Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. Do you find business writing a challenge? Are you struggling to pick the right words for your ideas? Would you like your copy to be more engaging and persuasive? Then this half-day workshop is for you. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 12:30pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this half-day course. Course Content You’ll learn how to make your words work harder – where to get your ideas – and how to develop your writing style. This isn’t a grammar or spelling lesson – or an SEO class. Instead, we’ll focus on your audiences, how to write for them and what to say. You should attend this session if you have to write brochures, press releases, newsletters, articles or blogs. It will also help you to manage external writers. You’ll even get a FREE copy of the Business Writer’s guide: ‘Discover the 19 secrets of successful business writing.’ Course price: £38.50 – £49.50 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Course location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA With 1Billion+ users Facebook is the most successful social media platform. Knowing that your business should be on Facebook and knowing what your business should be doing on Facebook are completely different. If you are one of the many businesses that are on Facebook but are unsure of how to generate leads, customers or money from it then this workshop is for you. Duration: Full-day course (9.30am – 4pm) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content The Doʼs and Donʼts about creating your business brand on Facebook How it works the basics and the advanced Understanding what can be see and what can’t be seen Creating a community of potential customers, converting them into customers and retaining them Creating content that will engage people on Facebook Driving customers to your website using Facebook Generating leads via Facebook Facebook and where you stand legally Researching your competitors on Facebook Achieving your goals using Facebook Measuring your efforts Overview of Facebook advertising and its benefits What you will take away from this workshop? You will see clearly how Facebook can be used for your business You will be able to create a marketing strategy for Facebook You will know what to do to achieve maximum visibility You will gain knowledge and some practical experience of how to use Facebook for your business You’ll come away with plenty of ideas for content that will increase your customer base Format Practical > so please have your log in details Live demonstrations Session learning Course costs: £77.00 – £99.00 per person. For more details, please call Broadland Council Training on 01603 788950 or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This course develops many of the features of Microsoft Excel. We will look at the most useful elements, including formulas and functions, using Excel as a database and sharing text and data with other applications. Everything will be explained in straightforward terms. It is also an opportunity to iron out any bad habits that you may have picked up. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: For full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps and cakes will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content: Review Brief review of general Excel principles: Arithmetic formulas Looking at +, -, * & / Brackets BODMAS Advanced AutoSum Unusual ranges Auto-Average/Max/Min/Count AutoFill Building Functions Using the Paste Function dialog Basic functions Functions with one argument: Statistical functions Absolutes When/how to use absolute references Formulas and Functions between Sheets and Workbooks Summarising data from multiple sheets Linking workbooks Advanced Functions Functions with more than one argument e.g. the IF Function Named Ranges Naming ranges Navigating using named ranges Using named ranges in formulas Natural language formulas Excel as a Database Sorting your data Filtering a list Useful database features Good Working Practice Copy and Paste Using the Windows clipboard Paste-Special :- Linking to other files and applications. Replacing formulas with data The Drawing Tools Auto shapes Layers Rotation Alignment Grouping An explanation of different versions Course price: From £77.00 – £99.00pp For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Norfolk-based renewable heating firm, Finn Geotherm, is has appointed five new staff as part of its ongoing expansion, following the award of a multi-million pound contract to install a series of heat pump projects in the public sector.
The new starters have joined the installation and quotation teams, bolstering Finn Geotherm’s capabilities for specifying and installing new heat pump projects for both commercial and domestic customers.
Joining the team are:
Jamie Moore – electrician, responsible for installing and commissioning heat pump systems. Jamie joins with seven years’ experience as an electrician working in factory maintenance.
Sam Groves – trainee electrician, working alongside Finn Geotherm’s experienced team. Sam joins from College, having completed a Level 3 diploma.
Ross Brown – multi-skilled engineer, responsible for installing heat pumps. Ross has a background in offshore electrical and mechanical engineering and has spent the past six years installing Combined Heat & Power (CHP) systems.
Jeremy Dowsing – electrician, responsible for installing and commissioning heat pump systems. Having spent 32 years in the RAF as an aircraft avionics engineer, Jeremy was looking for a change and keen to join the renewable sector.
Jude Duguay – quotations assistant, working alongside the heat loss surveyor and supporting the quotations team in assessing potential heat pump projects.
Established in 2006, Finn Geotherm is one of the UK’s most experienced heat pump installers. The new starters will work alongside the existing team to deliver a series of significant new heat pump projects across East Anglia and further afield, as well as working on Finn Geotherm’s other new and existing installations.
Guy Ransom, commercial director at Finn Geotherm, said: “We are delighted to welcome these new starters to join our growing business. This is a great time to become part of this exciting and dynamic industry. Renewable heating is playing an increasingly important part in cutting the country’s carbon emissions and with these new appointments, we are looking forward to continuing to roll out heat pump technology to more homes and businesses.”
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This course has been designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is applicable in any workplace and the training can be adapted to meet specific needs. This course enables attendees to understand the principles of Health and Safety, contribute to any Health and Safety Management system, develop an understanding of the responsibilities placed on employers and employees, develop an understanding of hazard, risk and the main causes of harm to workers, acknowledge the importance of following systems, procedures and rules and understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety. Duration: One-day course (9:00am – 4:30pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich/roll or salad lunch with crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Please note that it is a requirement of the awarding body, that we need to see photographic proof of identity of each candidate before they can be entered into the exam, for example, passport, driving licence, student union card or work pass. Course Content Legislation Health Safety Welfare The workplace and workplace equipment Risk assessment Manual Handling Hazardous substances Ergonomics and work station design Transport and vehicles Noise and vibration Subject to passing a 20 question multiple choice exam paper delegates will gain the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. You will be given a Health and Safety manual to take away and keep after the course for future reference. Course Cost – £102 – £114 per person. For any enquiries or more information, please contact us on 01603 788950 or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Good afternoon to all our customers and followers!
