Introduction to Emergency First Aid

Learners will be able to:

  • Understand basic first aid techniques
  • Understand own limitations and reasons for first aid regulations
  • Understand how to prioritise care using HSE guidelines
  • Know how to summon professional help
  • Demonstrate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation/basic life support
  • Demonstrate correct recovery position
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act

Introduction to Food Hygiene & Safety in the workplace

Learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of personal hygiene in relation to food hygiene
  • Understand the “danger zone” in relation to temperature of food
  • Demonstrate an awareness of health and safety measures required in relation to food storage
  • Demonstrate knowledge of employers and employees responsibilities
  • Demonstrate correct hand washing procedures
  • Identify ways of reducing the risk of cross contamination

Introduction to Health and Safety

Learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate awareness of the five steps to Risk Assessment
  • Complete accident/incident report
  • Understand the importance of inspections
  • Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the need for management of health and safety in the workplace
  • Demonstrate understanding of what is meant by RIDDOR and how it needs to be implemented
  • Explain and identify hazardous substances in the care environment for COSHH requlations.

Introduction to Moving and Handling – Loads

Learner will be able to understand:

  • What is manual handling, or moving and handling?
  • Legislation
  • Employers’ and employees’ responsibilities
  • Risk assessment
  • Structure and function of the spine.
  • The importance of good posture and movement
  • Safer moving and handling techniques
  • Moving and handling tasks
  • Using equipment where appropriate
  • Practical problem solving

Introduction to Adult Protection (POVA)

The aim of the training is to raise awareness of abuse
Course covers:

  • What is abuse?
  • Minimising the risk from abuse
  • Responding to abuse
  • Roles and responsibilities

Skills for Care (2 WEEKS DURATION)

Common Induction Standards Training

The six induction standards are:

  • Understand the principles of care
  • Understand the organisation and the role of the worker
  • Maintain safety at work
  • Communicate effectively
  • Recognise and respond to abuse and neglect
  • Develop as a worker

NVQs

We offer a comprehensive range of programmes to support the national minimum standard in Health and Social Care:

  • HSC NVQ Level 2
  • HSC NVQ Level 3
  • HSC NVQ Level 4