1st Steps in Childcare - Paediatric Emergency First Aid & Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Course description

This qualification is suitable for those wishing to get into the Childcare sector or for those who are already working in the industry but who would like to progress by gaining formal qualifications. This qualification will give delegates the knowledge and skills required to enable them to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. It is intended for learners who want to, or already care for, children in a professional setting such as pre-school or nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders and nannies, au pairs and foster parents, or anyone who may have to deliver first aid to babies or children. The course is highly-interactive and gives delegates the hands-on experience to successfully deliver first aid in a real-life situation. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is not required to approve first aid training and qualifications, but it does provide a due diligence checklist to help you choose a reputable training provider. DG Training has completed the relevant details to reassure you that our training meets the requirements - https://www.dg-training.co.uk/choosing-a-first-aid-training-provider/ The Level 2 Food Safety in Catering course will be completed online. Candidates must complete the Level 2 Food Safety in Catering before attending the classroom-based Paediatric Emergency First Aid course. Emergency Paediatric First Aid The course is highly-interactive and gives delegates the hands-on experience to successfully deliver emergency first aid in a real-life situation. Learners must be physically able to carry out the practical elements of the course. Guided Learning Hours A minimum of 6 guided learning hours are required for this course. Form of Assessment The assessment for this course comprises of two parts; a practical assessment and a multiple-choice examination. On successful completion of this course, you will receive an Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate which will last for three years. Syllabus • Role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider • Assessing an emergency situation safely • Provide first aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally • Provide first aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally • Choking • External bleeding • Shock • Bites, stings and minor injuries Level 2 Food Safety - Catering Guided Learning Hours - Approximately 75 minutes are required to complete this course. Tutor support will be available by email or telephone. Form of Assessment: A short test concludes each module. A passmark of 75% for each module is required to successfully pass the course. Syllabus: •Food Safety Legislation •Hazards from Delivery to Service •Risk Control (Prevention of Contamination) •Pests, Premises and People