2018 Open courses

Sockets programming training course description A hands on course for programmers using Sockets. It is important to recognise that the course assumes that delegates are already familiar with TCP/IP and Python. Practical exercises follow all the major theory sessions. What will you learn Read Python programs which use Sockets. Write Python programs which use Sockets. Debug Python programs which use Sockets. Sockets programming training course details Who will benefit: Programmers working with network applications. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Python for network engineers Duration 2 days Sockets programming training course contents What is a socket? Review of IP, ICMP, UDP vs TCP, IP addresses, protocol numbers, ports. API's, UNIX I/O, sockets. SOCK_STREAM, SOCK_DGRAM. Hands on Compile and run code. The systems calls Clients and servers, structs, socket(), bind(), connect(), listen(), accept(), send(), recv(), sendto (), recvfrom(), close(), shutdown(), getpeername(), gethostname(). Hands on Walk through of example client and server code. First code TCP connections, passive opens, active opens. Hands on Write a simple 'hello world' server and client. Application protocols User character stream, ASCII turn taking, binary protocols. Hands on Raw SMTP, Writing a mail client. Clients Concurrency, polling, threads, event driven programming. Hands on Conferencing application. Servers Concurrency, stateful, stateless. Forks and execs. inetd. Hands on Running servers with and without inetd, chroot jails, conferencing server modifications. Advanced techniques Blocking, select(), partial send(s). Raw sockets, example sockets using Java, Perl and PHP. Hands on A broadcast application.

Moving & Handling Refresher training is mandatory for all staff who are physically assisting clients. What will my staff learn on this Course? Moving & Handling Refresher training is for staff who have taken part in a M&H Induction course within the last three years, or, have taken part in a M&H Refresher course within the last year. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Describe the structure of the spine and the risk of damage List factors that can help you to protect your back Explain how the law guides and protects you Describe the risk assessment process for manual handling tasks Demonstrate efficient movement principles Demonstrate practical techniques of moving & handling loads and people Please note: this course requires taking part in practical moving & handling activities. If you have any health concerns that might affect your participation in these activities please contact us before the course. Email: sales@chcaretraining.co.uk

Management training for Stonehouse Care, to include Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding and Health and Safety for Managers. The Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for Managers and Senior Staff By the end of the course, you will be able to: Explain your legal responsibilities under the MCA and DoLS. Apply the five statutory principles of the MCA in decision-making. Determine when and how to conduct a capacity assessment. Understand the Best Interests process and how to apply it. Identify when a deprivation of liberty occurs and how to seek authorisation. Recognise Worcestershire-specific procedures and contacts for DoLS referrals. Implement MCA-compliant record-keeping practices. Safeguarding Adults & Children: Responsibilities for Health & Social Care Managers & Seniors By the end of the course, you will be able to: Understand their legal responsibilities under key safeguarding legislation. Recognise the roles and duties of managers and senior staff in safeguarding adults and children. Know Worcestershire's local safeguarding procedures and reporting pathways. Be able to apply best practices in safeguarding supervision, record-keeping, and decision-making. Identify when and how to escalate safeguarding concerns effectively. Health & Safety for Health & Social Care Managers and Seniors By the end of the course, you will be able to: Understand their legal responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. Recognise how key regulations apply to their role in Health & Social Care. Learn how to manage risks and create a safe working environment. Be aware of local Worcestershire requirements and guidance. Identify best practices for compliance and enforcement.

Manual Handling full-day Train The Trainer course Aim of the course: To equip Team Leaders and Co-ordinators in Care Homes with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver engaging and safe manual handling training to their own staff — including practical techniques, training methods, and peer teaching practice. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, delegates will be able to: Outline the legal and professional responsibilities related to manual handling in care. Identify manual handling risks and describe common injuries and incidents. Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques, including hoist use, slide sheets, and repositioning methods. Plan and structure a complete manual handling training session. Select and adapt training materials and equipment to suit different learners and settings. Deliver clear, confident explanations and demonstrations of manual handling techniques. Support learners during practical sessions, including correcting unsafe practice. Facilitate discussions and reflective learning with care staff. Evaluate learners’ understanding and performance through observation and questioning. Maintain accurate training records and identify when refresher training is needed. Deliver a short theoretical and practical training activity to peers, receiving feedback. Reflect on their own strengths and areas for development as a trainer.

