Aim

The aim of the course is to ensure that drivers are aware of the dangers associated with the carriage of dangerous substances.

Pre Requisite

Attend formal training and pass the relevant exams to gain the driver’s Vocational Training Certificate

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of persons on this course will be 12

Course Duration: The course will be of 5 days duration

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes and audiovisual presentation

Assessment

The course will be assessed by practical exercises and formal SQA exams

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course delegates will have sufficient knowledge:

• To ensure that they sufficient knowledge and information to operate safely when carrying dangerous substances and to respond effectively in emergency situations
• To ensure that they understand the legislation as it effects them when handling of carrying dangerous substances
• To ensure that they recognise the need for on-going practical training over and above that provided in the course

Aim

The aim of this course is  to heighten the awareness of personnel other than drivers and to explain their legal responsibilities under the UK Carriage Regulations and ADR.

Pre Requisite

Personnel other than Drivers engaged in the carriage of hazardous goods including Managers, Planners, Sales, Loaders and Warehouse Operatives

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be 16 delegates

Course Duration: Duration of this course is 1 day.

Training Aids

Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by a written test to ensure competence

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA Certificate

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to: -

•    Understand the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act
•    Understand all aspects of the movement of goods including:
o    correct selection and labeling of packages;
o    consignors’,
o    driver controllers’
o    and loaders’ responsibilities;
o    fork lift operations including handling of dangerous goods;
o    emergency information for drivers;
o    security in transport and dealing with spillages and environmental contaminants

Aim

To refresh and bring up to date the knowledge gained when the trainee’s attended the previous ADR course.

Pre Requisite

Attend formal training and pass the relevant exams to gain the driver’s Vocational Training Certificate

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of persons on this course will be 12

Course Duration: The course will be of 3 days duration

Training Aids

Use will be made of lecture notes and audiovisual presentation

Assessment

The course will be assessed by practical exercises and formal SQA exams

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course delegates will have sufficient knowledge:

• To enable trainee’s to operate when carrying dangerous goods and to respond effectively in emergency situations

Aim

To understand the nature of risks and hazards in respect of the transportation and
on site security of dangerous goods, based on chapter 1.10 of the 2005 ADR Regulations

Pre Requisite

Anyone working in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of delegates on this course is twelve

Course Duration: Duration of the course is ½ day

Training Aids

Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation

Assessment

Assessment will be carried out using classroom based security exercises

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course the delegate will be able to:-

• Understand the legislation and it affects
• Make an assessment of security risks during transport and in house storage
• Identify potential security risks and hazards
• Take appropriate steps to prevent security risks

Aim

The aim of this course is to ensure delegates understand the nature of risks and hazards in respect of the transportation of regulated dangerous goods, based on chapter 5 of the 2007 ADR regulations

Pre Requisite

Anyone working with regulated dangerous goods i.e. warehousing, forklift, storage, cleaners, small loads, limited quantities.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be 12 people

Course Duration: Duration of this course is ½ day

Training Aids

Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation

Assessment

Assessment will be carried out using classroom based questions, answers & exercises

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course delegates will be awarded a NETA certificate

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course delegates will be able to: -

• Understand the legislation and its affects
• Make and assessment of problems and risks during transport and in house storage
• Identify potential problems, risks and hazards
• Take appropriate steps to prevent accidents & incidents
• Know what to do in the event of an emergency: spillage, fire, first aid

Aim

To provide the skills and knowledge required by operatives to perform the duties of an authorised Fork Lift Truck Driver.

Pre Requisite

Prospective candidates should be minimum of 17 years of age.  Exceptions to this are in the construction industry where operatives must be at least 18 years of age.  All candidates must have a mature sense of responsibility and have no health problems which may exclude them from driving.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Maximum numbers per course are as follow:

    Novice            -        3 trainees
    Experienced         -        3 trainees
    Refresher        -        3 trainees

Course Duration: The course duration will depend on driver experience and/or ability.  An indication would be as follows:

    Novice            -        5 days
    Experienced        -        3 days
    Refresher        -        1 day

Training Aids

Predominantly practical although some classroom work is involved.

Assessment

Practical and theoretical testing is carried out at the end of each course.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will received an RTITB certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the trainee will:

• Know the appropriate safety codes and safe operating practices
• Be able to carry out daily inspection procedures on his machine
• Be able to safely operate and manoeuvre a fork lift truck in confined areas
• Be able to safely lift and convey loads to appropriate storage or transport facilities

Aim

The aim of this course is to ensure delegates understand the nature of risks and hazards of industrial lead acid batteries.

Pre Requisite

Anyone working with industrial batteries.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be 12 people

Course Duration: Duration of this course is 1 hour

Training Aids

Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation

Assessment

Assessment will be carried out using classroom based questions & answers

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a NETA certificate on successful completion of the course.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course delegates will be able to: -

• Understand the legislation and its affects
• Make and assessment of problems and risks during transport and in house storage
• Identify potential problems, risks and hazards
• Take appropriate steps to prevent accidents
• Know what to do in the event of an emergency: spillage, fire, first aid

Aim

To train potential operators on the correct use of MEWP’s

Pre Requisite

Candidate must have had SAFETY HARNESS TRAINING and knowledge of their working environment and a good head for heights.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of delegates per course will be 3 persons

Course Duration: 2 days     – Basic course (novice)
1½ days  – Experienced but no certificate
1 day       – Refresher (experienced)

Training Aids

Use will be made of course notes and videos

Assessment

Delegates will be assessed by means of a practical and written assessment

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will received an RTITB certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Carryout pre-shift checks on the machine
• Operate the machine to the standards required
• Good understanding of all safety aspect, which has to be considered

Aim

To provide the skills and knowledge required by operatives to perform the duties of an authorised powered pallet truck.

Pre Requisite

Prospective candidates should be minimum of 17 years of age.  Exceptions to this are in the construction industry where operatives must be at least 18 years of age.  All candidates must have a mature sense of responsibility and have no health problems which may exclude them from driving.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Maximum numbers per course are as follow:

    Novice            -        3 trainees
    Experienced         -        3 trainees
    Refresher        -        3 trainees

Course Duration: The course duration will depend on driver experience and/or ability.  An indication would be as follows:

    Novice            -        2 days
    Experienced        -        1 day
    Refresher        -        1 day

Training Aids

Predominantly practical although some classroom work is involved.

Assessment

Practical and theoretical testing is carried out at the end of each course.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a NETA certification on successful completion of the course.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the trainee will:

• Know the appropriate safety codes and safe operating practices
• Be able to carry out daily inspection procedures on his machine
• Be able to safely operate and manoeuvre a powered pallet truck in confined areas
• Be able to safely lift and convey loads to appropriate storage or transport facilities