This course, will cover common vehicle reversing accidents and the crucial role played by the banksman. It’ll also look at the controls and actions that can reduce the likelihood of such accidents.

The course will start by identifying the three main categories of reversing accidents – injuries to pedestrians, damage to objects in the workplace and damage to street furniture along with coverage of other types of accidents.

You’ll learn about the role of management in preventing reversing accidents, particularly the use of risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, plus the provision of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment.

You’ll get an overview of the main legislation applying to banksmens’ activities, before examining the actual role and the duties of banksmen on site, including safety rules, controls and guidelines.

The rules applying to drivers will also be covered, and we’ll look at the way drivers and banksmen can work together safely.

Finally, we’ll cover vehicle hazard safety checks and the industry-standard hand and verbal signals that banksmen can use during vehicle manoeuvres.

Banksman Training Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the role and importance of a Banksman.
• Recognise the common accidents that can occur and which categories they fall into.
• Identify the key pieces of legislation that aid with the role of the Banksman.
• Implement controls and risk assessments to minimise accidents.
• Explain the different safety checks and signals that are used.

Duration 40 mins*

Approved by CPD

CPD Units: 

Who is this Banksman Training course for?
This course is aimed at those in construction or heavy industry that are responsible for the movement of vehicles. This could include site supervisors or managers.

Advantages
Understanding why problems occur and having the tools to solve common problems quickly will ensure work runs smoothly.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
For those needing further safety in construction training, courses such as Asbestos Awareness, Noise Awareness and Working at Height should be completed alongside this one.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our ADHD Awareness course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

This course will look at supervising stress and mental health at work and show you how to create a good mental health culture in your workplace.
The course starts by examining the negative effects of poor mental health on individuals and also considers the many benefits of mental health interventions by employers.

You’ll learn the six main areas that can lead to work-related stress and discover how to recognise when individuals and teams are under stress.

Companies are legally bound to assess health risks from stress at work, and we’ll show how to assess those risks, along with how to recruit, and train Mental Health First Aiders.

You’ll learn how to create a good mental health culture within your workplace and how to conduct a Mental Health Audit and produce a Mental Health Policy and Action Plan.

Finally, you’ll learn a number of proven ways to promote a good mental health culture within your workplace.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the term Mental Health and understand the impact of poor Mental Health in the workplace.
• Understand workplace factors relating to Mental Health issues.
• Learn how to create Risk Assessments and how to implement them successfully.
• Introduce the role of a Mental Health Aider and how they can help to implement successful mental health policies and work culture.

Duration 25 mins*

Approved by CPD & IIRSM

CPD Units: 

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at supervisors and line managers who are interested in getting a basic awareness of mental health at work and want to use this knowledge to create a positive mental health culture in their workplace.

Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
Other more specific awareness courses such as Depression Awareness would complement this one for those who want a more rounded knowledge of mental health issues. For those wanting to take their role further Mental Health First Aid would be a great follow up course to this one.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

Over 350 million people in the world are affected by depression. This Depression Awareness online course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed, classified and treated.

It starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the various types of depression, you’ll also learn about other disorders.

It then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more difficult to manage effectively.

You’ll learn about depression symptoms in adults, teenagers and children and how to get help.

There’ll be information to help you understand how to recognise and psychotic depression and how it can be treated.

The course also looks at the physical and social effects of depression, including on those living with a person who is depressed.

Depression management techniques and treatments will be covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Relaxation techniques and Mood management.

Finally, we’ll feature the roles played by diet, exercise and managing work-life balance and lifestyle.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what Depression is and have an understanding of the diagnosis process.
• Recognise the causes and symptoms in adults, children and teenagers.
• Learn the different management techniques used and the support available.
• Recognise the impact of depression on the individual and those around them such as friends and family.

Duration 45 mins*

Approved by CPD & IIRSM

CPD Units: 

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at people in the health and social care sector that would like to increase their awareness of Depression to improve the care they give. It is also written in a way that is accessible to people outside of health and social care and does not assume any prior knowledge of the condition.

Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
Other courses that complement this one could include Developing a Workplace Mental Health Policy, Stress Awareness and Mental Health First Aid.
When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

This course explains the key elements, procedures and activities involved in successful Occupational Health and Safety Management in the workplace.
The course show how professional Occupational Health and Safety Management benefits individuals and organisations.

It will investigate workplace health models, including the basic criteria of the World Health Organisation model.

You’ll discover the importance of a Health Needs Assessment and how it leads to the development of a Heath Management Strategy.

On a more practical level, the course will look at hazards, risks, controls and ‘Safe Systems of Work’ and the role played by health risk assessments.

Turning to workplace well-being, we’ll explain how to promote healthy lifestyles and positive mental health.

You’ll learn how to manage absences from work, both authorised and unauthorised, how to create an official Attendance Policy, manage the return-to-work process and deal effectively with absenteeism.

Finally, the course discusses the steps needed to develop and build a strong health and well-being culture, including leadership, communication, work-life balance and embracing change.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what Occupational Health and Safety is along with the benefits of promoting a healthy organisation.
• Create Health Management Strategies and collaborate with professionals for effective implementation.
• Define Employee well-being, risk factors and understand the importance of promoting a positive culture around occupational health.
• Create Risk assessments and understand when and where they are needed and the process to create effective assessments.

Duration 90 mins*

Approved by CPD 

CPD Units: 

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at supervisors and managers who are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their employees.

Advantages
Creating a culture of health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace increases staff morale and ensures a high level of retention.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
Other business skills and health and safety courses would be great follow ups to this one, especially Leadership Skills, Developing Teamwork and Health and Safety in the Workplace.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

This course covers a range of problems that occur in the workplace – and how they can be recognised, controlled and solved.

