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.

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 is for candidates who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test. The course reviews the key learning objectives of the Level 1 course including Accident Reporting, Environmental Awareness, Health and Welfare facilities, fire safety and hazardous substances.

This course concludes with a 50 question test that has been produced in the style of the touch screen test.

Duration 120 mins*

Approved by CPD

CPD Units: 3

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at people who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test.

Advantages
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.

This course can help you to prepare for the CITB touch screen test as it will give you a refresher on all the key learning objectives along with giving you a chance to answer questions that are presented in a similar style to those in the actual test.

Further Progression
Once you have completed your touch screen test and qualified for your CSCS green card you may be interested in taking some of our other Health and Safety courses that cover common hazards encountered in the construction industry. This could include Asbestos Awareness, Noise Awareness, Working at Height or Working in Confined Spaces.

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.

ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.

The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the different types of ADHD and how to recognise some key signs and symptoms.

Beyond this the ADHD Awareness 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.

The ADHD Awareness course concludes with some advice for people living with or caring for those with ADHD and provides some practical advice for supporting children, teenagers and adults with the condition.

ADHD Awareness Learning Objectives

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

• Define the types of ADHD and recognise the numerous symptoms that need to be exhibited to help with diagnosis.
• Understand that that ADHD is chronic condition that runs from childhood right through to adulthood.
• State the methods of assessment that lead to diagnosis.
• Identify treatment regimes, from therapy to medical intervention.
• Understand how symptoms can be managed and how an individual with ADHD can be helped.

Duration 45 mins*

Approved by CPD

CPD Units: 2

Who is this ADHD Awareness course for?
This ADHD Awareness course will prove useful to anyone who works with or has regular contact with children or adults with ADHD.

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
There are a lot of courses in our health and social care suite that would make great follow ups to this ADHD Awareness course and if you are in the adult social care sector then they would all provide valuable additions to your knowledge.

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 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.

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.

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You’ll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and some new designer drugs.

Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems – including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the implementation of workplace solutions.

The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills.

Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to individuals and organisations.

Duration 80 mins*

Approved by CPD, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM

CPD Units: 3

Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

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.

In the UK there are approximately 144 fatalities in the workplace and around 621,000 non-fatal injuries every year. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in managing Health & Safety risks. However, historical data shows many workers suffering injury were not wearing this clothing.

This course is primarily aimed at people that work in industries such as construction where they are likely to need to use a wide range of PPE on a daily basis. However, there are many other areas of work where PPE is required such as factories, warehouses, window cleaners, healthcare workers, beauticians and many others.

One of the key things this course is intended to do is to teach people why they should use the PPE that is supplied to them and it is some of these other work areas where this message will be most effective.

This course will show how wearing PPE plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing fatalities, injuries and diseases that would otherwise occur in the workplace. It includes details of a wide range of PPE options, examines the legislation and regulations that govern the responsibilities of employers, employees and suppliers, and provides a real-life case study showing the law in action.

Duration 60 mins*

Approved by CPD, IIRSM & IOSH

CPD Units: 2

The course will also cover risk assessment and the role it plays in the selection and use of PPE along with discussing other hazard control measures that can be implemented.

Finally, the course will move on to how to use, fit and wear PPE and understand its physical and theoretical limitations.

Who is this course for?
This course is primarily aimed at people that work in industries such as construction where they are likely to need to use a wide range of PPE on a daily basis.

However, there are many other areas of work where PPE is required such as factories, warehouses, window cleaners, healthcare workers, beauticians and many others.

One of the key things this course is intended to do is to teach people why they should use the PPE that is supplied to them and it is some of these other work areas where this message will be most effective.

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.