About the Course

This course is designed to help employees recognise fire safety issues in the workplace, and understand how to react when the fire alarm sounds.

Course Content

• Main causes and effects of fires in the workplace
• Duties and responsibilities (of employers, employees and fire wardens)
• Procedures in the event of a fire
• Actions to be taken in the event of a fire
• Fire prevention measures
• Fire risk management, including risk assessment
• The fire triangle
• Fire risk control measures (active and passive)
• Reporting fire safety issues
• Portable fire-fighting equipment
•  Simple checks of portable fire-fighting equipment

Assessment

The candidates are assessed by an examination paper consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions to be completed in half an hour under examination conditions.  Candidates who achieve 10 or more correct answers will pass the examination and receive a certificate.

Progression

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online, or complete a Reservation Form and return it to the Employer Engagement Team.  Please ensure you read a copy of the terms and conditions for bookings and that we are informed of any special requirements.  

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This course enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks.  It introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment.

Course Content

- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Entry Requirements

It is strongly recommended that delegates should already hold the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety or Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, but is not a requirement.

Equipment Requirements

All equipment is provided.

Assessment

Assessment is by means of a short objective test of 20 questions.

Progression

CIEH Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online through the Business Training Calendar, alternatively, complete a Reservation Form (see Terms and Conditions on the Business Training website).  For more information, call 023 8057 7426 or e-mail info@resultsforyourbusiness.com

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About the Course

Aimed at anyone in work environment, provides delegates with the understanding of health and safety that enables them to contribute to any risk assessment based health and safety management system.

Course Content

• ·         Health and safety requirements placed on employers and employees
• ·         Hazard and risk and the main causes of harm to workers
• ·         Health, safety and welfare provisions in the workplace
• ·         The importance of safe systems of work, procedures and rules
• ·         Hazards and controls in respect to safety and occupational health risks
• ·         How the individual’s actions can reduce risks to health and safety
• ·         Health and safety requirements placed on employers and employees

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by an examination paper consisting of 30 multiple choice questions. Candidates who achieve 20 or more correct answers will pass the examination and receive a certificate.

Progression

CIEH Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Nebosh National General Certificate

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online, or complete a Reservation Form and return it to the Employer Engagement Team.  Please ensure you read a copy of the terms and conditions for bookings and that we are informed of any special requirements.  

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This qualification will benefit anyone in a work environment as it raises candidates’ awareness of the concept of risk assessment.  It is designed to help improve the workplace culture for occupational Health & Safety by enabling candidates to understand the bask principles of risk assessment.

Course Content

Successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable candidates to understand the main causes of accidents and ill health, and the implications they have for people in the workplace Legal requirements for risk assessment.

Principles of risk assessment including:

•          Hazards, risks and control measures
•          The five steps of risk assessment
•          The hierarchy of control
•          Risk assessment review and record keeping

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by and examination paper consisting of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in one hour under examination conditions.  Candidates who achieve 20 or more correct answers will pass the examination and receive a certificate. 

Progression

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Nebosh National General Certificate

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online, or complete a Reservation Form and return it to the Employer Engagement Team.  Please ensure you read a copy of the terms and conditions for bookings and that we are informed of any special requirements.  

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Aimed at supervisors, who have a legal and moral responsibility to look after health and safety of employees. This qualification enables managers and supervisors to improve health and safety culture of their organisation, whatever its size or activity.

Course Content

• Concept of health and safety.
• Accidents in the workplace.
• Ill health in the workplace.
• Legal provisions (UK only).
• Health and safety organisation and management.
• Supervising health and safety.

Entry Requirements

Knowledge of Level 2 Health and Safety is beneficial.

Assessment

A 2 hour multiple choice test that is at the end of the 3^rd day of the course from 3pm-5pm

Progression

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online through the Business Training Calendar, alternatively, complete a Reservation Form (see Terms and Conditions on the Business Training website).  For more information, call 023 8057 7426 or e-mail info@resultsforyourbusiness.com

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NEBOSH's Certificate-level qualifications give a good foundation in health and safety for managers, supervisors and staff with health and safety among their day to day responsibilities.  

Who is the course suitable for?nessarily

Managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. The certificate helps them manage risks effectively. Many people take the NEBOSH National General Certificate as a first step in a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.

Course Content

The NEBOSH National General Certificate covers the main legal requirements for health and safety in the UK, identification and control of workplace hazards, and the practical application of this knowledge.  The syllabus is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Health and Safety owned by ENTO.  No previous health and safety knowledge is required but candidates should note the assessment includes a requirement to write a short report.

The qualification is divided into three units, each of which is assessed separately: 

• Management of Health and Safety (NGC1)
• Controlling workplace hazards (NGC2)
• Health and safety practical application (NGC3)

Equipment Requirements

All equipment required for the course is provided by the college.

