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We offer a number of tailored short courses which include:

 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Risk Assessment
6 hours

 This workshop covers the legal requirements of risk assessment, provides information on the practicalities of carrying out risk assessments in a logical and defendable way and the knowledge and skills to apply this to any situation.
This course will be tailored to the work of the individual organisation e.g. general risk assessment, office work, call centres, housing associations etc
For Care Organisations training will focus on residential care, supporting groups or individuals in their own homes, working with alcohol/ drug users and the homeless, learning and physical disabilities.
Fire Safety Awareness
3 hours		 Organisations have the responsibility to ensure all staff receive fire safety awareness training to ensure they act appropriately when the alarm sounds – includes the role of the designated Fire Warden.
Safer Handling (objects)
3 hours		 Awareness workshop on the legislation surrounding safer handling and the practicalities of carrying out both informal and formal risk assessments.
It includes information on back care and practice sessions on good moving and handling techniques.
Child Protection Awareness
4 hours		 Interactive workshop exploring the legal duties and requirements Organisations now have under the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 – and how this relates to the every day practices of working with Children and Young People.
Essential Health and Safety for Managers and Team Leaders
5 hours 		This workshop aims to raise awareness of the importance of H&S when managing staff. This course is particularly useful for those who need an overview of H&S Legislation and responsibilities but do not need to undertake a H&S Qualification.
Stress Management and Risk Assessment
4 hours 		The HSE has produced Stress Management Standards and guidance on risk assessment, this workshop focuses on the standards, the risk factors/assessment and how this relates to supporting staff.
Infection Control for Care Workers and Key Workers
3 hours or 5 hours for the key worker course – facilitated by a Registered General Nurse 		This workshop gives Delegates knowledge of the basic aspects of Infection Control they need to support Service Users in their own homes/residential settings.
A more in depth course (for Key Workers) is also provided in response to the new Infection Control Standards for Care Homes.
Workplace Inspections
4 hours		 This practical course provides delegates with an understanding of the principles of effective H&S inspections. Delegates will learn how to conduct the inspection and how to write a report – highlighting compliance requirements and opportunities for improvement.
Lone Working/Dealing with Violence and Aggression
4 hours 		This workshop provides delegates with an awareness of their own personal safety and practical tips on how to minimise potentially difficult situations – whether they work 1:1 within the community, support people in their own homes, work in an office or you may be vulnerable or potentially at risk due to the nature of your job, the times you work or the location you work in.
Understanding and Working with Challenging Needs.
6 hours 		This is a practical course aims to enable participants to gain a better understanding of working with service users whose behaviours may be difficult to manage and therefore challenge staff and services.
It also aims to highlight the importance of effective communication in a crisis and pro-active risk assessment.
General Health & Safety Awareness
3 hours		 Workshop providing a basic knowledge of H&S. This course covers Legislation and a snapshot of Risk Assessment, Accident Reporting, Using Work Equipment, DSE, COSHH, and Fire – this course can be tailored to the individual organisation.
Display Screen Equipment Workshop
3 hours 		Essential ½ day interactive workshop for anyone who uses a pc or a laptop as a significant part of their work and therefore requires a workstation assessment.
H&S for Homeworkers
3 hours		 Essential workshop for homeworkers and employers considering workers being home based. Covers legislation, risk assessment and practical aspects of working at or from home.
Health & Safety in the Office
3 hours		 Essential workshop for those who are office based focussing on the common hazards in the office and how to promote good safety standards in the office environment.