Emergency First Aid - Appointed Person

A one day course providing participants with basic skills to deal with an emergency situation. Participants are assessed throughout the day and will receive an attendance certificate at the end of the day. The course provides a level of First Aid training appropriate for low-risk environments and covers the "Scout First Response" syllabus.

Topics covered during the 'Appointed Persons' course will include: Assessing the Casualty; CPR; The Unconscious Casualty; Bleeding; Shock; Fractures; and Burns.

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Paediatric First Aid

12 hour courses can be arranged at a date to suit your group, or individuals can book on a course at our training centre.

This course fulfils OfSTED requirements and is suitable for all those in working childcare provision.

Child and baby manikins are available for practicing CPR. and whenever possible the course has a practical element with casualty scenarios.

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Emergency Procedures First Aid

The half day 'Emergency Procedures' course covers basic of First Aid requirements - Aims and Priorities of First-Aid; Examination of Unconscious Patient; Recovery Position; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation; Bleeding and Shock.

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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
in Principles of Manual Handling

Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks

Overview

This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The process of manual handling in the workplace
• Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
• Manual handling assessment and control options
• Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Qualification information

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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Certificate in Stress Awareness

Introduction to the issue of work-related stress

Overview

This qualification raises awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress. It is aimed at general workers and also serves as an introduction to the issue for more senior staff. The qualification will enable employees to contribute to strategies which combat work-related stress.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Definitions of stress
• Stress as an occupational health hazard
• Identification of basic workplace stressors
• Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
• Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation

Qualification information

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Customised Health & Safety and First Aid

We can customise our in house courses to cater for the needs of your organisation by delivering training at one of our resource centre's or at a preferred location which you can organise.
If you require industry recognised certificated courses then we can put together a syllabus to deliver all of the courses that you request.

Please scroll down to the next section to read about our own certificated courses and explore the whole of this page for full courses details.

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Scout Enterprises in house Certificated Courses

Manual Handling

A half day course with certificates awarded to successful candidates after written assessment (multi-choice papers).

Topics covered include:

The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) ; Manual Handling Operating Regulations (1992); Anatomy and Physiology; Risk Assessment; The Principles of Lifting

Health & Safety in the Workplace

Devised on behalf of Scout Enterprises (Western) Ltd., our half day in-house course is suitable for those requiring an introduction to Health and Safety in the workplace. Participants will be expected to pass a simple quiz at the end of the course and attendance certificates will be issued to successful candidates.

Topics covered during the course will include:

The Health and Safety at Work Act; Manual Handling Regulations; Safety Signs and Symbols; Avoiding Back Injury; Risk Assessment; Fire Safety.

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Fire Safety

We are able to offer the Scout Enterprises (Western) Ltd., in-house Fire Safety course covering:
Action in case of Fire; Classes of Fire including Electrical fires and the different Types,Colours and Uses of Fire Extinguishers.

The practical side of the course will afford participants the opportunity to discharge fire extinguishers.
Attendance certificates will be issued.

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Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Working Safely

A one day course providing participants with information and skills to determine and maintain a safe working environment. Suitable for all those whose work exposes them to risk. Participants are given two two multi - choice assessment papers, and those whose overall score meets the pass mark will receive a nationally recognised certificate from the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Topics covered include:

Hazard, Risk and Risk Control; Risk Assessment; Workplace Precautions; Legal Requirements; Fire; Electricity; Work Equipment; Movement of People; Vehicles; Housekeeping; Manual Handling; Display Screen Equipment; Noise; Chemicals and Substances; Labeling of Containers; Safety Signs; Safety Management Systems; Policy and Organisation.

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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Level Two Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Health and safety understanding for all employees

Overview

The qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Legislation
• Health
• Safety
• Welfare
• The workplace and workplace equipment
• Risk assessment
• Manual handling
• Hazardous substances
• Ergonomics and workstation design
• Transport and vehicles
• Noise and vibration

Qualification information

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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Level Two Award in
Principles of Risk Assessment

Raises employees’ awareness of the concept of risk assessment in a work environment

Overview

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment is a qualification designed to help improve the workplace culture for occupational health and safety.

