WORK RELATED COURSES

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (Ofqual regulated qualification)

1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course (EFAW Level 3) 

This RQF Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work training course is designed for people who have a specific responsibility at work or in voluntary or community activities to provide first aid when dealing with an emergency situation.

It provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with a range of emergency situations and to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt first aid in emergency situations.

Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course content (RQF)

•    Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
•    Be able to assess an incident
•    Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally (Recovery position), including seizure
•    Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally (CPR)
•    Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
•    Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
•    Manage a casualty who is in shock
•    Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury.

How is this Level 2 First Aid course assessed?

Each learner will be assessed practically throughout the course and must demonstrate CPR, care of the unconscious casualty and management of wounds and bleeding. Each learner will also take a theoretical multiple choice paper.

How much does the Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course cost?

Level 3 EFAW for £95.00 per person

Additional Information

The Level 3 qualification Emergency First Aid at Work course is based on the HSE training standard for delivery of First Aid at work courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981.

The qualification is comprised of one mandatory unit with a total credit value of 1 and 8 guided learning hours*.
*Minimum contact teaching hours apply to this qualification- The EFAW qualification should be delivered in no less than 6 hours (1 day) excluding breaks.

Candidates must bring along a piece of photo identification in order to sign in at the start of this course.

3 Day First Aid at Work Training Course(FAW Level 3)

This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

Who should attend?

Businesses have a legal obligation to provide adequate first aid training for their employees, we can help you to meet that obligation while providing interesting and informative first aid training which will ensure that your employees know how to deal with an emergency situation should it arise.
Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.

What you will learn

3Day First Aid at Work Training Course(FAW Level 3)

This RQF Level 3 First Aid at Work (FAW)course is designed for people who have a  specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide first aid when dealing with an emergency situation.

It provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider. 
 

Qualsafe Level 3 First Aid at Work (FAW) course content (RQF)

This Level 3 First Aid at Work course contains two mandatory training units.

In unit 1 the learner must: Incorporates the new changes from European Resuscitation Council (ERC) First Aid Guidelines 2015.

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Be able to assess an incident
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
  • New guidelines (2015) introduce the management and use of an AED with cardiac resuscitation
• Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
• Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
  • New guidelines ( 2015) introduce the use and management of Catastrophic bleeding, with the use of Haemostatic dressings and tourniquets 
• Manage a casualty who is in shock.
• Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury
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In unit 2 the learner must:

• Be able to conduct a secondary survey
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injury
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with a suspected chest injury
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
• Be able to administer first aid a casualty with an eye injury
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness including:
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Epilepsy
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes

How much does the Level 3 First Aid at Work course cost?

Book onto the  Level 3 FAW  for £280 per person.

Other Information

This qualification is based on the HSE training standard for First Aid at work courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety  (First Aid) Regulations 1981.  It comprises 2 mandatory units with a total value of 3 credits.

*Minimum contact teaching hours apply to this qualification - Initial training should be delivered in no less than 18 hours (3 days).  Requalification training should be delivered in no less than 12 hours (2 days).

To attend the first aid at work requalifying course, learners must produce a copy of a valid first aid at work certificate that is either HSE approved or Ofqual/SQA regulated.

Candidates must bring along a piece of photo identification in order to sign in at the start of this course.

2 Day First Aid at Work Requalifier Course (RFAW Level 3)

This RQF Level 3 Requalifier First Aid at Work (FAW) course is designed for those people who have a current, valid First Aid at Work certificate which is due to expire, and needs to be renewed.

It provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider.

Qualsafe Level 3 First Aid at Work Requalifier (RFAW) course content (RQF)

This Level 3 First Aid at Work Requalifier course contains two mandatory training units. Incorporates the new changes from European Resuscitation Council (ERC) First Aid Guidelines 2015.

In unit 1 the learner must:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Be able to assess an incident
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
• Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
• Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
• Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• Manage a casualty who is in shock.
• Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury

In unit 2 the learner must:

• Be able to conduct a secondary survey
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injury
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with a suspected chest injury
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
• Be able to administer first aid a casualty with an eye injury
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness including:
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Epilepsy
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes

How much does the Level 3 First Aid at Work Requalifier course cost?

 Book onto the Level 3 RFAW at £190 per person.

Other Information

This qualification is based on the HSE training standard for First Aid at work courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety  (First Aid) Regulations 1981.  It comprises 2 mandatory units with a total value of 3 credits.

*Minimum contact teaching hours apply to this qualification - Training should be delivered in no less than 12 hours (2 days).

