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This Working with ChildrenTraining course does not provide a direct job qualification. However, you must deal with children as a parent, teacher, family member, or other professional. That is why it is critical to understand the Working with Children.

This course has been designed and approved by the ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management). The recognition from the ILM means delegates receive an ILM Recognised Certificate from the ILM upon successful completion of the course. All of our ILM Programmes are provided in partnership with The BCF Group [https://www.thebcfgroup.co.uk/interpersonal/train-the-trainer.php], which is the ILM Approved Centre we deliver under. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE DETAILS NOTTINGHAM The BCF Group Ltd, 5 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4DG  Suitable for Wheelchairs All Nottingham courses are held at the head office of The BCF Group. The comfortable training suites (which are situated on ground level, as well as the toilet facilities, making them wheelchair-friendly) are fully air conditioned with natural daylight. Plentiful on-site free car parking is also available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN-HOUSE COURSES Our Train The Trainer course has been developed and refined over the many years we have been providing it to delegates from organisations in virtually every industry. The course syllabus is flexible and can be tailored to the specific requirements of your organisation and industry. If you would like to discuss how we can tailor this Train The Trainer course for you and/or run it at your premises, please contact us. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULED COURSES CLASSROOM COURSE - NOTTINGHAM (NG12 4DG) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. Cost: £895 + vat * 16-17 April 2024 - COURSE FULL * 29-30 April 2024 * 18-19 June 2024 * 15-16 August 2024 * 14-15 October 2024 * 03-04 December 2024 CLASSROOM COURSE - READING (RG41 5QS) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. Cost: £895 + vat * 05-06 March 2024 * 25-26 June 2024 * 26-27 September 2024 * 05-06 December 2024 ZOOM™ COURSE Attending a course via Zoom videoconferencing gives you all of the benefits of classroom training without the need to leave your home or office. You still benefit from a real tutor facilitating the programme, and the content is exactly the same. Cost: £795 + vat * March 2024 - 25th March (morning), 25th March (afternoon), 26th March (morning), 26th March (afternoon) * May 2024 - 21st May (morning), 21st May (afternoon), 22nd May (morning), 22nd May (afternoon) * July 2024 - 18th July (morning), 18th July (afternoon), 19th July (morning), 19th July (afternoon) * September 2024 - 18th September (morning), 18th September (afternoon), 19th September (morning), 19th September (afternoon) * November 2024 - 13th November (morning), 13th November (afternoon), 14th November (morning), 14th November (afternoon) * January 2025 - 21st January (morning), 21st January (afternoon), 22nd January (morning), 22nd January (afternoon)

This comprehensive two-day sleep workshop provides healthcare professionals with an understanding of a wide range of common childhood sleep difficulties and sleep disorders . We explore up-to-date evidence and science based strategies to enable participants to support families struggling with their with pre-school children and for children with SEND. Throughout the two days we use real-life case studies enabling delegates to assess and plan gentle and responsive interventions for a range of child sleep problems and sleep disorders. We have developed the workshop content and delivery to be highly engaging, interactive and relevant to all community staff working with families with young children experiencing sleep problems. Child focused and firmly grounded in research and evidence-based practice our training follows the Baby Friendly Initiative. This two-day workshop is accredited for 12 CPD Hours by The CPD Certification Service; “This is a good course delivering clear learning value. It has a well-written and engaging presentation and a variety of activities and tasks to aid interactivity and learner engagement.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP AIMS * To provide community staff with up-to-date evidence based knowledge to develop their theoretical and practical understanding of sleep needs; sleep patterns; sleep cycles and common difficulties. * To support community staff to enhance their confidence, skills and knowledge base in providing guidance to parents regarding sleep difficulties in infants and children. * To provide an overview of evidence based interventions used to help behavioural sleep difficulties in infants and children. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this two-day course participants will be able to: * Understand the science of sleep, sleep hygiene and sleep needs * Understand common sleep difficulties * Gain an understanding of a range of common sleep interventions used to help behavioural sleep difficulties in children * Understand how to undertake a sleep assessment, incorporating a sleep history and the use of a sleep diary * Understand common paediatric disorders that may impact sleep * Provide anticipatory sleep advice and interventions to parents * Modify a sleep programme to suit an individual family’s needs and support the family’s capacity to change

