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BUSINESS TRAININING

As part of our business support package, we subsidize the cost of online CPD accredited training. The training is available to all member businesses and their staff.

The programme is particularly aimed at the city’s hospitality sector and includes a number of key courses that are a mandatory requirement for some businesses and may be enforced by your respective departments. There are also other more general courses on offer and you can view the full list below.

We also promote training delivered by our partner organisations and signpost businesses to available training funding and are able to offer advice and support where specific training is required.

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Alcohol Licensing Awareness (Scotland) (GN401)

It is a legal requirement under Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 that all staff who sell or serve alcohol must undertake a minimum of 2 hours licensing training.

The course will provide an understanding of the Law and the responsibilites of anyone who serves or sells alcohol. It covers the effects of alcohol on health and society, as well as key people skills for working in licensed premises.

Go Forth Stirling is the first BID in the country to provide this mandatory training to all hospitality premises in our district free of charge.

Allergen Awareness (AA100)

Our Allergy Awareness Level 2 course was created to cover the legal requirement for certain regulated food allergens that came into force on 13th December 2014.

This covers how the law on allergens has changed, as well as managing the threat of food allergens in your workplace. In November 2019, this course was further updated to incorporate details regarding Natasha’s Law.

Upon completion of the course, you shall be able to provide the necessary information to customers regarding the regulated allergens in your food and ensure these are appropriately managed within your food business.

Course Length

The Allergen Awareness course consists of 7 levels, which means that we estimate the course to take approximately 2 hours. Once enrolled, you will then have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the course to suit your time, as long as you complete it within the 30 days from enrolment.

Course Content
The course consists of the following levels:

Welcome and General
Introduction
Food Allergy and Intolerance
Keeping the Consumer Safe
Managing Food Allergens
Communicating with Consumers
Managing the Threat of Cross Contamination
Useful Information

Who is suitable for the course?

The course has been written by a qualified Environmental Health Officer and designed for anyone that is involved in catering, including staff who serve food and take food orders. This is also suitable for those who are responsible for dealing with customer enquiries about food allergens.

Next Progression

This is a stand-alone course on allergens, therefore there is no next progressive course.

Certificate Length
Based on best codes of practice for food hygiene certificate renewals, you will be issued with a CPD accredited 3-year certificate.

Level 1 Introduction to Food Safety in Catering (FS209)

The Level 1 Introduction to Food Safety in Catering course is designed to provide a solid understanding of the basic principles of food safety in a catering environment. It aims to ensure that food products sold by the food business operator are safe for consumers.

Course Length:

This course consists of 9 levels and is estimated to take approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to finish the course. You can access the training at your convenience within the 30-day timeframe.

Course Content:

The course includes the following levels:

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for individuals working in environments where food is prepared and/or served, including front of house, bars, checkout workers, and food delivery drivers.

Next Progression:

If you wish to specialize further in the area of food safety in catering, the next recommended step is to enroll in our Level 2 Food Safety in Catering course.

Certificate Length:

At the end of the course, you will be required to pass a short multiple-choice test with a mark of 80% or above to receive your certificate. Based on the best codes of practice for food hygiene certificate renewals, you will be issued a 1-year certificate upon successful completion.

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (FS200)

The Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course is specifically designed to meet the legal requirements for food business operators to provide appropriate training to their food handlers. It replaces the former Basic Food Hygiene course and focuses on the basics of hygienic food handling.

Upon completion of this course, you will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a food-related environment and maintain hygienic food production practices.

Course Length:

This course consists of 12 levels and is estimated to take approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to finish the course. You can access the training at your convenience within the 30-day timeframe.

Course Content:

The course includes the following levels:

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for individuals involved in food handling and production, including chefs, food handlers, and kitchen porters.

Next Progression:

The next recommended step after completing the Level 2 Food Safety in Catering course is to enroll in our Level 3 Managing Food Safety course.

Certificate Length:

Upon successfully completing the course, you will be issued a CPD accredited 3-year certificate based on the best codes of practice for food hygiene certificate renewals.

