Safety In Mind Limited
Courses Brochure
Course Brochure 1
INDEX OF COURSES
1. Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the
Workplace
2. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
3. Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social
Care
4. Level 2 Award in Conflict Resolution and Personal Safety
5. Control of Substances Hazardous Health (COSHH)
6. Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessor
7. Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
8. Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
9. Fire Safety/warden
10. Manual Handling
11. Manual Handling Risk Assessor
12. Personal Safety
13. Risk Assessment
14. Stress Awareness
15. Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Practice
16. Environmental Management
17. Emergency First Aid at Work
18. First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work Refresher
19. Level 3 Award Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong
Learning Sector (PTTLS)
20. Level 3 Award in Training Skills and Practice
Course Brochure 2
Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Foundation Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace
(CIEH)
6 to 9 Hours
The course will enable employees to:
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Work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to
Improving health and safety within an organisation
Identify key hazards in their own workplace
Understand the importance of health and safety rules
and working procedures
Report potential health and safety problems
Be responsible for their own actions
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Health and Safety at Work
Health and Safety Law
Prevention of Accidents and Ill Health
Risk Assessment
First Aid at Work
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
Work Equipment
Electricity
Fire Prevention
Hazardous Substances
Ergonomics and Workstation Design
Manual Handling
Noise
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Syllabus
Target Population All Employees
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Course Title
Duration
Assessment
Method
Objectives
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
(CIEH)
6 Hours
Multiple Choice Examination
The course will enable employees to:
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Identify Health and Safety requirements placed upon
employers and employees
Define the terms Hazard and Risk and identify the main
causes of harm to workers
Identify Health, Safety and Welfare provisions in the
workplace
Outline the importance of following Safe Systems of
Work, Procedures and Rules
Identify the Hazards and Controls in respect of both
Safety and Occupational Health risks
Briefly describe how their own action can reduce risks to
Health and Safety.
Syllabus
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Health and Safety Legislation
Health at Work
Safety at Work
Welfare
The Workplace and Work Equipment
Risk Assessment
Manual Handling
Hazardous Substances
Ergonomics and Workstation Design
Transport and Vehicles
Noise and Vibration
Target Population All Employees
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Course Title
Duration
Assessment
Method
Objectives
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social
Care (CIEH)
6 Hours
Multiple Choice Examination
The course will enable employees to:
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Identify Health and Safety requirements placed upon
employers and employees
Identify the consequences of poor health and safety
standards and the benefits of good standards
Outline the importance of preventing work-related ill
health.
Briefly describe the key principles of accident prevention
State the key risks associated with poor welfare
Outline the process of assessing risk
Define the key terms used in good hygiene practice
Outline good hygiene practice
Describe the concepts of hygiene hazards and how
associated hygiene risks can be controlled
Briefly descibe the importance of good personal hygiene
Recognise the need for high standards of hygiene and
the importance of cleaning
Syllabus
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Health and Safety Legislation
Health at Work
Safety at Work
Welfare
Hygiene awareness
Hygiene hazards
Personal hygiene
Cleaning
Target Population All Employees in the health and social care sector
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Course Title
Duration
Assessment
Method
Objectives
Level 2 Award in Conflict Resolution and Personal Safety
(CIEH)
6 hours
Multiple Choice Examination
The course will enable employees to:
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Syllabus
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Define the terminology used in conflict resolution
Outline the key aspects of legislation relating to conflict
resolution and personal safety
Briefly describe the concepts of a safe working
environment and the risk of conflict can be assessed.
Outline the importance of personal safety
Describe the use of appropriate methods to de-escalate
a confrontational situation
The Law relating to Personal Safety
The Working environment
Resolving confrontational situations
Personal safety
Breakaway techniques
Target Population All Employees
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
3 or 6 hours (dependant upon client requirements)
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Definition and types of substances hazardous to health
in the work place
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Health effects of hazardous substances and their
causes
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COSHH assessment and control options
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Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999
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Hazardous Substances Legislation
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What makes a substance hazardous
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COSHH Risk Assessment
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COSHH Control Measures
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Practical COSHH Risk Assessment
Syllabus
Target Population Staff with a responsibility for hazardous substances or who
handle hazardous substances
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessors
3.5 hours
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Identify the main requirements of the Health and Safety
(Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
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Briefly describe the main ill health conditions caused by
Display Screen Equipment
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Identify correct workstation layout and Display Screen
Equipment good practice
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Demonstrate the assessment of risks associated with
Display Screen Equipment
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Introduction
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Overview of the Health & Safety (Display Screen
Equipment) Regulations 1992
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Ill health conditions associated with Display Screen
Equipment
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Correct workstation layout and practice
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Display Screen Equipment risk assessment
Syllabus
 Practical Display Screen Equipment risk assessments
Target Population Managers, supervisors or staff who have a responsibility for
undertaking the assessment of users of Display Screen
Equipment
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Course Title
Duration
Assessment
Method
Objectives
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace –
(CIEH)
18 hours usually 3 X 6 hour days
Multiple Choice Examination
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To provide understanding of the main concepts of health
and safety.
