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SUMMARY:Moving Handling of People Train the Trainer 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:: 9:30-16:30 \nLocation: Cook Room (inc. Manual Handling Suite)\, Essential 6 Ltd\, 1-2 Marble Court Business Park\, Lymington Road\, Torquay\, TQ1 4FB \nDelegates must complete all 4 days and all assessments in order to gain certification. \nAim of Training; \n\nProvide an understanding of the principles and practice of moving & handling in healthcare and social care environments in order to reduce the risk of injury.\n\n Learning Objectives; \nOn completion of this course\, the learners will be able to: \n\ndemonstrate an awareness of the potentially hazardous nature of manual handling\ndescribe the structure and function of the spine and its vulnerability to injury\ndemonstrate an understanding of the role of fitness and exercise in reducing the risk of manual handling injury\ndemonstrate an awareness of the key legislation that relates to moving and handling tasks\nexplain that by facilitating independent movement or using mechanical assistance\, such as a hoist\, it is possible to avoid manual handling\ndemonstrate an understanding of the process for assessing the risk of injury to themselves\, their colleagues and service users\ndemonstrate an understanding of the need to take action in reporting or reducing risk which is appropriate at the induction stage of their training\napply the principles underlying a low-risk manual handling technique\ndescribe the manual handling practices and techniques which have been condemned as unsafe for staff and/or service users\nidentify and use appropriate moving and handling equipment\nperform a range of low-risk moving and handling techniques in relation to people and objects\ndemonstrate that they should not use moving and handling equipment until they have been trained to do so\n\nCourse Content  \n\nLearning Objectives and Teaching Methods\nHealth & Safety at Work Act 1974\, Manual Handling Regulations 2002\, RIDDOR 1995\, LOLER 1998\, PUWER 1998\, Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999\, Mental Capacity Act 2008 & The Human Rights Act 1998\nYour Trainers Training Pack (Essential 6 Documents)\nThe Manual Handling & People Moving Powerpoint (Essential 6 Sample Document)\nPractical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving\nManual Handling Responsibilities\nAnatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries\nBiomechanics and Ergonomics\nSafe Lifting Techniques – E L I T E\nLifting Objects\nKey Elements of People Moving\nRisks and Controls Related to People Moving\nPeople Moving – Risk Assessments/Personal Plan\nPeople Moving Equipment\nPeople Moving – Controversial Techniques\nPeople Moving – Good Techniques\n\nAssessments; \nDelegates will complete 3 assessments \n\nWritten exam paper\nCompletion of a Moving & Handling Risk Assessment and explain this to the group\nPractical Assessment based on a piece of equipment with the learner setting the scenario\n\nRecommended Prerequisites; \nBefore undertaking this training\, delegates are recommended to have the following; \n\nTeaching Qualification; such as PTTLS\, CTTLS or Cert Ed\nPrevious Manual Handling Experience\n\nThese are recommended prerequisites only. You can attend without the above\, however\, please be aware this course will not include a teaching qualification. \nLight lunch provided \nIf you are not sure if this is the course for you\, please feel free to call the team before booking your space on 0845 272 3558
URL:https://essential6.co.uk/open-course/moving-handling-of-people-train-the-trainer-8-15-22-29-april-2025/
LOCATION:Essential 6 Ltd\, 1 Marble Court Business Park\, Lymington Road\, Torquay\, TQ1 4FB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work RQF Level 3- 9th April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Qualification Overview \nThe qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of: \n• Resuscitation Council (UK)\n• Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications \nThis qualification is: \n• For people who deal with emergency first aid at work enabling them to be workplace emergency first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 \n• Based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for delivery of Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 \nThis qualification should enable Learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. \nLearners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe\, prompt\, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of first aider. \nQualification Outline \n1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider \n1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider\n1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others\n1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid \n2. Be able to assess an incident \n2.1 Conduct a scene survey\n2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty\n2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary \n3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty \n3.1 Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\n3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin and the use of a defibrillator\n3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position\n3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position\n3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure \n4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking \n4.1 Identify when choking is:\n• Mild\n• Severe \n4.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking \n5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding \n5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding\n5.2 Demonstrate how to control external bleeding \n6. Know how provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock \n6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock\n6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock \n7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries \n7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with:\n• Small cuts\n• Grazes\n• Bruises\n• Small splinters \n7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds \nCourse Duration \n1 Day \nQualification Assessment and Certification \nFormative assessment conducted by Trainer throughout the course.\nTheory assessment/multiple choice question paper: 1 x 15 question paper (minimum score 11)\nPractical assessment – 4 completed throughout the course \nThis qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual. \n  \nLunch is provided
URL:https://essential6.co.uk/open-course/emergency-first-aid-at-work-rqf-level-3-9th-april-2025/
LOCATION:Essential 6 Ltd\, 1 Marble Court Business Park\, Lymington Road\, Torquay\, TQ1 4FB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Principles of Manual Handling - 16th April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect\nfrom a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the\nworkplace. \nCourse Outline: \nThe qualification covers the following topics:\n: The process of manual handling in the workplace\n: Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them\n: Manual handling assessment and control options\n: Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations \nCourse Duration: \n1/2 Day \nAssessment: \nThere is no final assessment. The tutor ensures a thorough understanding has been achieved by questions\, answers\, discussion and practical scenarios \nCertification: \nAll course delegates will receive a certificate of attendance
URL:https://essential6.co.uk/open-course/principles-of-manual-handling-16th-april-2025/
