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Course Title; Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice

Aim; To understand the correct techniques of manual handling to therefore reduce any risk of injury

Objectives;

*Identify and understand the risks associated with manual handling

*Learn the value of risk assessment and how to apply it

*Make recommendations to manage risks

*Apply the principles of safer handling to a range of everyday manual handling tasks

Organisation

Duration; 1 day course in the classroom

Exam/Assessment; Multiple choice examination and practical assessment, this course is Ofqual accredited.

Cost; £85 (VAT exempt) includes notes, refreshments, lunch and the assessment & certification fees

Awarding Body; Chartered Institute for Environmental Health (CIEH)

Tutor; Sarah Daniels

Differentiation; None – Just enthusiasm. Basic literacy advantageous

Audience; All employees who have to carry out any manual handling activities at work, including both industrial and office workers.

This course is in partnership with Broadland Council Training Services (BCTS), 1 Ramirez Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, NR13 6GD. For more information on this course call BCTS on 0800 3891113

Course Title; Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid

Aim; Provide the skills to deliver basic first aid to a suitable level for most businesses.

Objectives;

*Understand Roles and responsibilities of a first aider

*To be able to assess and manage a first aid incident

*To be able to manage an unconscious casualty

*To be able to manage a casualty who is not breathing normally

*To be able to manage a casualty who is choking

*To be able to manage a casualty who has a bleeding injury

*To be able to manage a casualty who is in shock

Organisation

Duration; 1 day course

Exam/Assessment; Practical assessment plus an examination consisting of 15 multiple choice questions. In the practical assessment, candidates will be tested on the following five elements:

*Recovery position

*Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

*Choking

*Bleeding

*Shock

This is an Ofqual accredited qualification.

Cost; £85.00 +VAT Includes exam fees, course handbook & materials, lunch and refreshments

Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) OR Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)

Tutors; Roly Uppiah, Peter Muddell

Differentiation; None – Just enthusiasm

Audience; This is the right first aid qualification for 80% of all businesses; the course is open to anyone who wants to become a first aider.

For more information on this course please contact us on www.redcat.gb.com

“16 years in care – best manual handling I’ve had! Very informative and relaxed” “I’ve learnt more your training course then I ever have on any previous patient handling course”

Course Aims Training is based on The Handling of People 6th Edition.

To meet the statutory needs of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. To provide sufficient knowledge and training for the delegate to carry out manual handling tasks safely, confidently and avoid injury to both him/herself and others. The course will also include a suitable risk assessment format. We also offer a site visit to your place of work to carry out a risk assessment on the ground should you require it.

Suitable For For staff members who move patients as part of their duties.

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Course Title: Level 3 Award in Environmental Management

Why study this?

• Businesses: are pressured for good environmental performance, by legislation, lenders, investors, insurers and customers. Organisations that achieve this are more efficient, have a better corporate image, can get cheaper loans and insurance and are ultimately more profitable;

• You: will get a recognised qualification that is approximately A – level.

Aim: To provide an understanding of key environmental concepts and the ability to develop environmental management systems.

Objectives:

We have designed the delivery of this qualification to help managers understand:

• Types of Environmental Management Systems

• Environmental Policies

• Action Planning

• UK & European Legislation

• Control Techniques

• Staff Training

• Environmental auditing

• Management review

Organisation: This is an ‘open’ course.

Duration: 40 ‘guided learning hours’ over three days classroom tuition interspersed with some pre-course work, two days self guided study and final revision, and a half day exam.

Exam/Assessment: A three hour written examination with pass mark of 50%.

Cost: £435.00 + VAT (includes refreshments, lunch, course materials and assessment fees).

Venue; The Holiday Inn – North, Norwich

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Tutor: Richard Mills an experienced Environmental Health Practitioners, having enforced environmental law in many industries and are involved in environmental protection/management consultancy.

Differentiation: CIEH Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practice or equivalent is helpful (please ask us).

Audience: Entrepreneurs, business owners, middle managers and supervisors who are responsible for creating and complying with environmental management systems.

For more information on this course please contact us on www.redcat.gb.com

Course Title: Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets.

Why study this?

The qualification is for anyone wanting a competitive edge in food manufacturing or catering, those who select menus recipes & ingredients, or with an interest in nutrition & healthy eating. It’s ideal for the care sector, i.e. registered with the Care Quality Commission, to fulfil registration requirements.

Aim:

In essence the course will enable delegates to:

• Have a good basic understanding of nutrition principles & terminology;

• Understand the requirements of a balanced diet and its positive effect on health;

• Understand Food Labelling;

• Have an appreciation of the dietary needs of different groups and cultures. Objectives:

The subjects covered are: • An introduction to food and nutrition;

• The balance of good health;

• Diet and health;

• Nutritional requirements of different groups;

• Catering for different groups;

• Food processing;

• Food labelling.

Organisation: This is an ‘open’ course.

Duration: One day programme (09:00 start-16:45 finish).

Exam/Assessment: Multiple choice exam (so not much writing) with pass mark of 20 out of 30 questions.

Cost: £85.00 VAT exempt (includes refreshments, lunch, course materials and assessment fees).

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Tutor: Sarah Daniels is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner, having spent over 25 years in the profession. She is a founder member of the Joy of Food Programme & is passionate about Food. The RedCat Partnership have been providing food safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 13 years.