To attend a requalifying course, learners must produce a copy of a valid first aid at work certificate that is either HSE approved or Ofqual/SQA regulated.

Candidates must bring along a piece of photo identification in order to sign in at the start of this course.

QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (QCF)

Book onto the  Basic Life Support for £50 per person.

ANNUAL REFRESHER TRAINING-AR

This refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update your skills at any time during your three year period as a qualified first aider.

The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.

Who should attend?

This course is for people holding a current First aid at work or Emergency first aid at work certificate.

Annual Skills Refresher - Half-Day First Aid Update Course

This first aid training course is a 3-hour annual refresher for candidates already holding a valid First Aid at Work (FAW) orEmergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate.
Its core topics involve refreshing the key skills of:

• Acting safely and promptly in the event of an emergency
• CPR (theory and practise)
• Care of the unconscious casualty (inc. recovery position)
• Choking
• Control of bleeding.

Incorporates:      New changes from European Resuscitation  Council(ERC) First Aid Guidelines 2015. 

The HSE guidelines published in October 2009 "strongly recommend" that this is undertaken annually in between initial First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and each subsequent requalification.

A valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate is an essential prerequisite for this course.

Open course price: £60 per person.

First Aid for Schools and Colleges

Who is it for?

This course is for schools and colleges who have already met their statutory requirements in terms of equipping their staff with either a Level 3 First at Work certificate or an Level 3 Emergency First Aid at work certificate but who require staff to have additional cover for certain activities such as residential trips, sporting activities and out of hours clubs etc.

It is also suitable for schools that have varying age ranges of children e.g.  independent schools catering for 1-18 year olds and Middle schools catering for 9-13 year olds.

These staff may not necessarily require a full three day course but may need to have some focus spent on elements of first aid that are specifically relevant to their working practice e.g. Sports teachers like to have a greater understanding of head and skeletal injuries and asthma as these problems may occur during sporting activities.

Please note, this course does not replace the need for the First Aid in the Workplace or Paediatric First Aid training courses.

What does a 'First Aid for Schools and Colleges' course involve?

We are able to provide bespoke courses that meet the needs of your staff and the activities that they carry out with the children in the school as we understand the issues and problems that can occur in a school setting.
Course content can vary depending on your requirements but,

All courses cover:

• Preparing and planning and dealing with an emergency
• Dealing with an unwell child
• CPR for adults and children (and infants if appropriate)
• Choking
• Care of an Unconscious person
• Bleeding and shock
• Accident reporting and First aid kits

You can then choose an additional 4 items from the following optional topics:

• Sprains/strains and fractures including spinal injury
• Heat Exhaustion/hypothermia
• Drowning
• Head Injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Medical conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Sickle Cell, Anaemia, Meningitis
• Anaphylaxis and Epi-pen training.

Please note, this list is not exhaustive, please call if you have other requirements.

This course runs for a full day (6 hours).

The course price is for up to 10 candidates £680

Contact us to discuss your needs.

First Aid Training on Inset Days

We can run first aid courses to coincide with your inset days, to help you to make the most of your statutory training days.  These courses can be any of our standard courses or can be customised to your requirements. Please note that inset days book up very early.  If you wish to book your training to fall on an inset day, please contact us as early as possible.

Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Accredited by CIEH and AOFOA

29.3 million working days were lost during 2009 due to work-related illness and injuries¹. Health and safety training is essential so staff understand their duties and responsibilities. This 3-hour course is a quick and cost effective way of training staff in the basic health and safety issues in the workplace. 

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and accepted by major inspecting bodies such as HSE, CIEH and CQC.

What does the course cover?

• Legal responsibilities
• Accidents
• Slips, trips and falls
• Protective clothing
• Fire
• Electricity
• Manual handling
• Work at height
• Safety signs
• Hazardous substances/COSHH
• Machinery and vehicles
• Stress

All our courses are tailored to fit your business and individual needs.

Who is the course for?

This Health and Safety – Level 1 qualification is ideal for all staff who need a basic overview of the main principles of health and safety. It is a quick and cost-efficient way of gaining an accredited qualification and is suitable for both private and public sectors.

A 6 hour 'Health and Safety in the Workplace' course (Level 2) is also available which covers subjects in more detail.

A 3 hour 'Health and Safety for Carers' course (Level 1) is also available.

How long does the course last?

3 hours.

How is the course assessed?

A multiple choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session.  The assessment can take place orally for those who have difficulties reading or writing.  Many foreign languages can be catered for, advanced notice required, please.

