Courses

Our courses are offered in house and as open training programmes as appropriate.  Please feel free to contact us for further information on any of the following courses. 


Accreditation

We offer a variety of in house and accreditted Health and Safety training programmes including Site Safety Plus, CIEH, and IOSH along with HSE approved First Aid courses. Our affiliation to the various training bodies who regularly monitor our performance ensures our training providers continue to offer high quality programmes, venues and service. 


Training Courses 2011


Operatives Essentials

This 1 day programme is an effective solution to covering the key issues faced by site operatives.  Providing candidates with individual certificates for each topic the programme includes

  1. Working at Height
  2. Manual Handling
  3. Abrasive Wheels
  4. Asbestos Awareness 

Comprised of classroom based lessons

Duration 1 day


Asbestos Awareness

The tutor provided for both the Asbestos Awareness and Awareness for Non Licenced works is a P402 qualifed surveyor.

This course provides the basis for compliance with the duty to ensure workers likely to come into contact with Asbestos are aware of the risks related to the material.  The programme includes:

The risks linked to the inhalation of asbestos fibres
The legal duty to control Asbestos in premises
The need to avoid disturbance
The forms of asbestos and the types of materials likely to contain asbestos

Classroom/Site based tutorial
Duration 3 hours

Asbestos Awareness for Non Licensed Works

This course builds on the Asbestos Awareness programme.  The programme is provided in line with the requirements of the Asbestos at Work Regulations and offers candidates the opportunity to develop their understanding of the safe systems of work outlined by Asbestos Essentials The programme includes:

Asbestos Awareness (see above)
Risk Assessment
Use of Asbestos Essentials in developing safe systems of work
Safe use of PPE
Compliance with Environmental Legislation

Classroom based tutorial

Duration 1 day

Manual Handling Principles and Practice

This course provides the basis for undertaking a simple manual handling assessment along with an understanding of the causes of manual handling injuries and the need to select suitable controls.  Included in the programme is:

Legal duties
Causes of injuries
Assessment techniques
Correct handling procedures

Designed for all operatives and employees

Classrom based lessons and assessment (CIEH programme includes multiple choice exam)

Duration 3 hours

First Aid - 3 Day First Aid at Work

HSE Approved, content tailored to the issues of your industry.  Complying with the duty to provide adequate first aid cover this training programme is essential for the majority of our clients.

Comprised of classroom based lessons, theory paper and practical examination. 

 Duration 3 days

1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work

HSE Approved.  Complying with the duty to provide adequate first aid cover this training programme is essential for the majority of our clients.
Comprised of classroom based lessons, theory paper and practical examination.

Fire Safety - CIEH Level 2 Fire Safety

Suitable for Fire Marshals and those with reposnibilities within the workplace

Comprised of classroom based lessons and a mulitple choice exam

Duration 1 day

CIEH Level 3 Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control

Suitable for those with responsibilites to conduct fire risk assessments.  It is particularly useful for company owners, managers and supervisors but will be equally beneficial to those contributing to the fire risk assessment process.

Course Prerequisites: Level 2 Award in Fire Safety

Comprised of classroom based lessons, multiple choice exam and practical exercises.

Duration 4 days - 3 days of classroom based training complimented by 1 day of tutor support whilst candidates complete their practical assessments.



Abrasive Wheels

Provided in line with the requirement of PUWER to ensure that all users of Abrasive Wheels are competent.  This course covers:

Selection of abrasives and other significant hazards related to the use of the equipment

Duration 3 hours

Full course available to include wheel balancing on request.  Applicable to the engineering industry.

Workshop/Woodworking Machinery

Provided in line with PUWER to ensure that machine operatives are competent.  This course addresses safe use of handheld tools and fixed machinery.

Duration 3 hours

Risk Assessment and Method Statement

This course is aimed at anyone with the responsibility to conduct risk assessment and write method statements.  Ideal for business owners, managers and supervisors.  The course will equip candidates with the knowledge and confidence to produce suitable and sufficient risk assessments and method statements.

Classroom based tutorials and ongoing assessment.

Duration 1 day

Accident and Incident Investigation

This course is aimed at anyone with the responsibility to conduct accident investigations for example managers, supervisors and safety representatives.  The course offers an understanding of accident investigation procedures, collecting, analysing and communicating data, understanding RIDDOR as well as ensuring that organisations learn from data and take stepd to prevent reccurrence.  The course content includes:

Accident reporting and stages of investigation
Investigation Techniques
Practical Exercises and Case Study

Classroom based tutorials and practical assessment.

Duration 3 hours

CIEH Food Safety Level 2

Everyone who works with food has a responsibility to ensure the safety of consumers.  This course is aimed at anyone working in an environment where food is prepared, cooked or handled.  The programme will give attendees:

A grasp of the importance of food safety in catering
An understanding of how to control risks
Confidence to deliver safe and quality food to customers

Classroom based tutorial and multiple choice exam

Duration 1 day
 
Higher levels of the CIEH Food Safety courses are available on request.

