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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) 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 2023/24, 1.7 million people suffered from a work-related illness 600,000 sustained a non-fatal injury 138 People lost their lives 776,000 Workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £21.6 billion 33.7 million working days, or 140,417 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. 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

This driver CPC course Vehicle Roadworthiness & Load Safety is suitable for LGV drivers only and will cover: Requirements, Walk Around Checks, Legal Requirements, Additional Checks, Safety Equipment, Defect Reporting, Maintenance, Prohibitions, Considerations Before Loading, Overloading, Load Distribution, Load Security, Vehicle Dimensions, Loading Equipment.

This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of children and young people and how to meet these. We lift the lid on an emerging urgent inclusion issue, meeting the emotional well being of all children. In one year 1300 young men committed suicide in the UK. In the UK the commonest cause of death among those aged 16-35 is suicide. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – Understanding children’s Emotional Needs Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Meeting emotional needs Early Years Inclusion Description This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of children and young people and how to meet these. We lift the lid on an emerging urgent inclusion issue, meeting the emotional well being of all children. In one year 1300 young men committed suicide in the UK. In the UK the commonest cause of death among those aged 16-35 is suicide. 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence and 2 women a week are killed by a current or ex partner. We need to find ways to allow children to unclench their hearts and learn to experience, process, communicate and manage their own emotional lives for their own and for the good of the wider community. Testimonials Be the first…. Learning Objectives Increased understanding of emotional needs Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on meeting emotional and behaviour problems Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards children and their emotional challenges New skills and processes to make emotionally challenged children’s inclusion and achievement more successful Who Is It For ? Early years and school based practitioners Key workers Teaching Assistants with support roles Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary classroom teachers Parents Local authority support services Course Content Shared experiences of teaching and parenting around emotional well being Circle of Courage as away of understanding emotional needs Fathers, mothers and sons and daughters Drinking and drugs, filling the emotional void Depression and suicide Anger and violence Solution Circle Problem Solving What children really need

This one day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you: an understanding of common mental health issues, knowledge & confidence to advocate for mental health awareness, ability to spot signs of mental ill health, and skills to support positive wellbeing. Available online or face-to-face.

Course Information Who should attend? This course is provided for people who work in the care sector and are required to have knowledge and understanding to those who provide Medication Administration in Care environments Course delivery This course is delivered in 1/2 day of classroom training led by a professional instructor to cover the all course elements: Legislation Administering Medication Responsibilities Reporting Medication Errors MAR Charts Controlled Drugs Side Effects PRN Medication Duty of Candour Availability Private bookings available, contact us for more information Public course dates appear in our training calendar This is a CPD Accredited Course Pentagon Skills is a Skills for Care endorsed training provider

This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of boys and how to meet these. We lift the lid on an emerging urgent inclusion issue,namely meeting the emotional needs of boys. Everyone knows a boy. They may be pupil, son, brother, parent or partner. Boys when they become adults are over represented in the prison, and mental health system. Course Category Meeting emotional needs Description This workshop gives an opportunity to focus on the emotional needs of boys and how to meet these. We lift the lid on an emerging urgent inclusion issue,namely meeting the emotional needs of boys. Everyone knows a boy. They may be pupil, son, brother, parent or partner. Boys when they become adults are over represented in the prison, and mental health system. In one recent year 1300 young men committed suicide in the UK. In the UK the commonest cause of death among those aged 16-35 is suicide. Three men for every one woman kill themselves every year (Guardian, June 2006). 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence and 2 women a week are killed by a current or ex partner. Boys and men are a major concern. We need to find ways to allow them to unclench their hearts and learn to experience, process, communicate and manage their own emotional lives for their own and for the good of the wider community. Testimonials ‘Thanks for a super day, lots of good ideas for our citizens of the future. We need to offer them the best and what we would offer our own children’?? ‘Enjoyed the day very much. Brilliant ideas and lots of food for thought. Will use the solution circle. A great tool!’ ‘went well and the ethos/participation was commendably facilititated. well done’. ‘Wonderful day!’ ‘Still getting lots of positive messages this end.’ Learning Objectives Increased understanding of boys’ emotional needs Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on meeting emotional and behaviour problems Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion of boys Opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards boys and their emotional challenges New skills and processes to make boys’ inclusion and achievement more successful Who Is It For ? Early years and school based practitioners Key workers Teaching Assistants with support roles Heads and deputies SENCOs Advanced skills teachers Primary and secondary classroom teachers Parents Local authority support services Course Content The course explores the questions : Is there a problem with boys? What can we do to meet the emotional needs of boys? What helps? What should our priority be with boys? This workshop will explore: Cultural and historical expectations of boys in our society Shared experiences of teaching and parenting boys Circle of Courage as away of understanding emotional needs Fathers, mothers and sons Drinking and drugs: filling the emotional void Depression and suicide Anger and violence Solution Circle Problem Solving around boys needs What boys really need

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. 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

Supervising First-Aid for Mental Health Two Day Course Cost:  £125 + vat per person SYLLABUS A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered, including: What is First Aid for Mental Health? Identifying mental health conditions Providing advice and starting a conversation Stress Mental health conditions Drugs and alcohol First Aid for Mental Health action plan First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace Depression Anxiety Post-traumatic stress disorder Self-harm Suicide Eating disorders Personality disorders Bipolar disorder Psychosis Schizophrenia CERTIFICATION A Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner must complete the entire course again to re-qualify for a further three years. Maximum of 16 people First Aid • Mental Health One of our standout offerings is our In-Person Workshops on First Aid for Mental Health. These Workshops are designed to help participants understand mental health better, recognise signs of mental health issues in others and learn how to provide initial help and guide a person towards appropriate professional help. Mental Health is just as important as physical health, yet it often gets overlooked in traditional First Aid Training Programmes. We aim to change this at APLUS Medical Services & Training by providing comprehensive Mental Health First Aid Training. Our interactive and engaging Workshops provide participants with practical skills they can use in real-life situations. They are led by experienced Mental Health Professionals passionate about raising awareness about mental health issues and empowering others with the knowledge and skills to make a difference.

Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health  One Day Course Cost:  £75 + vat per person SYLLABUS A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered, including: What is First Aid for Mental Health Identifying Mental Health conditions Providing advice and starting a conversation Stress Mental health conditions Drugs and alcohol First Aid for Mental Health action plan First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace CERTIFICATION A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner must complete the entire course again to re-qualify for a further three years. Maximum of 16 people First Aid • Mental Health One of our standout offerings is our In-Person Workshops on First Aid for Mental Health. These Workshops are designed to help participants understand mental health better, recognise signs of mental health issues in others and learn how to provide initial help and guide a person towards appropriate professional help. Mental Health is just as important as physical health, yet it often gets overlooked in traditional First Aid Training Programmes. We aim to change this at APLUS Medical Services & Training by providing comprehensive Mental Health First Aid Training. Our interactive and engaging Workshops provide participants with practical skills they can use in real-life situations. They are led by experienced Mental Health Professionals passionate about raising awareness about mental health issues and empowering others with the knowledge and skills to make a difference.

Facilitated by Registered Clinicians with extensive experience