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Support and Additional Information
All our courses have minimum requirements for literacy and numeracy and pre course assessments may be undertaken to ensure that candidates meet the pre-requisites.
Support is available for candidates who may require help before undertaking the course. The support ranges from help for dyslexic learners, basic skills problems or updating mathematical skills, which may form part of the course. All enquiries will be dealt with sensitively and in confidence.
Meeting the needs and expectations of service users is of the highest priority to our staff. Therefore if you have any concerns or wish to make a comment about the service please contact us.
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Health & Safety
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A Wide range of courses are available, appropriate to all industrial and commercial sectors and employers at all levels.
Please click the the links below to find out more about courses in our standard portfolio.
In addition to the standard courses available NETA offer the facility of customised training. Short courses and extended training programmes can be designed and developed to meet individual client requirements. For more information please contact our sales team on 01642 616936.
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Access Equipment Ladders and Stepladders
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP - 0506
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Aim
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with the knowledge and information required to identify suitable means of safe access, Including the safe and correct use of ladders and stepladders based upon an evaluation of the work to be done, the duration of the task, the working environment, its constraints and the capability of the person carrying out the task.
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Pre Requisite No previous knowledge required
Target Audience
Optimum Number: The optimum number fort his course is 8 delegates
Course Duration: This course will be of ½ days duration
Training Aids Use will be made of demonstration, practical exercise, course notes and audio-visual presentation
Assessment Assessment will be made by written questionnaire on completion of the training
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a NETA certificate
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives On successful completion of the course delegates will:-
- Understand and be able to comply with the legislation regarding the safe use of ladders and stepladders
- Be able to adopt and maintainsafe safe systems of work while using ladders and Stepladders
- Be able to inspect ladders and stepladders before use
- Be able to erect ladders and stepladders correctly and safely
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Asbestos Control Awareness (Half Day)
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP – 1442a
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Aim
This course is aimed at employees and safety representatives involved in the maintenance of buildings and associated plant.
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Pre Requisite None
Target Audience
Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be between six and ten people
Course Duration: This course will be of half day’s duration
Training Aids Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation
Assessment Candidates will be assessed by written assessment
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification Delegates will receive a NETA certification on successful completion of the course
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives On successful completion of the course delegates will:
Be aware of the health and safety issues associated with asbestos
Have the knowledge to ensure the Health and Safety of workers and others who may encounter asbestos in the workplace.
Please Note: This course is NOT intended to equip delegates with the specialist knowledge needed to conduct the removal of items such a asbestos insulation, asbestos coatings and Asbestos insulating board, this work is governed by strict regulations for which specialist licenses and other recognised accreditation is required.
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CCNSG Nationally Accredited Safety Passport Renewal Course
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP – 1405a
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Aim
The learning outcomes of the CCNSG Nationally Accredited Safety Passport Renewal course are to update knowledge of health, safety and welfare and environmental issues, so that after an appropriate site induction candidates will be able to work at significant less risk to themselves and others.
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Pre Requisite Card must NOT have expired beyond 3 months as prescribed by the awarding body
Target Audience
Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be 16
Course Duration: This course is of one day’s duration
Training Aids Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation and assessment
Assessment Assessment will be by 3 multiple choice answer question papers after each session. A minimum pass mark of 80% is required per session
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification A laminated credit card size identification complete with delegates photograph will be issued on successful completion of the course
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives This ECITB Renewal training programme has been designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in the engineering/ construction industries.
Good health and safety standards rely on employees working together to reduce risks and prevent accidents and ill health arising from work activities. On completion of the course delegates will have an awareness of safe working procedures, recognising common dangers and familiarity with relevant legislation.
Upon completion of this training course delegates will be able to: -
- Therefore show a level of under standing / competency in health & safety related issues to employer / clients
- Allowing access to sites who prescribe to the CCNSG programme
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CCNSG Nationally Accredited Safety Passport Scheme
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP - 1405
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Aim
The learning outcomes of the CCNSG Nationally Accredited Safety Passport course are to increase awareness of health, safety and welfare and environmental issues, so that after an appropriate site induction candidates will be able to work at significant less risk to themselves and others.
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Pre Requisite Some knowledge of site safety is advantageous
Target Audience
Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be 16 for operatives course and renewal
Course Duration: 2 days – for operatives 1 day – for renewal operatives 3 days for supervisory staff
Training Aids Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation and assessment
Assessment Assessment will be by 4 multiple choice answer question papers after each session. A minimum pass mark of 80% is required per session
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification A laminated credit card size identification complete with delegates photograph will be issued on successful completion of the course
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives Upon completion of this training course delegates will be able to: -
- To show a level of under standing / competency in health & safety related issues to employer / clients
- Allowing access to sites who prescribe to the CCNSG programme
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CCNSG Nationally Accredited Safety Passport Supervisors Course
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP – 1405b
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Aim
The learning outcomes of the CCNSG Supervisors course are to build upon knowledge gained from the operative / renewal course. Specifically designed to enhance the role of the supervisor, therefore increasing efficiency and effectiveness within their own work place.
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Pre Requisite Must hold current operative safety passport card
Target Audience
Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be 12
Course Duration: This course is of one day’s duration
Training Aids Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation and assessment
Assessment Assessment will be by 1 multiple choice answer question paper
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification A laminated credit card size identification complete with delegates photograph will be issued on successful completion of the course
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives This ECITB Supervisor Passport training programme has been designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees with supervisory responsibilities in the engineering/ construction industries. Controlling risks more effectively
On successful completion of the assessments, the awarding body will award the delegate with their supervisor passport, this demonstrating a level of understanding (as prescribed by the scheme) has been achieved. Upon completion of this training course delegates will be able to: -
- Show a level of understanding / competency in health & safety related issues to employer / clients
- Allowing access to sites who prescribe to the CCNSG programme
- Control risk more effectively
- Understand accident causation and prevention methods
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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (Foundation Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace) (Level II NVQ)
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP –1418
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Aim
This Health and Safety course focuses on good practise and covers some of the most common health and safety issues in the work place. The course is designed to provide employees with a basic health and safety understanding which will enable them to understand and contribute to any health and safety management system.
