This is a 3 day course aimed at those wishing to work in a janitorial or cleaning role in a social care or educational setting. As a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic there has never been more emphasis on cleanliness and hygiene. Keeping areas frequented by children and vulnerable adults is paramount. Having awareness of correct cleaning plans, disinfecting and sanitisation methods, what products should be used and when, how to prevent / control infections and ensuring your own safety when working in a janitorial or cleaning role is of great importance.This course covers 3 modules: Site Safety for...

This 2-day course will allow you to gain entry level knowledge, understanding and certification around general health & safety that can be put into practice in any workplace, with the added bonus of the certificates being transferable across all sectors.Undertaking this course will increase your employment opportunities as having a general understanding of health & safety no matter what sector you wish to apply for employment in, is always a desirable ask from employers.Having these nationally recognised certificates will allow you to widen your job search or move between sectors with the certification remaining relevant without you having to...

Undertaking this course will make you stand out to an employer as it is desirable to enter the industry with a Scottish Certificate for Personal License Holders certificate and a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate. Having these will give you the best possible chance of accessing a career in the sector. These certificates show an employer that you have gained invaluable knowledge and an understanding of working with food and drink COURSE AIM: We aim to remove barriers to training and employment for those who have no qualifications, those who are furthest removed from the labour market, BME’s,...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland) Infection Prevention & Control course would be of great benefit to anyone wishing to work in a social care environment (eg care / childcare) however it is not sector specific so anyone can undertake this course. It covers the principles of infection Control. At the end of the course you will complete an assessment which comprises of 30 Multi choice questions.COURSE CONTENT: The syllabus covers the following:• Understand the infrastructure for infection control within the working environment, including the need for policies and procedures • Define the role of the employer and...

This 3 hour course is ideal for those seeking employment where they are going to be working with food. The course will prepare the learner to progress to the full 1-day elementary food hygiene course.COURSE CONTENT:The syllabus covers the following:• General introduction • Bacteria • Causes of food poisoning • Preventing food poisoning • Personal hygiene At the end of this course there is a knowledge quiz to test your understanding.QUALIFICATION GAINED: REHIS INTRODUCTON TO FOOD HYGIENE ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE SCQF LEVEL: n/aATTENDANCE: Short Duration – please contact provider for dates and venues.DURATION: ½ day COST: £50 plus VAT (

This 2-day course is ideal for those seeking employment or already employed and looking to upskill in a catering or hospitality role.It comprises 2 nationally recognised courses; REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene and REHIS Elementary Infection Prevention and Control CourseCOURSE CONTENT:DAY 1 – REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland) Elementary Food HygieneThe syllabus coves the following:• Introduction to food hygiene• Aims• Bacteria and their characteristics• Food poisoning and its prevention• Food pests and their control,• Personal hygiene and working habits• The working environment and cleaning practices• Food safety legislation.At the end of this 6 hour course, you will sit a 30 question multiple choice assessment.DAY 2 - REHIS...

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: There are no formal entry requirements however the candidate should have a level of English equivalent to SCQF Level 5 in order to undertake the assessment.REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland) Elementary Health & Safety course is an ideal progression for those who have already undertaken a CITB HS&E touch screen test and who wish to progress to apply for a CSCS Operative’s card. The course is designed for those who wish to work in construction, entering the workplace with little or no understanding of Health & Safety. .At the end of the course you will complete...

To work in a licensed establishment it is not a mandatory requirement that you have a personal license holder (refresher) qualification however it may make you more appealing and employable if you hold up to date and relevant certification. By having this qualification it will demonstrate to an employer that you can work responsibly when dealing with alcohol. It is essential that individuals are encouraged to undertake training that will make them more employable as those with relevant and up to date knowledge, skills and certificates are likely to meet desirable criteria for employers recruiting staff as they are...

This is a 1 day regulated and nationally recognised qualification and is ideal for those who wish to work directly with patients or clients in a health and social care setting, such as hospitals, care homes, day care centres and homecare. It is specifically designed to develop candidates’ awareness of health and safety in a health and social care environment, to help ensure that they are keeping themselves, and the people they care for safe.COURSE CONTENT: Topics include:• standards for health and safety welfare in a health and social care environment• risk assessments• identifying and controlling hygiene hazards• personal hygiene QUALIFICATION GAINED: Qualsafe...

This is a 4 hour course regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed to cover the basic principles of manual handling. This theory-based qualification provides candidates with an awareness of safe manual handling practices and the risks of unsafe manual handling. COURSE CONTENT: . Topics include:• Common manual handling injuries• Manual handling laws• Responsibilities of employers and employees• Risk assessments• Safe movement principles associated with manualhandling, including the body’s:• Musculoskeletal system• Centre of gravity• Lever system• Theory of safe manual handling principles, including:• Preparing for a lift• Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object• Team manual handling• Manual handling equipment:• Types of manual handling aids and equipment• Maintenance...