health & Safety.

Standard compliance courses teach you to tick boxes. At KOS, we teach you clinical postural science. You aren’t just learning the law; you are gaining the expertise to prevent actual workplace injuries.

Our VDU DSE training courses are designed and delivered exclusively by highly qualified medical professionals, ensuring your internal assessors can handle complex cases with confidence.

  • BSc & MSc Qualified Physiotherapists
  • Certified Occupational Therapists
  • Decades of Corporate Ergonomic Experience

Frequently Asked
Questions

Expert insights and essential guidance on completing your online VDU DSE training course for Irish employers.

HSA Guidance

According to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations, a "Competent Person" must have sufficient training, experience, and knowledge. Our Level 1 and 2 VDU DSE training courses are designed to meet this exact criteria.

Liability Protection: Trained internal assessors help mitigate insurance risks associated with Musculoskeletal (MSK) claims.

Yes. The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) requires that VDU assessments are carried out for all computer users. This is strictly outlined in the Safety Health and Welfare (General Application) Regulations 2007: Chapter 5 of Part 2. Undertaking an online VDU DSE training course ensures you have the knowledge and skills necessary for the legal assessment of Display Screen Equipment in the workplace.
Upon successful completion of the online VDU DSE training course with KOS Training Academy, you will be certified as competent to complete a Risk Assessment of a person’s workstation in accordance with the 2007 General Application Regulations. You will be able to advise on correct setups and impart the knowledge required for users to work safely. Note: The learner will not be certified as being competent to train other personnel as DSE/VDU assessors.
The course is delivered entirely online. It is a 1-day course running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The methodology is highly interactive—presented in a modular format that includes problem-based learning and practical exercises. At the end of the day, there is a final exam to validate your competency.
This online VDU DSE training course is ideal for a wide range of professionals, including:
  • Employers & self-employed persons
  • Health & Safety managers or consultants
  • Health & Safety representatives
  • Occupational health professionals
  • Architects and IT professionals
  • Persons interested in workplace ergonomics
The aim of this VDU Assessor course is to provide delegates with the knowledge to correctly set up workstations and assist in formulating company policy on safe work practices. Course content includes:
  • Legal requirements under current Health & Safety legislation
  • Hazards & risks associated with DSE/VDU usage
  • Ergonomics of computer workstations
  • Practical control measures and environmental factors
  • Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders associated with usage
  • How to carry out a practical workstation assessment with an end-user
Yes. KOS Training Academy provides a complete training pack. To support the learner practically in their workplace, a comprehensive DSE/VDU template will be provided to each attendee to use during their actual assessments.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the online course and the end-of-day exam will be issued with a KOS Training Academy certificate, which is recognized by the HSA to prove you are a competent person.
Level 1 (Basic DSE Assessor) is designed for beginners. It provides the essential foundation needed to start conducting standard assessments.

Level 2 (Advanced & Refresher) is for existing assessors. After 3 years, you must complete the Level 2 VDU DSE training course to refresh your certificate and remain compliant. This advanced course also dives deeper into complex cases, medically-graded equipment selection, and advanced postural analysis.
Technically, they refer to the same thing. VDU (Visual Display Unit) is the older term, while DSE (Display Screen Equipment) is the modern terminology used by the HSA. Our VDU DSE training course covers both terminologies to ensure full regulatory alignment.
The Level 2 Post-Foundation course content includes:
  • Review of the Irish regulations relating to VDU/DSE usage
  • Review of anatomy and physiology relating to the body when using VDU / DSE Workstations
  • Discussion and review on how the most common injuries for office based workers can be caused due to the work environment
  • How these can be significantly reduced in the office by creating an ergonomic environment
  • Review of 'best practice' when discussing working postures and the need for flexibility, not just application of strict 'rules', including discussing individual cases
  • Practical review of workstation set up
  • Practical review of 'ergonomic' equipment, discussing when to use and why
  • Review of "best practice" on performing the assessment and seeing the whole process through
  • Discussion of return to work scenarios
The Level 1 VDU/DSE Assessment Training Course covers:
  • Ergonomics and Anthropometrics
  • Legal requirements under current Health & Safety legislation (Irish and European)
  • Hazards & Risks associated with VDU / DSE usage
  • Ergonomics of computer workstations
  • Environmental factors
  • Recent studies and legal cases relevant to VDUs / DSEs
  • Emerging issues around hot-desking, sit-stand desks, home working and laptop and tablet use
  • Assessment techniques and evaluation
No, these courses allow you to carry out in-person DSE assessments only. We run a separate remote DSE assessor course; please ask to be added to the waitlist for this course by emailing us below for individuals or enquire about group training.

Feedback from Our Graduates

The clinical depth of this course is incredible. Unlike standard H&S training, KOS explained the 'why' behind the posture. I feel much more confident assessing complex employee ergonomic requirements.

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Alan P.

H&S Manager, Dublin Financial Firm

Training our internal team up to Level 2 has saved us thousands in recurring external consulting fees. The clinical expertise of the trainers was invaluable for handling specific medical cases.

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Mary L.

Operations Director, Munster Region

The trainers hold medical degrees, not just standard H&S certifications. You gain the expertise to handle employee injury claims and implement medically sound ergonomic fixes internally.

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Patrick S.

H&S Business Consultant, Ireland

I attended the Advanced Refresher course to update my credentials. The deep dive into medically-graded chairs and hybrid working environments was exactly what our company needed.

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Sarah C.

Senior Ergonomic Assessor
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