Level 3 Managing Food Safety (FS201)

The Level 3 Managing Food Safety course is designed to provide comprehensive training for Managers and Supervisors in the food industry. It covers a wide range of topics to ensure that all aspects of food safety are thoroughly addressed. Upon completion of the course, Managers will have the necessary knowledge to effectively lead a team in a food business that handles or prepares food.

Course Length:

This course consists of 12 levels and is estimated to take approximately 6-7 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to finish the course. You can access the training at your convenience within the 30-day timeframe.

Course Content:

The course includes the following levels:

Who is suitable for the course?

The Level 3 Managing Food Safety course is specifically designed for Managers and Supervisors in any catering company. It provides extensive training to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage food safety.

Next Progression:

This course is currently the highest level of course offered in Food Safety, so there is no immediate next progression.

Certificate Length:

Based on best codes of practice for food hygiene certificate renewals, you will receive a CPD accredited 3-year certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Level 1 Introduction to Health and Safety in Catering (HSC302

The Level 1 Introduction to Health and Safety in Catering course provides an overview of the basic principles of health and safety in a catering environment. Its purpose is to ensure that food products sold by the food business operator are safe for consumers.

Course Length:

This course consists of 5 levels and is estimated to take approximately 1.5 - 2 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to finish the course. You can access the training at your convenience within the 30-day timeframe.

Course Content:

The course is divided into the following levels:

Welcome and Introduction
Introduction to Health and Safety
Workplace Hazards
Workplace Environment
Workplace Procedures

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for anyone working within a catering environment, including but not limited to front of house staff, bar staff, checkout workers, and food delivery drivers.

Next Progression:

The next step is to take our Level 2 Health and Safety in Catering course if you wish to pursue a more direct area of health and safety in catering.

Certificate Length:

At the end of the course, you will need to pass a short multiple-choice test with a score of 80% or above to receive your certificate. Based on best codes of practice for health and safety certificate renewals, you will be issued a 1-year certificate.

Level 2 Health & Safety in Catering (HSC300)

The Level 2 Health and Safety in Catering course covers the main legal requirements for a catering workplace and addresses a variety of essential topics. Its aim is to ensure that all employees in a catering environment are aware of their own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others, such as customers, members of the public, and contractors. By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge and understanding to actively contribute to health and safety in your catering workplace.

Course Length:

Course Content:

The course is divided into the following levels:

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for individuals involved in food handling and food production, including but not limited to chefs, food handlers, and kitchen porters.

Next Progression:

The next step is to take our Level 3 Managing Health and Safety course.

Certificate Length:

Based on best codes of practice for food hygiene certificate renewals, you will be issued with a CPD accredited 3-year certificate.

Level 3 Managing Health & Safety in Catering (HSC301)

The Level 3 Managing Health and Safety course offers a comprehensive account of information to ensure that Managers and Supervisors have extensive training. The course covers a variety of topics to guarantee that all scenarios are sufficiently covered, providing the required knowledge for leading a team within a business.

Course Length:

This course comprises of 13 levels and should take approximately 6-7 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the course. You can access the training at your convenience within the 30-day timeframe.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following levels:

Introduction and Introduction
Introduction to Managing Health and Safety
What The Law Says
Identifying and Controlling Risks
Controlling Workplace Hazards
Controlling Hazardous Substances
Manual Handling
Equipment Safety
Managing Fire Safety
A Safe Place to Work
Investigating Accidents and Incidents
The Importance of Occupational Health
Health and Safety Management

Who is suitable for the course?

The Level 3 Managing Health and Safety course has been written by a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner and is designed to provide comprehensive training to Managers or Supervisors in all areas of Health and Safety in a catering environment.

Next Progression:

This is the highest level of course currently offered in Health and Safety.

Certificate Length:

Based on best codes of practice for food hygiene certificate renewals, you will be issued with a CPD accredited 3-year certificate.

Understanding RIDDOR (HS511 for employees, HS514 for employers)

This course provides an overview of the main legal requirements to report and keep records of certain work-related accidents, occupational diseases, and incidents known as dangerous occurrences. This is required under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). There are separate regulations covering Northern Ireland.

