Events - October 2009
October 2009
North West Branch Meeting 2009
Start Time - 10.00am
For further information please contact philip.alty@rlbuht.nhs.uk
CIEH Training the Trainer
This 3-day course will provide participants with the key elements and skills required to become a successful trainer. Candidates are assessed on their design and delivery of a short training session which they deliver to other members of the group.
The Carbon Trust Low Carbon Innovation Awards 2009 - Entry Deadline
The Carbon Trust is launching a nationwide hunt for the most inspiring innovators in the development and deployment of low carbon technology solutions. With just under 50 days until the closing date for this year's Innovation Awards, the Carbon Trust is urging innovators to submit their entries as soon as possible.
The Carbon Trust Innovation Awards will celebrate the best low carbon technologies and provide a platform to accelerate the introduction of these technologies to the market.
The closing date for the competition is the 9th October 2009 and the winners will be announced on the 25th November 2009 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.
Click here to download the awards factsheet
RSPH Level 4 Award in HACCP Management
This course is ideal for HACCP Team Leaders, Technical Managers, Catering Managers, Consultants and Enforcers. This advanced 4-day course takes HACCP training to a new level and covers the longer term and management issues of HACCP, which are essential for the effective functioning of the system.
Facilities Management Development Centre Programme - 2009: Residential Centre
The Development Centre programme offers the opportunity for individuals to evaluate themselves against a series of management competencies and identify their strengths and development needs.
Auditing Skills
This highly interactive 2-day course provides the theory, practical skills and confidence necessary to conduct an effective audit. Ideal for internal, supplier and third party auditors.
Supplier Auditing
This 1-day course is aimed at those responsible for, or aiming to be responsible for, the auditing of their organisation's new and existing suppliers as part of their job role.
Diploma in Nutrition & Health
This 5-day course aims to provide catering managers or health professionals with an in-depth knowledge of the practical application of diet and healthy eating. The course is assessed in 2 sections: Applied Nutrition & Health Principles and Nutrition & Health in the Community.
Combined Services Culinary Challenge
IHEEM
Food, Diet & Health Conference
The conference programme has been developed to be of interest to a multidisiplinary audience of practitioners from education, health and social care settings. Others with an interest in this area are welcome to attend.
For more information or to register for this event please click below.
Corporate Manslaughter Act Revealed
This course can provide your organisation with a much needed explanation of the scope and requirements of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
Data Protection
This course has been designed for employees handling data in any type of organisation. Its aim is to provide you with guidance on what kind of data needs to be protected and introduce you to the principles of data protection.
Details: www.learnhq.com/data_protection.html
Display Screen Equipment and Office Ergonomics
This course covers everything from common (and avoidable) injuries, to eyesight testing and fitness exercises.
Driver Safety
This interactive course has been designed to provide road safety advice for a range of drivers, from large goods vehicle to company car drivers (including private and company owned vehicles).
Details: www.learnhq.com/driver_safety.html
Equality and Diversity
Equality legislation has helped challenge much discrimination and prejudice, but there are still large equality gaps. Our online course will help you and your staff to understand all of the various types of discrimination.
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Forms
In accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire risk assessments must be carried out by a "responsible person" on a regular basis, in every workplace. Learn HQ has produced five forms that will help the responsible person to thoroughly carry out the steps that make up a risk assessment.
First Aid
A comprehensive course aimed at everyone. This course describes the sequence of priorities for giving first aid, providing essential information on how to deal with emergencies, and how to look after yourself, it also covers the steps involved in assessing and treating a casualty.
Details: www.learnhq.com/first_aid.html
Food Hygiene: The Basics
Food Hygiene legislation states that all staff working in food handling and preparation roles must be given appropriate training. Learn HQ has developed an interactive eLearning course that provides all the necessary material to train you, or your staff, in the principles of Food Hygiene.
Health and Safety Essentials
A comprehensive 7-in-1 combination of the key Health & Safety required for a safer workplace.
Infection Control
This training covers the many causes of infection and identifies the practical steps you can take to beat the bugs. Infection Control can be used as either a training programme or a refresher. Developed by a team of key NHS staff, the information covered is both relevant and specific to your needs.
Infection Control for Childcare Professionals
Good infection control measures are important, in order to maintain a safe environment for both children and staff. This can only be achieved through education and awareness. Learn HQ has developed an interactive course that acts as a practical guide on how to prevent the spread of contagious infections and diseases.
In the Line of Fire
This course offers you and your staff an opportunity to learn the necessary steps to avoid fires in the workplace. Most importantly, should the worst happen, you will know how to approach a fire incident calmly.
In the Line of Fire – Hospitals and Nursing Homes edition
“In The Line Of Fire” is designed to offer your employees an in-depth approach to fire safety in the workplace – with the “If in Doubt, Get Out” message reinforced throughout.
Manual Handling and Risk Assessment
Whether your team members are handling boxes, completing an office move, helping colleagues move furniture, or any of the many other tasks we carry out every day, we all need a little help to assess and reduce the risks involved. This course helps you to ensure that you don’t strain your most valuable asset: your staff.
Manual Handling for Childcare Professionals
Childcare professionals are often required to safely lift and move children of all ages, and people are amongst the most difficult and demanding of all loads. This interactive course shows managers and staff how to avoid injuring themselves and the children, as well as meeting the legal responsibilities demanded of them.
Patient Moving and Handling
A comprehensive and fully interactive training course, offering safe patient handling for those working in the NHS, nursing homes and other healthcare sectors. Here is an opportunity to ensure that your team work together to ensure they follow the principles of good handling and avoid unsafe techniques, which can result in your own staff suffering injuries.
Safeguarding Children
Essential for anyone whose role brings them into contact with children or young people, this highly interactive eLearning provides delegates with an awareness of child protection issues from legal, social and practice perspectives. The course will encourage learners to carefully consider ethical dilemmas, and equip them with the knowledge to identify and report signs of possible abuse or neglect.
Safe Handling of Medicines in Childcare Settings
This interactive eLearning course is designed for employers and employees who need to safely handle, and administer, children’s medicines.
Slips, Trips and Falls
This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge to avoid Slips, Trips and Falls in the workplace.
Stress Management
Interactive eLearning that runs step-by-step through all the key issues relating to stress in the workplace, showing you how to proactively avoid it from the start.
Violence and Aggression at Work
Violence and Aggression at Work is ideal for any company wishing to help its employees understand the potential problems related to workplace violence and aggression. The course includes interactive missions helping delegates to engage with the material. It’s also an in-depth look at what the law has in place to help protect your people.
