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Our online Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training (RQF) course will provide you with a strong background in understanding the skills you need to progress in the workplace and earn a recognised qualification.

QA Level 1 Award In Health And Safety In The Workplace (RQF) Face to Face: Half-day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 2 sessions of 2½ hr duration A basic course to train your workers in basic health and safety Teaches workers how to keep themselves and others safe at work Course Contents: Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees The importance of health and safety in the workplace Workplace hazards and Risks, including:Slips, Trips and FallsManual HandlingFireWorking from HeightElectricityHazardous SubstancesMachinery and Vehicles Workplace conditions that can affect health and safety Health and Safety Signage Personal Protective Equipment and its uses Importance of Personal hygiene The Purpose of First Aid Provision The need for Reporting Incidents 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 Our QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) course helps employs gain a bit more understanding of health and safety issues and their own role within that Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our 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 a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Health and Safety.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0774/2

QA Level 2 Award In Food Safety For Manufacturing (RQF) Face to Face: Full day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 3 sessions of 2½hr duration Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely Recommended by HSE and Environmental Health Officers (EHO's) Course Contents: The Importance of Food Safety Food Safety Laws Legal Responsibilities of Food Handlers Types of Contamination and the Associated Risks Bacteriology Food Poisoning Foodborne Illnesses An Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Personal Hygiene Work Flow, Work Surfaces and Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection Waste Disposal Pest Control Safe Food Handling Practices including Time and Temperature Controls Preparation Cooking and Reheating Chilling Cooling Thawing Hot holding Displaying food Core temperatures Food Preservation Storage Stock Control Procedures Benefits of this course: Businesses have a duty to their customers to produce food that is safe for consumption. There are one million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year. More than 6,000 are admitted to hospital. In 2014/2015, businesses in Chesterfield were issued 344 written enforcement notices. Derby received 1,116. Doing our Ofqual regulated, nationally accredited course ensures that nothing of importance is left out. EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. The Food Standards Agency says that 'Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely’. Our QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is a nationally accredited qualification especially suitable for people working in, or planning to work in, the food retail industry, and complies with the training regulations. Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Food Safety For Manufacturing training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Food safety For Manufacturing certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure your employees are trained in Food Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2592/6

QA Level 2 Award In Food Safety In Catering (RQF) Face to Face: Full day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 3 sessions of 2½ hr duration Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely Recommended by HSE and Environmental Health Officers (EHO's) Course Contents: The Importance of Food Safety Food Safety Laws Legal Responsibilities of Food Handlers Types of Contamination and the Associated Risks Bacteriology Food Poisoning Foodborne Illnesses An Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Personal Hygiene Work Flow, Work Surfaces and Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection Waste Disposal Pest Control Safe Food Handling Practices including Time and Temperature Controls Preparation Cooking and Reheating Chilling Cooling Thawing Hot holding Displaying food Core temperatures Food Preservation Storage Stock Control Procedures Benefits of this course: Businesses have a duty to their customers to produce food that is safe for consumption. There are one million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year. More than 6,000 are admitted to hospital. In 2014/2015, businesses in Chesterfield were issued 344 written enforcement notices. Derby received 1,116. Doing our Ofqual regulated, nationally accredited course ensures that nothing of importance is left out. EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. The Food Standards Agency says that 'Food business operators are required by law, to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction/training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and should enable them to handle food safely’. Our QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is a nationally accredited qualification especially suitable for people working in, or planning to work in, the food retail industry, and complies with the training regulations. Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our Food Safety in Catering training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Food safety in Catering certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure your employees are trained in Food Safety. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2594/X

QA 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.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

FAA Level 3 Award In Supervising First Aid For Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (two day course), Virtual (6 x 2 ½ hour sessions) Gives learners knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and associated conditions This course is especially suitable for managers, supervisors and other staff that have the power to make changes in the workplace Course Contents: What is Mental Health? Why people develop mental health conditions What the role of a mental health first aider is Knowing how to provide advice and practical support Knowing how to recognise and manage stress Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace Recognising a range of mental health conditions: Depression Anxiety Psychosis Eating disorders Suicide Self-harm PTSD Personality disorders Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Benefits of this course: 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This two day r employees' mental health and wellbeing Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3770/9

