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Immerse yourself in the science and art of attention to power up your knowledge, make shifts towards increased mindfulness, mental resilience, improved focus and sense of wellbeing.

Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) are vital to helping boost employee wellbeing as we adjust to a completely changed workplace environment.

Businesses that don't control their costs don't stay in business. How well are you doing? Is everyone in your organisation sufficiently aware of costs, managing them effectively and maximising opportunities to reduce them? If there is scope for improvement, this course will help get you back on track. It will demonstrate that cost reduction is so much more than cost control and cost cutting. True cost management is about being aware of costs, seeking to reduce them through good design and efficient operating practices whilst taking continuing action on overspending. This course will develop the participants' skills in: Being aware of costs at all times Seeking cost reduction from the start (including life-cycle costing) Appraising projects / production to identify and take out risk Understanding real budgeting Using techniques such as ZBB and ABC where appropriate Ensuring cost reports lead to action Managing a cost reduction process that delivers Benefits to the organisation will include: Identification of cost reduction and business improvement opportunities Better reporting and ownership of costs Greater awareness and control of everyday costs 1 Introduction - the cost management process The risks of poor cost control Capital and revenue costs The importance of cost awareness The importance of cost reduction Cost management - the key aspects How to build a cost management and control process checklist for your areas of responsibility 2 Cost removal - taking out costs Cost awareness Costs of poor design / poor processes Value engineering Removing redundant costs 3 The need for commercial, technical and financial appraisals Understand the problems before cash is committed and costs incurred Making the effort to identify commercial and technical risk The time value of money - DCF techniques for long term projects Cost models for production processes and projects Costing models - project appraisals The use of spreadsheets to identify sensitivity and risk How to focus on risk management 4 Budgeting - proper budgeting challenges costs The philosophy of the business - are costs an issue? The importance of having the right culture The need for detailed business objectives Budgetary control measures Designing budget reports - for action 5 Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) - the principles Much more than starting with a clean sheet of paper What ZBB can achieve The concept of decision packages - to challenge business methods and costs Only necessary costs should be incurred A review of an operating budget - demonstrating what ZBB challenges and the costs it may lead to being taken out 6 Awareness of overheads and other costs Definitions of cost - direct and indirect Dealing with overheads - what is meant by allocation, absorption or apportionment? The apparent and real problems with overheads Different ways of dealing with overheads Review of overhead allocation methods and accounting and reporting issues 7 Overheads and product costing Activity-based costing (ABC) - the principles Where and how the ABC approach may be helpful Know the 'true' cost of a product or a project Should you be in business? Will you stay in business? Identifying weaknesses in a traditional overhead allocation How ABC will help improve product or service costing Identifying which products and activities should be developed and which abandoned 8 Cost reduction culture The need for cost reports What measures can be used to identify over-spends as early as possible Cost control performance measures and ratios 9 Design of cost control reports Reports should lead to action and deliver Selecting cost control measures which can be acted upon Practice in designing action reports 10 Course summary - developing your own cost action plan Group and individual action plans will be prepared with a view to participants identifying their cost risks areas and the techniques which can be immediately applied to improve costing and reduce costs

A fun and inspiring workshop learning a huge variety of surface textiles techniques, for anyone and especially great for teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, both Art & Design and D&T.

Fun, Interactive Level 3 Emergency First Aid (RQF) training course

Introduction to Mental Health Age Range: 9yrs – 11yrs Course Length: 90 Minutes Cost:  £20 + vat per child Maximum of 12  SYLLABUS A range of subjects are covered, including:- Legalities, responsibilities and reporting Dealing with an unresponsive casualty Fractures and spinal injuries Resuscitation and AED awareness Assessment of the situation CERTIFICATION Control of bleeding Shock (including Anaphylaxis) Heart attacks Head injuries Sprains and strains Poisoning Bandaging Choking Eye injuries Chest injuries Maximum of 12 People All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aiders that can treat their casualties promptly, safely and effectively. Where a workplace First Aid Risk Assessment identifies a need for a First Aider in the Workplace. This accredited Three-Day Qualification will give the participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. The Certificate is valid for 3 years and will expire from the date on the certificate. Children’s First Aid • Mini Medics First Aid & Mental Health Training Courses for Children At APLUS Medical Services & Training, we believe everyone should have access to quality Medical Training. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, a student or simply someone who wants to learn Life-Saving Skills, we have the right course for you. Our Children’s First Aid training courses are designed with the unique needs of children in mind. We understand that children are not just small adults – they have specific medical needs and emergencies that require specialised knowledge and skills. Our Children’s First Aid courses cover a wide range of topics, including CPR for Infants and Children, Choking Prevention and Intervention, Wound Care, and recognising signs of common childhood illnesses and conditions. Our experienced Instructors provide hands-on training during the Children’s First Aid Courses using child-sized mannequins and other equipment specifically designed for Paediatric First-Aid training. This ensures that our trainees are well-prepared to handle real-life emergencies involving children.

The Temporary Works Supervisor course will provide you with knowledge of the role. You will also gain a good understanding of risk management on a temporary works site. Course Objectives: By the end of the course, the delegate will gain knowledge of: Have gained an understanding of the importance of cooperation and teamwork on a temporary works site Understand the legal duties of the role Have a stronger awareness of risk management on-site as well as the roles of a supervisor and their fellow employees on site Leave the course with an understanding of the “4C’s”, Communication, Cooperation, Coordination and Competency Course Content: Different groups and types of Temporary Works BS5975:2019 CDM Regulations Legislation and Codes of Practice Temporary Works Register, Design Brief and Design Case studies, policy and procedures, Standard solutions and permitted drawings Risk assessments, method statements Safe systems of work The roles and duties of a Temporary Works Supervisor Assessment: To successfully complete the course, you will need to get 72% or above in the final exam. The trainer encourages the delegates to be interactive and involved throughout the training. Certificate: The certificate for this course is valid for 5 years. Instructions Please note all Temporary Works Supervisor courses with the venue “Remote Learning” will be delivered by a tutor over a video call. This training will be delivered and assessed in English language; therefore, a good standard is required to complete the course. Further attendee information will be sent in a separate email, please check your inbox.

This ESS course is suitable for operatives who during the daily activities have to use Ladders. It will give the delegate an understanding of the safe use and inspection as well as awareness of the regulations. Book via our website @ ESS | Working at Heights training | Vp ESS (vp-ess.com) or via email at: esstrainingsales@vpplc.com or phone on: 0800 000 346

Everyone can use their own innate ability for healing. To access Reiki you need to undergo a process called an attunement, an 'Attunement means in harmony with'. You become attuned to the unique vibrations of the spiritual healing and positive light of Reiki energy. In Usui Reiki there are three attunements spread out over the various levels of training which allows the student to become acclimatised to the levels of energy.

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