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To promote the benefits of a health and safety culture.
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To clarify the roles and responsibilities of individuals,
supervisors and management in health and safety.
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To provide an understanding of health and safety control
and improvement strategies available to supervisors.
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Concept of Health and Safety
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Accidents in the Workplace
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Health in the workplace
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Legal Provisions
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Health & Safety Organisation and Management
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Supervising Health and Safety
Syllabus
Target Population This qualification is aimed at supervisors, owners of small
businesses, team leaders and anyone else who has
responsibility for the health and safety of others in the work
place.
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Level 4 Award in Healtha and Safety in the Workplace –
(CIEH)
40 Hours – Usually 7 X 6 hour days
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Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for a
safe working environment
Identify the main requirements of health and safety
legislation
Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and
techniques involved in the provision of health and safety
education and training
Demonstrate the implementation of the principles and
techniques of safety management
The development of safe systems of work for the
interaction between the building, its users and work
activities
Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for
the provision of a healthy workplace
Syllabus
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Health and Safety Legislation
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Health and Safety Management Systems
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The Identification and control of workplace hazards
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Risk Assessments
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Safe Systems of Work
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Accident Investigation and Reporting
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Human Factors
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Safety Inspection and Auditing Skills
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Hazardous Substances
 Workplace Health and Safety
Target Population Managers and Supervisors with responsibility for the
management of health and safety.
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Fire Safety/Warden
3.5 hours
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Identify the main legislation relating to fire safety
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State the principle causes of fire
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State the main causes of fire spread
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Identify the main requirements of fire risk assessment
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Identify the principle fire prevention methods
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Identify the roles and responsibilities of fire wardens
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Demonstrate the use of fire extinguishers
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Fire Safety Legislation
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Causes of Fire
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How Fire Spreads
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Fire Risk Assessment
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Fire Prevention Methods
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Role of Fire Wardens
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Fire Extinguishers – Theory and Use
Syllabus
Target Population Fire Wardens and persons with a responsibility for fire
safety in the workplace
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Manual Handling
4 Hours
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Define what manual handling is and give examples
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Identification of the main types of manual handling injury
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State the main principles for controlling manual handling
risk and the practical application of these principles
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Demonstrate an understanding of Manual Handling Risk
Assessment
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Identify the main requirements of the Manual Handling
Operations Regulations 1992
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Demonstrate correct manual handling skills
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Manual Handling Operations Legislation
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Manual Handling Injuries
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Manual Handling Risk Assessment
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Controlling Manual Handling Risks
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Manual Handling Skills (Theory and Practical)
Syllabus
Target Population Employees with manual handling tasks
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Manual Handling Risk Assessors Course
Two Days
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Define what manual handling is and give examples
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Identification of the main types of manual handling injury
and the main causes
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Identify the main requirements of the Manual Handling
Operations Regulations 1992
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Describe the principles and practice of Manual Handling
Risk Assessment
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State the main principles for controlling manual handling
risk and the practical application of these principles
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Demonstrate Manual Handling Risk Assessments to the
prescribed protocol
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What is Manual Handling?
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Manual Handling Injuries
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The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
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Manual Handling Risk Assessment
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Manual Handling Control Measure
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Practical Manual Handling Risk Assessment Skills
Syllabus
Target Population Employees with responsibility for assessing manual
handling risks
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Personal Safety
6 hours
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To identify a range of violent behavour
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Describe potential triggers to violent behaviour
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Describe the potential signs of violent behaviour
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Outline the key steps involved in Personal Safety Risk
Assessment
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Identify a range of actions to be employed in the event
of being faced with violent or aggressive behaviour
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Explain the ‘Control Trilogy’ as a process for coping with
non-physical violent behaviour
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Identify the options available if physically attacked
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Introduction
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What is violent behaviour?
