The Centre A first class facility delivering a high level of specialist training courses to both on and offshore industries. Concentrating on the following disciplines in which we offer an extensive range of training: Working at height Confined space and vessel entry Blasting and painting All disciplines include awareness modules, trade testing and competency assessments. We also offer bespoke training packages designed to respond to the individual clients specific requirements some of which can be delivered on-site.. Location The Centre is ideally located within easy reach of Aberdeen centre, train station and only a short distance from the Aberdeen airport. Our training facility, including the classrooms, indoor area and exterior blasting and painting unit are all available for private hire at excellent day rates. We can offer a full service tailored to a clients needs to include, for instance, administration and record keeping for specific projects. Competence We are committed to providing a trained and competent workforce. Contacts Skills Centre Manager: Wendy Stephan, Aberdeen. AB23 8EE Telephone: 01224 246499 Delivering Excellence is our BusInesS
Working at Heights training dates and New courses for 2011 Training Dates We offer a range of Working at height units at the Skills Centre with set days for most units. Please see below for details. Working at Height Unit 2 PPE User: Run everyday, maximum 10 delegates Working at Height Unit 2 Refresher: Can be set up on demand on throughout the year, minimum 4 delegates, maximum 10 Working at Height Unit 3 Use of Gotcha Rescue Equipment: Run every Wednesday throughout the year, maximum 6 delegates Working at Height Unit 4 Managing Safety of Working at Height: Run every Thursday throughout the year, maximum 10 delegates Unit 6 PPE Inspection: Can be set up on demand on Fridays throughout the year, minimum 4 delegates, maximum 6 Please contact the Skills Centre for availability on any courses run on demand. New for 2011, other great courses on offer: Confines Space incorporating Breathing Apparatus 1 day Confined space and search / rescue procedures 2 days PASMA Aluminium and Fibreglass Mobile Access Towers 1 day CISRS Approved Product Specific System Scaffold Training - 2 days Training commencement days to be confirmed
WAH Unit 1. Height Safety Awareness Course overview The course is designed to introduce candidates who are not actively involved in working at height to the requirements of the regulations. The course provides an outline of the legislation, equipment standards, equipment selection, marking, inspection, record keeping and maintenance. Course structure ½ day classroom theory learning and presentation. Course content Theory Working at height legislation, inspection, care and maintenance of equipment, falls and impact forces, rescue provision ½ day, Aberdeen Certificate of Competence None None To book: 01224 246499.
WAH Unit 2. PPE User Course overview The course is designed for candidates who are actively involved in working at height. It provides an outline of the legislation, equipment standards, marking, inspection, record keeping and maintenance. Training is given in the correct practical use of PPE along with a theoretical knowledge, intended purpose and as close as possible to the candidates work situation. Practical inspection and defects identification is carried out using differentiated set of samples. Course structure ½ day classroom theory learning and presentation. ½ day practical exercises and training. Assessment by means of multichoice questions. Course content Theory Working at height legislation, working at height categories, hierarchy of measures, equipment legislation, equipment inspection and maintenance, selection and safe use of equipment, fall and impact forces, rescue provision. Practical Identification of equipment using samples, identification of damaged equipment, correct fitting of the harnesses, ladder ascent and descent using temporary and permanent systems, use of work restraint systems, use of fall arrest systems, use of horizontal safety life lines 1 day, Aberdeen Certificate of Competence, expiry 3 years Safety boots Delegates must be aged 18 or over To book: 01224 246499.
WAH Unit 3. Use of Rescue Equipment Course overview This course is designed for candidates who are actively involved in working at height and responsible for the rescue and recovery of personnel working at height. The course extends the knowledge of the legislation regarding the risk assessment, rescue provision and practical skills of the candidate. Intensive training is given in the practical rescue using PPE along with a theoretical knowledge and as close as possible to the candidates work potential emergency situation. The currently instruct using the Gotcha system however our instructors are trained in various different manufacturers products and can tailor the course to suit a clients requirements. Course structure 1 day work site practical exercises, training and presentation. Assessment by means of multi-choice question paper. Course content Theory 10% Overview of working at height, legislation and practice, hazard awareness, fall and impact forces, rescue and suspension trauma, management of stress in a rescue situation, rescue equipment and systems, selection and safe use of rescue equipment and successful communication Practice 90% Rising and lowering of the casualty, the use of self locking descender, practical exercises of emergency response 1 day, Aberdeen Certificate of Competence, expiry 3 years Safety boots All delegates must be aged 18 or over. BIS Unit 2 Work at Height or equivalent external certificate To book: 01224 246499.
