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Learners will develop a basic awareness of working at height, focusing on key principles such as: safety considerations, legal obligations, hierarchy of control measures, reporting procedures for defective equipment and much more. 

SMT Working at Height and Rescue

Stream Marine Training

• Understand legislation, regulation, roles and responsibilities when working at height
• Understand safe working practices when working at height
• Understand the types of equipment and testing requirements associated with working at height
• Rescue at Height basics

£195 excl. VAT

This award covers everything a learner will need to develop their fire safety awareness, including the natures of fires, fire hazards, fire safety and much more.

Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).

The QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF) qualification is designed for those who want to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace.

QA Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)

• Understand basic fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency
• Understand the principles of fire risk control
• Understand the basics of practical fire safety

3 years

£69 excl. VAT

During this course, Learners will develop an understanding of health and safety in the context of construction, so that they can work safely in this environment. Topics covered include: the risks of working in a construction environment, principles of risk assessments for improving health and safety at work, the importance of working safely at height and much more.

This qualification is ideal for those who work in, or aspire to work in, a construction environment. It has been specifically designed to provide a route towards applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card.

QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (RQF)

3 years

• Know the principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work
• Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
• Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace
• Know risks to health within a construction environment
• Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safely

£49 excl. VAT

During this half day course, Learners will develop a basic knowledge of health and safety issues such as: hazards and risks in the workplace, workplace conditions that can affect health and safety, and the requirements for workplace procedures. 

The QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been designed for all employees working in different types of environments to help raise their awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

• Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace
• Understand the scope of hazards and risks in the workplace
• Understand the range of workplace conditions that can affect health and safety
• Understand the requirements for workplace procedures

3 years recommended

£69 excl. VAT

Over a half day period, successful Learners will attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: managing a casualty with anaphylaxis, CPR, common anaphylaxis triggers, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, treatment and more. 

The QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) qualification has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, at home or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency.

QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF)

• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
• Know how to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis
• Be able to manage a casualty with anaphylaxis

£99 excl. VAT

Learners will develop the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations and safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).  This course will prepare learners for emergency first aid training at work and feel comfortable using an Automated External Defibrillator and when to use it. 

• Managing an unresponsive casualty,
• CPR,
• using an AED on both adults and children, combining AED use with CPR and more. 

For those who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide Basic Life Support when dealing with an emergency situation which may involve using an AED

Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)

£79 excl. VAT

Learners will develop their knowledge and skills in fire safety, including: how fires are caused, the risks associated with fire, principles of fire safety management at work, understanding the role of a fire warden and more.

The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) qualification has been designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals.

• Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
• Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace
• Understand the principles and practice of fire safety management at work
• Understand the role of the nominated fire warden

QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)

• COVID fees will be added separately.
• Registration and certification fees included.

3 years

£99 excl. VAT

During this 1 day course, Learners will develop a greater understanding of health and safety issues, including: health and safety laws, risk assessments and risk control hierarchy, identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards and more. 

QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

The QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) qualification is ideal for all employees to raise their awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

• Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
• Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards
• Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety
• Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace

3 years

£99 excl. VAT

Over a half day period, Learners will develop a greater understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control. Topics covered include: personal hygiene, roles and responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control and minimising the risk of infection in a Health Care setting. 

The QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility in infection prevention and control within their job roles, such as: care assistants, health care workers or other healthcare environments.

QA Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF)

3 years

• Understand the importance of infection prevention and control
• Understand roles and responsibilities in infection prevention and control
• Know how to minimise the risk of infection 
• Understand responsibilities of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understand the importance of good personal hygiene
• Know how to follow the procedure for hand washing

£37.50 excl. VAT

Over a 2 day period, Learners will develop the knowledge and skills relevant to manual handling of objects and the safe moving and handling of people. Topics covered include: common handling injuries, the potential impact to a person if moved incorrectly, personal handling plans, preserving dignity, health and safety when moving a person, using equipment and more.

QA Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF)

The QA Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people. It is ideal for those working in a variety of health and social care environments such as care homes.

3 years

• Understand the importance of safe manual handling
• Know how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
• Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
• Be able to apply safe manual handling principles
• Understand the personal safety, health and dignity issues relating to the movement of a person by others
• Understand how a personal handling plan and risk assessment reduce the risk of injury to everyone involved in moving a person
• Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with moving people safely
• Be able to apply safe principles when moving a person

£320 excl. VAT

This 1 day course will provide Learners with the knowledge and skills required to move people safely whilst ensuring that the risk of personal harm is reduced and that health and dignity are retained. Topics covered include: the importance of safe manual handling, manual handling risk assessments, personal handling plans, the anatomy of the spine and mechanics of movement, unsafe manoeuvres and much more.

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves assisting and moving people.

QA Level 2 Award in Principles and Practice of Moving People Safely (RQF)

3 years

• Understand the importance of safe manual handling
• Understand how a risk assessment and personal handling plan reduce the risk of injury to everyone involved when moving a person
• Understand the personal safety, health and dignity issues relating to the movement of a person by others
• Understand the principles of moving people safely and the testing requirements for equipment
• Be able to apply safe principles when moving a person

£150 excl. VAT

Learners will develop their understanding of the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace and the precautions and procedures required to ensure hazardous substances are properly controlled, as well as learn how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances.

QA Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)

For all employees, and specifically those who wish to work in an environment with hazardous substances, such as: healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning, transport, utilities and office environments.