Medication Management Train The Trainer Course Aim: To enable Managers and Senior Care Staff to confidently and competently deliver safe, effective, and engaging medication training to their care teams in accordance with best practice and regulatory requirements. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Understand the legal and regulatory framework surrounding medication administration in care settings. Explain the principles of safe medication handling, including storage, administration, and record-keeping. Identify common types of medication errors and strategies to reduce risk. Demonstrate effective teaching techniques to deliver medication training to staff. Create and adapt medication training sessions tailored to the needs of their care team. Assess staff competency in medication management through observation and feedback. Use supporting documentation (e.g., MAR charts, audit tools) to reinforce safe practice. Recognise when to escalate concerns around medication errors or competency. Promote a positive learning culture around medication safety within their service.

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Advanced Asterisk training course description This 2 day hands-on Asterisk training course covers advanced Asterisk configuration including fault tolerant clusters, upgrading and patching Asterisk servers, firewall and NAT transversal, using databases to store Asterisk data. Practical sessions follow each major section to reinforce the theory. What will you learn Configure advanced Asterisk features. Utilise databases from Asterisk Integrate Asterisk with SIP servers. Build High Availability Asterisk clusters. Maintain and secure Asterisk servers. Advanced Asterisk training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with or evaluating Asterisk. Prerequisites: Definitive Asterisk for engineers Duration 2 days Advanced Asterisk training course contents Best Practice Review of basics, Channel best practice, dial plan best practise. Call Centre Features GUI, Asterisk Manager Interface, billing, CDR, advanced IVR, ACD, Vici Dial. Hands on Install Vici-Dial Asterisk and Databases MySQL, LDAP, ODBC, dial plan from a Database, storing CDR in a Database, Hands on Dial plan in MySQL, CDR in MySQL. TDM over Ethernet What is TDMoE, Asterisk to Asterisk TDMoE, Phone Bridge. Hands on * 2 * via TDMoE. High Availability Asterisk HA Linux - Virtual Servers, Fail-over steps, setting up HA Linux, configuring Asterisk for fail-over on HA Linux, Hands on Configure Asterisk HA. Advanced Dial plans Asterisk Gateway Interface, AGI IVR applications, Multiple switches sharing Dial plans, ENUM, DUNDI. Hands on Configure DUNDI. Integration Legacy PBX, SIP Proxys, OpenSER. Hands on Configure SER to work with Asterisk. Asterisk Maintenance Asterisk upgrades, implementing patches, advanced debugging, Security Firewalls, NAT, Asterisk security issues. Hands on Configure Asterisk to work through a Firewall and NAT.

HP iMC for engineers training course description A hands on course focusing on network management using HP iMC on Microsoft Windows or UNIX. What will you learn Describe the network management architecture. Use HP NNMi. Diagnose faults using HP iMC. Recognise the MIB structure. HP iMC for engineers training course details Who will benefit: Network administrators. Network operators Those wishing to find out more about how their NMS works Anyone wishing to implement NFV using OpenStack. Prerequisites: Introduction to Virtualization Duration 2 day HP iMC for engineers training course content Network management What is network management? Benefits, issues. Getting started with HP iMC Starting HP iMC, IP discovery, IP monitoring, controlling IP discovery. Hands on Initial HP iMC configuration. Using HP iMC Viewing devices, Device view, IP view, network view, polling. Hands on Using HP iMC. Agents Configuring Cisco devices for SNMP support, communities, traps, syslog. Hands on Configuring network devices for HP iMC. Parts of SNMP SNMP architecture, MIBs, The protocol. HP iMC SNMP configuration. Hands on HP iMC SNMP configuration. MIBs The MIB2 groups, additional MIBs, MIB compilers, vendor MIBs. HP iMC MIB loader and browser. Hands on MIB browsing. Monitoring devices Polling, obtaining MIB information. Hands on HP iMC performance management. Configuration and change management Configuration templates, software library, configuration compare, configuration audit and reports. Hands on Using the configuration center. Reports Report templates, Real time reports, scheduling reports. Hands on Using real time reports. HP iMC fault management Alarms, polling, fault management, setting thresholds and configuring traps. Syslog. Hands on Working with alarms. Security alarms.

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In this exciting, educational and intriguing full day sea glass course, you will be shown how to make your own solid silver jewellery pieces incorporating sea glass and take away your own unique pieces to wear and treasure or as gifts for loved ones.