Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensure that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. This course will give food handlers a good understanding of the importance of food safety and how to prevent food poisoning and contamination from occuring.

A typical business where the food handlers would need to have obtained this qualification would include:

• Pubs, hotels, restaurants
• Contract Catering / Food Production facility
• Fast-food Outlets
• Hospitals
• Care homes
• Schools
• Prisons
• Armed forces

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

* Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every three years *

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets has been developed as an accredited nutrition qualification in light of increased public interest in this area. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the effects of a poor diet and businesses are keen to understand the links between diet and health to meet changing customer demands.

This qualification will benefit anyone who prepares and serves food as it provides candidates with a good, basic understanding of nutrition that will enable them to plan well-balanced meals that will have a positive impact on health.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

By 2010, anyone who teaches courses that are publicly-funded will have to be qualified. This qualification introduces the knowledge and skills required by teachers to develop and deliver programmes, provide learning support and take responsibility in managing the learning process in post-16 education.

This qualification has been developed for anyone entering teaching or training roles or already in-service who needs to achieve the minimum threshold status as a teacher in the lifelong learning sector – that is, adult and community learning and development, further education, libraries, archives and information services and work-based learning.

This 3 day course is designed for supervisors, team- leaders, managers and owners who require a broad understanding of food safety enabling them to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

The course is relevant to all catering operations i.e. restaurants, pubs, hotels, fast-food outlets, contract catering, hospitals, care and nursing homes, travel, schools, prisons and the armed forces.
 

The correct handling of food will ensure food poisioning and contamination is kept as low as possible and this can only be done by educating food handlers.

Changes in legislation effective from January 2006 have placed greater onus and accountability on anyone in the food business with supervisory responsibility. It is therefore vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively.

Candidates attending this course will be provided with a comprehensive handbook which will cover all aspects of the syllabus.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

Please note the dates for this course are Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Friday 26th November

The CIEH Level 3 Award in Training Skills and Practice is aimed at those who want to develop practical training skills and/or meet the minimum training requirement for registering to deliver CIEH vocationally related qualifications without public funding. Completing this award will equip candidates with the basic knowledge and skills required to develop and deliver training programmes, provide learning support and take responsibility in managing the learning process.

The qualification is essential for those who wish to become CIEH registered trainers (certain other training qualifications are also recognised, and conditions regarding technical knowledge and experience also apply).

The programme will involve a significant amount of hands-on activity with additional work outside the sessions to develop the content and materials for assessment on the final day. The programme is quite demanding because it results in the acquisition of new skills and techniques over a short period.

* Photographic I.D will be required when attending this course *

The CIEH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering has been designed as a 5 day programme to provide an in-depth understanding of food safety with an emphasis on the importance of the management of systems and staff.

It is important for everyone in a managing or supervising position to have mastered the principles of good practice in food safety, thus gaining the ability to guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business.

This course is designed for owners, managers, trainers, supervisors with Level 3 Food Safety knowledge and those who monitor and audit food safety systems. 

Candidates attending this course will be provided with a comprehensive handbook which will cover all aspects of the syllabus.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

In addition to the training, candidates are required to submit two assignments from the list set by the CIEH. The required standard of 30 marks must be achieved in each assignment before the candidate is eligible to sit the examination.

The law requires alcohol sales on licensed premises to be made or authorised by a personal licence holder. Individuals applying for a personal licence must hold an accredited licensing qualification.

The aim of the PLH qualification is to provide candidates with essential knowledge of the legal framework surrounding the sale of alcohol in England and Wales. This includes key information on the responsibilities of personal licence holders, duties of the Designated Premises Supervisor, the role of licensing authorities and police powers regarding licensed premises.

*  Candidates will be required to bring photographic I.D with them to the course  *

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions as well as the right systems and methods for safe activities. Nevertheless employees also have a vital part to play in the
equation. They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, work colleagues, contractors and the public.

This course is relevant for all types of employees and all industries.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will also enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.  

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to look carefully at their own work
activities and contribute to the development of safer working practice in co-operation with their supervisors and managers.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment is designed to help improve the
workplace culture for occupational health and safety.

Its main purpose is to enable learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. This qualification will therefore give all employees the ability to contribute to the process and act always to protect their own health and safety and that of others.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

This qualification is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work. It introduces candidates to substances, the risks and controls available, and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces
 

By 2010, anyone who teaches courses that are publicly-funded will have to be qualified. This qualification introduces the knowledge and skills required by teachers to develop and deliver programmes, provide learning support and take responsibility in managing the learning process in post-16 education.

This qualification has been developed for anyone entering teaching or training roles or already in-service who needs to achieve the minimum threshold status as a teacher in the lifelong learning sector – that is, adult and community learning and development, further education, libraries, archives and information services and work-based learning.

