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This intensive course equips senior management with the knowledge and skills to develop a logistics strategy that will consistently support business objectives. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Understand the concept of integrated logistics. Critically analyse and evaluate logistics operations. Apply solutions to problems in line with global best practices. Devise and operate effective performance measures. Learn how to create performance improvement plans. Understand how to support inbound and outbound logistic activities. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Mission, strategy and policies for logistics Costs of non-performance and poor performance Logistics planning Land, air and marine transport services Materials storage, preservation and handling Waste management services HSSE policies Sustainable logistics and transport Risk management in logistics Management controls Performance measurement Sustainability

NPORS Ride On Roller Training The aim of the NPORS Ride On Roller Training is to provide both theoretical and practical training in the safe and efficient use of the ride on roller . On successful completion of the ride on road roller training you will be issued with the NPORS identity card with or without the CSCS logo. Discounts are available for multiple bookings NPORS Ride on road Roller Training or testing can be carried out on your site nationwide or at our Training Centre in Gloucestershire Ride On Roller Experienced Worker Test Book with Confidence at Vally Plant Training At Vally Plant Training, we guarantee unbeatable value with our Ride On Roller Experienced Test Price Match Promise. When you choose us, you can book with confidence, knowing that we will not be beaten on price. If you find a lower price for the same NPORS Road Roller Experienced Worker Test, we’ll match it—ensuring you receive top-quality training at the best possible rate. Click for our terms and conditions Your skills, our commitment—always at the best price. NPORS Ride On Roller Test is for operators who have received some form of training in the past or alternatively has been operating the Ride On Road Roller for a period of time. If you are unsure if you qualify to go down the test route please contact us to discuss this in more detail. Turn your Ride On Roller red card to blue with our hassle free Roller NVQ, for more information CLICK HERE Ride On Roller Course Content The course time is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with the road roller. Topics covered include:- Site Safety Awareness. Operating Safety Code. Introduction to machine / Control Familiarisation. Pre-Start Checks and Refuelling. General Operating. Set the roller for compaction duties Explain actions required for hazards underground and overhead services Recognise compacted/uncompacted areas Conditions that may cause instability of the roller Safety procedures when working up to unsupported edges. Park and shut down procedures. NPORS Multi-Choice Theory Test. NPORS Practical Skills Test. Variations Pedestrian Roller Ride on articulated Ride on rigid Ride on heavy duty Ride on vibrating Dead weight Ride on articulated/vibrating Ride On Road Roller 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 Ride On Road Rollers 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 road roller training area to simulate an actual working environment. Our Ride On Roller training and test packages are priced to be competitive. Discounts are available for multiple bookings We can send a fully qualified NPORS Roller Tester to your site nationwide, to reduce the amount of time away from work Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who should take the Ride On Road Roller Training? This training is ideal for individuals who need to operate ride-on road rollers, both novices and experienced operators. 2. What does the Ride On Road Roller Training cover? The course includes site safety awareness, machine control familiarization, pre-start checks, operating techniques, recognizing hazards, compaction procedures, and safety protocols. 3. How long is the Ride On Road Roller Training? For novices, the course lasts 3 days. Experienced operators can take a 1-day test. 4. What certification do I receive upon completion? Participants receive an NPORS card, either the traditional card valid for 5 years or the NPORS card with CSCS logo, valid for 2 years initially. 5. Are there any prerequisites for the Ride On Road Roller Training? Candidates should understand English. For the NPORS card with CSCS logo, a CSCS Health & Safety test must have been completed within the last two years. More courses: Refine your skills with our Lift Supervision Training, Slinger Signaller Training, Telehandler Training, Cat & Genny Training, Scissor Lift, Slinger Signaller, Abrasive Wheels Training, Lorry Loader Training and Telehandler Training. Elevate your expertise for safer and more efficient operations in construction and logistics. Join us today to advance your career prospects. For those looking for a “NPORS Scissor Lift Training near me,” our widespread operations make it convenient for you to access Vally Plant Trainings top-quality training no matter where you are in the UK

The INSTI HIV Self Test is a single use, rapid test used for the detection of antibodies to HIV in blood obtained through fingerprick collection. · Would you like to learn how to use this fabulous little magical test? · Does your practice use Insti tests to screen for HIV and you need to learn this easy skill? · Feeling a bit rusty-would you like to retrain and update your certificate? We are holding a 2 hour session looking at how to use the test and pathways of care for reactive tests. PLEASE NOTE: This is not full SHIP training- those courses are currently full. This training focuses on HIV Point of Care testing only.

