by Bob Hayward | Mar 29, 2023 | Training courses
It’s always great to learn new skills, and learning First Aid is particularly rewarding, especially if you go onto use those skills in a real-life emergency. But it’s also an impressive skill for you personally and can really benefit your career. An Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course can be beneficial in several ways:
- Enhanced skills: With an EFAW course, you’ll learn valuable skills that can be applied in emergency situations. This can make you a valuable asset to your employer, especially if you work in an industry where accidents or injuries are common
- Professional development: Many employers look favorably upon employees who take the initiative to improve their skills and knowledge. Completing an EFAW course demonstrates your commitment to professional development and may enhance your career prospects
- Compliance: Some jobs, especially those in high-risk industries such as construction or manufacturing, require employees to have a certain level of first aid training. By completing an EFAW course, you may be meeting this requirement and making yourself a more attractive candidate for employment
- Personal development: Learning how to provide first aid can also be personally fulfilling. It can give you a sense of confidence and accomplishment and may even inspire you to pursue further training or volunteer work in this area
Overall, an EFAW course can help you develop valuable skills, demonstrate your commitment to professional development, and make you a more attractive candidate for certain jobs.
Enhance your skills by booking on our next EFAW course – running on 14th April 2023.
For more information about this course, please check out our First Aid page – https://keyperformancetraining.co.uk/first-aid-training/
To book your place, please contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk.
by Bob Hayward | Mar 22, 2023 | Employment & skills, Our News, RTITB, Training courses
There are still a few places available on our next Telehandler course, running w/c 17th April 2023.
Our Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler Truck course is available for anyone who would like this highly sought after qualification.
This course is the first step you need to take in order to gain your CPCS card (Construction Plant Competence Scheme). The CPCS card shows that the holder has the training and skills required to operate plant within the UK’s construction industry.
Our RTITB certificate gives you the first part of your journey towards this and enables you to then go on to book the remaining elements, such as HS&E testing and the vehicle screen test, through your local test centre.
For more information about the course and pricing, please see our website.
If you’d like to go ahead and start your journey towards this exciting opportunity, please contact us on 01793 975353 or Rachel.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk and we’ll confirm your place.
by Bob Hayward | Mar 15, 2023 | Employment & skills, Our News, RTITB, Training courses
Five years ago, on 12th March 2018, we proudly completed our very first training courses, a Counterbalance and Reach truck refresher for one person. Since then, we’ve gone on to help a further 504 people achieve another 709 certificates in a huge variety of courses, across the regulated training spectrum!
We’ve helped 67 businesses and charities ensure they are meeting their legal obligations and we’ve helped 171 private individuals gain new certificates and keep their own certification and qualifications up to date.
But more than that, we hope we’ve made a real difference along the way. By working closely with some charities and agencies, we’ve been able to help people who have found themselves in a tough spot and just need a little help to lift them back up.
It’s been an absolute pleasure and a privilege working alongside the people we’ve worked with over the last five years, and we hope that if you’ve attended a course with us, we’ve been able to make your working life just that little bit more enjoyable, or we’ve played our part in giving you a helping hand just when you needed it.
Contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information, or visit our website here. Find out about our courses here.
by Bob Hayward | Feb 22, 2023 | Our News, Training courses
We’re just completed our latest one-day Emergency First Aid At Work course, and our delegates really enjoyed themselves.
They learnt what it takes to be an emergency first aider and left with a certificate which covers them for the next 3 years.
We are also delighted to announce that the date for the next Emergency First Aid At Work course has now been confirmed.
Our popular course is taking place in our training centre in Swindon and it’s running on Monday 13th March 2023.
What You Will Learn
- The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider,
- Assessing an incident,
- Managing an unresponsive casualty,
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and defibrillation,
- Recovery Position,
- Choking,
- Seizures,
- Shock,
- Wounds and Bleeding,
- Minor injuries:
- Cuts, grazes and bruises,
- Minor burns and scalds.
As well as leaving with a nationally recognised certificate, we’ll also provide you with lunch and refreshments.
Spaces are strictly limited so early booking is recommended to guarantee a place.
We offer a range of first aid courses, so please click here for further information.
Contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk to book or for more information.
by Bob Hayward | Feb 15, 2023 | Our News, Training courses
Key Performance Training is delighted to announce that we are now able to offer RTITB Rough Terrain Truck training courses in Swindon.
This type of forklift truck is often referred to as a ‘telehandler’ or ‘telescopic handler’. These machines are often widely used in the construction and agricultural industries due to their adaptability and maneuverability. They are highly versatile and can move loads of all shapes and sizes.
We’re providing training for category J3, which is for lifts over 9m and we’re offering novice, conversion, and refresher courses.
Our first week for this new truck is w/c 17th April 2023, and spaces are limited, so please contact us as soon as possible to guarantee a space on this sought-after course.
Check out our webpage for pricing and course content by clicking here.
Please contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information or to book on the course.
by Bob Hayward | Feb 1, 2023 | Industry news, Training courses
Every business must prepare for a fire because any flame can kill someone and damage a building. The best way to prepare for the worst is to appoint a fire warden (also known as a fire marshal).
Fire Warden Regulations
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 provides the regulations for fire safety in offices. The order applies to all offices, places of business, and facilities like warehouses.
Under the order, each office must conduct a fire risk assessment that lays out every risk it faces. Anyone with control over the office is a “responsible person” who must take measures to reduce risks. But a fire warden or marshal has the authority to make decisions on fire prevention.
Every office with fewer than 50 employees must have one warden. An office with 50 to 100 employees must have two. For every additional 100 employees, the office must add one more fire warden.
If an office covers multiple floors, there must be one warden on each floor. Each shift must also have a martial on duty, and any martial on a leave of absence must be covered.
Keep in mind that fire regulations in Scotland and Northern Ireland are different from the regulations in England. If you have multiple offices throughout the United Kingdom, you need to familiarize yourself with each code of rules.
The government strictly enforces all fire safety regulations. A fire warden who fails to follow through on their responsibility can receive a fine or a prison sentence.
How to Train as a Fire Warden
The best warden to appoint is someone who has served as a firefighter or a first responder. But a company can select anyone, provided they can fulfil all responsibilities of a warden.
A warden should learn how to help determine the cause and spread of a fire. A knowledge of how to care for people who suffered from burns and smoke inhalation is also a very useful skill to have.
In addition to official courses, wardens should study literature about fire safety. They should be familiar with how the technology their office uses can spark or spread flames. They should have a complete understanding of all aspects of fire awareness, such as the hazards associated with a fire.
The warden must achieve adequate training and gain official certification. They then must apply for recertification every three years.
We offer a selection of Fire Safety Awareness courses, to ensure your staff are adequately trained to meet your obligations:
· Level 1 Award – ideal to raise awareness of fire safety in the workplace and what to do in an emergency – 3.5 hours training
· Level 2 Award – ideal for staff who want to become fire wardens / fire marshal’s – 6 hours training
· Level 1 & 2 Combined Award – combined course offering fully comprehensive fire warden / fire marshal training – 7.5 hours training. Please contact us on 01793 975353 or david.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information.