Employers and the self employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills. It is particularly useful for managers and supervisors but it will be equally beneficial to individual workers, team leaders, technicians or any other personnel contributing to the risk assessment process.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

Please note the dates for this course are Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Friday 26th November

The CIEH Level 3 Award in Training Skills and Practice is aimed at those who want to develop practical training skills and/or meet the minimum training requirement for registering to deliver CIEH vocationally related qualifications without public funding. Completing this award will equip candidates with the basic knowledge and skills required to develop and deliver training programmes, provide learning support and take responsibility in managing the learning process.

The qualification is essential for those who wish to become CIEH registered trainers (certain other training qualifications are also recognised, and conditions regarding technical knowledge and experience also apply).

The programme will involve a significant amount of hands-on activity with additional work outside the sessions to develop the content and materials for assessment on the final day. The programme is quite demanding because it results in the acquisition of new skills and techniques over a short period.

* Photographic I.D will be required when attending this course *

The CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace has been designed as a 5 day programme to provide an in-depth understanding of health and safety with an emphasis on the importance of the management of systems and staff.

This course is designed for: 

• Production managers
• Trainers
• Owners or managers of businesses
• Supervisors with intermediate health and safety knowledge
• Those who assist in monitoring and auditing health and safety systems

Candidates attending this course will be provided with a comprehensive handbook which will cover all aspects of the syllabus.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

In addition to the training, candidates are required to submit two assignments from the list set by the CIEH. The required standard of 30 marks must be achieved in each assignment before the candidate is eligible to sit the examination.

The Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) have developed the Manging Safely course for managers and supervisors in any sector, and any organisation. This 4 days course has been designed to get managers up to speed on the practical actions they need to take in order to handle health and safety in their workplace effectively.

Candidates must pass an end of course test and workplace practical risk assessment project.

Delegates are responsible for submitting their assessments within the required timescales. If assessments are not submitted by this time the candidate will fail the course.

Those who attend, and successfully complete the course, will be awarded a certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

 

The Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) have developed the Working safely course for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding in the essentials of health and safety.  The training course covers all of the health and safety basics plus environmental issues.

Assessment is via written and practical tests included in the day's training, with proof of learning achievement through either an IOSH certificate or credit card-sized working safely 'passport'
card.
 

The law requires alcohol sales on licensed premises to be made or authorised by a personal licence holder. Individuals applying for a personal licence must hold an accredited licensing qualification.

The aim of the PLH qualification is to provide candidates with essential knowledge of the legal framework surrounding the sale of alcohol in England and Wales. This includes key information on the responsibilities of personal licence holders, duties of the Designated Premises Supervisor, the role of licensing authorities and police powers regarding licensed premises.

*  Candidates will be required to bring photographic I.D with them to the course  *

Please note the dates for this course are as follows: -

Week 1 18th - 22nd Oct Week 2 25th - 29th Oct Revision 3rd - 4th Nov Exam  5th Nov

The NEBOSH National Construction Certificate is aimed at Supervisors, Managers and CDM co-ordinators within the construction industry who are required to ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely.

It is likely to prove useful for those concerned with the management of buildings who may need to ensure that contractors are working safely. The qualification is also appropriate for supervisors and managers working in other industries such as utilities, and even broadcasting, where temporary workplaces are a feature of their activities.
 

This course will include the National General Certificate (NGC1) element and will take place on the following dates: -

 Week 1 27th Sept - 1st Oct (NFC1) Week 2 4th - 8th Oct (NGC1) Exam 25th Oct 

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management course covers the management of health and safety and in particular fire safety including legal requirements. It also includes principles of fire and explosion, causes and prevention of fires, fire protection in buildings and ensuring the safety of people in the event of fire.

This qualification will equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. It is therefore also suitable for people moving into fire safety adviser roles.

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management course covers the management of health and safety and in particular fire safety including legal requirements. It also includes principles of fire and explosion, causes and prevention of fires, fire protection in buildings and ensuring the safety of people in the event of fire.

This qualification will equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. It is therefore also suitable for people moving into fire safety adviser roles.

* Students wishing to take this qualification need to have passed the NGC1 (management of health & safety) as part of a previous NEBOSH qualification within the last 5 years. If this is something you require please call us to discuss on 08455 438497*

Please note the course dates are as follows -

Week 1 4th - 8th Oct Week 2 25th - 29th Oct Practical Assessment 8th Nov Revision 9th Nov Exam 10th Nov

The NEBOSH National General Certificate provides a sound introduction to the basics of occupational health and safety. It looks at the management of health and safety and a wide variety of workplace hazards. The NEBOSH Certificate has been designed for managers, supervisors and employee representatives and is ideal for anyone who wants to establish a career in health and safety.

Successful delegates will be awarded the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on completion of the course. The NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meetingthe academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.
 

Please note the course dates are as follows: -

Week 1 9th - 15th May Week 2 16th-20th May Revision 23rd May Exam 24th May

The NEBOSH International General Certificate concentrates on local legal requirements, incorporating international standards (such as ILO Codes of Practice) and general principles of good practice, making it relevant to personnel all over the world. It has been designed for managers, supervisors and employee representatives and is ideal for anyone who wants to establish a career in health and safety.