Upon completion of the course, you shall be able to:

Explain the purpose of RIDDOR
Give examples of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences that are reportable under RIDDOR
State the legal responsibilities that employers, self-employed workers, and people in control of work premises have under RIDDOR
Explain how to report injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences
Describe what records are required to be kept
State the main requirements of RIDDOR in Northern Ireland
Explain how the law is enforced if a disease, dangerous occurrence, or injury is not reported as required

Course Length:

This training consists of two levels. We estimate the course to take approximately 30-45 minutes. Once enrolled, you will then have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the course to suit your time, as long as you complete it within the 30 days from enrollment.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following levels:

Welcome and General Introduction
The Main Requirements

Who is suitable for the course?

The course has been written by a qualified Environmental Health Officer. It provides information on the reporting requirements for catering and hospitality businesses. It does not contain information regarding the requirements for mines, quarries, transport systems, gas, and offshore installations.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course; therefore, there is no next progressive course.

Certificate Length:

Based on industry guidance, you will be issued with a 3-year certificate.

Health & Safety in Reception (HS501)

Offices are considered to be low-risk environments. However, there are common hazards in an office that can lead to accidents or ill health. In this short Health and Safety in Reception course, we will look at these hazards and how they are controlled.

Course Length:

The course consists of 5 levels, which we estimate to take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Once enrolled, you will then have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time allowance, however, this must be within the 30 days from the date of enrollment.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following levels:

General Introduction
Introducing Health and Safety
Workplace Hazards
Workplace Environment
Workplace Procedures

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for anyone within a reception or office setting to raise awareness of common workplace hazards and how to prevent them from occurring.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course and therefore has no suggested further progression. However, you may wish to look at some of our other general courses for further training areas.

Level 2 Workplace Health & Safety (HS502)

The Health and Safety Level 2 course covers the main legal requirements for a workplace.

The course covers a variety of essential topics. It aims to ensure that all employees are aware of their own health and safety and the safety of others such as members of the public, customers, and contractors. Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and understanding to make a positive contribution to health and safety in your workplace.

Course Length:

This course comprises of 7 levels, which takes on average 3-4 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will then have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time allowance, however this must be within the 30 days from the date of enrolment.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following levels:

General Introduction
Why Health, Safety and Welfare Matters
Risk Assessment
Controlling Workplace Hazards
A Safe Workplace
Controlling Occupational Health Hazards
Incident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

Who is suitable for the course?

This course has been written by a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner and is suitable for anyone entering the work environment.

Next Progression:

You may wish to take one of our other Health and Safety courses, such as Managing Legionella or Fire Safety.

Certificate Length:

At the end of the level, you will be asked to complete a multiple-choice test based on the content within the course. You must get a pass mark of 80% or above to be awarded your certificate. Based on industry guidance, the certificate length for this course is 3 years.

Introduction to COSHH (HS512)

This Introduction to COSHH course provides an overview of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended), which require certain controls to be implemented to protect individuals from harm caused by hazardous substances in the workplace. The course covers key requirements of the legislation, examples of substance contact, and the responsibilities of both workers and employers in maintaining safety.

Course Length:

The course consists of 1 level and contains 6 training pods. It is estimated to take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. You will have 30 days from the date of enrolment to finish the course, allowing flexibility to complete the training at your own pace within the 30-day period.

Course Content:

Who is suitable for the course?

The course has been developed by a qualified Environmental Health Officer and is suitable for anyone who may come into contact with hazardous substances in the workplace.

Next Progression:

If you are a food handler, you may consider taking our Level 2 Food Safety in Catering course, which provides further details on food hygiene safety practices.

Certificate Length:

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to pass a short multiple-choice test with a minimum mark of 80% to receive your certificate. The recommended renewal period for COSHH training is 1 year, as indicated on your certificate, following industry best practice.

Introduction to HACCP (FS204)

This Introduction to HACCP course provides an overview of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), a systematic approach to identifying potential risks in food operations and implementing control measures. The course covers HACCP regulations, prerequisites, types of hazards, and the seven principles of HACCP.

