DEVELOPING PEOPLE, DRIVING PROGRESS. Short courses and training for businesses and professionals.

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1 DEVELOPING PEOPLE, DRIVING PROGRESS. Short courses and training for businesses and professionals.

2 IS YOUR BUSINESS FUTURE FOCUSSED? Do you want to upskill your workforce or fill skills gaps, boost your productivity or prosper in a rapidly changing environment? From developing your people to driving growth, at South Staffordshire College we have an experienced and dedicated team who have a proven track record and successfully work in partnership with over 1000 businesses like yours. As well as offering innovative bespoke training, we also offer a range of short courses. These can be tailored to the individual needs of your business and delivered at your premises or from our own facilities at a time to suit you. From first aid and health and safety to landbased machinery and solar energy, whatever you choose, with South Staffordshire College you ll have a credible, flexible business partner who deliver results. Business Intelligent. Inspired. Individual. To find out more call our team on E: shortcourses@southstaffs.ac.uk *CANCELLATION POLICY Failure to give sufficient notice of cancellation will incur a fee as detailed below: More than 10 working days notice given from the candidate prior to the course starting no charge 6-10 working days notice given from the candidate prior to the course starting half the fee charged No notice 5 working days notice given from the candidate prior to the course starting full fee will be charged The College reserve the right to cancel courses should numbers be insufficient.

SHORT COURSES Many of our short courses are accredited by leading awarding bodies, which means you ll be gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

3 SHORT COURSES Many of our short courses are accredited by leading awarding bodies, which means you ll be gaining a nationally recognised qualification. FIRST AID HEALTH AND SAFETY CIEH Food Safety - Level 2 Cost: 60 Duration: 1 day Ideal for those who require a firm grasp of the importance of food safety, this course will provide knowledge of essential systems, techniques, procedures and food safety risks including personal hygiene, food storage, cooking and handling. Qualsafe Emergency First Aid - Level 3 Cost: 68 Duration: 1 day Need the skills to effectively manage a first aid emergency? Participants will develop skills including communication and casualty care, bleeding, choking, burns, seizures, shock and fainting. They will also cover Health and Safety (first aid) regulations, learn to carry out adult CPR and how to care for an unconscious casualty. Qualsafe First Aid at Work - Level 3 Cost: 188 Duration: 3 days over 3 weeks Designed to equip staff with the skills to handle complex medical emergencies including head and spinal injuries, strokes and heart attack. This course also provides comprehensive training in asthma, bone, muscle and joint injuries, poisoning and severe allergic reactions. Qualsafe First Aid at Work (Re-Qual) - Level 3 Cost: 140 Duration: 2 days over 2 weeks This refresher course is designed for those who have previously completed a Level 3 first aid course but need to update and refresh their knowledge. Qualsafe Paediatric First Aid - Level 3 Cost: 140 Duration: 1 day Aimed that those who work with babies and children, this course will equip participants with the skills to respond to choking, bleeding, burns/scalds, sickness, fever, bone, muscle and joint injuries (including spinal), head injuries, meningitis, seizures and anaphylactic shock. It also teaches how to care for patients suffering from heat exhaustion or hypothermia, who have swallowed something harmful or who are unresponsive.

