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3-day first aid at work training course regulated by Ofqual through Qualsafe Awards. Running 8th, 9th, and 10th March 2022.

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 All our training is currently run in line with Government advice and COVID-19 Secure. All leaners will have their own individual leaning pack.

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.

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.

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 firewarden: • On a day-to-day basis • During an emergency All our training is currently run in line with Government advice and COVID-19 Secure. All leaners will have their own individual leaning pack.

This training will take place on Monday evenings 6:30pm from Monday 9th May 2022. The QA Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed to be an introduction to teaching for those who work or would like to work in the further education and skills sector. Over a 10 Weeks, candidates will build an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities related to planning, delivering and reviewing inclusive training sessions. Topics covered include: maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, ways to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment, assessing learners and providing constructive and developmental feedback. Successful candidates will leave with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare them for teaching in a wide range of contexts, in environments such as Further Education (FE) Colleges, Local Authorities or independent training. What's Covered? - Roles and responsibilities in education and training - Ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment - Relationships between teachers and other professionals - Boundaries between the teaching role and other professionals - Points of referral to meet the individual needs of learners - Inclusive teaching, including: • Ways to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment • Creating an inclusive teaching and learning plan • Justifying own selection of teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods in relation to individual learner needs • Delivering inclusive teaching and learning to meet individual needs • Evaluating the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning including areas for improvement • Using teaching and learning approaches to meet learner needs • Communicating with learners in a way that meets their needs Understanding assessment in education and training • Different methods of assessment and how they can be adapted to meet individual learner needs • How to involve learners and others in the assessment process • The role and use of constructive feedback • Record keeping of assessments

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. 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 All our training is currently run in line with Government advice and COVID-19 Secure. All leaners will have their own individual leaning pack, PPE, hand sanitiser and training manikin.

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. 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 All our training is currently run in line with Government advice and COVID-19 Secure. All leaners will have their own individual leaning pack, PPE, hand sanitiser and training manikin.

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.

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.

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.

The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.

The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements. Thursday 13th & 20th Feb 2020 18:30-21:30

Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of first aid? Having a good understanding of emergency paediatric first aid is incredibly important for the safety of children and it could mean the difference between life and death. The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification has been designed in-line with the current Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and is ideal for anyone who cares for infants and children, such as children's and youth workers, parents, guardians, grandparents or those who have an involvement with infants and children and want to learn key paediatric first aid skills. Successful candidates will learn the roles and responsibilities of the emergency paediatric first aider and will be equipped with the skills needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations, such as performing CPR and controlling external bleeding. What's Covered? - The roles and responsibilities of an emergency paediatric first aider - Assessing an emergency situation - Dealing with an unresponsive infant or child - Recovery Position - CPR and defibrillation - Choking - Minor Injuries - Bites and Stings - Seizures - External Bleeding - Hypovolaemic shock All our training is currently run in line with Government advice and COVID-19 Secure. All leaners will have their own individual leaning pack, PPE, hand sanitiser and training manikin.

Friday 6th, 13th, 20th March 2020 09:30-16:30 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.

*****This course runs over three days 4th, 11th and 18th December 2020 9:30am - 4:30pm. You must attend all days to obtain the award***** 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 Do you have a group of 12? We offer 25% discount and group bookings. Get in touch with us to discuss your training needs.

*****Please note this course will run on Friday 21st & 28th May 2021 at 9:30am - 4:30pm. You must attend all days to obtain the award***** Course Overview Did you know 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year? Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support relatives, friends and even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health. By developing a greater understanding of common mental health issues, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help further reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK. The QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health, develop an understanding on how best to support, reassure and signpost colleagues to professional support. What’s more, candidates will develop the knowledge, skills an confidence to actively promote positive mental health within their workplace, making it an ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders. What's Covered Understanding mental health and its importance - The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace - Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider - Common mental health conditions, including: o Characteristics and features o Work-related stress o Anxiety o Eating disorders o Depression o Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) o Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) o Phobias o Bipolar o Self-harm o Psychosis o Suicide - Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace o Best practice for employers o Mental health first aid at work action plan o Appropriate coping strategies - How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace o Assisting those off work or returning to work - Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health - Types of support available both locally and nationally

*****This course runs 4th and 5th November 2020. All leaners need to attend both days and should be18 years of age before starting the training***** Course Overview Did you know 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year? Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support relatives, friends and even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health. By developing a greater understanding of common mental health issues, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help further reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK. The QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health, develop an understanding on how best to support, reassure and signpost colleagues to professional support. What’s more, candidates will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to actively promote positive mental health within their workplace, making it an ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders. What's Cover - Understanding mental health and its importance - The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace - Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider - Common mental health conditions, including: o Characteristics and features o Work-related stress o Anxiety o Eating disorders o Depression o Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) o Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) o Phobias o Bipolar o Self-harm o Psychosis o Suicide - Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace o Best practice for employers o Mental health first aid at work action plan o Appropriate coping strategies - How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace o Assisting those off work or returning to work - Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health - Types of support available both locally and nationally

*****Please note this course will run on Friday 21st & 28th May 2021 at 9:30am - 4:30pm. You must attend all days to obtain the award***** Course Overview Did you know 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year? Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support relatives, friends and even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health. By developing a greater understanding of common mental health issues, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help further reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK. The QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health, develop an understanding on how best to support, reassure and signpost colleagues to professional support. What’s more, candidates will develop the knowledge, skills an confidence to actively promote positive mental health within their workplace, making it an ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders. What's Covered Understanding mental health and its importance - The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace - Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider - Common mental health conditions, including: o Characteristics and features o Work-related stress o Anxiety o Eating disorders o Depression o Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) o Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) o Phobias o Bipolar o Self-harm o Psychosis o Suicide - Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace o Best practice for employers o Mental health first aid at work action plan o Appropriate coping strategies - How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace o Assisting those off work or returning to work - Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health - Types of support available both locally and nationally

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. With our Blended Learning Approach leaners will undertake the theory elements of this qualification on our online learning centre before attending a 1-day face to face session to complete the practical elements of the training. All assessments associated with the qualification must take place face to face in the classroom environment. This includes all QA practical and multiple-choice question theory assessments.