CIEH now require that all people taking the exam need to provide the original photo ID. (e.g. passport, driving licence, work pass).

How much does it cost?

Prices from just £75 per person for courses on your site, which includes tuition, training materials, assessment and certificate. Please contact us for details. Price is dependent on numbers.

How long is the certificate valid for?

3 years.

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Health And Safety Training: The CIEH Level 2 Award 

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace provides a good introduction to health and safety ensuring employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors, and the public. It provides an overall awareness of key health and safety issues, ensuring that employees understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules. 

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace covers:

• An introduction to health and safety.
• Health and safety law and enforcement.
• Preventing work-related ill-health.
• The principles of accident prevention.
• Risk assessment techniques.
• The risks associated with poor welfare, the workplace and work equipment, manual handling, hazardous substances, working at height, working with vehicles and exposure to noise and vibration.

 Assessment

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is assessed by a short multiple-choice exam.

If you are arranging a classroom course on your company premises then the exam will take place at the end of the training

Cost £75 per person

Successful delegates are awarded a CIEH certificate.

Level 2 Safe Moving and Handling - 1 Day

The Ofqual Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling is intended as an introduction to moving and handling activities for those starting work, returning to work or needing specific training in manual handling as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training.


Who should attend?


Delegates gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment. Health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, including contractors, visitors and suppliers. Safe moving and handling contribute significantly to reducing injury in the workplace.

What you will learn


The qualification provides an effective means of ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities and have understood the principles of the safe moving and lifting of loads.



Course content

• An introduction to Manual Handling
• The Impact of Manual Handling Activities
• Manual Handling and the Legal Aspects
• Manual Handling Hazards
• High-risk Manual Handling Activities
• Assessing Manual Handling Activities
• Reducing the Manual Handling risks
• Practical Manual Handling Techniques

Course Duration


The course is delivered over one day totalling 8hrs including coffee breaks. The course is either held on client’s premises, and delivered specifically for their employees or, delivered at Bridge Safety and Training premises.

Assessment and certification


This qualification is assessed in 2 parts:

Part 1
Tests candidates' knowledge on the subject and is assessed by a 30 minute, 15-question multiple-choice examination. Successful candidates must score at least 10 out of 15 to pass this element of the qualification.

Part 2
Is a competency-based assessment carried out by the Nominated Tutor. Candidates must practically demonstrate the application of the correct techniques in all the identified common workplace activities indicated within the qualification.

Upon successful completion, candidates are awarded certification.

Support


We are committed to supporting the delegates on our courses, therefore upon successful completion, you will be able to access first aid advice from our HSE approved instructors should you have any queries in the future. We will remind you when your qualification requires updating and inform you on any legislation change that may occur.

Cost for the course is £75 per person.

Infection Prevention and Control

An estimated 1 in 10 people develop infections within healthcare settings.  The cost implications of this are huge in terms of time and money to treat the infections and also in terms of patient well-being.

Having a good awareness of the sources of infection and how they spread helps to keep us healthy and reduces the chance of the further spread of any disease.

The aim of this course is to give candidates an understanding of the meaning and importance of infection control and prevention.

Learning Outcomes:

• To be able to understand the cause and spread of infection and the chain of infection
• To understand the differences between pathogenic micro -organisms and parasitic organisms and the diseases they may cause, including
  • bacteria, e.g. MRSA, TB, Clostridium difficile, E- Coli 0157
  • viruses,- e.g. HIV, Hepatitis, Norovirus
  • fungi, -e.g. athletes foot, thrush
  • parasites,- e.g. scabies and lice
• To be able to prevent and control the spread of infection using standard precautions, including hand decontamination, the use of personal protective equipment and the safe use of sharps
• To demonstrate effective hand hygiene procedures
• To understand the correct management of spills
• To understand how to manage waste correctly, including sharps, domestic waste, clinical hazardous waste and biological spills.
• To understand decontamination techniques for low risk, medium and high risks items.
• To understand the legislation, regulations and guidance that govern infection prevention and control
• To understand roles and responsibilities and boundaries in preventing infection within an organisation with regard to
  • reporting of infectious outbreaks
  • seeking advice and guidance
  • admissions
  • transfers and discharges
  • documentation
  • following the death of an individual
  • handling, collection and storage of specimens
  • ensuring visitors comply with hand hygiene.

This course is 2-3 hours in duration.  Access to running water is required to practise effective hand washing techniques.

The price of this course is  £500.00 for up to 10 people which includes a manual and certificate for each candidate. Cost Per person £55