You’ll learn about the three main areas in which problems can occur – people tasks and resources.

Problems with people can include personality clashes, dangerous, offensive or illegal behaviour, poor communication and differences of opinion.

You’ll learn about the Equality Act 2010 and how it applies to discrimination.

There’ll be coverage of time-wasting – due to individual actions and poorly organised work systems – and how to ensure time at work is spent productively.

It’ll also cover problems with resources, such as a lack of raw materials or equipment.

You’ll discover the ways problems can be solved by the actions of managers, employees and outside organisations.

Finally, we’ll investigate the use of arbitration, negotiation, compromise, conciliation and mediation to resolve conflicts – and the many benefits these resolutions can bring to the workplace.

Duration 30 mins*

Approved by CPD

CPD Units: 2

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at supervisors and managers that want to develop problem solving skills in the workplace. The course can be a great starting point for people new to their leadership role as well as more established managers that want to enhance their skills. This acts as a great introduction to the subject.

This course can be sold to individuals who are doing the training for themselves or it can be pitched to businesses who might want to put all of their first line management team through t he training, so they all work in the same way and have the same skill set.

Advantages
CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Understanding why problems occur and having the tools to solve common problems quickly will ensure work runs smoothly.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life

Further Progression
For candidates specifically interested in developing resilient teams our Developing Teamwork course goes hand in hand with this one and expands on some of the key ideas and how they can be applied to teams.

For candidates new to management roles Managing Meetings would be a great next step although working through any of our range of Business Skills courses would be valuable.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

Interviews are two-way processes, where the employer and the interviewee can both decide if they are a good fit. This short course will provide you with some useful tips for how to prepare for an interview including preparing answers to common questions.

The course also covers other things to consider in advance of the interview including planning how you will get there. It briefly covers some of the key differences between online and face to face interviews.

Duration 20 mins*

Approved by CPD

CPD Units: 2

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at people who are starting out in their careers or those who might need to refresh their interview skills after being out of the workforce for a long time.

Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
Other courses that could be useful for those starting a new job could include Developing Teamwork, Customer Service and Introducing GDPR.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

When people have good mental health, they are more likely to fulfil their potential. That means they enjoy work and cope easily with work situations. They have a happy family life and good social relationships.

Organisations are required by law to promote and protect the mental well-being of their workforce.

Beyond this the course will look at some of the possible causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated, including environmental changes, types of therapy and medication that can be prescribed.

A comprehensive Mental Health Policy, along with easy-to-understand operating procedures, will incorporate mental health issues into established organisational thinking. It will make sure everyone knows how the organisation views and deals with workplace mental health.

This course covers the steps that organisations should consider when developing and implementing a comprehensive workplace Mental Health Policy.

Duration 20 mins*

Approved by CPD & IIRSM

CPD Units: 2

Who is this course for?
his course is aimed at employers and employees responsible for developing and following a workplace mental health policy.

Advantages
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
Other courses that could be useful for those working in office environments include Display Screen Equipment, Workplace Health and Safety and Basic Fire Safety.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

This course explores the risk to workers caused by the Covid-19 virus and covers actions that can be taken by employers and employees to protect themselves and each other as they return to work. The content of this course is based on the latest information from the UK government and the NHS.

This course is aimed at anyone responsible for risk assessment and health and safety in the workplace. The course can also be useful to those returning to work after working from home, or starting work during and following the pandemic.

It covers information about the virus, risk assessments and personal safety, along with how to make changes to the daily work environment to address these risks.

Aimed at employers and employees the course is intended to help plan and implement changes to the workplace and ease the transition back to the workplace for those returning to a central work location after long periods of remote working.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.

Other health and safety courses that could be useful for those returning to the office or working from home include Display Screen Equipment, Workplace Health and Safety and Basic Fire Safety.

Duration 30 mins*

Approved by CPD & IIRSM

CPD Units: 2

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at anyone responsible for risk assessment and health and safety in the workplace. The course can also be useful to those returning to work after working from home, or starting work during and following the pandemic.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

Employees, managers and directors should all have a good understanding of the threat posed by cyber-attacks and the importance of guarding against data breaches.

This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences.

First, the course will identify potential ‘cyber threat actors’ who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations.

On a more practical level, you’ll learn how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts. The course will highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure and cover security for devices, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers.

You’ll learn how to report a suspected cyber attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake.

Finally, we’ll underline the importance of cooperation and show how working closely together helps overcome a wide range of cybersecurity issues.

Duration 25 mins*

CPD & IIRSM Approved

CPD Units: 2

Training staff in cyber security is vital to protect your business from these ever present online threats.

Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at employees at all levels of an organisation as it provides an overview of some of the most common cyber security threats encountered in business.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.

The alcohol licensing laws of the United Kingdom regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol. It is important for anyone working in licensed premises to have a basic understanding of these laws and how they apply to them.

This course is aimed at anyone working in licensed premises. This course could be included as part of the induction process or used to further enhance existing staff’s understanding of their responsibilities.

This course starts with an overview of UK alcohol licensing laws and the importance of the four key licensing objectives.

The course will also discuss mandatory conditions, which are compulsory for all licensed premises and looks in detail at the major issue of age verification.

Duration 60 mins*

Approved by CPD & Institute of Hospitality

CPD Units: 2

Finally, it outlines the responsibilities involved in alcohol retailing including drinking guidelines and how to avoid and reduce conflict.

Who is this course for?
Anyone working in licensed premises. This course could be included as part of the induction process or used to further enhance existing staff’s understanding of their responsibilities.

When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.

I’m a business owner, do you do bulk buys?
Yes we do, please click here to read more about our bulk buys and corporate subscription packages.