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We have a wide range of Training Courses for you to boost your skills or learn something new. Take a look below to see what we can offer

Wide range of courses from Fire Safety to Infection Control

We offer Short Awareness workshops

Courses to meet training needs

Scroll down to see what training courses we have to offer. From Fire Safety, Infection Control to Safeguarding Children we have something for everyone.

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QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF)

Half Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

Did you know that under current guidelines, organisations who work with children, young people and adults at risk have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare? 

The QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been designed to provide learners with the valuable skills and knowledge required to competently carry out their roles and responsibilities relating to safeguarding. Ideal for those who have a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting in environments such as the NHS, education, healthcare, social services and those who work in voluntary/unpaid positions, this 1/2 day qualification covers all of the key aspects of safeguarding, such as current guidelines and legislation, different forms of abuse and responding to disclosure and suspected abuse.

What's Covered

Understanding safeguarding and protection responsibilities: 

• Current guidelines and legislation 

• Safe ways of working 

Different types of abuse, including: 

• Signs, symptoms and indicators 

• Why abuse is not always recognised 

• Factors to be considered when abuse is suspected 

Procedures for reporting, recording and responding to: 

• Suspected abuse 

• Disclosure of abuse 

• Alleged abuse 

The Government’s person centred approach to safeguarding and protection, including: 

• Duty of care 

• Best practice 

Support mechanisms available for staff and others following abuse

QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF)

One Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been specifically designed for those who want to work in, or are looking to refresh their knowledge of the safe handling and administration of medication within a health and social care setting, such as support workers or care workers. 

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Safe Handling and Administration of Medication (RQF) also provides successful candidates with an understanding of current legislation and guidance, different types of medication, the storage and disposal of medication, and much more over this one-day course.

What's Covered:

  • Understanding the benefits and risks of taking and/or not taking medication 
  • Legislation and guidance for the safe handling and administration of medication 
  • Requirements for patient confidentiality 
  • Common types of medication 
  • Different legal classifications of medication 
  • Different routes for the administration of medicines 
  • Roles and responsibilities in the use of medication 
  • Preparation, storage and safe disposal of medication 
  • The requirements for recording the use of medication

QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)

Half Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

Did you know that incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work? The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, designed to cover the basic principles of manual handling. 

This theory-based qualification is ideal for all employees as it provides candidates with an awareness of safe manual handling practices and the risks of unsafe manual handling. With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to reduce the risk of workplace manual handling injuries, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activities!

 

Please note that this qualification does not include practical sessions. Those requiring practical training should undertake the QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF).

What's Covered:

Common manual handling injuries

Manual handling laws

Responsibilities of employers and employees

Risk assessments

Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s: 

• Musculoskeletal system 

• Centre of gravity 

• Lever system 

Theory of safe manual handling principles, including: 

• Preparing for a lift 

• Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object 

• Team manual handling Manual handling equipment: 

• Types of manual handling aids and equipment 

• Maintenance and requirements for testing

 

QA Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely (RQF)

One Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people. 

This 1 day course provides candidates with a clear understanding of the principles of moving people safely and includes the opportunity to practise and apply these principles in a variety of situations; individually, in a team, and with the assistance of equipment. 

Candidates will leave the course with the knowledge and skills required to move people safely whilst ensuring that the risk of personal harm is reduced and that health and dignity are retained.

What's Covered:

  • Importance of safe manual handling 
  • Injuries and ill health caused by incorrect manual handling 
  • Employee and employer requirements 
  • Consequences of non-compliance with health and safety requirements 
  • Manual handling risk assessments 
  • Personal handling plans 
  • Personal safety, health and dignity issues 
  • Unsafe manoeuvres 
  • Anatomy of the spine and mechanics of movement 
  • Principles of moving people safely 
  • Procedures for emergency handling 
  • Requirements for testing and servicing equipment 
  • Practice of safe and efficient movement principles
  • Using aids and equipment
  • Moving a person on their own
  • Moving a person as part of a team

QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF)

Half Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

The QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those with a responsibility to help stop the spread of infection within their job role, particularly useful for health care assistants, health care workers or social care workers. 

During this half-day course, candidates will develop a greater understanding of infection prevention and control, including: roles and responsibilities, personal hygiene, and ways to minimise the risk of infection in a health and care setting. 

Upon successful completion, candidates will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to implement infection prevention and control into their workplace.

What's Covered:

Importance of infection prevention and control 

Roles and responsibilities 

Minimising the risk of infection: 

  • The importance of risk assessments 
  • Potential risks of infection within the workplace 
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) 
  • Personal hygiene Hand washing procedures

 

QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)

One Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

Did you know that breaches of fire safety laws can result in unlimited fines and imprisonment? 

The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals. 

Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace

What's Covered:

Causes of fires in the workplace 

The fire triangle Hazards during and after a fire 

Fire and smoke spread Identifying and controlling fire hazards: 

• Fire prevention 

• Fire detection and raising the alarm 

• Means of escape 

• Principles of extinguishing fires 

• Fire-fighting equipment and systems 

Fire safety laws 

Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees 

Undertaking a fire safety inspection 

Fire safety risk assessments 

Contents of a fire safety briefing 

Roles and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden: 

• On a day-to-day basis 

• During an emergency

QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)

Half Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

The QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who want to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace. 