Differentiation: Basic literacy and numeracy, and enthusiasm to learn.

Audience: Entrepreneurs, business owners, middle managers and supervisors who are responsible for recipes and ingredients.

Feedback: What people have said about our Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets course: “Dear Sarah What a brilliant job you did….our members are still enthusing about the course and how you delivered it. It means a lot to the members to access a proper qualification.” Andy Lee, Job Coach

This course is in partnership with Broadland Council Training Services (BCTS), 1 Ramirez Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, NR13 6GD. For more information on the course call BCTS on 0800 3891113

Have you considered employing an apprentice?

Your business may be eligible for a grant of up to £10,000 to help with the costs of employing an apprentice.

Join us at the Apprenticeships Norfolk Open Day at the Great Yarmouth Town Hall to learn how apprenticeships could benefit your business, find out what funding there is available and speak to key organisations committed to supporting growing apprenticeships in Norfolk.

We look forward to seeing you on 24 January, but if you would like to contact us before then about any aspect of apprenticeships please call 0344 800 8024 or visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/apprenticeships.

What are the business skills you really want in young people?

Why not come and have your say?

At The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral on Thursday 31st January, 3.30pm- 5.30pm.

Students from Sewell Park College will ask the question directly to local businesses – what skills and qualities do you really need from a school-leaver?

Share your thoughts in student led focus groups, listen to some current thinking on this topical issue and have an impact on what and how we teach in school.

Drinks and canapes provided by our catering students.

There is no charge to attend this event. For further details, or to book yourself up straightaway email Emma van Deventer at evandevent2nre@nsix.org.uk

I hope we’ll see you there!

Sologic & RedCat have teamed up to offer you a visual, structured & effective system, with a comprehensive training programme, for root cause analysis.Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training is a modern method of problem solving which enables users to identify root causes of faults and problems, rather than just how to solve them!

This process has been proven to help you achieve measurable results. Our training introduces you to a logical method, which enables your team to develop skills to solve challenging problems.

RCA Analyst- Practitioner and Facilitator

The RCA training has benefited many companies across the UK with the knowledge to identify root causes of faults and how to prevent them in the future.

Once they have completed the training, candidates report that they have saved their organisations on average £25,000 when they undertake their first significant RCA. Importantly they recognise the RCA process has also enabled them to increase productivity.

On this course you will learn current & proven best practices in root cause analysis. Our trainers have knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas from major investigation, to recurring & systemic problems & risk assessments.

All this knowledge is communicated through an innovative and interactive training package that will enable you to address the problems that you & your organisation face. It will give you RCA tools (Including the use of Causelink® software which provides you with a visual chart of the cause & effect which enables you to effectively communicate RCA findings, solutions & trends) & build your skills & confidence to successfully complete a root cause analysis.

Learning Outcomes From the training you will learn how to:  Help your organisation reach business goals  Perform & facilitate a RCA  Gather & manage data including interview techniques  Identify, understand & correct systemic causes  Generate & evaluate effective solutions  Work with the impact of human factors  Introduce a standardised method, and language to your organisation

Duration; 2 days programme spent in the classroom.

Venue; Park Farm Country Hotel, Hethersett, Norfolk (This course can also take place in house)

Date; 5th & 6th March 2013

Cost; £749 +VAT (if you book 3 places you only pay for 2 – quote RedCat)

Differentiation; There are no pre-training requirements

After the course; Once you have completed the course you will receive a certificate of completion from Sologic

Why Sologic?  Sologic uses the most up to date cause-and-effect methods and best practices, delivering value and saving time  It is a simple & logical process that can be used across all sectors. It is scalable, practical & intuitive for RCA novices & experts alike  It is evidence based & shifts the focus to systemic causes  The process enables teams to work with objectives in mind  It generates information that will improve business decisions & achievement of business goals  We work in partnership with our clients to build RCA programmes that meet their needs & address the problems that they face within their organisations  This partnership working enables us to continuously improve our methods & training.

For more details go to: https://www.rootcauseanalysistraining.co.uk email europe@sologic.com or call 01252 723816 quoting RedCat

Why RedCat- The RedCat team are the premier award winning Health and Safety Consultants in Norfolk and use these techniques to assist clients in solving their Health and Safety problems- it is a natural partnership; For Further details on our serviceshttps://www.redcat.gb.com

Your chance to ‘Grab a Gorilla’

Chamber Members are invited to The Space, Roundtree Way, Norwich to see some of the incredible sculptures that have already been decorated for the Go Go Gorillas! Art Project, as well as some of the amazing artist’s designs that have been submitted. There will also be a chance to meet with existing sponsors and to do a bit of networking as well as meeting the Go Go Gorillas! Team and getting the latest update.

We would love to see you if you are simply curious about the project or if you are interested in sponsoring one of the sculptures.

We have 36 sponsors so far. This is your chance to come and see how this spectacular event is going to light up Norwich in 2013.

RSVP: Martin Green, martin.green@break-charity.org, tel: 01603 670107

www.gogogorillas.co.uk, follow on twitter @gogogorillas and Facebook Go Go Gorillas

The trail will hit the streets of Norwich for 10 weeks this summer.