Assessment

Units NGC1 and NGC2 are taught units each assessed by a two-hour written examination.  Each written examination consists of ten ‘short-answer’ questions and one ‘long-answer’ question. All questions are compulsory.   Candidate scripts are marked by external examiners appointed by NEBOSH.

Unit NGC3 is assessed by one two-hour practical examination carried out in the candidate's own workplace. The assessment must normally be taken within 14 days of a written examination.  The practical examination is internally assessed by the programme organiser and externally moderated by NEBOSH.

Candidates will be awarded a unit certificate for each unit passed. Once a candidate has successfully completes all three units (NGC1, NGC2 and NGC3), the overall qualification parchment will be issued.

Progression

These qualifications are widely taken as a first step towards a career in health and safety and are accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH).

Additional Information

Please note: The course requires 11 days attendance; these dates are not necessarily sequential.  for the course starting in January 2013 course dates are:

10, 11, 17, 18, 25 & 31 Jan and  1, 7, 8, 15 & 28 Feb 2013

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online, or complete a Reservation Form and return it to the Employer Engagement Team.  Please ensure you read a copy of the terms and conditions for bookings and that we are informed of any special requirements.

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About the Course

This course is designed for low risk areas and the qualification allows the appointed person to assist a qualified First Aider in larger areas of higher risk.

Course Content

- Adult resuscitation
- Care of the unconscious casualty
- Control of bleeding
- Practical bandaging
- Burns and cover dressings
- Fractures
- First aid box suggested contents
- Accident book records and RIDDOR

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Equipment Requirements

All equipment is provided.

Assessment

Your tutor will continuously assess you throughout the workshop and successful delegates will be awarded the ASET Certificate which is valid for 3 years.

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online through the Business Training Calendar, alternatively, complete a Reservation Form (see Terms and Conditions on the Business Training website).  For more information, call 023 8057 7426 or e-mail info@resultsforyourbusiness.com

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Health and Safety in the workplace are essential considerations for all employers.  It is vital that there are people on site who are qualified to act as First Aiders in case of an accident. This course is designed for workplace and as such we aim to deliver a program to suit your working environment.

Course Content

- Action to take in an emergency
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
- Care of an unconscious casualty
- Care of wounds and stopping bleeding
- Transportation of a casualty and the 999 procedure
- Recognise common major illness
- Recognise common minor illness
- Record keeping and RIDDOR instructions
- Simulated workplace incidents

Administer to a casualty with:
- Burns or scalds
- Fracture
- Soft tissue damage
- Shock
- Eye injuries and irrigation
- Poisoning
- Hypoxia

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Equipment Requirements

All equipment is provided at the College.

Assessment

The course tutor assesses the course continuously via theory and practical work with a final formal oral and practical exam by external examiners.  Successful delegates will be awrded the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) certificate which is valid for 3 years.

Progression

The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during the three year period of your valid First Aid Qualification.  This Annual Refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update your skills.  This is a half day course that is run at the college. 

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online, or complete a Reservation Form and return it to the Employer Engagement Team.  Please ensure you read a copy of the terms and conditions for bookings and that we are informed of any special requirements.  

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The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during the three year period of your valid First Aid Qualification.  This Annual Refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update your skills.  This course is for people holding a current First aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.

Course Content

• Builds on your expertise and confidence by involving you in realistic situations with simulated casualties.
• Candidates will practise first aid in practical, hands-on scenario sessions.

Entry Requirements

Delegates must start the course with an in-date certificate.  A copy of this certificate must be sent with your booking in order for your place to be confirmed.

Assessment

The tutor continuously assesses the course and the successful candidates will be awarded with a certificate of attendance.

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online through the Business Training Calendar, alternatively, complete a Reservation Form (see Terms and Conditions on the Business Training website).  For more information, call 023 8057 7426 or e-mail info@resultsforyourbusiness.com

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In business it is vital to have qualified up to date First Aider on site at all times.  This course if for those that have completed the First Aid at Work course 3 years prior and need to update their qualification. 

Course Content

• Update of all first aid protocols
• Revision of First Aid at Work syllabus

Entry Requirements

Delegates must start the course with an in-date certificate which needs to be sent along with your booking.  Places cannot be confirmed until a copy of this certificate is received.

Equipment Requirements

All equipment is provided.

Assessment

The course tutor, via theory and practical work continuously assesses candidates with a final formal assessment by external examiners.  The successful candidate will be awarded a new First Aid at Work certificate from the Health and Safety Executive Certificate valid for a further three years.

Progression

The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during the three year period of your valid First Aid Qualification.  This Annual Refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update your skills.

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online, or complete a Reservation Form and return it to the Employer Engagement Team.  Please ensure you read a copy of the terms and conditions for bookings and that we are informed of any special requirements.  

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