Course Length:

The course consists of 1 level and contains 4 training pods. It is estimated to take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will have 30 days from the date of enrolment to finish the course, allowing flexibility to complete the training at your own pace within the 30-day period.

Course Content:

Introduction
Understanding HACCP
GAME: HACCP
Recap

Who is suitable for the course?

The course has been developed by a qualified Environmental Health Officer and is suitable for anyone who needs to understand the fundamental elements of HACCP.

Next Progression:

If you are a food handler, you may consider taking our Level 2 Food Safety in Catering course, which provides further details on food hygiene safety practices.

Certificate Length:

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to pass a short multiple-choice test with a minimum mark of 80% to receive your certificate. The recommended renewal period for HACCP training is 1 year, as indicated on your certificate, following industry best practice.

Level 2 HACCP for Caterers (FS210)

The Level 2 Certificate in HACCP for Caterers Course explains the requirement for a food business to have up-to-date food safety management procedures based on HACCP principles in place. It provides an understanding of what HACCP is, how to develop a HACCP plan based on the seven principles of HACCP, and why implementing HACCP-based food safety management procedures is crucial for producing safe food.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

Explain what HACCP is and the legal requirement for a Food Business Operator (FBO) to implement permanent food safety procedures based on HACCP principles
Identify the main groups of food safety hazards and understand what makes food unsafe
Recognize the prerequisites for implementing HACCP
Understand the seven principles of HACCP and know how to apply them to a catering process
Explain the importance of keeping food safety management procedures up to date
Identify different types of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) applicable based on business size and food operation complexity

Course Length:

This course consists of seven levels, and it is estimated to take approximately 2 hours to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to finish the course. You can complete it at your own pace within the 30-day period.

Course Content:

Welcome and General Introduction
An Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems
Food Safety Hazards
Before You Start...
An Introduction to Hazard Analysis
Check It, Review It, Record It!
Applying HACCP Based Systems

Who is suitable for the course?

The course has been developed by a qualified Environmental Health Officer. It is suitable for Food Business Operators (FBOs), managers, and supervisors who are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining HACCP-based food safety management procedures. It is also suitable for food handlers who participate in monitoring food safety. It is recommended that delegates have completed a Level 2 Food Safety in Catering qualification prior to enrolling in this course.

Next Progression:

This is currently a stand-alone HACCP course, and there is no suggested next progressive course.

Certificate Length:

Based on best practice for food hygiene certificate renewals, you will be issued a 3-year certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Calorie Labelling (FS212)

This short course on calorie labelling aims to provide information about the calorie labelling requirements that come into force in England from 6th April 2022.

These requirements are contained in the Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021 and apply to certain types of food and food businesses.

Upon completion of the course, you will know:

What is required by the Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021
The types of food that require calorie labelling
What foods are exempt
The types of businesses that the regulations apply to
What information needs to be displayed
The methods of calculating calorie content
How the law will be enforced
Where to go for useful information

Course Length:

This course consists of one level, and we estimate the course to take under 20 minutes to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the course to suit your time, as long as you complete it within the 30 days from enrolment.

Course Content:

Introduction
Crown Copyright
Key Terms
Background To The New law
What Types Of Foods Require Calorie Labelling?
Businesses in Scope
What Information Needs To Be Displayed?
Calculating Calorie Content
How The Law Will Be Enforced
Where To Go For useful Information
Recap

Who is suitable for the course?

The course has been written by a qualified Environmental Health Officer. It is suitable for food business operators (FBOs), managers, and supervisors who are responsible for developing and implementing calorie labelling requirements.

Next Progression:

This is currently a stand-alone course, therefore there is no suggested progression.

Certificate Length:

Based on best practice for food hygiene certificate renewals, you will be issued with a 1-year Navitas Safety certificate.