Candidates will learn basic fire safety principles in order to ensure they are keeping themselves and others in the workplace safe at all times. 

They will also learn what to do in the event of an emergency and the simple measures that can be taken to control the risk of fires. 

With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to ensure that all employees have a good understanding of fire safety, whilst minimising disruption to your organisation’s day to day activity.

What's Covered:

Causes of fires in the workplace

The costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society

Basic fire safety duties and responsibilities

Actions to be taken in the event of a fire

Principles of fire risk control

• Key elements for effective fire risk management

• The fire triangle and controlling fire risks

• Fire risk control measures

• Fire prevention measures 

Safe use of portable fire-fighting equipment 

Fire safety equipment checks

QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care (RQF)

One Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Refresher training recommended every 3 years

About this course

The QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care (RQF) is ideal for those who work directly with patients or clients in a health and social care setting, such as hospitals, care homes and day care centres. 

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification is specifically designed to develop candidates’ awareness of health and safety in a health and social care environment, to help ensure that they are keeping themselves, and the people they care for safe. 

Over a 1 day period, candidates will cover a variety of topics including the standards for health and safety welfare in a health and social care environment, risk assessments, identifying and controlling hygiene hazards, personal hygiene and more!

What's Covered:

  • Employers and employees health and safety duties
  • Penalties for non-compliance
  • Training and competence requirements
  • Welfare arrangements
  • Communicating health and safety information
  • Procedures for responding to incidents
  • First aid arrangements Risk assessments
  • Principles of risk control hierarchy
  • Five-step process of risk assessment
 

How to identify and control hygiene hazards 

  • Common hazards in health and social care
  • Contamination
  • Cross-contamination 
  • Infection and cross-infection 
  • Micro-organisms 
  • Controls for common microbiological hazards 
 

Personal hygiene 

  • Hand washing
  • Protective clothing and equipment
  • Risks of exposure to infectious diseases at work and at home
 

Clean working environment 

  • Suitable premises and equipment
  • Cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and decontamination
  • Storage of cleaning chemicals and cloths
  • Cleaning schedules
  • Procedures for dealing with waste, sharps and spillages

QA Level 3 Award in Fire Aid at Work (RQF)

Three Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Certificate valid for 3 years

About this course

Did you know that an estimated 555,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2017/18?

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.

What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

What's Covered:

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider 
  • Assessing an incident 
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty CPR and defibrillation 
  • Recovery Position 
  • Heart Attack 
  • Stroke 
  • Choking 
  • Epilepsy 
  • Asthma 
  • Diabetes 
  • Anaphylaxis Shock 
  • Head and spinal injuries 
  • Chest injuries 
  • Wounds and bleeding 
  • Fractures Sprains, strains and dislocations 
  • Minor injuries 
  • Burns and scalds 
  • Poisoning Eye injuries

QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

One Day Course

Ofqual regulated

Certificate valid for 3 years

About this course

Did you know that an estimated 555,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2017/18? 

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. 

However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff! The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. 

Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations. What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

What's Covered:

The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider

Assessing an incident 

Managing an unresponsive casualty 

CPR and defibrillation 

Recovery Position 

Choking Seizures 

Shock Wounds and bleeding Minor injuries 

• Cuts, grazes and bruises 

• Minor burns and scalds

Short Awareness Workshops

A

Autism Awareness

B

Basic Life Support

C

Challenging Behaviour

Challenging Behaviour Training & Breakaway Techniques

Communication and Record Keeping

Confidentiality Awareness Training Including GDPR

Conflict Management

Continence Awareness

COSHH Awareness

D

Dementia Awareness

Diabetes

Dysphagia

E

Eating Disorders Awareness

End Of Life Care

Epilepsy Awareness

Equality and Diversity

F

Falls Prevention

Fire Awareness Training

Fire Marshal Training | Fire Warden Training

H

Health and Safety Awareness

Hoist Training

I

Infection Control Training

Intimate Personal Care Training

Introduction to Care Course | The Care Certificate

L

Liberty Protection Safeguards Training (LPS)

Lone Working Awareness

Loss and Bereavement Training

M

Mental Capacity Act & Liberty Protection Safeguards (MCA & LPS) Training

Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA & DOLS)

Manual Handling Training

N

Nutrition Awareness

O

Observation Skills for Carers

P

Palliative Care Training

Person Centred Care

Personal Care Training

Professional Boundaries Training

R

Risk Assessment Awareness

S

Safe Handling and Administration of Medication Training

Stroke Awareness

V

Visual Impairment Awareness Training

 

MANDATORY COURSES

 

Basic Food Hygiene & Safety

Basic Life Support (BLS) including CPR Training

Basic Life Support Course

Fire Awareness Training

Fire Marshal Training | Fire Warden Training

Health & Safety Awareness

Infection Control Training

Liberty Protection Safeguards Training (LPS)

Manual Handling Training

Mental Capacity Act & Liberty Protection Safeguards (MCA & LPS) Training

Moving and Handling of People Training

Safeguarding Of Vulnerable Adults Awareness

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children

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