Health Short Course Guide

First Aid, Health and Safety and Manual Handling

Short Courses 2012/13

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Keeping You Safe ...

At City College Plymouth our first aid, health and safety, and manual handling courses aim to provide employees with the skills and knowledge in order to work effectively and with confidence.

Courses are regularly updated to reflect the changing needs of the health and care sectors and lead to qualifications that are nationally recognised and valued by employers. Many of our courses are accessible and flexible for full-time employees, and many can be tailored to a specific subject area, or to an organisation.

An approved centre for the Health and Safety Executive and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, City College Plymouth offers industry recognised qualifications, delivered by tutors with a wealth of workplace experience.

This guide will give you all the information about the courses and training you need in order for your business to meet legislative requirements, whilst also protecting your customers and your workforce.

Please note: changes to course start dates/times and/or prices may occur, and there may be additional fees for ancillary course costs (material fees).

Bespoke Short Courses If you can’t find the course you want in this guide, and have a particular requirement regarding course content or structure, then our team of experienced, professional trainers can work with you to develop a course that suits your needs.

Delivered at a time and place to suit you!

It isn’t always convenient to release people from the workplace on consecutive days in one working week. With this in mind, we aim to run our courses over a period of time that suits you and your organisation - even if it’s during the evening or at weekends.

One of the main advantages of sending staff for College-based training is the lack of disruption to workplace operations and whilst we have superb facilities available to you at the College, we can also customise practical skills training for delivery at your premises should this be preferable to you.

Call our team on 01752 305026 to discuss how we can tailor our courses to suit your needs.

SPECIAL OFFERS Block Booking Discount

Course Bundles!

We offer discounts on some of our short courses if you purchase ten or more spaces. For example, if you book ten employees onto our COSHH Assessment course you will only pay for seven, saving you £210 - see course information for more details.

Pick and mix your short courses to save £s …

• Purchase six units s (18 hours) of training from our range of accredited and non-accredited courses for only £135 • Purchase eight units s (24 hours) of training from our range of accredited and non-accredited courses for only £180

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First Aid Courses Please note: the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) will no longer be responsible for the approval or monitoring of first aid training providers from 6 April 2013.

From that date City College Plymouth will continue to deliver first aid courses to the high standards set by the HSE, however these courses will be certificated by the College. The HSE has been working with Ofqual, SQA and ‘Skills for Life’ (the relevant sector skills council) to develop the educational standard needed to ensure that the syllabus for the new Awarding Body Qualification is in line with that currently in use. The College will also be able to offer these accredited qualifications.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO) The majority of our first aid courses are approved by the HSE - the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness. The HSE does not approve automatic external defibrillator training or paediatric first aid, however these courses are delivered by HSE approved trainers who work to the UK Resus Council guidelines. City College Plymouth is on the approved trainers’ register for paediatric training - the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO).

City College Plymouth is a Plymouth City Council approved paediatric first aid training organisation.

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Course Title

Course Code

Automated External AED Defibrillator Training College Certificate

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

3 hrs

£35

s Discounts not available for block bookings

Refresh/update CPR skills and learn the essential skills required of an AED operator. This training meets the UK and European resuscitation council guidelines.

Emergency First Aid at Work - HSE

FAX

6 hrs

£48

Maximum 12 people

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Book 12 and get one place free £528 This course is designed for workplaces where a lower level of first aid training has been assessed as sufficient. Course content includes the role of the first aider, managing an emergency, relevant legislation, all basic life support, control of bleeding (including shock), care of the unconscious casualty (including seizures), minor wounds, burns and scalds.

First Aid at Work Annual Update - HSE

FABR

3 hrs

£25

Maximum 12 people

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Book 12 and get one place free £275 A three hour annual refresher course providing the ideal opportunity for first aiders to update and practice their skills. This course is strongly recommended by the HSE to avoid any deterioration in first aider skills.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

First Aid at Work HSE

FAB

18 hrs

£150 Maximum 12 people Book 12 and get one place free

Number of Units

Not included in ‘bundles’ offer

£1,650

This comprehensive course is needed when a work-based risk assessment indicates the need for a higher level of first aider training. Course content includes all topics of the Emergency First Aid at Work course, plus heart attacks/angina, stroke, diabetes, asthma, poisoning, anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) including use of auto-injectors (epi-pen), severe bleeds/wounds/burns/scalds, eye injury, chest injury, strains, sprains, dislocations, broken bones and spinal/ neck injury. Certificate valid for three years, annual update training strongly recommended by the HSE. Requalification needed every three years to maintain first aider status in the workplace.