QA Level 2 Award In Principles Of Risk Assessment (RQF) Face to Face: One-day course Virtual Classroom: Spread over 3 sessions of 2½ hr duration Don't run risks with the safety of your people - it will cost you a lot more when things start to go wrong... Risk Assessments are vital for Health and Safety, and vital for the whole process Course Contents: Main causes of Work-related Fatalities, Injuries and ill health Moral, Legal and Economic Reasons for Preventing Accidents and ill health at Work Key Terms associated with Risk Assessments in Health and Safety at Work:AccidentNear MissAccident TriangleHazardRiskRisk AssessmentSuitable and SufficientCompetence The Role of Risk Assessments in Accident and ill Health Prevention Legal Requirements for Risk Assessments Importance of Personal hygiene Basic Process for Undertaking a Risk Assessment The Five Steps of a Risk Assessment Benefits of this course: In 2020/21, a whopping 1.7 million people suffered from a work-related illness 441,000 of those sustained an injury 142 People, plus 60 members of the public, lost their lives... The estimated cost of injuries and ill health 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 Our QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) course is ideal for all employees, helping them to create a better understanding of health and safety issues and risk assessments Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: QA Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF) training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Principles of Risk Assessment certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0857/9

The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is aimed at people who are responsible for maintaining the quality of assessment within an organisation or assessment centre. You will be able to evaluate knowledge and develop an understanding of the concepts and methods that support the internal quality assurance of assessment by completing this qualification. You'll also learn how to assess the work of a learning and development practitioner who is in charge of internal assessment quality assurance. So gear up and join up right away! Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices Why is this Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices Course is Perfect for You? Choose Your Career: Join today and make a life-changing decision, get all the essential knowledge to transform your career. Advance Your Career: With our Regulated qualification, you can move up to the next level in your organisation with expertise. Upgrade Your Skills: Add value to your current educational profile and gain the skill sets to compete in your job role. Enhance Your Credibility: The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices course is Ofqual, UK Govt. Regulated and Awarded by Focus which adds value to your educational profile. 5 Additional Courses: With a single payment, you will get access to Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices along with 5 CPD courses 100% Money-Back Guarantee: We are confident about our course quality and want to provide the best service to our invaluable learners. That's why we provide 14 days Unconditional Full Money-Back Guarantee with this course to ensure a hassle-free purchase. So don't be late and pursue your dream career with Apex Learning. ****Qualification Curriculum**** **Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF)** Unit 1: Understanding The Principles And Practices Of Internally Assuring The Quality Of Assessment Unit 2: Internally Assure The Quality Of Assessment Learners must accomplish all 2 mandatory units to achieve a total credit of 12. From this course, you will: Maintain legal and good practice requirements when internally monitoring and maintaining the quality of assessment. Internally manage relevant information and improve the quality of assessment. Understand techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment internally. Acknowledge the context and principles of internal quality assurance. Plan the internal quality assurance of assessment Be able to evaluate requirements for information management, data protection and confidentiality. Qualification Purpose The goal of this Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) qualification is to certify competence in an occupational position to the relevant requirements. It is aimed at people who are responsible for maintaining and improving assessment quality within an organisation or assessment centre. Total Qualifications Time Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning, including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 120 hours. Guided Learning Hours These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance, or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or other appropriate education or training providers. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 90. Method of Assessment The Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) is internally assessed and externally assured by Focus Awards. Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include: Assessor observation - completed observational checklists on related action plans Witness testimony Learner product Worksheets Assignments / projects / reports Record of oral and written questioning Learner and peer reports Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Evidence may be drawn from actual or simulated situations where appropriate and permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body. Progression Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as: Focus Award Level 4 Award in Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) Focus Award Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development (RQF) Who is this course for? Our extensive Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) course is suitable for ambitious learners who are already working or considering working in the Quality Assurance sector. The qualification is also suitable for individuals who: Wish to join in an assessor role Beginner this field and wish to acquire in-demand assessing skills wish to gain formal recognition of their skills want to study from home at their own convenience Requirements Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) qualification does not have any specific entry requirements for students. However, you must be at least 19 years old or above to register. Career path Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) You will have the ability to accomplish a lot of things with this certificate. Here are just a few examples: Internal quality assurer Market developer Marketing executive Quality monitoring officer

FAA Level 2 Award In First Aid For Youth Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (1 day course), Virtual (3 x 2½ hour sessions) Gives learners knowledge of Youth Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to help young people with mental health problems and improve their mental health Course Contents: What is Youth Mental Health? The role of the mental health first aider Identifying mental health conditions Recognising and managing Stress Mental health conditions Recognising a range of mental health conditions:DepressionAnxietyPsychosisEating disordersSuicideSelf-harmPost-traumatic stress disorderConduct disorders - BullyingDrugs and alcohol Mental health first aid action plan Benefits of this course: These figures, taken from the Young Minds website show clearly how many young people suffer with their mental health... One in six children aged five to 16 are identified as having a probable mental health problem That means that, on average, five children in every classroom have a mental health problem 80% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse Suicide was the leading cause of death for males and females aged between five to 34 in 2019 Around half of 17-19 year-olds with a diagnosable mental health disorder has self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point In 2018-19, 24% of 17-year-olds reported having self-harmed in the previous year, and seven per cent reported having self-harmed with suicidal intent at some point in their lives So please, learn more about how to help these youngsters, and give them the chance to live happy, healthy lives Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/7176/6

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