Did you know that: Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham have some of the highest HIV and STI prevalence rates in the UK 66% of people would prefer to use their GP for sexual health services1 but GPs and practice nurses report numerous barriers to offering HIV and STI tests Missed opportunities to diagnose HIV and other STIs have major health implications, including significantly increased mortality rates for HIV2 Why is SHIP training relevant to YOU? Do you want to learn quick simple strategies to assess your patients’ sexual health risk? Find out why the use of speculae is plummeting! Are you all too aware of the reasons NOT to offer an HIV test? Do you worry about how to bring up the topic out of the blue? We will help you become confident in sexual health risk assessment and make meaningful changes to your clinical practice! Session 1a: STI update for Practice Nurses & Nursing Associates Describe the clinical significance of STIs in general practice Outline strategies for STI testing in primary care, including which swabs to use and when Outline management of STIs in the GP setting, including partner notification guidance Describe patterns of STI risk, and prevention methods Session 1b: Talking with patients about sex Formulate and use strategies to bring up sexual health in GP consultations, including when people are not expecting it Demonstrate how to take a rapid sexual health risk assessment tailored for the primary care consultation Formulate clinical management plans drawing on rapid sexual health risk assessment Session 2: Blood borne virus update List the advantages of diagnosing HOV and viral hepatitis in general practice, and the dangers of late diagnoses Recognise the parallels between HIV and viral hepatitis Recognise HIV indicator conditions Overcome barriers to, and normalise, HIV and viral hepatitis testing in your clinical practice Each session provides you with up-to-date resources to take back to your practice to support your consultations.

This course teaches you astro navigation, ocean passages, worlwide meteorology, and the practical skills required to use a Sextant for Ocean Navigation.

Introduction Ever felt the sting of realizing you've sent an email with a glaring grammatical error? Or maybe you've submitted a report only to find out later that it's peppered with mistakes? We've all been there. Good grammar is more than just a nitpicky concern—it's essential for clear communication. This is where free grammar checker online come to the rescue, ensuring our writing is polished and professional. What is a Grammar Checker? Definition and Purpose A grammar checker is a digital tool designed to identify and correct grammatical errors in a text. It scans your writing for issues like misspellings, punctuation errors, and syntax mistakes, offering suggestions for improvement. How Grammar Checkers Work These tools use algorithms and natural language processing to analyze text. They compare your writing against a vast database of grammatical rules and common usage patterns. Some advanced checkers even use artificial intelligence to understand context and provide more nuanced suggestions. Why Use Free Grammar Checkers? Cost-Effectiveness Not everyone has the budget for premium software. Free grammar checkers provide a cost-effective solution for students, professionals, and casual writers alike. Accessibility and Convenience Most free grammar checkers are available online and can be used without the need for downloads or installations. This makes them incredibly convenient for quick checks on the go. Features to Look for in a Grammar Checker Accuracy The primary function of a grammar checker is to accurately identify and correct errors. Look for tools with a high accuracy rate. Ease of Use A good grammar checker should be user-friendly and intuitive, requiring minimal effort to use. Integration with Other Tools Check if the grammar checker integrates well with your writing platforms, such as word processors, email clients, or browsers. 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Business Writing Professionals can benefit from grammar checkers that provide style and tone suggestions, such as Grammarly and Ginger Software, to maintain a polished and professional image. Casual Writing For casual writing, simpler tools like Hemingway Editor and LanguageTool can help improve readability and catch basic errors. The Future of Grammar Checking Technology AI and Machine Learning Advances in AI and machine learning are continually improving the accuracy and capabilities of best grammar checker, making them more reliable and user-friendly. Enhancements in Usability and Accuracy Future developments may include better contextual understanding, real-time collaboration features, and enhanced integration with various digital platforms. Conclusion In today's fast-paced digital world, maintaining impeccable grammar is more important than ever. Free online grammar checkers provide a valuable service, helping writers at all levels produce clear, error-free content. While they have their limitations, their benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, making them an essential tool in any writer's toolkit. FAQs Are free grammar checkers reliable? Free grammar checkers are generally reliable for basic grammar and spelling checks. However, they may not catch all errors or provide as detailed feedback as premium versions. Can grammar checkers replace human proofreading? Grammar checkers are a helpful aid, but they cannot entirely replace human proofreading. They may miss contextual nuances and subtle errors that a human eye would catch. How secure are online grammar checkers? Most reputable grammar checkers have privacy policies in place to protect user data. However, it's always a good idea to avoid uploading sensitive information to online tools. Do grammar checkers support multiple languages? Yes, many grammar checkers, like LanguageTool, support multiple languages, making them useful for multilingual writers. Are there grammar checkers specifically for academic writing? Yes, tools like Grammarly and ProWritingAid offer features tailored to academic writing, such as advanced grammar checks, plagiarism detection, and citation support.