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

This one day masterclass is designed to provide a practical application of the content that is covered within The DEI Playbook and is aimed at anyone tasked with launching and implementing diversity and inclusion within their organisation.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it?s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. This workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. 1 - GETTING STARTED * Icebreaker * Housekeeping Items * The Parking Lot * Workshop Objectives 2 - THE BIG PICTURE * What is Communication? * How Do We Communicate? * Other Factors in Communication 3 - UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS * An Overview of Common Barriers * Language Barriers * Cultural Barriers * Differences in Time and Place 4 - PARAVERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS * The Power of Pitch * The Truth about Tone * The Strength of Speed 5 - NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION * Understanding the Mehrabian Study * All About Body Language * Interpreting Gestures 6 - SPEAKING LIKE A STAR * S = Situation * T = Task * A = Action * R = Result * Summary 7 - LISTENING SKILLS * Seven Ways to Listen Better Today * Understanding Active Listening * Sending Good Signals to Others 8 - ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS * Open Questions * Closed Questions * Probing Questions 9 - APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY * The Purpose of AI * The Four Stages * Examples and Case Studies 10 - MASTERING THE ART OF CONVERSATION * Level One: Discussing General Topics * Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives * Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences * Our Top Networking Tips 11 - ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS * Understanding Precipitating Factors * Establishing Common Ground * Using ?I? Messages 12 - WRAPPING UP * Words from the Wise * Review of Parking Lot * Lessons Learned * Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Communication Strategies training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Communication Strategies course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

COURSE OUTCOMES  As an MHFAider® you will be able to:  * Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention  * Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports  * Practise active listening and empathy  * Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma  * Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality  * Practise self-care  * Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®  * Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England   FORMAT   * Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.  * Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.  * Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.  * We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn.  * We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.  TAKEAWAYS  Everyone who completes this course gets:  * A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course  * A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course  * A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan  * A digital MHFAider® certificate   * Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years  * Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events   * The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England  BECOMING A QUALIFIED MHFAIDER® Once you complete the Mental Health First Aid course, you can test your knowledge and build your confidence in your role as an MHFAider® with the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification, RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid. Course Structure Session 1: * Mental Health First Aid and the action plan  * The MHFAider® role and self-care  * Helpful and unhelpful language   * Useful models to support the role   Session 2: * What influences mental health?   * What is anxiety?   * Crisis first aid  * Active listening and empathy   * What are eating disorders?   * What is self-harm?   * What is substance misuse?   Session 3: * Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan  * What is depression?   * What is suicide?   * Crisis first aid continued  * What is psychosis?   Session 4: * Recovery and lived experience   * Boundaries in the MHFAider® role  * Moving forward in the MHFAider® role   * My MHFA action plan  

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AIM The Alternative Energy Technology Course is a practically based alternative energy course designed to give participants an understanding of alternative energy options and provide them with that practical knowledge and skills to build solar to electric and wind to electric systems at a foundation level.  The course is designed to be of benefit to people either working or intending to work as:- Alternative Energy Installers or anyone just wishing to gain practical knowledge of Practical Alternative Energy Systems. DURATION AND SCHEDULE The Alternative Energy Technology commences on Monday 29th April at 7.00pm and takes place from 7.00pm – 10.00pm every Monday and Wednesday evening for the duration of the 5-week Course. A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement. ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS? The course will be delivered through blended training consisting of 10 online virtual classroom sessions. The 10th and last session will involve the written examination and assessments. During the virtual classroom sessions, Trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning). In preparation for this, we plan to have a quick informal free online meeting prior to course commencement for about an hour just to make sure that people get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the different alternative energy systems * Demonstrate a knowledge of the operation of a wide range of electronic components and circuits and their applications in Alternative Energy Systems * Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters * Build a simple photovoltaic to electric system * Build a simple wind to electric system * Effectively connect up, test and fault-find system elements COURSE CONTENT * Alternative Energy: – Introduction, terminology, types and applications * Using technology to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs * Advantages and disadvantages of the various types of alternative energy including Solar Thermal Energy, Hydro Energy, Biomass Energy, Geothermal Heating. * Terms: – Source, Renewable, Sustainable, Photovoltaic, Carbon neutral, Active/Passive * Sustainability Issues, Health & Safety and Environmental precautions. * Introduction to Electronics: – Electric Current, OHMS Law, Insulation, Conduction, Kilowatt-hours, and related power calculations and formulae. Fuses and trip switches. Wiring techniques. Practical uses of commonly used components e.g. diodes, relays, transformers * Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters, Battery Test Meters. * Inverters; – types, uses, ratings, calculations, connection s * Connections to electrical devices * Calculating loads and selecting battery ampere-hour capacity * Construct, test and fault find a Wind energy harnessing system * Construct, test and fault find a Solar energy harnessing system * Determine using online data sources the effective performance of systems at different global locations and seasonal variations * Sustainable and Energy Efficient Building Design * Relevant standards and issues, Changing technology and keeping updated CERTIFICATION On completion of the Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate stating the Grade obtained, be it: PASS, CREDIT or DISTINCTION. PASS = 50% – 64%. CREDIT = 65 – 79%. DISTINCTION = 80% – 100%.

ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT REPAIR 2 AIM Electronics Equipment Repair 2 (Online Virtual Classroom) is a follow on course to Electronics Equipment Repair 1 [http://hitechtraining.ie/electronics-equipment-repair-1/].  This course builds on the skills gained and enables participants to build, test and fault-find more complex Analogue Electronic circuits DURATION AND SCHEDULE The course runs over 5 weeks (Monday & Wednesday evenings) commencing on Monday 22nd April at 7.00pm. A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement. ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS? The course will be delivered through 9 online virtual classroom sessions. The 10th and last session will involve the additional practical work for the course as well as the written examination (multiple choice for City & Guilds and written for Hi-Tech Training) which will take place at our training centre at 43 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1 (completed online for non ROI learners). During the virtual classroom sessions, trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on equipment being involved actively in the learning. We will send out a practical kit so that trainees can complete assignments and practical work at home. The kit is the property of Hi-Tech Training and will be returned to Hi-Tech Training on the last day of the course. (The kits may also be purchased by the learner….see the Kits Page Link [http://hitechtraining.ie/product-category/electronics-courses/electronics-equipment-repair-2/] for more details). The kit consists of power supply unit breadboard, multimeter, cables, connectors, components including resistors, diodes, capacitors, bridge rectifier, fuses, Relays, LEDs, LRDs, Transistors (NPN and PNP), Op Amps, 555 Timers, etc. Trainees will build various projects as part of the course. The kit forms an integral part of the course, so full course fees need to be paid at least 7 days prior to course commencement to allow time to ship the kit in time for the course. * If attending the course from outside of Ireland the course practical training kit must be purchased via our online shop in time for delivery before course commencement. The equipment will then remain the property of the trainee. In preparation for each course, we have a quick informal free 1 hr online meeting approx. 7 days prior to course commencement, to make sure that trainees get connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection. Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal Induction session. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Electronics Equipment Repair 2 equips participants with practical “Hands-On” skills relevant to the workplace and the theory required for certification. Participants on successful completion of the course will have the skills and knowledge to: * Work with a wide range of complex Analogue Electronic Circuits, Components and Test Equipment * Analyse and diagnose faults in electronic circuits * Use electronic test equipment including, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, and Sweep Generators COURSE CONTENT * Analysing, building and faultfinding the following circuits: – Power supplies, amplifiers, switching, protection, filtering, etc. * Test Equipment: – Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators and Sweep Generators, etc. * Sourcing component packaging data, assembly and ESD precautions on discrete and integrated components and equipment. * Components and associated circuitry: – Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes (signal, power, zener), Transistors (NPN and PNP), Relays, operational amplifier circuits etc. Associated Formulae, Graphs and Arithmetic. * Power Supplies: – Transformers: – types and uses, half-wave rectifier and full-wave bridge rectifier. Smoothing, filtering and regulating techniques. * Voltage regulators – Discrete and Integrated (SIL and DIL). Heat sinks for high power components. Battery charger function and modes. * Health & Safety, Care of Tools and instruments for assembly and repair. CERTIFICATION * City & Guilds of London Institute Electronic Devices and Testing (Examination No. 7267-423). This examination consists of 1 written paper and 4 practical assignments. The qualification can be used as part of the requirement for City & Guilds Diploma in IT Systems Support (7267-24) [http://hitechtraining.ie/city-guilds-certification/]. * On completion of the Course, having been successful in an examination, the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate.