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COSHH Training Liverpool – Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, 2002, every business needs a COSHH assessment, and if the business employs five or more employees, the assessment needs to be documented.

Software comes in a variety of guises - application software, firmware, middleware, system software. Increasingly, however, it doesn't necessarily present that way, especially as the boundaries between software, data and source code are becoming more and more blurred. And as software becomes more complex and more difficult to disentangle, so it becomes harder to manage and to value. But as it becomes more integral to every aspect of a business, so it is ever more important to keep on top of the technical, legal and commercial issues that arise, issues such as: To address these issues, organisations need a process for evaluating their current situation from all perspectives and for identifying the key actions they need to take to ensure holistic management of their software. This very practical programme will help set your organisation on the right path. Note: this is an indicative agenda, to be used as a starting point for a conversation between client and consultant, depending on the organisation's specific situation and requirements. This programme is designed to give you a deeper understanding of: * The technical, legal and commercial risks associated with software development, procurement, use and commercial exploitation * The most appropriate processes and responsibilities for managing those risks Note: this is an indicative agenda, to be used as a starting point for a conversation between client and consultant, depending on the organisation's specific situation and requirements. 1 SOFTWARE BUSINESS MODEL * What is the software business model? * What options exist? * Has the software business model been thoroughly reviewed to ensure its viability? This means fully understanding the market opportunity, the business environment and customer and end-user expectations. 2 TECHNOLOGY * What are the technologies? * How has the technology selection been validated considering the competitiveness, structure, and potential for future innovation? 3 UI AND UX * What is the UI and UX? How to best articulate this? * Has the user interface and user experience been studied from both a subjective and objective view to give insight into customer behaviour? 4 LEGAL FRAMEWORK / COMMERCIAL ASPECTS * Has the necessary legal framework or commercial aspects that may impact upon use or operation of the software been understood and risks identified and mitigated? 5 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT * What is the software development process? * Are both the business management and development team's processes resilient in order to improve the company's capability and the maturity of the software? 6 SOFTWARE QUALITY * What is quality? * What are the metrics around software quality? What is the maturity level, based around a qualitative and quantitative assessment? 7 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATED * What IP should be considered when it comes to software? * Does the company understand both the intellectual property risks and potential opportunities associated with this software? 8 SECURITY * What does software security mean in this context? * How is it being addressed? 9 AN HOLISTIC APPROACH * Review of roles and responsibilities to ensure appropriate management and protection

REFERENCE CODE 600/6515/1 COURSE LEVEL NVQ Level 2 THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE IN COURSE OVERVIEW This qualification is at Level 2, although some units may be at different levels and should be taken by those who are fully trained to deal with routine assignments. Candidates should require minimum supervision in undertaking the job. The qualification has been developed in a way to allow employees from companies of all sizes and specialisms equal opportunity to complete. This qualification is specifically aimed at those carrying out general construction operations work; there is a Level 2 qualification for those involved in maintenance along with a suite of specific qualifications in a wide range of construction occupations available.

ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED CERTIFICATE TRAINING COURSE (VILT) Asset maintenance and equipment reliability teams play a significant role to ensure that there is no room for downtime and losses in production. They are often recognised for their contribution and ability to keep assets running productively in today's organisations. The Certificate in Asset Management Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course will provide those involved in Asset Management with a full explanation of the key processes to manage assets across their lifecycle. This recognised VILT course has been designed to equip participants with practical skills to take back to work. This VILT course enables participants to ensure their organisation's assets are realising their full value in support of the organisation's objectives. Accredited by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), this VILT course will prepare participants to sit for the IAM Asset Management Certificate qualification. The IAM exam is offered as an option for participants of this VILT course. Training Objectives By the end of this VILT course, participants will be able to: * Understand the key principles, tools and terminology of Asset Management, and demonstrate how it will benefit your organisation * Gain familiarity in the application of ISO 55000 in practice * Access a range of models that will support the implementation of asset management in your organisation * Assess your understanding of the current tools and concepts applied in Asset Management * Capture new ideas and skills that will enhance performance and be better prepared for the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate Examination Target Audience This VILT course will benefit maintenance managers, operations managers, asset managers and reliability professionals, planners and functional specialists. It will also be useful for facilities engineers, supervisors/managers and structural engineers/supervisors/ and managers. IAM Qualifications Syllabi This document details the scope of the individual topics which comprise the examination modules, and how the exams are assessed. It is important that prospective candidates understand the scope of the modules to determine the preparation required. Download here IAM Qualifications Candidate Handbook This handbook provides more detailed information on registering as a candidate, learning resources, training courses, booking an exam, exam regulations and what happens after an exam - whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Download here Course Level * Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 15 minutes per day. Course Duration: 5 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (20 hours in total) Other than world-class visuals and slides, this VILT course will include a high level of interaction between the facilitator and participants and group discussion among the participants themselves. There will be a number of exercises & quizzes to demonstrate key points and to give participants the chance to apply learning and appreciate key aspects of best practice. Participants will also have the chance to share examples from their own experience, discuss real problems they are facing and develop actions for improvement when they return to work. * Examples of the exercises that are used in this VILT course are as follows: Exercises: Aligning Assets to Business Objectives, Planning for Contingencies, Understanding Function and Failure. * Group exercises: Asset Management Decision Making, Incident Review & Operations Optimisation. The workshop content will be adjusted based on the discussions, interests and needs of the participants on the course. Trainer Your expert course leader is a is a highly experienced in maintenance and turnaround specialist. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, having spent 19 years working for BP in engineering, maintenance and turnaround management roles. During this time, he worked on plants at all ages in the lifecycle, from construction, commissioning and operating new assets to maintaining aging assets and decommissioning. He has taken roles in Projects, Human Resources and Integrity Management which give real breadth to his approach. He also specialized in Continuous Improvement, gaining the award of International Petrochemical Coach of the year. He stays up to date with the latest industrial developments through his consulting support for major clients. He is also the Asset Management lead and a VILT specialist, having delivered over 70 days of VILT training in the last year. He has an engaging style and will bring his current industrial experience, proficiency of VILT techniques and diverse content, gathered from a comprehensive training portfolio, to deliver a distinctive training experience. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