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SUMMARY:Safer Moving & Handling of People Refresher - 16th April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain\, currently affecting 1.0 million people a year and costing society £5.7 billion. MSDs affect the muscles\, joints\, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. By educating staff in the principles of safe moving and handling\, and facilitating a problem-solving approach that is people-handling centered\, training can contribute to excellence in care as well as reducing injury \nCourse Outline: \n: Legislation relating to Manual Handling\n: Problem-solving approach\n: Musculo-skeletal awareness\n: The importance of posture\n: Efficient movement principles\n: The role of care plans and balanced decision making\n: Selection and use of equipment\n: Planning for emergency situations\n: The importance of documentation \nCourse Duration: \n1/2 Day \nAssessment: \nThere is no final assessment. The tutor ensures a thorough understanding has been achieved by questions\, answers\, discussion and practical scenarios \nCertification: \nAll course delegates will receive a certificate of attendance
URL:https://essential6.co.uk/open-course/safer-moving-handling-of-people-refresher-16th-april-2025/
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SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work RQF Level 3-23rd April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Qualification Overview \nThe qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of: \n• Resuscitation Council (UK)\n• Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications \nThis qualification is: \n• For people who deal with emergency first aid at work enabling them to be workplace emergency first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 \n• Based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for delivery of Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 \nThis qualification should enable Learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. \nLearners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe\, prompt\, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of first aider. \nQualification Outline \n1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider \n1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider\n1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others\n1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid \n2. Be able to assess an incident \n2.1 Conduct a scene survey\n2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty\n2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary \n3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty \n3.1 Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\n3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin and the use of a defibrillator\n3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position\n3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position\n3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure \n4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking \n4.1 Identify when choking is:\n• Mild\n• Severe \n4.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking \n5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding \n5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding\n5.2 Demonstrate how to control external bleeding \n6. Know how provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock \n6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock\n6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock \n7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries \n7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with:\n• Small cuts\n• Grazes\n• Bruises\n• Small splinters \n7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds \nCourse Duration \n1 Day \nQualification Assessment and Certification \nFormative assessment conducted by Trainer throughout the course.\nTheory assessment/multiple choice question paper: 1 x 15 question paper (minimum score 11)\nPractical assessment – 4 completed throughout the course \nThis qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual. \n  \nLunch is provided
URL:https://essential6.co.uk/open-course/emergency-first-aid-at-work-rqf-level-3-23rd-april-2025-2/
LOCATION:Essential 6 Ltd\, 1 Marble Court Business Park\, Lymington Road\, Torquay\, TQ1 4FB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:First Aid at Work Requalification RQF Level 3 Award - 24th -25th April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview: \nThis course enables first aiders to refresh their skills and update their knowledge. This course covers the First Aid at Work syllabus and ensures that time is given to practice practical sessions and review updates. \nCourse Outline: \nBy the end of the course the delegates will be able to: \n: Act safely\, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work\n: Carry out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of a defibrillator promptly and effectively\n: Care for a unconscious casualty and place in the recovery position\n: Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding\n: Administer first aid to a casualty who has been:\n: Burned or scalded\n: Is suffering from an injury to bones\, muscles or joints\n: Is suffering from shock\n: Has an eye injury\n: May be poisoned\n: Has been overcome by gas or fumes\n: Transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace\n: Recognise common major and minor illnesses/conditions and take appropriate actions as required\n: Maintain simple factual records and provide written information if required\n: Delegates will also be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid at work\, in particular of:\n: The importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures\n: The legal framework for first aid provision at work\n: The use of equipment provided in the workplace\n: The role of the first aider in emergency procedures \nCourse Duration: \n2 Days \nCourse Assessment: \nDelegates are formally assessed on 3 practical scenarios and also sit a multiple choice question paper or oral question paper on request \nCourse Certification: \nRoute to certification will be through an awarding body that is approved by OFQUAL\, the SQA or the Welsh Government. This qualification is regulated by awarding bodies with strict quality and verification processes\, so you get piece of mind that the training is up to date and of a high standard. \nOther Information: \nAll delegates receive a quality first aid manual. Sensible dress is advised as practical floor-based activities are required \nAll learners must be in possession of a current and valid First Aid at Work Qualification regulated by Ofqual to commence their programme of learning. \nLunch is provided.
URL:https://essential6.co.uk/open-course/first-aid-at-work-requalification-rqf-level-3-award/
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SUMMARY:IATP Asbestos Awareness- 30th April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The content of this course is designed to provide anyone whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos with sufficient knowledge to avoid putting themselves or others at risk\, in line with regulatory requirements laid out in Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The course is accredited by the Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP). \nCourse Outline:\n:Identify the properties of asbestos and outline the history of its use \n:Effects on health\, including the increased risk of developing lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke \n:Outline the types\, uses and likely occurrence of asbestos and asbestos containing materials\n(ACMs) in buildings and plant \n:Identify the main statutory provisions that relate to asbestos \n:Know the correct procedures to follow in an emergency \n:Know how to avoid the risks of asbestos \nCourse Duration:\n1/2 Day \nCourse Assessment:\nThere will be a 30 question multiple choice written examination paper at the end of the course\, with 80% being the pass mark. Certification is awarded by the Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP).
URL:https://essential6.co.uk/open-course/iatp-asbestos-awareness-30th-april-2025/
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