This 5 day course is designed for site managers, agents and persons who are, or are about to be, responsible for planning, organising, monitoring, controlling and administering groups of staff and workforce.

The course covers all relevant legislation and other aspects which affect safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. It highlights the need for risk assessment in the workplace, the implementation of the necessary control measures and adequate communication to sustain a health and safety culture among the workforce.

This two day course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. It provides supervisors with an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as their legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities. It will highlight the requirement to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.

This course is endorsed by the United Kingdom Contractors Group as the standard training for all supervisors working on UKCG sites.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, Regulation 10 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees.

Asbestos awareness training is required to be given to employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos. In particular, it should be given to all demolition workers and those workers in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades where it is foreseeable that their work will disturb the fabric of the building because ACMs may become exposed during their work. Exemption from this requirement would apply only where the employer can demonstrate that work will only be carried out in or on buildings free of ACMs.

This course has been designed for any member of an organisation who is likely to find themselves taking charge of, or who has been appointed to take charge of, first aid equipment during a first aid emergency, in the absence of a qualified First Aider. This is a one-day course recommended by the HSE as the minimum level of training for persons in low-risk workplace environments.

The aim of the course is to provide participants with sufficient knowledge and confidence to deal with an accident until a qualified first aider or the emergency services take charge of the situation.

All candidates should be aware that the course is of a practical nature therefore casual clothes should be worn. Female personnel attending are advised to wear trousers.

Candidates wishing to sit this course will need to provide photographic identification in the form of a valid:

• Passport
• Driving licence
• Work idendification
• Age 'Prove It' card

The HSE strongly recommends that all first aiders complete a half-day refresher course annually

This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace and will give candidates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

Where an employer has identified a need for a fully qualified First Aider, a person should be nominated for training in accordance with HSE guidance and legal obligations.

Potential First Aiders should:

• Possess an aptitude to absorb knowledge & skills
• Be able to cope with stressful and physically demanding emergency procedures
• Have duties that do not prevent them going immediately to an emergency

The first aid at work (FAW) course involves at least 18 hours of training and is run over three days.

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, the delegate will receive the HSE Approved, nationally recognised, First Aid at Work Certificate. This is valid for three years.

The HSE strongly recommends that all first aiders complete a half-day refresher course annually
 

Please note the dates for this course are Saturday 16th & Saturday 23rd October 2010

This paediatric first aid course meets the requirements of the Early Years foundation stage statutory framework and is also NCMA/PLA Approved.

The course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, au pairs and playgroup leaders, looking after young children.  It meets Ofsted requirements for registered childminders and the requirements for nannies under the Approved Carers Scheme. It can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
 

Please Note the dates for this course are 27th, 28th September & 4th October 2010

This course is ideal for anyone who needs to either understand the basics of training practice, or wants to refine their training techniques. Those who have never delivered training before will find it an ideal basis for their future training activities.  The qualification is essential for those who wish to become CIEH registered trainers (certain other training qualifications are also recognised, and conditions regarding technical knowledge and experience also apply).

The programme will involve a significant amount of hands-on activity with additional work outside the sessions to develop the content and materials for assessment on the final day. The programme is quite demanding because it results in the acquisition of new skills and techniques over a short period.

This course is acreddited by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)

Fire Marshall or Fire Warden Training is essential to ensure that employees, who are designated to undertake the role of fire prevention and evacuation, understand their duties within the The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Thereby making the workplace a safer environment.

The aim of the course is to give staff a greater understanding of the fire risks in the workplace and be able to evacuate the premises effectively. Participants will learn about fire, the way in which it spreads and the best way to tackle a fire.

An understanding of fire safety risks and how to prevent them will be gained. Candidates will learn how to use fire extinguishers correctly and safely on a live fire where location permits.

This course will include the National General Certificate (NGC1) element and will take place on the following dates: -

 Week 1 27th Sept - 1st Oct (NFC1) Week 2 4th - 8th Oct (NGC1) Exam 25th Oct 

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management course covers the management of health and safety and in particular fire safety including legal requirements. It also includes principles of fire and explosion, causes and prevention of fires, fire protection in buildings and ensuring the safety of people in the event of fire.

This qualification will equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. It is therefore also suitable for people moving into fire safety adviser roles.

The NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management course covers the management of health and safety and in particular fire safety including legal requirements. It also includes principles of fire and explosion, causes and prevention of fires, fire protection in buildings and ensuring the safety of people in the event of fire.

This qualification will equip holders to carry out fire risk assessments of most workplaces and identify the range of fire protective and preventative measures required. It is therefore also suitable for people moving into fire safety adviser roles.

* Students wishing to take this qualification need to have passed the NGC1 (management of health & safety) as part of a previous NEBOSH qualification within the last 5 years. If this is something you require please call us to discuss on 08455 438497*