This programme provides an intensive, two-day overview of the key elements of operations management, including an array of practical tips and tools to help managers be more proactive and effective in the operations management environment - whether that's in an industrial manufacturing context or in operational leadership in the service sectors. At the end of the programme, participants will: * Understand the 6Cs approach to operations management * Be able to apply a range of practical tools and techniques to improve their personal effectiveness towards being a more effective operations manager * Be able to prepare an action plan for the critical first (or next) 100 days in their operational leadership role 1 INTRODUCTION * What is Operations Management and where does it fit in? * What makes a successful Operations Manager? * Introducing the 6Cs of Operations Management 2 CONTEXT * Link to business strategy * Making a year plan * Performance measurement 3 CONTROLS * Governance * Reputational controls * Costs and budgets * Quality * Operational 4 CUSTOMERS * Internal * External * Stakeholder management 5 COMMUNICATION * Planning * Meetings * Reporting * Emails * Notices * Networking * Walking the talk 6 CARE * People * Safety, Health, Environment & Security * Assets 7 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT * Process * Product * Proactivity * Link to KPIs and Year Plan 8 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER * Action planning for the first (or next) 100 days * Conclusions

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Develop the commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, to influence the direction of the business -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This course is aimed at managers who want to develop their commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, so that they can influence the direction of their business and deliver to their full potential. Day one of the course provides the skills and insights to make sense of your company’s financial position and performance. Day two helps delegates to consider the strategic thinking tools required to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. As well as looking at how to make effective business decisions, this course gives a good grounding in finance and profitability. As a two day programme, day one provides the skills and insights to make sense of the company’s financial position and performance. Day two then considers the strategic thinking tools needed to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. OBJECTIVES By the end of the course you will be able to: * An understanding of the balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow and statutory and management accounts * Learnt to correctly employment key financial ratios to analyse your business * A practical definition of strategy * analysis tools to examine the current environment and capabilities * Steps to devise a mission and vision statement * Recognition of the skills and resources needed to achieve the vision * Generation of appropriate strategic and tactical commercial objectives CONTENT WHAT IS STRATEGY  * Defining Strategy * Strategic thinking * Strategic models * Commercial thinking – what is money? WHERE ARE WE NOW  * STEEPLE analysis * SWOT Analysis * P&E forces at work * Political distortions in capitalist markets WHERE ARE WE TRYING TO GET TO * Setting the mission and vision * Creating a BHAG * Strategies for deflation and inflation THE ROLE OF BANKS * Commercial and investment banking * Fractional reserving * Securitisation HOW TO GET THERE  * Skill gap analysis * Business Process Re engineering * The role of creativity HOW TO GET THERE  * Getting the team on board * Individual and team motivation * The power of the brand OVERCOMING CHALLENGES  * Debt and deleveraging * Change management CREATING VALUE  * Discounted Cash Flows * Building the business case * Asset Valuation techniques MAKING IT HAPPEN  * Turning Strategic Thinking into Strategic Plans * Scenario planning for an uncertain future * Creating commitments and lock in DISCUSSION AND REVIEW  * Time will be set aside during the course for review sessions with time for questions, answers and action learning.

Maker Space sessions and introduction to digital manufacturing, utilising  open source design software, 3D Printer, CNC Router, Laser-cutter, and digital embroidery. Small groups and expert tuition ensures everybody leaves with something they have designed and made.