Today has been a day of reflection here at Team Shield.
Thinking back to this time last year; we were in mid lock down and, like many business owners, we were extremely worried about how Covid-19 would affect our business.
We feel extremely proud to have grown and flourished in what has been a particularly difficult year.
Last June (2020) we had 6 employees. This June (2021), we have 13 employees – this is a testament to all of the hard work both the office and training team have provided in such a tough working environment.
We would also like to say a massive thank you to each and every one of our customers who have supported us during this difficult period and we look forward to continuing to support you with any Health & Safety training needs you may require.
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA This course develops many of the most useful aspects of Excel such as formulas and functions, list management, and more advanced features including Pivot Tables and summarising data across multiple sheets or books. Trainees will have completed the introduction course or have a similar knowledge and experience of using Excel in the workplace. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: For full day training courses a lunch with sandwich or salad, crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Review Brief review of general Excel principles: Formulas, Functions, Absolutes, Formatting, AutoFill Functions Using Paste Function The IF Function Nested IF Functions The VLOOKUP Function Nesting other Functions Linking Multiple Sheets and Workbooks Summarising data from multiple sheets Working with 3D Formulae Linking workbooks Workspaces List Management (Databases) Sorting Subtotals Filtering Good Working Practice Pivot Tables Creating pivot tables with the Pivot Table Wizard Formatting pivot tables Manipulating pivot tables Graphs/Charts Creating a graph/chart Formatting a graph/chart Changing and editing your graph/chart Using the Chart Wizard Incorporating a chart into a Spreadsheet Macros Recording a simple macro Assigning a macro to toolbar buttons An explanation of different versions Course price: £77.00 – £99.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Aims to update and requalify existing first aiders to the required level of skill and knowledge in first aid, in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments
“2nd course with Norvic and still very good training – excellent”
“Would definitely recommend Norvic Training”
“I have been doing First Aid for 33 years and it was the best course I have been on.”
Aims to update and requalify existing first aiders to the required level of skill and knowledge in first aid, in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments
“2nd course with Norvic and still very good training – excellent”
“Would definitely recommend Norvic Training”
“I have been doing First Aid for 33 years and it was the best course I have been on.”
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This course has been designed to ensure that supervisors, owners, team leaders and managers are aware of their health and safety responsibilities in improving the Health and Safety Culture or that of their organisations. It provides an opportunity to look more deeply into general health and safety from a supervisory perspective. At the end of this course, delegates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of health and safety, show awareness of the benefits of a positive health and safety culture, explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals, supervisors and management in health and safety and demonstrate an understanding of health and safety control and improvement strategies available to supervisors. Duration: Three-day course (9:00am – 5:00pm approximately each day) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: For full day training courses a lunch with sandwich or salad, crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Please note that it is a requirement of the HABC, the awarding body, that we need to see photographic proof of identity of each candidate before they can be entered into the exam, for example, passport, driving licence, student union card or work pass. Course Content Legislation (UK only) Concept of health and safety Accidents in the workplace Ill health in the workplace Health and safety organisation and management Supervising health and safety There will be a gap between days 2 and 3 of the course for delegates to revise from the book given during the course. Subject to passing a 60 question multiple choice exam paper delegates will be awarded the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Course price: From £299.00 – £335.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
First Intuition, the award-winning accountancy training provider, is now offering a bespoke apprentice recruitment service to assist employers in their search for the best talent. With an extensive network and 10+ years of expertise in training accountants, First Intuition will consult, advertise, screen, and advise potential candidates. The service is free and available upon request to businesses recruiting accountancy apprentices who will study with First Intuition.
The expert team will set up an initial discussion to establish what role(s) employers are looking to be filled. The team will then handle advertising the role to First Intuition’s bank of candidates and networks, as well as screen all applicants to present the best. Lastly, the team will advise on the recommended learner journey for the chosen candidate(s) and provide resources to support the apprentice(s) into the workplace.
Apprentice Recruitment Service:
1. Initial consultation
Whether it’s one vacancy or a wider intake of multiple apprentices, First Intuition will ensure we select suitable candidates that are well suited to the role and organisation. That way you can focus your time on interviewing candidates who have a good chance of filling your vacancy.
The initial discussion will explore the role(s), what criteria you would like to set in terms of academic achievement, personal specification, transferable skills and discuss the appropriate programme(s).
2. Advertise the role
We will then list the vacancy on the National Apprenticeship Service website for as long as required to get the necessary responses and reach out to candidates who have reached out to First Intuition directly.
3. Screen the applicants
We will check over each application, rejecting any that are unsuitable. Any that we think fit your criteria will be sent across to you for consideration. Once a shortlist has been drawn up, we will put you in contact with the candidates for you to interview/screen.
4. Advice on next steps
We will continue to support you with advice on interviews, funding, eligibility and training programme options for your shortlist/new candidates. This includes our range of pre-start resources which are free for you to share with your new apprentices to help them prepare for and settle into their role with you.
Apprenticeships offer a significant opportunity for both employers and apprentices. We believe an apprenticeship offers a real alternative to the standard routes of work or higher education. We work with them and their employers to develop their individual technical and all-round skills that help businesses to thrive and grow. Apprenticeship funding is available for both large and small employers with First Intuition.
James and Mark chat about how desk-bound workers can increase their energy levels despite the increasing demands of virtual meetings. As usual, they provide 3 top tips, and along the way they take inspiration from Aubrey Marcus’ recent podcast with author and body alignment expert Aaron Alexander (episode #319), American social psychologist Amy Cuddy and James’ 90’s smash hit Sit Down! Show notes:
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