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A Health & Safety Executive Approved course that complies with First Aid Regulations 1981. This is a refresher course for those that have previously attended and passed the First Aid At Work Course and now need to renew their certification. Who Should Attend? People that hold a valid First Aid At Work Certificate Course Content Health & Safety Using a First Aid Kit Incident Management Resuscitation / CPR - Adult, Child, Baby AED Familiarisation Recovery Position Choking - Adult, Child, Baby Burns & Scalds Poisoning including Anaphylaxis Epilepsy Shock Bleeding & Nose Bleeds Asthma Head Injuries Fractures, Sprains & Strains Many Other Specific Conditions Course Duration: Two Days Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note that training can take place upto 3 months in advance of the Certificate expiry date. The new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Health and Safety Training Courses * QA Level 2 Award In * Health And Safety In The Workplace (RQF) * Free CPD! * Book an Ofqual Regulated course with us, and receive a FREE CPD accredited training course! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees * Health and safety laws * Risk assessments and risk control hierarchy * Identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards, including: * Slips, Trips and Falls * Manual Handling * Fire * Working from Height * Electricity * Hazardous Substances * Workplace conditions * Ergonomics * Equipment * Noise and vibration * Transport and vehicles * Violence * Smoking, alcohol and drugs * Stress * Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents * Recording incidents, accidents and ill health BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * In 2018/19, 1.4 million people suffered from a work-related illness * 581,000 sustained an injury * 147 People lost their lives * The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £15 billion * 28.2 million working days, or 108,045 working years, were lost due to work-related illnesses and injuries * It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training of employees, so they can work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk * This QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) course helps employees gain an understanding of health and safety issues and their own role within that -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: This Health and Safety Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Health and Safety Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is an excellent way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Health and Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2687/6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * Also called Basic Life Support, BLS, or BLS training * Teaches the basics of first aid for adults, children and infants (babies) * Useful for many occupations. Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses, at just a third of the price. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 1.1 million workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2014/2015 * Of those, 2,700 were from the East Midlands * On average, one out of every 370 people received an injury at work * Children are prone to minor injuries, but can also  suffer from serious ones * More than 2 million children have accidents in the home for which they're taken to A&E every year. Under 5s account for 7% of all hospital emergency treatments * This Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to provide basic life support for adults and children * It is also useful for those who are already qualified in first aid, to refresh their skills and knowledge and broaden it to cover both adults and children * This course is taught in a hands-on, practical way -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * CPR for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's Certificate is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid for both adults and children. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2547/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HIGHFIELD LEVEL 1 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN A CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment (RQF) * One day course * For those applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES THE HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT TEST FOR OPERATIVES AND SPECIALISTS BOOK OR DVD BY CITB! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Face to Face: One day course + time for self-study required * This course is supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) * This course is designed to give learners a route to applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * The purpose of a risk assessment * The purpose of a method statement * The legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements * The common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries * The implications of not preventing accidents and ill-health at work * Health and safety definitions * Hazards and potential risks of a a range of situations * The importance of reporting accidents and near misses * Accident reporting procedures * Risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments * The reasons for using safe manual handling in the workplace * The employees' responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance in relation to manual handling in the workplace * The procedures for safe manual handling * Working at height * Employees' legal responsibilities in relation to working at height * Potential hazards when working at height * Controlling risks and hazards while working at height * Regulations regarding working at height * COSHH: substances hazardous to health * Common risks to health within a construction environment * Drugs and alcohol * Personal Hygiene * Asbestos * PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) * Working around plant and equipment safely BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * In 2018/19, 1.4 million people suffered from a work-related illness * They have a much higher rate of work-related ill-health than those working in many other industries * Construction workers have the highest rate of musculoskeletal disorders compared to other occupations * This course develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a construction environment so they can work safely on a construction site * Those who successfully complete this Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and have completed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last 2 years can then apply for a Green Labourer CSCS card. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Health And Safety In A Construction Environment Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Highfields Qualifications [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This course leads to the obtainment of the CSCS labour card, allowing workers to work on construction sites. