This course is essential support for all working professionals and can be tailored to suit your specific needs. It covers how to move objects safely, so that manual handling risks are reduced. Who should attend?
We recommend that all employers consider manual handling training as part of each new employee's induction.
Course content
Relevant Health & safety information
Spinal anatomy, relevant structure and function
Causes of back pain
Risk assessment
Base positions and movements leading to more complex moves including moving and lifting objects and people (if appropriate).
Course duration
Four hours
Assessment and certification
All students will receive a certificate of attendance.
Fire marshal course
The fire marshal course covers the role of the designated fire marshal. It will present an insight into fire regulations and general fire precautions and also gives you the opportunity to learn about the different types of fire extinguisher and how to use them correctly.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those who are responsible for overseeing fire safety, designated fire marshals and anyone who needs to know how to use a fire extinguisher.
Course content
The role of the fire marshal
Liaison with the fire service
Action on discovering a fire
Fire safety legislation
The chemistry of fire
Common causes of fire
Fire safety precautions
Fire drills and evacuation
How to use fire extinguishers.
Course duration
Four hours.
Assessment and certification
All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.
Stress awareness course
This course looks at the reasons for stress, the effects of stress and ways of controlling stress both in the workplace and at home.
Who should attend?
Any employee who works in a potentially stressful environment or who needs to be able to recognise the early signs of stress.
Course content
defining of stress
causes of stress
coping with stress
immediate/long-term solutions
risk assessment
Course duration
Four hours.
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment. Students are awarded a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
