Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the 1974 Act” means the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974;

• “educational establishment” means a university, polytechnic, college, school or similar educational or technical institute; it does not include a skillcentre or similar establishment run by the Training Commission;

• “relevant training” means training provided pursuant to arrangements made (whether before or after the coming into force of section 25 of the Employment Act 1988^f1) under section 2 of the Employment and Training Act 1973^f2 and known by any of the names specified in the Schedule to these Regulations, except training—

  1. (a)

     provided at an educational establishment on a course run by the establishment; or

  2. (b)

     received under a contract of employment;

• “training” means training for employment or work experience, or both.