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.

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

Aim

This course is aimed at employees and safety representatives involved in the maintenance of buildings and associated plant.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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

• Carryout practical risk assessments
• Incorporate techniques for programming and managing assessments
• Design own systems of assessments and or refine the current systems in use

Aim

The aim of the course is to teach delegates the correct and safe methods of Confined Space Entry.

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

Aim

The aim of the course is to teach delegates the correct and safe methods of Confined Space Entry.

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