First Aid at Work Requalification - HSE

FAR

12 hrs

£92

Maximum 12 people

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Book 12 and get one place free £1,012 This two day course updates first aid skills and enables first aiders to maintain their occupational first aid status by refreshing their skills and updating their knowledge.

Course content includes the First Aid at Work syllabus. First aiders whose certificates have expired beyond 28 days must attend the full three day First Aid at Work course.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Intensive Paediatric Emergency First Aid College Certificate

PAE

7 hrs

£55

Maximum 12 people

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Book 12 and get one place free £605

This one day intensive course satisfies Ofsted requirements for childcare settings and the Childcare Register only. To apply for registration on the Early Years Register the two day course is required. Course content includes the role of a first aider and how to manage an emergency, communication, all basic life support for babies and children, childhood conditions and illness, injury to muscles, ligaments, bones, head, spine; bites, stings, foreign objects, extremes of body temperature, unconsciousness and seizures.

Paediatric First Aid College Certificate

PAE14

14 hrs

£102 Maximum 12 people Book 12 and get one place free £1,122

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This two day course meets the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation guidelines and is suitable for Early Years Register and general Childcare Register. Course content as above. Certificates are valid for three years.

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Employer Case Study Curious Kittens Nursery Curious

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Julie Griffiths, Nursery Manager Curious Kittens Nursery approached the College to deliver a specialist course in paediatric first aid which could be tailored to their needs of caring for the health, safety and wellbeing of children from birth to five years.

The objectives of the training were to fulfil the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for nursery practitioners, and to give a thorough overview of the basic and important elements of first aid.

In order to accommodate 24 members of staff and ensure that the day-today running of the nursery was not affected, Nursery Manager, Julie Griffiths, requested that training took place on consecutive Saturdays with a Saturday ‘off’ in between, run over two separate sessions.

“The course really exceeded my expectations”, said Julie. “It was booked to our particular specifications in terms of date and venue, and my team really enjoyed the training, finding it to be comprehensive and pitched at an appropriate level. They are now confident that they could deal competently and confidently in a first aid situation.”

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Health and Safety Courses Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Our health and safety courses will ensure that you are meeting your legal duties and protecting your staff, as well as minimising the risk of litigation and helping to reduce your insurance premiums! City College Plymouth is an approved CIEH training provider - the UK’s leading awarding body for vocational qualifications in accredited food safety, health and safety and environmental protection qualifications.

Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

COSHH Assessment College Certificate

EBS

6 hrs

£70

Maximum 10 people

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Book 10 and get 3 places free £490 This course will enable you to recognise the inherent risks in various substances and highlight the controls available. It will suit the needs of those who use hazardous substances in the workplace for instance, healthcare, manufacturing, cleaning and so on. Identify hazardous substances within your workplace, understand how these can enter the body and gain an insight into both the acute and chronic effects of this.

Fire Safety Principles, AFSP6 Level 2 - College Certificate

6 hrs

£39

Maximum 20 people

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Book 20 and get 6 places free! £546

This College certificated qualification provides employers with a less expensive training option for their employees. The course content will help employees to develop their basic fire safety awareness providing the knowledge to help them to carry out designated fire safety and emergency procedures in the workplace, as fire wardens or fire marshals, for example. It covers fire hazards and control measures, the procedures for fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections.

Also, some guidance on the use of fire safety equipment and how to implement emergency procedures, including safe evacuation of people in the workplace.

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Course Title

Course Code

Fire Safety Principles, AFSP Level 2 Award - CIEH

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

7 hrs

£50

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £700

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This nationally recognised qualification provides employees with the knowledge to help them to carry out designated fire safety and emergency procedures in the workplace as fire wardens or fire marshals, for example. This award is Ofqual accredited. It covers fire hazards and control measures, the procedures for fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections. Also, some guidance on the use of fire safety equipment and how to implement emergency procedures, including safe evacuation of people in the workplace.