The IMI Roadside Safety programme is a blended learning course consisting of an online learning package followed by a face to face training and assessment session. The course is aimed at Truck and Light Vehicle Tyre Technicians involved with working on the roadside and whilst not essential, we advise that candidates should have completed a recognised course in Heavy or Light Vehicle Tyre Fitting and possess good communication skills. Successful candidates will receive the IMI Quality Approved Award in Roadside Safety as well as the NTDA REACT Licence to Work on the Roadside. Course Details:  Online training program to be worked through at the candidates own pace. Up to one day training and assessment session. Course Content Theoretical Identification of essential service vehicle equipment Personal Protective Equipment to be used at the roadside The main requirements of PAS43 and the REACT licence Pre-breakdown planning and dynamic risk assessment Attending a breakdown and making the area safe Clearing up and leaving the scene safely Practical Service vehicle inspection and equipment condition reporting Simulated attendance a motorway breakdown for the purposes of making the scene safe (please note, there is no wheel removal or tyre fitting activities included in this course or test. (Please view the High Performance Car Tyre or Truck Tyre Fitting courses for this) IMI assessment and test A multi-choice theory question paper Two practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor covering a service vehicle and equipment inspection and attending a simulated motorway breakdown. It is required that each candidate supply their own fully equipped service vehicle for this assessment What’s included Fully qualified and experienced trainers Online training program Examinations, Certification and REACT licence fees To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880