WAH Unit 4. Managing Safety of Work at Height Course overview This course is designed for candidates who are involved in management or supervisory roles to ensure compliance with working at height regulations. The course provides detailed knowledge of the application of the hierarchy of risk, selection of working at height methods in relation to the hierarchy of risk and work at height supervision. The course provides an outline of the legislation, equipment standards, marking, inspection, record keeping and maintenance and gives an overview of the whole process of a safe and systematic approach to working at Height. Course structure 1 day classroom learning, presentation and practical demonstrations. Assessment by means of multi-choice question paper. Course content Theory Working at height legislation, working at height categories, hierarchy of measures, equipment legislation, equipment control, records and maintenance, selection and planning of working at height method, selection and safe use of equipment, risk assessment Hazard analysis, fall and impact forces, rescue provision. The is happy to use clients specific paperwork such as risk assessments rather than generic forms to make the course more relevant to the delegates. 1 day, Aberdeen Certificate of Competence, expiry 3 years None None To book: 01224 246499.
WAH Unit 6. PPE Inspection Course overview The course is designed to introduce candidates who are actively involved in the control of working at height equipment to the requirements of the appropriate regulations. The course provides an outline of the legislation, equipment standards, equipment selection, marking, inspection, record keeping and maintenance. Course structure 1 day classroom theory learning and presentation. Course content Legislation that covers the issue selection and maintenance of working at height PPE. BS 8437 Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace. Health and safety at work at 1974. Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998. (LOLER). Personal protective equipment at work regulation 1992. Provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998. (PUWER). Working at height regulations 2005. Practicle Inspection of Working at Height PPE, and record Keeping. 1 day, Aberdeen Certificate of Competence, expiry 3 years None BIS Unit 2 Work at Height To book: 01224 246499.
Confined Space-Vessel Entry Course Incorporating BA Users - 1 day Overview This course is designed as a basic introduction to confined spaces and vessel entry and in the use of breathing apparatus. It will allow personnel to wear breathing apparatus safely and with confidence. This is aimed at persons who may be required to enter confined spaces as part of their duties and may be called upon to wear breathing apparatus in an irrespirable atmosphere By the end of the course the delegates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to safely enter confined spaces and the understanding to safely wear breathing apparatus in hazardous atmospheres. Structure This course includes lectures, videos, demonstrations and practical exercises and handouts. Content The course syllabus covers :- Classroom Introduction to Confined Space Regulations 1997 Identifying confined spaces Recognising potential hazards Pre entry gas checks and atmosphere testing Access and egress Entry attendant duties PPE RPE Risk Assessment Safe Systems of work Permit to work Introduction to breathing apparatus (Flite as standard) Basic servicing Practical Practical demonstrations Practical exercises Self rescue exercise (breathing apparatus) Donning and Doffing procedure Pre operational checks Pre entry checks Search and rescue techniques Control procedures Practical wear and exercise Standby Man duties
Confined Space-Vessel Entry Course Incorporating BA Users (cont) Price: TBA 1 Day, Aberdeen BIS Salamis in-house certification None. All delegates must be aged 18 or over and a medical questionnaire is required to be completed prior to commencement of course may be requested. To book: 01224 246499