4 LANDBASED HEALTH AND SAFETY NPTC Transporting Animals by Road (Short Journeys) Cost: 40 (per endorsement) Duration: 1 hour (to sit online test) This test can be taken for: Sheep Cattle Poultry Game Birds Cattle and Sheep Pigs Horses Goats ARBORICULTURE NPTC Manually Fed Wood-Chipper Cost: 280 Duration: 2 days, plus an From risk assessment and servicing machines to ensuring safe use and completing safety checks, this course will provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge for safe working practice. NPTC Chainsaw Training (CS30 and CS31) Cost: 800 Duration: 5 days, plus an This course is designed to provide participants with skills in chainsaw maintenance, felling small trees, snedding and processing. The course also covers safe use, risk assessment and legislation. NPTC Occasional Chainsaw User Cost: 350 Duration: 3 days, plus an From risk assessment and maintenance to pre-start checks and preparation for felling trees, this course provides participants with crucial skills for the safe use of chainsaws. Chainsaw and safety equipment for all of our arboriculture courses are provided but participants must provide their own chainsaw boots. PESTICIDES PA1 (NPTC Pesticides) (delivered in conjunction with either PA2 or PA6 training below) PA1 will explore legislation and risk assessment for the storage and use of strong pesticides. It equips participants with the skills and knowledge to maintain equipment, ensure the safe disposal of pesticides and ensure effective record keeping. PA1 and PA2 (Tractor Mounted Sprayer) Cost: 500 Duration: 3 days, plus an From determining potential hazards to maintaining and cleaning equipment, this course will enable participants to effectively prepare and use tractor mounted sprayers. PA1 and PA6 (Hand Held Applicator) Cost: 400 Duration: 3 days, plus an From determining potential hazards to maintaining and cleaning equipment, this course will enable participants to effectively prepare and use hand held applicators. NPTC Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights Cost: 195 Knapsack Sprayers. Cost: 240 Tractor Mounted Sprayers. Cost: 350 Knapsack and Tractor Mounted Sprayers Duration: Home study with assessment completed at South Staffordshire College* This course is for anyone born before 1st January Participants will learn the principles of safe handling and pesticide application and gain knowledge of legislative requirements. The course will also cover the safe use of appropriate equipment, the Wildlife and Countryside Act and the control of hazardous substances. *assessment can be completed on own land for additional cost

5 LANDBASED MACHINERY NPTC Fork Lift Truck (Telescopic Telehandler or Counterbalanced) Cost: 380 Duration: 3 days, plus an As well as learning driving skills on a pre-set course, participants will also learn how to conduct risk assessments, pre-start checks and effective load carrying. NPTC Tractor Driving (Agricultural or Compact) Cost: 380 Duration: 3 days (depending on experience) As well as developing driving skills, this course will equip participants with crucial skills for safe tractor driving. The course also covers hitching trailers and attaching mounted implements, completing pre-start checks and preparing machines for work. NPTC Brushcutter Cost: 180 Duration: 1 day, plus an This course will teach participants how to ensure effective machine maintenance, conduct risk assessments and ensure safe use. NPTC All-Terrain Vehicles Cost: 290 Duration: 2 days, plus an Participants will demonstrate their driving skills around an all terrain course, cover the safe use of trailers and learn how to conduct risk assessments and pre-start checks. DID YOU KNOW Our landbased short courses are NPTC Accredited and include a review of NPTC Assessment. PLANT MACHINERY NPTC Hedge Trimmers (Hand Held or Tractor Mounted)* Cost: 180 Duration: 1 day, plus an From developing skills for hedge cutting to checking machines for service and safety, this course is designed to ensure the safe and effective use of hedge cutters. Participants will also develop knowledge on legislation, risk assessment and learn how to prepare machines for transport. * Must be a competent tractor driver NPTC Mowers (Pedestrian and Ride On) Cost: 180 Duration: 1 day, plus an This course will equip participants with the skills to conduct safety checks and ensure the safe operation of the machinery in various situations. It will also cover the preparation of machines for safe transport and cover risk assessment requirements. NPTC Abrasive Wheels (Hand Held or Bench Mounted) Cost: 180 Duration: 1 day, plus an Participants will develop maintenance skills such as removing discs or stones, checking for damage and ensuring safe service/use. The course will also cover risk and damage assessment, machine compatibility and the safe running of machinery. NPTC Excavators (360 o, 180 o or Loading Shovel) Cost: 290 Duration: 2 days, plus an From risk assessment, pre-start checks and preparing sites to excavation, reinstating grounds and parking machines, this course covers the essential skills for effective use of excavators.

CONSTRUCTION CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme) Cost: Test only - 19.

Many contractors and clients demand proof of competence before allowing workers onto their sites via the CSCS card scheme. The card is valid for 5 years.