3 years

• Understand the law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
• Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
• Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled

£69 excl. VAT

Over a half day period, successful Learners will develop a greater awareness of manual handling, including: common manual handling injuries, the safe movement principles, theory of safe manual handling principles and manual handling equipment.

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF) qualification has been specifically designed for all employees to help raise their awareness of the risks associated with unsafe manual handling practices. It is also ideal for those who might have to carry out manual handling as part of their job such as handling deliveries, parcels and boxes.

QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)

3 years

• Understand the importance of safe manual handling
• Know how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
• Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety

£69 excl. VAT

During this 1 day course, Learners will gain a basic introduction into the principles of risk assessment. Topics covered include: main causes of work-related fatalities, basic processes for undertaking a risk assessment, key terms associated with risk assessments, methods that can be used to prioritise risks and more.

Please note this qualification does not include writing and conducting risk assessment practice sessions. Those who will be responsible for conducting risk assessments should undertake the QA Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF).

QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)

The QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) is ideal as an introduction to risk assessment for anyone in a work environment.

3 years recommended

• Understand why risk assessments are necessary for maintaining and improving standards of health and safety at work 
• Understand the principles of risk assessment

£79 excl. VAT

During this 1 day course, Learners will learn the key principles of manual handling and how to apply these to their workplace. They will also practise a wide range of techniques, ensuring that they leave the course confident and proficient in moving and handling

1. Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).

QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)

The QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves manual handling. It is ideal for those working in a variety of environments including warehouses and shops.

• Understand the importance of safe manual handling
• Know how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety
• Understand the principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
• Be able to apply safe manual handling principles

3 years

£75 excl. VAT

During this 2 day course, Learners will develop a greater understanding of how to safeguard and protect children, young people and adults. Topics covered include: safeguarding and protection responsibilities, different forms of abuse and how to respond to disclosure or suspected abuse.

The QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF) qualification is intended for those who are working with children, young people and adults at risk, including those in voluntary or unpaid positions. This qualification is also suitable for those who have a specific responsibility in safeguarding and protecting in environments such as the NHS, education providers and social services.

QA Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF)

• Understand safeguarding and protection responsibilities
• Know legislation, statutory guidance and national policies relevant to safeguarding and protection
• Understand abuse and the indicators of abuse
• Know how to respond to disclosure or suspected abuse

£99 excl. VAT

During this 3 hour course, Learners will develop a basic awareness of working at height, focusing on key principles such as: safety considerations, legal obligations, hierarchy of control measures, reporting procedures for defective equipment and much more. 

The QA Level 2 Award in Working at Height (RQF) is ideal for those who work, or are aspiring to work in environments that involve safe working at height, such as building and construction workers, agricultural workers, factory and warehouse workers, forestry workers and more.

QA Level 2 Award in Working at Height (RQF)

• Understand legislation, regulation, roles and responsibilities when working at height
• Understand safe working practices when working at height
• Understand the types of equipment and testing requirements associated with working at height

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£195 excl. VAT

Successful Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed for the safe, prompt and effective use of administering oxygen in an emergency. Topics covered include: clinical need for oxygen therapy, oxygen delivery devices and administering emergency oxygen.

QA Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF)

The QA Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Oxygen (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for the treatment and/or management of casualties who need administration of emergency medical oxygen. This qualification is suitable for first aiders operating in a high risk environment, community first responders, cabin/film crew, fire, police and other emergency services personnel.

Level 3 First Aid at Work (QCF or RQF)

• Understand the principles of administering oxygen in an emergency
• Be able to administer oxygen in an emergency

£99 excl. VAT

During this comprehensive course, Learners will cover a variety of topics including the principles and practices of assessment, how to assess competence based skills and how to assess occupational competence in the workplace.

QA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF)

The QA Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who wish to undertake qualification assessment, of occupational competence, in a work environment. This qualification is also suitable for Trainee Assessors who currently work in a mentoring/teaching/training environment and wish to further develop their knowledge and skills in competence based assessment.

• Understand the principles and requirements of assessment 
• Understand different types of assessment method
• Understand how to plan assessment
• Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment
• Understand how to make assessment decisions
• Understand quality assurance of the assessment process 
• Understand how to manage information relating to assessment
• Be able to plan the assessment of occupational competence
• Be able to make assessment decisions about occupational competence
• Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment
• Be able to provide required information following the assessment of occupational competence
• Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing occupational competence
• Be able to plan the assessment of occupational competence
• Be able to make assessment decisions about occupational competence

£599 excl. VAT

During this comprehensive course, Learners will cover a variety of topics including the principles and practices of assessment, as well how to prepare and carrying out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding.

QA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF)

The QA Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who wish to undertake qualification assessment of vocationally related qualifications for which they are occupationally competent to deliver/assess. This may include individuals who are currently working in a mentoring, teaching or training capacity.

Trainee assessors must be at least 19 years old on the first day of the training.

Trainee assessors must have access to learners completing vocationally related qualifications in order to generate the evidence required to complete this qualification.

• Understand the principles and requirements of assessment
• Understand different types of assessment method
• Understand how to plan assessment
• Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment
• Understand how to make assessment decisions
• Understand quality assurance of the assessment process
• Understand how to manage information relating to assessment
• Understand the legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment
• Be able to prepare assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to carry out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to provide required information following the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

£599 excl. VAT