A flexible, modular-based, programme to heighten participants' awareness of ways in which their operations can affect the environment, the principles of environmental management and the practical steps they need to take as individuals and as an organisation to improve environmental performance. Depending on the course modules selected, this programme will give participants: Increased awareness of relevant environmental issues A greater understanding of, and commitment to, the organisation's environmental management programme Preparation for any responsibilities they may have under an Environmental Management System Further benefits according to options chosen 1 Environmental awareness Definition of 'the environment' Key environmental issuesGlobal warmingOzone depletionAcid rainAir qualityWater pollutionContaminated landLand take and green belt shrinkageResource usageHabitat destruction and species extinctions. Option: This module can be used to explain the key environmental issues related to the activities of your own organisation. Diagrams, photos, pictures, examples and statistics relevant to your own organisation are used where possible to illustrate the points being made. 2 Environmental legislation Key elements of environmental legislation affecting the activities of your organisation - including international, European and UK legislation. Legislation of particular relevance to your organisation - how it affects the operations of your organisation Option: Legislation can be dealt with according to which aspect of the environment it protects (eg, air, water, waste) or which part of your organisation's activities it affects Consequences of breaching legislation 3 Environmental management systems Overview of what an environmental management system isHow is an Environmental Management System (EMS) designed and put together?Key elements (emphasising Plan - Do - Check - Review cycle)The need to continually improve Pros and consReasons for having an EMSBenefits of an EMSConsequences of not managing the environmentCosts of installing an EMS Explanation of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and guidance as applicable to the EMSs of your organisationOverview of your organisation's EMSHow it was set up / is being developed / operatesWho is responsible for itKey parts of system (eg, environmental policy, objectives and targets) identified and discussedEMS documentation - what and where it is. Workshop option: Brainstorm 'Pros and cons' with the participants, come up with all their ideas for good and bad things about EMS and demonstrate that the 'good' list is longer than the 'bad' 4 Environmental consequences Define what an environmental impact is and discuss how they are determined, with reference to the EMS Identify why we want to determine the environmental consequences of operations and activities; how they are used in the EMS for planning, and reducing the impact on the environment Establish key environmental consequences of construction and operational activities on the site; discuss significance ranking and the control measures in place in your organisation. Workshop option: In small groups, participants are asked to identify the impact on the environment of your organisation's activities or a part of their activities. They are then asked to rank these impacts in terms of their significance, using guidelines provided to help them be aware of the contributing factors (eg, frequency, severity). For a selected number of the impacts, the participants are asked to identify what control measures there are and which of these they play a part in. All stages can be discussed with trainers as a whole group at various stages during the workshop. 5 Protected species, nature conservation and invasive weeds Nature conservation, landscape and visual issues in the planning process - overview of key nature UK wildlife legislation, EIA, appropriate timing of surveys, Hedgerow regulations and landscape and visual impact issues Ecological issues - ecological legislation, significant species, hedgerows Archaeology in the development process - why archaeology is important, organisation in the UK, legislation and planning guidance Construction phase issues and consents - major environmental issues during construction, including water resources and land drainage consents, discharges to land or water, water abstraction, public rights of way, tree protection, waste management, Special waste, noise, good practice pollution control and Environmental Audits Identification and management of invasive weeds - including legal position regarding management 6 Chemicals and fuels handling and storage How health and safety management is closely linked to environmental management of materials Planning - what mechanisms are in place for planning materials use; legislation, guidance and policies which define how to manage materials Materials storage - what are the considerations for storing materials, covering:Labels: what are the different types and what do they tell us?Storage facilities: what are the requirements for safe storage of materials (eg, signs, secondary containment, access, segregation, lids/covers)Handling: safe handling for protecting the environment, organisational procedures, high risk situations (eg, decanting, deliveries), how to reduce the risks (eg, use of funnels, proper supervision, training)COSHH and MSDS: brief explanation of legislation and its role in environmental control of hazardous materials, how to use the information provided by COSHH assessments Option: These sessions can be illustrated with photographs/pictures and examples of good and bad storage and handling practices Workshop Options: Labelling Quiz - quick-fire quiz on what different labels tell us; Build a Storage Facility - participants are asked to consider all the environmental requirements for building a safe storage facility for their organisation 7 On-site control measures Overview of the legislation associated with nuisance issues on site and mitigating problems when they arise Examples of bad practice, including fuel storage tanks and mobile equipment - costs involved with prosecution of fuel spills, remediation costs, management costs, legal fees, bad PR coverage Identification and management of contaminated land and relevant legislation Workshop option: Participants are provided with a site plan containing information on site features, environmental conditions and indications of potential issues 8 Waste management Why worry about waste? - a look at how waste disposal can impact on the environment, illustrated by examples of waste-related incidents, statistics on waste production on national, industry-wide and organisational levels, landfill site space, etc Legislation - overview of the relevant legislation, what the main requirements of the regulations are, what penalties there are, and the associated documentation (waste transfer notes) Waste classification - a more in-depth look at how waste is classified under legislation according to hazardous properties, referring to Environment Agency guidance Handling and storage requirements - what are the requirements of the applicable waste legislation and how are they covered by organisational procedures? Examples of good and bad environmental practice associated with handling and storing waste. Workshop option: 'Brown bag' exercise - participants pass round a bag containing tags each with a different waste printed on. They are asked to pick out a tag and identify the classification and the handling, storage and disposal requirements for the waste they select Waste minimisation - overview of the waste minimisation 'ladder' and its different options (elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling), benefits of waste minimisation, examples of waste minimisation techniques Workshop option: Participants are asked to identify opportunities that actually exist within the organisation for minimising production of waste that are not currently being taken advantage of 9 Auditing Requirements for environmental auditing of operations Auditing the EMS Types of internal and external audits Requirements EMS standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS) Carrying out internal audits and being prepared for external audits Workshop options:Mock audit 'Brown Bag' - can be used either for trainers to test participants as if they were in an audit situation, or for the participants to test each other and practice their auditing technique. The bag contains tags each with a different topic printed on (eg, waste skips); participants pass the bag round and select a tag; they are then questioned by the trainer or another participant about that topic as if they were in an audit situation. If the participants are auditing each other, they will be provided with a set of guidelines to keep in mind during the workshop.Virtual auditing - a more practical workshop where participants review photographs of situations/activities relevant to the organisation's operations. They are asked to identify all the good and bad environmental practices that are occurring in the situations. 10 Incident response What should you do when an incident does happen? What should be in a spill kit? When should you call in the experts? When should you inform the Environment Agency or Environmental Health Officer? Workshop option: The participants are provided with some incident scenarios and asked to develop a response to the incident 11 Monitoring and reporting Environmental monitoring programmes and procedures Monitoring and reporting as control measures for environmental consequences Monitoring and environmental 'STOP' card systems - personal and behavioural monitoring and reporting

This route is aimed as commercial vehicle tyre technicians and covers the following competencies: Truck tyre fitting Specialist and multi-piece wheels Agricultural tyre fitting Earth mover tyre fitting Industrial tyre fitting INTERESTED? PFTP are proud to have been awarded approval by the NTDA to offer this valuable licence to our customers. To find out more, please either telephone us on 024 76325880, use the live talk function to talk to one of our sales operatives or visit our contact page to leave a message. We look forward to hearing from you!

A licensed retail tyre technician is likely to come from a number of backgrounds, e.g. apprentice, trainee or from another company where they have gained experience, but may not hold the relevent qualification or where the qualificatiion is old and out of date. For an individual to apply for the LRTT, they must be assessed as a competent practitioner and have the relevent knowledge in the following covering car, light van and 4×4: Tyre fitting Tyre repair Wheel balancing Four-wheel alignment Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) Manual handling and safe working practices.   INTERESTED? PFTP are proud to have been awarded approval by the NTDA to offer this valuable licence to our customers. To find out more, please either telephone us on 024 76325880, use the live talk function to talk to one of our sales operatives or visit our contact page to leave a message. We look forward to hearing from you!