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Warning signs
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Personal Safety Risk Assessment
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Control Trilogy
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Physical assault – options
Syllabus
Target Population Employees who deal with the public
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment – Principles and
Practice (CIEH)
3 to 6 Hours (Dependant upon client requirements)
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Identify the legislative requirements for risk
assessments
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Demonstration of the process of risk assessment
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Identify the ‘Hierarchy of Control Measures’
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Identify the main types of ‘specialist risk assessment’
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The Law Relating to Risk Assessment
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The Risk Assessment Process
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Control Measures
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Specialist Risk Assessment
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Practical Risk Assessment
Syllabus
Target Population Employees with a responsibility for undertaking risk
assessment
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Stress Awareness (CIEH)
6 hours including assessment
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Explain what is meant by the term stress and in
particular work related stress
Explain the importance of controlling stress in the
workplace
Explain the typical stress related factors in the
workplace
Identify stress in colleagues and themselves
Advise on and implement controls in the workplace to
reduce stress
Monitor colleagues and themselves in relation to stress
at work
Syllabus
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Definitions of stress
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Stress as an occupational health hazard
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Identification of basic workplace stressors
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Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
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Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation
Target Population General workers and as a suitable introduction to the issues
of work related stress for supervisors and managers
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
L 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practice –
(CIEH)
6 to 9 Hours
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To identify, define and explain relevant environmental
issues
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Identify, define and explain the environmental aspects
and effects of organisations
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Understand simple measures that can be implemented
to reduce the environmental effects of organisations
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Understand the business and community benefits of
environmental management
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Understand the principles and importance of
environmental legislation and the authorities responsible
for its enforcement
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Environmental impacts and sustainability
Understanding environmental aspects
Principles of environmental law
Energy use and carbon management
Resource efficiency and waste minimisation
Water management
Pollution prevention and emergency planning
Environmental management systems
Syllabus
Target Population All Employees
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Environmental Management (CIEH)
40 Hours – Usually over 7 days
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Demonstrate an understanding of a range of
environmental issues including environmental science,
policy and management
Identify and evaluate the environmental effects of an
organisation
Understand the procedure for developing an
environmental policy
Contribute to an environmental management
programme and identify appropriate environmental
management techniques
Understand the procedure for conducting an
environmental audit and producing an environmental
report
Understand what an environmental management
system is and the different standards available for their
certification
Participate in the identification of specific training needs
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The Environmental Context
The Management Context
Environmental Aspects
Environmental Policy
Environmental Management Programme
Environmental Management Techniques
Environmental Auditing
Environmental Reporting
Environmental Legislation
Environmental Management Standards
Environmental Management Training
Environmental Support Organisations
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Syllabus
Target Population Managers and Supervisors responsible for Environmental
Management issues
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Course Title
Duration
Objectives
Emergency First Aid at Work
6 Hours
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State how to get help in an emergency
Demonstrate Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
Identify the causes and treatment of the following patient
conditions:
 Unconsciousness
 Burns
 Wounds and Bleeding
 Fractures
 Heart Attacks
 Epilepsy
 Diabetic Emergencies
 Asphyxia
Identify the need for basic record keeping
State the contents of a first aid box
Identify basic hygiene requirements for first aid
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What to do in an emergency
Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
Care of the Unconscious Patient
Management of Wounds and Bleeding
Miscellaneous Patient Conditions
Record Keeping
Personal Hygiene
Syllabus
Target Population Persons responsible for first aid or first aid support within
organisations
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Course Title
Duration
First Aid at Work & First Aid at Work Refresher
18 Hours usually 3 X 6 hour days
Refresher Course 12 Hours usually 2 X 6 hour days
Objectives
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The ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when
an emergency occurs at work.
Demonstrate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation to the
prescribed protocol
Demonstrate the administration of first aid to the
following patient conditions:
 Unconsciousness
 Wounds/bleeding
 Burns/scalds
 Musculo/skeletal Injuries
 Shock
 Eye Injuries
 Poisoning
 Gas or Fume Inhalation Injuries
The recognition of common major and minor illnesses
and the appropriate treatment protocols.
Maintain records and provide written information
The principles of personal hygiene
First aid legislation
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What to do in an emergency
Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
Unconsciousness – Causes and Treatment
Wounds & Bleeding
Musculo/skeletal Injuries
Burns
Cardiac Conditions
Asphyxia
Respiratory Emergencies
Record Keeping
Hygiene
Eye Injuries
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Target Population Workplace First Aiders
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Course Title
Duration
Assessment
Method
Objectives
Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong
Learning Sector (PTTLS) (CIEH)
5 Days
One Practical and Two Written Assignments
The course will enable delegates to:
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Syllabus
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Understand your own role, responsibilities and
boundaries of role in relation to teaching
Understand appropriate teaching and learning
approaches within a specialist area
Demonstrate your session planning skills – plan,
deliver, observe and evaluate a micro-teaching
session
Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that
motivate learners
Understand the use of different assessment methods
Understand and analyse the need for accurate
record keeping and procedures that can be adopted
– including internal and external assessment
information.
Roles and Responsibilities
Learning Styles and Preferences
Teaching Planning Skills
Teaching Styles and Communication
Teaching Assessment
Target Population This qualification has been developed for anyone entering
teaching or training roles or already in-service who needs to
achieve the minimum threshold status as a teacher in the
lifelong learning sector – that is, adult and community
learning and development, further education, libraries,
archives and information services and work-based learning
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Course Title
Duration
Assessment
Method
Objectives
Level 3 Award in Training Skills and Practice (CIEH)
3 Days
Assignment (micro-teach session)
The course will enable delegates to:
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Syllabus
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understand their own role and responsibilities in
relation to training
understand appropriate training and learning
approaches in a specialist area
demonstrate their session planning skills
understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that
motivate learner
understand the use of different assessment methods
and the need for record keeping
Roles and Responsibilities
Learning Styles and Preferences
Training Planning Skills
Training Styles and Communication
Training Assessment
Assignment (micro teaching session)
Target Population This qualification is aimed at those who want to develop
practical training skills and is the minimum requirement for
anyone wishing to register to deliver CIEH qualifications* in
food safety, health and safety and environmental protection
without public funding – for example, in the workplace
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