Food Safety Awareness in Catering, Level 1 Award - CIEH

FHA1

3 hrs

£36

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £504

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This level 1 award provides an ideal solution to staff induction training for employees, including those with minimal or no prior food safety knowledge, those handling low-risk or wrapped foods (category A), front-of-house employees for example, waiting or check out staff, back of house employees, such as kitchen porters. This award is also suitable for people with special needs or for employees for whom English is a second language. Successful students could progress to level 2.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Food Safety in Catering, Level 2 Award - CIEH

FHA

7 hrs

£54

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £730

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This nationally recognised qualification will suit anyone working in a catering setting required to prepare, cook or handle food. You will gain a firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved, including understanding how to control food safety risks, ultimately developing the confidence and expertise needed to safely deliver food to customers. Refreshment of this qualification is recommended every three years.

This award is Ofqual accredited.

Food Safety in Catering, Level 2 College Certificate

FHA6

6 hrs

£43

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £602

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This College certificated qualification provides employers with a less expensive training option for their employees. The course content is as above. Coursework and outcome are internally verified.

Health and Safety in the Workplace, Level 1 - College Certificate

HSB1

6 hrs

£47

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £658

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This College certificated level 1 course is designed to make students aware of the key health and safety issues and the part they are required to play in order to keep themselves and others free from harm in the workplace. This award is also suitable for people with special needs or for employees for whom English is a second language. Successful students could progress to level 2.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Health and Safety in the Workplace, Level 2 Award - CIEH

HSB

7 hrs

£58

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £812

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This nationally recognised qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make learning relevant and fit for purpose. It is designed to ensure all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and members of the public. You will understand the principles of accident prevention, gain the ability to contribute to any health and safety management system, understand the importance of risk assessment, employer/employee responsibilities, understand the hazards and risks associated with the workplace and manual handling, gain an appreciation into the nature and risks of hazardous substances, working at height, and the potential long and short-term effects of exposure to noise and vibration. Importantly, students will understand how their individual action can reduce risks to health and safety.

Health and Safety in the Workplace, Level 2 - College Certificate

HSB6

6 hrs

£47

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £658

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This College certificated qualification provides employers with a less expensive training option for their employees. The course content is as above. Coursework and outcome are internally verified.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Healthier Foods and Special Diets, Level 2 - CIEH

HFS

7 hrs

£57

Maximum 20 people 20 and get Book 12 6 places free! £798

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This qualification has been designed to provide a good, basic understanding of nutrition. Employees involved in the selection of menus, recipes and ingredients would benefit from this qualification as would those in health care and education sectors. You will understand the nutritional needs and catering for different groups, allergies and food intolerances, the relationship between diet and health, implications of food processing and the importance of food labelling, and gain knowledge of the requirements of current legislation.

Healthier Foods and Special Diets, Level 2 - College Certificate

HFS6

6 hrs

£46

Maximum 20 people Book 20 and get 6 places free! £644

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This College certificated qualification provides employers with a less expensive training option for their employees. The course content is as above. Coursework and outcome are internally verified.

Infection Control College Certificate

ICE3

3 hrs

£25

Maximum 10 people £250

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This College certificated course can be tailored to business and individual needs to make learning relevant and fit for purpose. Infections can cause distress, serious illness and disruption within any workplace. You will gain an understanding of what infection is, its causes and how it spreads, how to break the chain of infection and personal health and hygiene. Suitable for healthcare workers, housekeepers, domestics, cleaners, waiting staff or for individuals in their own home.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Safer Handling of Medicines - College Certificate

SHE

6 hrs

£50

Maximum 10 people £500

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Aimed at healthcare workers and individuals who are responsible for guiding and supporting others in the handling and administration of their medication. On completion of this one day course you will gain the understanding and skills needed to carry out this important work-related support role; have an awareness of current legislation; understand how to keep accurate records; store, administer and dispose of medicines correctly; know the action to take if errors are made or medicines refused; and outline possible contra-indications and/or side effects of medicines.