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2442/9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HIGHFIELD LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS AND CONTROL IN CATERING (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * This course gives learners the knowledge and understanding of food allergens and foods that commonly cause intolerances * Teaches how to minimise the risk of cross-contamination from allergenic ingredients -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * This qualification is aimed at food handlers and other staff involved in food preparation and service who work within the catering industry * It provides knowledge and understanding of food allergens and foods that commonly cause intolerances * Many people are allergic to foods, or have a food intolerance * There is a duty in law for food handlers to ensure these people do not come to harm, either by going into anaphylactic shock and their potential death, or by making them feel really ill for a long period after consuming the food. * This qualification is supported by Allergy UK [https://www.allergyuk.org/], who regard it as suitable staff training for catering outlets that wish to apply for their Allergy Aware Scheme. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The characteristics and consequences of food allergies and intolerances * How to identify and control contamination from allergenic ingredients * Ways to accurate communicate of allergen information to consumers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by Highfields Qualifications [https://www.highfieldqualifications.com/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to the lives of people who suffer from food allergies or intolerances. It also helps to stay on the right side of the law! The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/1396/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRE SAFETY (RQF) * Face to Face Classroom: Full day course * Online / Virtual Classroom: 3 sessions of 2½ hours  * Suitable for Fire Wardens/Fire Marshals and all other members of staff  * Provides a foundation of fire safety knowledge on which employers and ‘responsible persons’ can build, keeping the business safe from fire -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * How much do you know about keeping yourself and others safe in the workplace? * Fire Safety Law breaches can result in unlimited fines and imprisonment * More importantly, how would you feel if someone got injured or even killed by a fire you could have prevented? * This course is 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Causes of Fire in the Workplace * The Fire Triangle * Hazards during and after a Fire * Fire and Smoke Spread * Identifying and Controlling Fire Hazards * 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Fire Safety course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. You can rest assured that the training your employees receive is of a high quality and the candidates will get a strong grounding in Fire Safety, helping to keep your staff and your business safe from fire. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2756/X --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WORKING AT HEIGHT (RQF) * Face to Face: Half-day course * Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration * Raises awareness of safety considerations whilst working at height * Teaches how to ensure a safe working environment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities when working at height * The consequences of non-compliance * Safe working practices when working at height * How to reduce the risks from: * Weather conditions * Working environments * Others working at height * Falling objects * Fragile surfaces * Importance of risk assessments * Rescue plan requirements * Selecting appropriate equipment * Identifying safety precautions when using equipment * Importance of Personal hygiene * Reporting procedures when equipment is faulty BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 35 People died in 2017/18 due to falls from height * There were also 43,000 non-fatal accidents due to falls from height * These resulted in 80 major injuries * And 230 over-3-day absences, costing employees and employers money * Even just a height of less than 2 meters can result in serious, or even fatal, injuries * The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers, and those in charge of any type of work at height activity to ensure that the work is properly planned, well supervised and carried out by competent people * Employees who do this course will learn to have a greater awareness of the risks involved in working at height, and on how to best manage those risks, ensuring the safety of all concerned -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: This Health and Safety Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Health and Safety Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is an excellent way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Health and Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2687/6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * Gives learners the knowledge and skills to save someone who is in anaphylactic shock * Also covers how to prevent this happening in the first place * Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Incident and Casualty Management * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position * The Chain of Survival * CPR * Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis * Treatment of Anaphylaxis * Medication * Use of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction, which requires immediate medical attention * Did you know that in 2014 there were over 4,000 hospital admissions for anaphylactic shock in England? * Every year, the number of those suffering from anaphylaxis is increasing. This makes it very important for people to know what to do when encountering someone who is having an anaphylactic shock * This QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) course has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, at home or as a volunteer, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency * Successful applicants will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and will be equipped with the vital skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective treatment. This includes practising with adrenaline auto-injectors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Management of Anaphylaxis.. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2548/3

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND SAFE USE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * This course provides candidates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an AED * Also available as a bolt-on to other courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * The Chain of Survival * Primary Survey * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position * CPR * Safety Barriers * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * AED Practical * BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the UK’s biggest killers * With an estimated 60,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests occurring every year in the UK alone, make sure you are prepared! * Following a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10% * Most of the British public are unaware of the life-saving difference they can make by performing CPR and defibrillation * AEDs are easy to use and save lives * This Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator qualification has been designed to provide candidates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an AED safely in emergency situations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support and Safe Use of anAED Certificate fulfils the legal requirements. It is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in how to use an AED safely. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2402/8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------