Its main purpose is to enable learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. This qualification will therefore give all employees the ability to contribute to the process and act always to protect their own health and safety and that of others.

Outline Programme

• Main causes of accidents and ill health, and their implications for people in the workplace
• Legal requirements for risk assessment
• Principles of risk assessment including:

- hazards, risks and control measures
- the five steps of risk assessment
- the hierarchy of control
- risk assessment review and record keeping.

Qualification information:

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Level Three Award in
Risk Assessment Principles and Practice

Enables supervisors and managers to carry out risk assessments

Overview

Employers and the self employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills. This qualification ensures that supervisors and managers have the necessary depth of understanding to enable them to carry out risk assessments.

Outline programme

• Legislation
• Principles of risk assessment
• Prioritising risk
• Controls
• Documentation
• Monitoring controls
• Risk assessment in practice

Qualification information

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Grand National Archery Society
Four day instructor course

We are able to offer Archery Leaders' courses run by recognised Grand National Archery Society coaches.

Courses are usually run over two weekends and are subject to a minimum and maximum booking of 12 candidates. The courses include both theory and practical work. All equipment is supplied.

Successful candidates will be awarded a Grand National Archery Society certificate and will be considered "competent to teach Archery in sports centre's, educational establishments and youth organisation's to people seeking an introduction to Archery".

Please contact us for more details and course dates.

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National Small bore Rifle Association (NRSA)

There are no courses available for Youth Leaders in Rifle Shooting at present, but we are still able to offer the National Small bore Rifle Association Youth Diploma to groups.

Please contact us for more details and to arrange the diploma course.

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Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)

The nationally recognised MiDAS scheme was set up by Hampshire County Council and taken over by the Community Transport Association U.K, who continue to administer the scheme, designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.

At Scout Enterprises we are appointed training agents, with experienced Driver Assessor/ Trainers (DAT's)

We can offer you up to date training in the skills and information needed to drive a minibus. Learn the theory side in a classroom setting, have a practical session with a trained instructor, undertake a short assessment of your driving and complete a short theory test paper. You and your passengers will be aware that your driving competence has been assessed to a common country-wide standard.

Be Prepared! Be Safe!

The certificate is designed to enhance VOLUNTEER drivers awareness of the safety aspect of minibus driving.

Length of course: 4 - 6 hours

Assessment Requirements: Observed for competence, with written and practical tests.

Course content:

-- Action and Emergency Procedures
-- Awareness of the health and safety issues of minibus driving.
-- Liability insurance, workplace practice and policy issues.
-- Manual handling
-- Epileptic Seizures
-- Speed awareness
-- Practical driving assessment

Courses are arranged by request, contact us to discuss your requirements.

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British Canoe Union (BCU)
Open Canoeing and Kayaking Stars

At Castle Quarry we can assess people for competence in an Open Canoe or a Kayak and following the requirements of the BCU we can issue recognised certificates at Level One without leaving the centre.

If you would like to attend a canoeing course then we can help you by putting you in touch with one of our local instructors.

Please contact us for details.

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High Country First Aid
Recommended for mountain leaders and enthusiasts

We offer this course to fulfil the requirements of Mountain Leadership and particularly for anyone who leads or accompanies groups taking part in adventurous activities, its also recognised by the Scottish National Ski Council. We have delivered this course as far away as the Alps for British Forces. Book your place today.

This two day course assumes some prior knowledge and experience of First Aid. The first day will be a refresher of the 'Appointed Person' syllabus. Participants will also cover in more depth the effects of wind chill and hypothermia. The second day is more practical - candidates practice incident management and will undergo an assessment whilst dealing with 'real' casualties.

Watch an episode of BBC Helicopter Heroes to see a 'real life' example of the kind of situations that are covered in our two day course. Please click on the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00n8019/Helicopter_Heroes_Series_3_Episode_5/

Photographs © Alan Meredith
from one of our mountain leadership courses

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Aquatic First Aid
Recommended for water sports leaders and enthusiasts

This course follows the British Canoe Union syllabus - extra emphasis is placed on recognising and treating the effects of drowning and hypothermia. There is an assessment at the end of the day and the BCU will be notified of candidates' success in order for certificates to be issued.

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