Confined Space-Vessel Entry Incorporating Search & Rescue Procedures 2 day - overview Overview This course is designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the dangers of confined spaces. They will also be shown how to enter, work and leave confined spaces including a vertical shaft, using escape sets and full working breathing apparatus. Delegates will be trained in search and rescue techniques using breathing apparatus. This course is designed ay managers, supervisors, engineers and operatives. DAY ONE TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION 0900-0915 Classroom Registration, Safety Rules, Course Outcome & Objectives 0915-1000 Classroom Introduction to Confined Space Lesson 1 1000-1015 Break 1015-1100 Classroom Identifying Confined Space Hazards and Controls Lockout Tag Outs Lesson 2 1100-1200 Classroom Controlling Hazards Lesson 3 1200-1230 Lunch 1230-1400 Training area Introduction to the Practical Area 1410-1445 Classroom Air Monitoring Lesson 4 1445-1500 Break 1500-1530 Classroom Entry Permits Lesson 5 1530-1615 Classroom Making an Entry Safely Lesson 6 1615-1630 Classroom Question Paper Page 1
Confined Space-Vessel Entry Incorporating Search & Rescue Procedures 2 day - overview DAY TWO TIME LOCATION DESCRIPTION 08.30-10.00 Classroom Breathing apparatus 1000-1015 Break 1015-1100 Classroom Video Buying Time/CPR, Prone Position 1100-1200 Training area Resuscitation & Stretchers, Fail arrest, Tripod 1200-1230 Lunch 1230-1400 Training area Equipment and Practical Exercise 1 1400-1500 Training area Practical Exercise 2 1515-1530 Training area Practical Exercise 3 1530-1600 Training area Equipment recovery Break 1600-1630 Classroom Case Study Precious time Course feedback e. training@salamis.com www.bis-skillscentre.com Page 2
OPITO Approved 3 day Trainee Blasting and Painting Course Overview This comprehensive training course has been designed for delegates with little or no experience in the painting and blasting industry. The course will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge required to enter into a career in blasting and painting as a trainee. Structure The course consist of a mixture of theory and supervised practical sessions. Content The syllabus covers: Blasting and painting legislation (Including COSHH, MSDS, manual handling, environmental awareness and working at height) Identification, setting up and safe use of equipment Blasting and painting test pieces Environmental checks Fault finding Correct PPE Compressor awareness Assessment 3 Days, Aberdeen OPITO Trainee Blaster/Painter certificate Safety boots. Delegates must be aged 18 or over. Delegates complete a series of practical and classroom training assessments. To book: 01224 246499
Blasting & Painting 2 Day Competency Assessment In accordance with the OPITO Standard Overview The course is designed for experienced candidates who are actively involved in Blasting & Painting. The candidates will be assessed against the OPITO competence standard, should actual training in this discipline be required a candidate should attend our OPITO trainee course. Successful achievement of this course will depend on demonstrating a good level of relevant health & safety knowledge and practical ability to paint, blast and spray to a recognised standard. Structure The course is a mixture of theory and practical sessions. Assessment by means of multiple-choice question papers and observation reports. Content The candidates will be expected to demonstrate a good working knowledge of: Theory Blasting & painting legislation. Covering COSHH, MSDS manual handling, environmental, working at height and compressor awareness. Practical Identification of equipment. Setting up of equipment. Proper use of equipment Blasting test piece. Painting test piece. Environmental checks. Fault finding. Correct PPE. Additional independent assessment by a leading coatings company. Assessment 2 Days, Aberdeen BIS Salamis Certificate Safety boots. Experienced Blaster /Painter. Delegates complete a series of practical and classroom training assessments. To book: Please call: 01224 246499 e. training@salamis.com www.bis-skillscentre.com
Blasting & Painting training dates Training Dates OPITO Approved Trainee Blasting & Painting 3 day course. This three day course runs at the centre once every calendar month. We can take up to six delegates per course. Blasting & Painting Competency Assessment in accordance with the OPITO Standard. This 2 day course runs every month following the trainee course. We can take up to six delegates per course. 2011 Trainee course Competency course April 11-13th 14 15th May 16 18 th 19 20 th June 13 15 th 16 17 th August 22 24 th 25 26 th September 12 14 th 15-16 th October 17 19 th 20 21 st November 14 16 th 17 18 th December 5 7 th 8 9th e. training@salamis.com www.bis-skillscentre.com