I am a qualified and experienced Brazilian Portuguese teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching children, teenagers and adults. I teach Brazilian Portuguese for general purposes but also prepare students for GCSE, A-levels and CELPE-Bras. I have also been an exame conductor for many years in several schools across London. I love teaching and helping my students speaking as a native Brazilian.
Focussing on utility tracing products and established safe systems of works the course aims to provide delegates with sufficient information, knowledge and confidence to conduct a utility survey and mark up. CITB grant may be available for organisations registered with the Construction Industry Training Board Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/utility-detection/utility-tracing-including-use-of-precision-locators/ or via email at: esstrainingsales@vpplc.com or phone on: 0800 000 346
Extending beyond the features and functions of cable avoidance tools, the course aims to provide delegates with an understanding in the essential elements that constitute a safe system of work and how to get the best results when scanning for buried utilities. The course intertwines theoretical and practical content aimed to engage participants throughout the day, facilitating open discussions on best practices and ways to improve existing processes in order to reduce utility damage and personal harm CITB grant may be available for organisations registered with the Construction Industry Training Board Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/utility-detection/utility-avoidance-including-use-of-cable-avoidance-tools/ or via email at: esstrainingsales@vpplc.com or phone on: 0800 000 346
EUSR Category 1 Locate Utility Services (HSG47) - This course is designed for personnel who are involved in excavating and/or other activities involving breaking ground. This course is often referred to Cat and Genny Training, Cable Avoidance Training or HSG47. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/utility-detection/eusr-category-1-locate-utility-services-(hsg47)/ or via email at: esstrainingsales@vpplc.com or phone on: 0800 000 346
Working within Heath and Social Care settings often involves moving, lifting, or otherwise manually handling the people within your care. This moving and handling training course is designed to educate learners regarding both the requirements and risks associated with moving people safely. Learners will also participate in practical moving & positioning enabling competency sign-off.
This Skills for Care Endorsed & CPD accredited training has been designed for existing Social care Staff in line with CQC requirements. Delivered by experienced and professional tutors and trainers with over 25 years of combined experience.
Excavator training for all levels from experienced operators to complete novice excavator training
Emergency First Aid at Work delivered by healthcare professionals - Educating through Experience
NPORS Appointed Person Course or Training NPORS Appointed Person Lifting Operations Training is aimed at anyone who is required to plan safe systems of work using lifting equipment and to gain the NPORS Appointed Person operator card. The aim of the course is to provide candidates with underpinning knowledge to prepare them for the role and responsibility. It is recommended that prior to attending this course individuals should have some experience of working with lifting equipment, especially mobile cranes. It is important that all delegates have a good understanding of spoken and written English for the appointed person course. NPORS is an approved CSCS Partner Card Scheme, firstly providing evidence that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications but more importantly for the safe operation of the appointed person. Furthermore, training criteria is based on the approved standards of the Construction leadership Council. Experienced Appointed Person Test For experienced Appointed Persons you must complete a 1 day refresher training course. For refresher training you must have held a certificate or card in the past Appointed Person Course Duration: Experienced Worker Test: 1 day refresher training, maximum of 6 candidates Novice: 5 day’s training, maximum of 6 candidates Location*: Tewkesbury or at our clients’ site nationwide Mileage and accommodation charges may apply Certification NPORS Traditional card – lasts for 5 years and is mainly accepted with housebuilders, utilities, port and marine as proof of competence OR NPORS card with CSCS logo – accepted by all major building contractor’s. The initial card is the RED trained operator card which lasts for 2 years and can be upgraded to BLUE competent operator card further to completion of relevant NVQ. CSCS Health & Safety Test If you require the NPORS Appointed Person Red operator card with the CSCS logo on then you must have completed the operatives health and safety test within the last two years. In house certificates: suitable as proof of operator competence accepted for insurance and HSE compliance. The Appointed Person Course Includes: This Appointed Person Course covers essential legislation, crane appreciation, lifting accessories, and planning lifting operations. It culminates in writing a risk assessment and method statement. Legislation LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA. Codes of practice BS7121. Roles and responsibilities of personnel involved with lifting operations. Crane appreciation, crane types, capabilities and limitations. Duty charts. Crane terminology. Documentation and certification for lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Crane stability/ground conditions. Safe Load Indicators (SLI) and Safe Working Loads (SWL). Lifting accessories. Types of accessories and use. Slinging techniques. Down rating of accessories. Sling angles. Communications. Planning a lifting operation. Writing a risk assessment (end test). Writing a method statement (end test). Appointed Person Training Available 7 days a week to suit your business requirements. VPT have a team of friendly and approachable instructors, who have a wealth of knowledge of lifting equipment and the construction industry We have our own training centre conveniently located close to the M5 junction 9, In Tewkesbury. With its own purpose-built practical training area to simulate an actual working environment for the AP Course. Our Appointed Person training and test packages are priced to be competitive. Discounts are available for multiple bookings We can send a fully qualified NPORS Appointed Person Tester to your site nationwide, to reduce the amount of time away from work Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the NPORS Appointed Person Lifting Operations Training? This training is designed for individuals required to plan safe systems of work using lifting equipment. It provides the knowledge necessary to prepare for the role and responsibilities of an Appointed Person. 2. Who should take this course? Anyone involved in planning and managing lifting operations, especially those with prior experience with lifting equipment, should take this course. 3. What does the course cover? The course covers legislation, codes of practice, roles and responsibilities, types of cranes, duty charts, lifting accessories, risk assessment, and method statement preparation. 4. How long is the course? The course duration is 5 days for novices and 1 day for experienced individuals seeking a refresher. 5. What certification do I receive upon completion? Participants receive an NPORS Appointed Person operator card, valid for 5 years or an NPORS card with CSCS logo. 6. Are there any prerequisites? Candidates should have a good understanding of English. For the NPORS card with CSCS logo, a CSCS Health & Safety test must have been completed within the last two years. Our more courses: Polish your abilities with our dedicated Lift Supervision Training, Slinger Signaller Training, Telehandler Training, Cat & Genny Training, Plant Loader Securer, Ride-On Road Roller, Abrasive Wheel Training, Lorry Loader Training and Scissor Lift Training sessions. Learn the safe and effective operation of these vital machines, crucial for construction and maintenance tasks. Elevate your skills and career prospects by enrolling in our comprehensive courses today.