6 CONSTRUCTION CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme) Cost: Test only Please note: We are a test centre only and are not responsible for entry requirements or claiming the correct card. There is a 30 charge to claim your card. Many contractors and clients demand proof of competence before allowing workers onto their sites via the CSCS card scheme. The card is valid for 5 years. Choosing the right card for you: Red Card Trainee/Apprentice Green Card Labourer Blue Card Skilled Worker Gold Card Advanced Craft/Supervisory Black Card Manager White Card Professionally Qualified Person Yellow Card Regular Visitor RENEWABLES AND GAS SAFE Award in Environmental Technology Systems - Level 3 Participants will learn the fundamental working principles, installation options and regulatory requirements for microrenewable energy and water conservation technologies. Award in Installation and Maintenance of Solar Photovoltaic Systems - Level 3 Participants will develop an understanding of the requirements of solar photovoltaic systems and how to install, commission, inspect, service and maintain small scale solar PV systems. Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems - Level 3 Participants will learn about the requirements of and how to install, commission, inspect, service and maintain heat pump systems (non-refrigerant circuits). Gas Safe Accreditation COMING SOON This training is part of an assessment scheme and must be completed by anyone working in the Gas Installation and/or Gas Maintenance sector. Successful completion is necessary for anyone wishing to register with Gas Safe Register or work for a Gas Safe Registered company. ACS Gas Training CCN1 Core Safety ACS Gas Training CEN1 Central Heating ACS Gas Training CKR1 Cookers ACS Gas Training DAH1 Warm Air To find out more call:

Courses available include: NON- ACCREDITED TRAINING Health and Safety in the Workplace Cost: 240 for up to 12 people Duration: 1/2 day Covers: Health and safety law, workplace hazard risks,

Manual Handling Cost: 240 for up to 12 people Duration: 1/2 day Covers: The value of risk assessments and how to apply them, making recommendations for managing risk and how to apply the principles

7 Courses available include: NON- ACCREDITED TRAINING Health and Safety in the Workplace Cost: 240 for up to 12 people Duration: 1/2 day Covers: Health and safety law, workplace hazard risks, conditions and procedures. Manual Handling Cost: 240 for up to 12 people Duration: 1/2 day Covers: The value of risk assessments and how to apply them, making recommendations for managing risk and how to apply the principles of safer handling. Fire Marshall Cost: 240 for up to 12 people Duration: 1/2 day Covers: Identifying and understanding the means of escape and meeting points, health and safety legislation and handling of fire extinguishers. Risk Assessment Training Cost: 240 for up to 12 people Duration: 1/2 day Covers: Understanding hazards, risks and control measures, record keeping, risk assessment review and legal requirements. People Moving People Cost: 360 for up to 12 people Duration: 1 day Covers: Manual handling risk assessment and the law, principles of safer handling, handling aids and equipment, communication and cooperation and the practical handling of people. Maintenance and Safe Use of Landbased Machinery Cost: 800 for up to 10 people Duration: 2 days Covers: Maintenance, service, safety, use and transport of brushcutters, hedgecutters, pedestrian mowers and leaf blowers.

8 WHY PARTNER WITH SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE we understand that no two businesses are the same. From the moment you start working with us, our dedicated team can provide solutions that are responsive to your individual objectives, requirements and markets. Bespoke 01 Training A bespoke training package means you can cover as much ground as possible in a short time, select content from several courses, gain skills for a specific task or get focussed attention for specialist users. Flexible 02 and Relevant All of our training can be delivered flexibly at times, dates and venues to suit you. Our training provides skills that are up-to-date and relevant to your industry and business. Experience 03 and Expertise All of our staff are experts in their industries and have specialist knowledge and experience that will be passed on to your business and staff. Over 1000 successful partnerships From SMEs to multinationals, we ve got a proven track 04 record with over 1000 businesses in sectors including retail, construction, agriculture, engineering, health and social care and hospitality. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE on our short courses for small businesses in Staffordshire. Please enquire for more details Cost Effective You don t need big groups to work with us; bespoke training courses can run with just a 05 small number of staff and is very cost-effective. We re results driven Our training gets results 96% of our partners say we understand their business and training needs Additional Opportunities We also offer free distance learning courses and can help find new talent for your business with our apprenticeships South_Staffordshire_College

Level 2 Award Activity First Aid at Work (RQF) 2 Units

Level 2 Award Activity First Aid at Work (RQF) 2 Units Qualification This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the