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Employer Case Study Ashley Meads “Whilst completing the first aid course at the College I thought about how great it would be to combine the two things I enjoy - working with young people and first aid. I thought it would be really good if I could teach young people first aid and have been pursuing this ambition. The first aid course at the College was really relaxed and friendly, with tutors who were having fun whilst teaching; I know that’s what I want to be like when I teach it to young people!

“To build up my teaching experience, I have spent time volunteering with the College’s Work-based Learning team where I quickly realised that educating young people can be about finding alternative ways of communicating, encouraging and supporting students. I have been working as a learning support assistant since December 2010 have now secured work with the College as a first aid trainer.”

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Moving and Handling Courses Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees - this includes suitable training. Our College certificated courses combine both theoretical and hands-on elements of the subject in order to teach suitable techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects and/or people safely within the limits of their individual capability. All of our moving and handling courses can be tailored to business and individual needs to make learning relevant and fit for purpose.

Our moving and handling courses are taught by either Chartered Institute for Environmental Health (CIEH) approved trainers or NHS trained trainers. They follow the guidance of the All Wales Manual Handling Training Passport and Information Scheme. The development of one ‘All Wales’ scheme was facilitated through a partnership between the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the All Wales NHS Manual Handling Steering Group, the Welsh Local Government Association/ Syniad Manual Handling Sub Group and the Care Forum Wales. Health and safety inspectors seek to secure compliance with the law and may refer to this guidance as illustrating good practice.

Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Moving and Handling of Children and Babies - College Certificate

MANCB

6 hrs

£44

Maximum 10 people Book 10 and get one place free! £396

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Identify legislation relating to moving and handling of children and babies, mechanics of the spine and its vulnerability to injury, ergonomic approach, risk assessment, principles of safe moving and handling, and low-risk moving and handling techniques.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Moving and Handling Hoist Awareness College Certificate

MANHA

3 hrs

£30

Maximum 10 people Book 10 and get one place free! £270

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Develop knowledge and skills when performing moving and handling techniques with the use of hoists and slings. Students must have an in-date Moving and Handling Techniques in the Care Environment Certificate to complete this course.

Moving and Handling Techniques - College Certificate

MANH

3 hrs

£25

Maximum 10 people Book 10 and get one place free! £225

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Identify legislation relating to moving and handling, mechanics of the spine and its vulnerability to injury, ergonomic approach, risk assessment, principles of safe moving and handling, and learn how to safely move and handle inanimate loads.

Moving and Handling Techniques in Care Environments College Certificate

MAN

6 hrs

£44

Maximum 10 people Book 10 and get one place free! £396

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Course content as above plus how to safely move and handle people with and without the use of specialist equipment.

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Course Title

Course Code

Duration

Fee

Block Bookings

Number of Units

Moving and Handling Techniques in Care Environments (Refresher Course) College Certificate

MANR

3 hrs

£25

Maximum 10 people Book 10 and get one place free! £225

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An update on any changes to protocols, legislation, regulation with an emphasis on practical skills. Candidates must be able to produce a current Moving and Handling Certificate of Competence (ie gained within the previous 12 months) in order to attend this training.

Please note: our level one courses are aimed at those who are new to the workplace and who would like a simple overview of the subject and are also suitable for people with special needs or for employees for whom English is a second language.

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Employer Case Study REATCH Centre

The Reatch Centre in Plymouth, which is part of Plymouth City Council, is an adult social care service that provides care for people with sensory impairments, disabilities, or with acquired brain injuries.

The team at the Centre completed a first aid mobility and handling course with City College Plymouth, which was organised through Plymouth City Council’s training department. As part of the training they received advice and guidance about how to administer certain first aid techniques to people who have reduced mobility and complex health care needs.

John Casey, Unit Manager at the Reatch Centre said: “We specified our needs to the College and they were able to provide us with the training that we needed, and in our own workplace too. This was really helpful to us, especially as it was only a small team of staff who were undergoing the training.

“The course was tailored to provide solutions to the problems that our team faces, and the tutor was able to answer questions and advise on particular issues.

“The course suited our needs perfectly. The team now feel confident in their own abilities, and that they can deliver the first aid to the clients in often tricky circumstances.”

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