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VDU Training Course & VDU Assessor Training
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Looking for a certified VDU training course Ireland? Whether you need an on-site VDU training course or a modern online VDU assessor training program for remote workers, Ireland's leading clinical experts empower you to ensure HSA compliance from just €299.

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IRELANDS LEADING WORKPLACE VDU TRAINING COURSES

Dell
Google
VHI
PTSB
Abbott
Deloitte
Virgin
HSE
Dell
Google
VHI
PTSB
Abbott
Deloitte
Virgin
HSE
Elevate Workplace Wellbeing in Ireland

Certified VDU Training & VDU Assessor Courses

Whether you need a foundational VDU training course Ireland or an advanced online VDU assessor training program, our courses prepare participants to carry out thorough workstation assessments and provide expert guidance.

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

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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 VDU users.

Upcoming VDU Training Course & VDU Assessor Dates

Performing A Compliant Remote Assessment | Online VDU Assessor Training

Live Interactive Online Training (via Microsoft Teams)

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct successful remote assessments for hybrid and remote office workers with this online VDU assessor training. Learn techniques for information gathering, technology selection, communication, and remote guidance for workstation setup.

Price: €339 (Inc. VAT / per person)
Next AvailableSeptember 10th, 2026
AvailableNovember 19th, 2026

Level 1: Essential VDU Assessor & VDU Training Course

Live Interactive Online Training (via Microsoft Teams)

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

Price: €299 (Inc. VAT / per person)
Sold Out September 15th, 2026
Next AvailableOctober 20th, 2026

Level 2: Advanced VDU Training Course & Refresher

Live Interactive Online Training (via Microsoft Teams)

Designed for existing assessors or H&S managers looking to expand their VDU assessor training. 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 AvailableSeptember 17th, 2026
AvailableOctober 15th, 2026
AvailableNovember 11th, 2026

Corporate Group VDU Training Course & VDU Assessor Training

On-Site at Your Facility in Ireland

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

Price: On Request
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Our VDU Training Course & VDU Assessor Training Tracks

To obtain full certification in Ireland, attendees must follow our structured clinical pathway. You cannot proceed to advanced courses without completing the foundational requirements of our VDU training course Ireland.

Level 1 Beginner VDU training course and VDU assessor training instruction
Step 1 Level 1 - Beginner

Basic VDU Training Course & Assessor Training

Aimed at individuals new to health and safety or ergonomics. This VDU training course Ireland provides a solid foundation in statutory legislation, workstation setup, and how to conduct standard individual assessments effectively to ensure full HSA compliance.

Format: Live Interactive Online Training (via Microsoft Teams).
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Online VDU assessor training for hybrid workers and ergonomic setup in Ireland
Step 2 Specialist Track

Performing A Compliant Assessment via Online VDU Assessor Training

Prerequisite: Must complete Level 1 first

Equip yourself with the essential skills to confidently conduct successful remote assessments for individual hybrid and remote workers through our specialized online VDU assessor training. Learn advanced techniques for optimal information gathering, technology selection, clear communication, and remote guidance.

Format: Live Interactive Online Training (via Microsoft Teams).
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Advanced Level 2 VDU assessor training and refresher course - postural ergonomics
Step 3 Level 2 - Advanced & Refresher

Advanced VDU Assessor Training & Refresher Course

Prerequisite: Level 1 OR Existing Clinical/H&S Qualification

Aimed at individuals who have completed Level 1, or those with existing professional qualifications (such as H&S managers, Physiotherapists, or Occupational Health Nurses). We dive deep into complex cases, medically-graded equipment selection, and advanced postural analysis to handle difficult employee ergonomic requirements and pain management.

Format: Live Interactive Online Training (via Microsoft Teams).
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Corporate Solutions

On-Site Group VDU Training Course Ireland

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 compliance at scale through our tailored VDU training course.

Group Training is available for all certification tracks:

  • Level 1: Beginner VDU Training Course
  • Online VDU Assessor Training
  • Level 2: Advanced VDU Assessor Training
Format: On-Site at Your Office or Dedicated Remote Sessions.
Enquire for Group Rates
Corporate Group On-Site VDU training course and assessor seminar for employees in Ireland

Official Course Certification

Recognised across Ireland, our training pathways are developed to meet strict Health and Safety Authority (HSA) standards—ensuring your qualifications are robust, legally sound, and professionally respected.

Recognised Qualification

Proof of Your Competency

  • Academy Awarded: Receive an official certificate directly from the KOS Training Academy upon completion.
  • Legal Recognition: Formally designates you as a "competent person" under HSA workplace guidelines.
  • Workplace Ready: Gives you the immediate professional backing to perform compliant workstation assessments.
CPD Approved Earn valuable CPD points to build your portfolio and meet annual professional development requirements.
Valid for 3 Years Ensures you remain perfectly aligned with current legislation and the latest ergonomic best practices.
KOS Training Academy Certificate for VDU Training Courses and DSE Assessor Training
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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 training course Ireland and specialized online VDU assessor training programs 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
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Frequently Asked
Questions

Expert insights and essential guidance on completing your VDU training course Ireland or online VDU assessor training 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 Level 2 VDU training course and VDU assessor training programs are designed to meet this exact criteria in Ireland.

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

Yes. The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) requires that workstation 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 assessor training or VDU training course Ireland 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 assessor training or VDU 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 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.
These VDU training course and VDU assessor training programs are ideal for a wide range of professionals in Ireland, 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 training 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 in Ireland
  • Hazards & risks associated with display screen equipment 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 assessment template will be provided to each attendee to use during their actual VDU training course Ireland practical audits.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the online VDU assessor training 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 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 assessor training 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, older and modern terms often refer to the same ergonomic standard. VDU (Visual Display Unit) is a classic standard term, while modern HSA guidelines reference Display Screen Equipment. Our VDU training course and VDU assessor training content covers all required terminology to ensure full regulatory alignment in Ireland.
The Level 2 Post-Foundation course content includes:
  • Review of Irish regulations relating to workstation usage
  • Review of anatomy and physiology relating to the body when using workstations
  • Discussion and review on how common office injuries are caused by the work environment
  • How injuries can be significantly reduced by creating an ergonomic environment
  • Review of 'best practice' when discussing working postures and flexibility, including individual cases
  • Practical review of workstation setup
  • Practical review of 'ergonomic' equipment, discussing when to use and why
  • Review of "best practice" on performing the assessment and seeing the process through
  • Discussion of return to work scenarios
The Level 1 VDU training course Ireland covers:
  • Ergonomics and Anthropometrics
  • Legal requirements under current Health & Safety legislation (Irish and European)
  • Hazards & Risks associated with workstation usage
  • Ergonomics of computer workstations
  • Environmental factors
  • Recent studies and legal cases relevant to workplace safety
  • Emerging issues around hot-desking, sit-stand desks, home working and laptop/tablet use
  • Assessment techniques and evaluation
No, standard Level 1 and Level 2 courses focus on in-person assessments. We run a separate remote assessment module; please ask to be added to the waitlist by emailing us or inquiring about corporate group training options.

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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