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Pre Requisite No previous experience necessary
Target Audience
Optimum Number: The optimum number on this course will be ten persons.
Course Duration: The course will be one-day duration.
Training Aids Use will be made of course notes and audio-visual presentation.
Assessment A Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) written assessment paper will assess the candidates understanding.
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a CIEH certificate
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives This training programme has been designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in any sector of business, whether manufacturing, commerce, public sector or the service industries. Good Health & Safety standards rely on employees working together to reduce risks and prevent accidents and ill health arising from work activities.
On completion of the course delegates will be aware of:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- The main legislation covering Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Measures to prevent accidents and ill Health
- Workplace Health and Safety hazards
- Occupational Health issues
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Chemical Awareness Course
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP – 1410
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Aim
To provide delegates with an awareness of the hazards of chemicals they use and the precautions and procedures to be adopted to allow safe handling.
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Pre Requisite Delegates must have a basic appreciation of health and safety.
Target Audience
Optimum Number: The maximum number for this course is 12 persons.
Course Duration: The course will be of a ½ day duration
Training Aids The course is primarily classroom based but is interactive and candidates will be expected to participate fully in order to obtain maximum benefit from the course. A handout is provided which will give additional detail and can be used for further study.
Assessment
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification Delegates will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives Delegates will be brought up to a basic level of Safety Awareness and be able to:
- Understand the hazards of particular chemicals from the product label.
- Appreciate what safety information is available from a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
- Understand how to use such safety information in deriving or reviewing the COSHH and Risk Assessments for a material or a process involving a hazardous material.
- Appreciate the safeworking procedures for handling storage, use and transport of chemicals within their workplace including dealing with spillages.
- Understand the legislation covering hazardous substances (COSHH) and means of protecting themselves (COSHH, PPE)
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CIEH approved Risk Assessment in Education
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP – 1431
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Aim
This course is designed to provide Personnel in Education with the practical skills required to carryout risk assessment before proceeding with a potentially hazardous activity or visiting a potentially hazardous environment.
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Pre Requisite
Target Audience Personnel in Education
Optimum Number:
Course Duration: One Day
Training Aids
Assessment
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives - Staff liability and responsibilities
- Principles of Risk Assessment
- Carrying out Risk Assessment in Practice
- Key Legislative requirements on Risk Assessment
- Recording, Monitoring and Reviewing Risk Assessment
- Sources of specialist guidance and assistance
- Preparation for assessment
At the end of the course delegates will to able to:
- Carryout practical risk assessments
- Incorporate techniques for programming and managing assessments
- Design own systems of assessments and or refine the current systems in use
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Confined Space Entry (Awareness only)
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP – 1408A
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Aim
The aim of the course is to teach delegates the correct and safe methods of Confined Space Entry.
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Pre Requisite Delegates must have a basic understanding of Health & Safety.
Target Audience
Optimum Number: Maximum group size 8
Course Duration: The course will be of a 1 day duration and is classroom based
Training Aids
Assessment The course involves a simple written Assessment
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification Certification will be awarded on successful completion of the course.
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives - Legal Requirements
- Safe Systems of work
- Permits to Work
- Hazardous Areas
- Gas Detection
- Rescue equipment/ Escape Equipment
Notes
1. The course is theory based only.
2. The course does not seek to provide training in the use of Breathing Apparatus (BA) and/or First Aid. Candidates should attend the appropriate specialist training at another time.
3. The course assessment seeks to establish the candidates understanding of the range of issues involved in working or supervising employees in confined spaces in accordance with current legislation.
4. The sessions are interactive and candidates will be expected to participate fully to obtain the maximum benefit from the course.
5. All timings are indicative and although NETA will make every attempt to work to them, no guarantee is given.
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Confined Space Entry (Awareness/ Escape)
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Department: Health & Safety
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Course Reference Number: CP – 1408B
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Aim
The aim of the course is to teach delegates the correct and safe methods of Confined Space Entry.
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Pre Requisite Delegates must be physically fit and have a basic understanding of Health & Safety
Target Audience
Optimum Number:
Course Duration: The course will be of a 1 day duration and will involve some physical exercise
Training Aids Delegates will need to bring their own overalls, gloves, safety shoes and safety helmets
Assessment The course involves a simple written assessment
NVQ Level:
NVQ Mandatory Modules
NVQ Optional Modules
Certification Certification will be awarded on successful completion of the course.
NVQ Awarding Body:
Course Objectives - Legal Requirements
- Safe Systems of work
- Permits to Work
- Hazardous Areas
- Gas Detection
- Rescue equipment/ escape equipment
- Practical Exercises and Demonstrations
Notes
1. The course is a blend of both theory and practical. Delegates must bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) which should include safety helmet, overalls, work gloves, safety glasses and safety boots.
2. As there is a measure of physical exertion in the afternoon session, it is the responsibility of the sponsoring company to ensure that their delegates are physically fit enough to undertake/ participate in the exercises
3. The course does not seek to provide training in the use of Breathing Apparatus (BA) or First Aid. Candidates should attend the appropriate specialist training at another time.
4. The course assessment seeks to establish the candidates understanding of the range of issues involved in working, or supervising employees in confined spaces in accordance with current legislation.
5. The sessions are interactive and candidates will be expected to participate fully to obtain the maximum benefit from the course.
6. All timings are indicative and although NETA will make every attempt to work to them, no guarantee is given.
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