Working at Height

This course is aimed at operatives and employees who are required to work at height either in construction, maintenance, cleaning or access.  The programme includes:

Legal requirements and liabilities
Hazards and control measures
Scaffolding and other working platforms
Ladders and stepladders
Implementing risk assessments

Classroom based tutorials

Duration 3 hours

Ladders and Stepladders

This course is aimed at operatives and employees who are required to use ladders and stepladders either in construction, maintenance, cleaning or access.  The programme includes:

Legal requirements and liabilities
Hazards and control measures
Ladders and stepladders
Implementing risk assessments

Classroom based tutorials

Duration 1 hour

Scaffold Inspectors

This programme is designed for site managers and supervisors with a responsibility for ensuring the continued integrity of scaffolding systems.  The course will include:

Regulations
Terminology
Components
Ties
Correct construction
Inspection methods
Reports

Classroom based tutorials, practical exercises and assessment

Duration 1 day


COSHH Awareness

Designed for those responsible for the control of substances in the workplace as well as employees required to handle substances.  The training will assist employees in the safe use and cooperation with management and supervisors.  The programme includes:

Identifying hazards
Risk and Control measures
What to expect from a COSHH Assessment

Classroon based tutorial, multiple choice exam (if CIEH certificate)

Duration 3 hours


CDM 2007 Explained

This course provides persons working in the construction industry with an understanding of how the regulations impact on their work.  The regulations place significant responsibility on various parties involved in construction projects.  The programme presents a clear picture of the roles of duty holders, ensuring candidates are aware of their duties and equipped with the understanding necessary to meet their responsibiities.

Duration 1 day
 
CDM Update also available

Duration 3 hours

Health and Safety Responsibilities for Management Staff

This programme is intended for all employees and operatives.  It aims to give an understanding of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act as well as an appreciation for the importance of maintaining standards in the workplace on a personal level.  The course content is tailored to meet the specific requirement of the organisation or industry to whom the programme is being delivered but generally includes:

The Health and Safety at Work Act
Responsibilties - Employer, Employee etc
Understanding Hazards and Risk
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Accidents and Incidents
Safety Signs and Signals
Manual Handling
Working at Height
Monitoring and Review

Classroom based tutorial

Duration 1 day

CSCS Revision

This programme is intended for all employees and operatives intending to undertake the CSCS Health and Safety touch screen test.  The half day session covers the key topics covered by the test as well as sample questions.

Classroom based tutorial

Duration 3-4 hours

 

Health and Safety in the Workplace

This programme is intended for all employees and operatives.  It aims to give an understanding of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act as well as an appreciation for the importance of maintaining standards in the workplace on a personal level.  The course content is tailored to meet the specific requirement of the organisation or industry to whom the programme is being delivered but generally includes:

The Health and Safety at Work Act
Responsibilties - Employer, Employee etc
Understanding Hazards and Risk
Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Accidents and Incidents
Safety Signs and Signals
Manual Handling
Working at Height
Monitoring and Review

Classroom based tutorial

Duration 1 day


Noise and Vibration Awareness

This course is designed for operatives likely to be exposed to Noise and Vibration during the course of their work.  The programme is designed to explain the risks associated as well as the requirement for suitable control measures to be implemented and utilised in order to ensure their contiued health and well being.

Classroom based tutorial 

Duration 3 hours

 

Noise and Vibration Assessment

Aimed at Supervisors and Managers with the responsibiity to oversee works and carry out suitable and sufficient assessments for Noise and Vibration. 

The course includes Legislation Hazard and Risk Assessment Methods Implementing suitable and applicable control measures

Monitoring and Reviewing Systems

Classroom based tutorial 

Duration 1 day

 

Site Safety Plus
Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

An industry recognised qualification increasingly sought after by public and private clients.  The 5 day course is designed for Site Managers and Supervisors. 
By the end of the programme candidates will have gained or updated their knowledge of legislative requirements on construction sites as well as keys to effective management of health and safety.
Comprised of classroom based lessons, multiple choice exam  and practical excercises as part of a team. 

 Duration 5 days 

 Grants available to eligible companies 

Available as in house course

Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

This course is an industry recognised qualification for Site Supervisors, or those about to assume the role. 
Content covers site arrangements for environment, welfare and other key health and safety issues and equips candidates with an understanding of their supervisory duties.
Comprised of classroom based lessons, multiple choice exam and practical exercises as part of a team. 

 Duration 2 days 

 Grants available to eligible companies 

Available as in house course

SMSTS Refresher

In order to maintain the SMSTS qualification this Refresher programme must be attended every 5 years in order to update and maintain the knowledge of competent Site Managers and Supervisors.
Comprised of classroom based lessons, multiple choice exam  and practical excercises as part of a team.

Duration 2 days

 Grants available to eligible companies 

Available as in house course

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