Be Asbestos Aware (HS513)

This course provides a brief overview of the legal requirement to manage asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in non-domestic buildings.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

Explain what asbestos is and why it must be managed
Describe what type of buildings the duty to manage applies to
State the different types of asbestos product and where they may be found
Explain what the duty to manage asbestos involves
Describe the steps that need to be taken

Course Length:

This training consists of 2 levels, and we estimate the course to take approximately 1 hour to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the course to suit your time, as long as you complete it within the 30 days from enrolment.

Course Content:

Welcome and General Introduction
Managing Asbestos

Who is suitable for the course?

This course has been written by a qualified Environmental Health Officer. It is an introduction to the legal duty to manage ACMs and is suitable for those who are responsible for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of multi-occupied domestic premises.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course; therefore, there is no suggested progression.

Certificate Length:

You will be issued with a 1-year Navitas Safety certificate.

Managing Legionella (HS504)

The purpose of this course is to raise your awareness of the dangers associated with Legionella and methods of control. It helps raise awareness of how dangerous Legionella can be and how to recognize signs and symptoms within your employees, staff, and guests and how Legionella can be prevented.

Course Length:

This course comprises 1 level and 9 pods of training, which we estimate will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time allowance, as long as it is within the 30-day period from the date of enrollment.

Course Content:

General Introduction
Legionella – An Introduction
Case Study: Legionnaires Outbreak in Edinburgh, June 2012
Specific Risks: Hot and Cold-Water Systems & Spa Pools
Hotel Case Studies
Testing Cold Water from a Tap
Testing the Water from a Hot Water Pipe
Case Notes: Legionella Kills
Recap

Who is suitable for the course?

This course has been written by a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner and is suitable for all employees, mainly focusing on employees within the leisure and hotel environment.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course; however, you may be interested in completing some of our other Health and Safety training courses, such as Fire Safety or L2 Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Certificate Length:

At the end of the level, you will be asked to complete a multiple-choice test based on the content within the course. You must achieve a pass mark of 80% or above to be awarded your certificate. Based on industry guidance, the certificate length for this course is 3 years.

Vacuum Packing and Sous Vide (FS203) ⇣

The Vacuum Packing and Sous Vide course aims to provide food handlers with a basic understanding of the vacuum packing process in a catering environment. The course will highlight the possible hazards associated with vacuum packing and the safe procedures you should be familiar with. This course has been developed and approved by qualified Environmental Health Practitioners.

Course Length:

This course consists of 3 levels and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time allowance, as long as it is within the 30-day period from the date of enrolment.

Course Content:

Introduction
Vacuum Packing
Sous Vide

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for any food handler requiring an overview or refresh of the vacuum packing and sous vide process. As these are high-risk processes, prior detailed training on using this equipment is recommended.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course, and there is no suggested progression.

Certificate Length:

At the end of the course, you will be required to take a short multiple-choice test. You must pass with a mark of 80% or above to be awarded your certificate. Based on industry best practice, the recommended renewal period for this course is 3 years, which is printed on your certificate.

Vacuum Packing (FS206)

The Vacuum Packing course aims to provide food handlers with a basic understanding of the vacuum packing process in a catering environment. The course will highlight the possible hazards associated with vacuum packing and the safe procedures you should be familiar with. This course has been developed and approved by qualified Environmental Health Practitioners.

Course Length:

This course consists of 2 levels containing 9 pods. It is a short course taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the course. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time allowance, as long as it is within the 30-day period from the date of enrolment.

Course Content:

Introduction
Course Contents
Food Safety Law
Vacuum Packing – The Facts
What Can Happen When It Goes Wrong
How to Safely Operate Your Vacuum Packing Machine
Watch That Date on Your Vacuum-Packed Foods
GAME: Vacuum Packing Process
Summary

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for any food handler requiring an overview or refresh of the vacuum packing process.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course, and there is no suggested progression.

Certificate Length:

Fire Safety (HS500)

In this course, you will learn that there have been and continue to be issues around the management of fire safety. You will also learn about the importance of a fire evacuation plan, what to consider when creating a fire evacuation plan, and how to put this plan into practice. All organizations must provide fire safety training to comply with government fire safety regulations.

Course Length:

The Fire Safety course consists of 8 levels, and we estimate the course to take approximately 3 hours.

Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the training. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time availability, as long as you keep within the 30 days from enrolment.

Course Content:

General Introduction – The Importance of Fire Safety
Fire Risks and Controls
Fire Risk Assessment
Prevention, Protection, Detection, and Warning Systems
Escape Routes and Means of Escape
Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan
Specific Risk Areas
Managing the Threat

Who is suitable for the course?

The course is suitable for any employee within an organization to help understand government legislation and safe working procedures.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course on Fire Safety, and therefore there is no further progression required.

Certificate Length:

At the end of the course, you will be required to take a short multiple-choice test. You must pass with a pass mark of 80% or above to be awarded your certificate.

You will be issued with a 1-year certificate.

The UK GDPR: An Introduction (HR606

When the UK left the European Union, the GDPR was retained within domestic law and became the UK GDPR. This course provides an overview of the main requirements.

Course Length:

This course consists of 1 level with 13 training pods. We estimate the course to take approximately 30 minutes.

Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the training. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time availability, as long as you keep within the 30 days from enrolment.

Course Content:

Introduction
Crown Copyright Statement
What is the UK GDPR?
What is Data?
Key Terms: Controllers, Processors and Processing
Key Terms: Personal Data, Data Subject
The Seven Principles Part 1
The Seven Principles Part 2
Personal Data Breaches
How To Report A Data Breach
GAME: Spot the Personal Data Breach
A Word About . .
Recap

Who is suitable for the course?

This course is suitable for those who are required to have an understanding of the UK GDPR.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course, and therefore there is no suggested next progression.

Certificate Length:

The certificate length for this course is 2 years.

Mental Health Awareness (HR602)

Mental ill health is common, and most of us will either suffer from it ourselves or know someone close to us who does. It should not be used as a barrier to treat people differently, or without respect and dignity.

Everyone should have the opportunity to work regardless of any mental ill health they may be suffering from. Health and wellbeing is a key safety topic and something which should be culturally embedded and promoted. Mental health matters are important and should form part of the overall health and safety agenda for workplaces.

Course Content:

Introduction
Stress Is a workplace Hazard
Common Conditions
We Can and We Will
Mental Health and Looking After Ourselves
Building Personal Resilience
Mental Wellbeing and the Law
Recap

Safeguarding Children (HR603)

All children have the right to live free from experiencing the harm caused by mistreatment, and we all must play a part in keeping them safe.

This Safeguarding Children course will guide you through the basic principles we can all follow to help safeguard children, including actions you should take if you have concerns about an individual.

Course Length:

The Safeguarding Children course consists of 1 level containing 7 pods. This is a short course taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the training. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time availability, as long as you keep within the 30 days from enrollment.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following content:

Safeguarding Children
Introduction
What is Meant by Safeguarding?
Responding to a Child’s Disclosure of Abuse
Making Policy
Safeguarding Issues
Policy: An Example
Childline – Supporting Children
Recap

Who is suitable for the course?

The course is an introduction to Safeguarding, suitable for anyone that works with, or comes into contact with children. You do not need prior Safeguarding training to take this course. You may wish to complete this training if you work in an education setting, such as teaching, school caterers, activity leader, or volunteer.

Next Progression

This is a stand-alone course on Safeguarding Children; however, depending on your role, you may wish to take our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults course.

Certificate Length

At the end of the course, you will be required to take a short multiple-choice test. You must pass with a pass mark of 80% or above to be awarded your certificate. Based on industry best practice, the recommended renewal period for Safeguarding is 3 years, which is printed on your certificate.

Sexual Harassment (HR605)

Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect whilst they are at work. Unfortunately, situations may occur where workers are exposed to unwanted treatment in the form of sexual harassment.

This short course will look at ways in which this may occur, what to do if you become aware of it, prevention, and the legal implications.

Course Length:

The course consists of 1 level containing 6 pods. This is a short course which we estimate to take approximately 20 minutes. You can dip in and out of the course to suit your time, as long as you complete it within the 30 days from enrolment.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following content:

Introduction
What is Sexual Harassment?
Workplace Policy
GAME: Are These Statements True or False?
What to Do if You Are Being Sexually Harassed
Recap

Who is suitable for the course?

