Upon successful completion of end tests, this course leads to the candidate being issued a SQA Confined Space Certificate.The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:- Form a safe system of work for the operation- Have an understanding of responsibilities under current legislation and codes of practice- Identify hazards and associated risks involved when entering confined spaces- Implement control measures such as ventilation and gas detection to eliminate potential risks- Select, inspect, use and respond to appropriate gas detection- Have the ability to interpret results of the gas detector readings and know what action to take- Understand the...

Upon successful completion of end tests, including a CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, delegates are awarded a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) Trained Operator Card (Red), valid for 2 years.The course will enable delegates to:- Operate machine safely & correctly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions & accepted good practice- Use ancillary attachments- Carry out a pre-shift inspection- Operate safely under varying site conditions- Load and unload machine off a transporter- Carry out minor adjustments and routine service- Understand the responsibilities under current relevant legislationThe course will cover the following:- HSWA- PUWER- LOLER- Road Traffic Act- Other current relevant regulations-...

Upon successful completion of the CSCS course, delegates will be awarded an SQA Level 1 Award certificate and a CSCS Labourer card, valid for 5 years.The CSCS course will enable delegates to have a better appreciation of aspects of health and safety within the building and construction industry . The CSCS course includes the following:Home Study for the CITB HS&E test-- Accident prevention/reporting- Other current relevant regulations- Manual handling- Working with electricity- Hand held tools and equipment- Noise and vibration- Personal protective equipment- Excavations and confined spaces- Health and hygiene- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Working at...

Upon successful completion of the ROLO (Register of Landbased Operatives) Course delegates will be awarded a ROLO certificate, valid for 2 years.Delegates are required to apply to BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) directly for their CSCS/LISS Card. An additional fee of £38.00 is payable to BALI. More information on the CSCS/LISS cards available can be found at www.bali.org.uk/industry/liss-cscs.The Register of Landbased Operatives (ROLO) Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness Course is specific to the landbased industry and is required by anyone applying for a LISS/CSCS card. The course will enable delegates to have a better appreciation of aspects of health...

Upon successful completion of the training/testing, delegates will be awarded an IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) Card and Certification, valid for 5 years.The course will enable delegates to:- Operate machine safely & correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions & accepted good practice- Site and operate machine safely in relation to task- Load and unload machine off a road transporter- Understand the responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act and other current relevant legislationThe course will cover the following:- L.O.L.E.R. - P.U.W.E.R.- H.S.W.A.- Other current relevant regulations- Introduction to machine- Controls and instruments- Pre-shift inspections- Operator's code of safe practice-...

Upon successful completion of end test, this course leads to the candidate being issued with an SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) Certificate and SWQR (Street Works Qualifications Register) Card.This course provides candidates with the skills and knowledge required to carry out work to the standards required by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and enables candidates to register on the Street Works Register.By the end of this course, the delegate should be able to monitor operatives:-- Demonstrating an understanding of statutory duties under the above Act.- Understanding other legal responsibilities.- Demonstrating the skills and knowledge to fulfil the duties...

Upon successful completion of end tests, including a CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, delegates are awarded a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) Trained Operator Card (Red), valid for 2 years.The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:- Gain a practical understanding of safe and appropriate techniques whilst in charge of lifting operations.- Plan, supervise, co-ordinate and control all types of lifting operations. - Have an understanding of responsibilities under current relevant Course Summary H.S.W.A. ...

Candidates looking to upskill and / or improve their prospects of gaining employment will upon successful completion of end tests, including a CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, be awarded a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) Trained Operator Card (Red), valid for 2 years.The course will enable delegates to:- Establish the weight and dimensions of load and communicate this information to the crane operator- Select, attach and detach appropriate lifting equipment- Direct the actions of a crane moving loads by giving clear signals to ensure safety of both personnel & plant- Determine the serviceability of equipment and how to maintain...

The objectives of this course enables delegates to:- Identify hazards and follow safe systems of work- Demonstrate that they have the necessary practical skills and the knowledge to do their work effectively and efficiently- Meet the requirements to gain a 'Construction Plant Competence Scheme' (CPCS)- Competent Operator Card.Level II VQ UnitsMandatory:- Contribute to an Efficient and Effective Work Environment- Contribute to Health and Safety in the WorkplacePlus 1 Unit(depending on machine)- Prepare Plant and Machinery to Performance Requirements (Lifting and Transferring)- Prepare Plant and Machinery to Performance Requirements (Extracting and Excavating)- Prepare Plant and Machinery to Performance Requirements (Construction...

Upon successful completion of the end tests, this forklift course leads to the candidate being registered on RTITB's National Operator Registration Scheme (RTITB/NORS) and the issue of a nationally recognised Certificate and Card valid for 3 years on the Counterbalance Lift Truck.The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to: - Operate forklift safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and accepted good practice - Use ancillary attachments - Carry out a pre-shift inspection of the forklift- Be able to load and unload vehicles - Understand the causes of instability of truck and...