The course is suitable for anyone within a working environment.

Next Progression

This is a stand-alone course, therefore there is no next progressive course. However, we do offer other courses on Mental Health Awareness and Bullying and Harassment that may be of interest to you.

Certificate Length

At the end of the course, you will be required to take a short multiple-choice test. You must pass with a pass mark of 80% or above to be awarded your certificate.

Based on industry best practice, the recommended renewal period for this course is 2 years, which is printed on your certificate.

Equality & Diversity (HR601)

Equality and diversity is a term that champions equal opportunity for all, giving everyone the same chances, without prejudice or discrimination. There should be no barriers in your workplace or excuses to treat people differently, or without respect and dignity.

In this course, we will guide you through the 9 characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, the differences between direct and indirect discrimination, and what is meant by the terms: harassment and victimisation. We will also cover how unconscious bias can influence us and provide guidance on how to ensure equality and diversity is a focus within your own environment.

Course Length:

The course consists of 1 level containing 8 pods. This is a short course which will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Once enrolled, you will have 30 days to complete the training. You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time availability, as long as you keep within the 30 days from enrolment.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following content:

Introduction
The 9 Protected Characteristics
Can You Identify The 9 Characteristics?
Discrimination, Harassment and Victimisation
How Would You Feel?
Unconscious Bias
Unconscious Bias at Work
Recap

Who is suitable for the course

The course is suitable for anyone within a working environment.

Next Progression

This is a stand-alone course, however, we also have two short e-learning courses on Mental Health Awareness and Bullying and Harassment if you are interested in gaining further knowledge on workplace awareness.

Certificate Length

At the end of the course, you will be required to take a short multiple-choice test. You must pass with a pass mark of 80% or above to be awarded your certificate. Based on industry best practice, we recommend the renewal period for this course is 2 years, which is printed on your certificate.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HR604)

Every person has the right to live in peace, free from experiencing the harm caused by neglect or abuse.

Unfortunately, some groups of society are more at risk than others; however, we can all play a part in keeping these people safe.

This Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults course will guide you through the basic principles we can all follow to help safeguard vulnerable adults, including actions you should take if you have concerns about an individual.

Course Length:

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults course consists of 1 level containing 6 pods. This is a short course taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Once enrolled, you will then have 30 days to complete the course.

You can dip in and out of the training to suit your time allowance, however, this must be within the 30 days from the date of enrollment.

Course Content:

The course consists of the following content:

Who is suitable for the course

The course is an introduction to Safeguarding, suitable for anyone that works with, or comes into contact with vulnerable adults. You do not need prior Safeguarding training to take this course. You may wish to complete this training if you work in an education setting, such as teaching, school caterers, activity leader, or volunteer.

Next Progression

This is a stand-alone course on Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults; however, depending on your role, you may wish to take our Safeguarding Children course.

Certificate Length

Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace (HR605)

Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect whilst they are at work. Unfortunately, situations may occur where workers are exposed to unwanted treatment in the form of bullying or harassment.

This short course will look at ways in which this may occur, what to do if you become aware of it, prevention, and the legal implications.

Course Length:

The course consists of 1 level containing 6 pods. This is a short course which we estimate to take approximately 20 minutes.

Course Content:

Bullying and Harassment
Introduction
What Is Bullying and Harassment?
Harassment – A Case Study!
Policy Requirements
GAME: Can You Identify the Protected Characteristics?
Recap

Who is suitable for the course?

The course is suitable for anyone within a working environment.

Next Progression:

This is a stand-alone course on allergens, therefore there is no next progressive course.

Certificate Length:

On completion, you will be issued with a 2-year certificate. Based on industry best practice guides, we suggest a renewal period of 2 years, which is printed on your certificate.

Please let us know if there is any other training that your business would benefit from and that is not currently included.

To enroll, plese send us a list of everyone who you’d like us to enroll. Include their full names and e-mail addresses.

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