Training Catalogue

City & Guilds Award in Education and Training 6502

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, how to plan and deliver inclusive training sessions and how to assess and give constructive feedback.

City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills 7300

This course aims to provide delegates with an introduction to the concepts of a systematic approach to training.

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

The CompEx Foundation qualification has been designed to provide an introduction into potentially explosive or flammable environments where gases, vapours and dust can form a hazardous atmosphere.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

CompEx 01-04 provides candidates with the relevant training and practical assessments on the installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical and instrumental systems in a flammable gas, vapour or mist environment. **Please note we recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course .**

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

CompEx 11 Mechanical and Flange Integrity Core Competence Certification This CompEx Ex11 course determines the core competency of Mechanical Practitioners (Technicians & Engineers) working in explosive atmospheres. **Please note we recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.**

CompEx Recognised Practitioners Programme (RPP) (Ex01R-04R) (CompEx Refresher Course)

All CompEx certified practitioners are required to recertify every 5 years. There are two routes for recertification for Gas and Vapours (Ex01 – Ex04).

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

CompEx 05-06 provides individual candidates with the relevant training and practical assessments on the installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical and instrumental systems in an environment where combustible dust may be present. **Please note we recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.**

CompEx Design (Ex12)

Competency Certificate for professional Application Design Engineers and Project Engineers who understands the risks associated with the correct design and selection of electrical installations for use in explosive atmospheres. **Please note we recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.**

CompEx Responsible Person (Ex14)

The CompEx EX14 aims to assist Responsible Persons to meet their legal obligations with regard to maintaining an asset register and implementing a practical approach to the inspection and maintenance of equipment in explosive atmospheres utilising IEC 60079 Parts 14 & 17 and offering the basis of best practice in this regard. **Please note we recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.**

CompEx Water Utilities Ex09-Ex10

The CompEx-Ex09-10 Water Utilities Qualification has been developed for electrical and instrument operatives working in water supply waste water and water treatment sectors where vapours and gases can potentially create a hazardous environment.

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

CompEx Foundation PLUS is an extension of the CompEx Foundation course, incorporating additional practical training and assessments. As part of the national scheme focusing on training and certifying core competencies for individuals working with equipment in explosive atmospheres, this course sets a target for employees, recognized by the self-regulated sector as vital for Personnel Competency.

18th Edition City & Guilds 2382-22 (Current Wiring Regulations Book Included)

If you're a practising electrician, or someone interested in upskilling their knowledge in requirements for electrical installations this course will enhance your understanding in this key area of Electrical Safety.

Electricity At Work Regulations

The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) Course is a must for anyone who needs to understand the electrical regulations as part of their job role.

City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing (2377-77) (formerly PAT Testing)

This course was updated in November 2020 and is aimed at electricians or anyone else involved in maintenance and testing of electrical equipment. It is intended for those who are required to update their knowledge of legislation, need a better understating of different types of equipment, assist with affirming who has responsibilities for equipment maintenance and demonstrating practical aspects of how to use test instruments effectively. It replaces the previous 2377-22 and 2377-32 qualifications with one

City & Guilds Inspection and Testing 2391-52 (Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection)

Please be aware this is a 5 day course in week one. Week two attendance is required for one day between Monday - Thursday to carry out the Practical Exam with a further Online Exam on the Friday morning. This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. Please see below for further course requirements.

City & Guilds Electric Vehicle Charging Installations 2921-31

This qualification is designed for qualified electricians who want to develop their existing skills to include installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging units in domestic properties and small commercial premises.

Solar Photovoltaic Systems, NOS Mapped

BPEC has developed this course with the aim of providing electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

FAA Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

This 4-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.

SQA First Aid Paediatric

The Award in Paediatric First Aid at SCQF level 6 will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required for further study in paediatric first aid and assist them in gaining employment in a childcare environment. The Award covers areas such as emergency paediatric first aid and managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies.

FAA Award in Leading First Aid for Mental Health

This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers.

SQA First Aid At Work Refresher

This course is designed for fully qualified first aiders seeking to renew their certification. The programme will provide first aiders with updates and refresh their knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus.

SQA First Aid Paediatric Emergency

The Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid at SCQF level 6 will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to administer paediatric first aid and assist them in gaining employment in a childcare environment.

SQA First Aid at Work

This course aims to train individuals to the standard required by the Health & Safety Executive for the purpose of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

SQA First Aid Emergency

This session will train individuals to the standard required by the Health & Safety Executive for the purpose of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

FAA Award in First Aid for Mental Health

This interactive two-day course will give candidates the skills to recognise when someone may need help and outline the appropriate next steps to take. Attendance will not train candidates to be mental health workers however, they will be equipped with the skills to respond to those in mental health crisis and provide assistance before professional help or treatment can be obtained.

NEBOSH General Certificate

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised health and safety qualification held by more than 175,000 people in the UK and worldwide.

Asbestos Awareness

The course is aimed at individuals with responsibilities for premises where asbestos may be found or is known to exist. The course could also benefit contractors who may have to work these areas.

Risk Assessment

The course is aimed at individuals who wish to do a risk assessments, Health and Safety Practitioners who require a refresher or NEBOSH candidates wishing to revise.

Working at Height Awareness

The course is aimed at any individuals whose job requires them to work at height.

IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers

Price to be confirmed

IOSH Fire Safety For Managers

The one day IOSH Fire Safety for Managers is a memorable practical exercised real business based course with clear examples and recognised scenarios.

IOSH Fire Safety Awareness

This course content is based on what people need to know in practice and free from off putting legal language. The programme is delivered in a half day (morning), this includes the assessment time.

IOSH Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing

Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing provides practical advice and tools for managers to help create a healthy and productive place of work.

IOSH Working Safely

Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise.

IOSH Managing Safely

Memorable and thought provoking facts and case studies help drive the points home over the whole course. Each module is backed by crystal clear examples and recognisable scenarios, and summaries reinforce the key learning points.

IOSH Managing Safely Refresher

The Managing Safely Refresher is a practical classroom-based course. You will be provided with step-by-step guidance, with a clear business focus. The format and content keep candidaes interested and stimulated throughout the course – critical to getting safety and health embedded across the whole organisation.

Manual Handling

This course aims to train individuals on how to demonstrate and improve manual handling techniques used within the workplace.

REHIS - Elementary Food Hygiene

The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is a practical course designed to give individuals a basic knowledge and understanding of the causes of food poisoning, measures for prevention and the legal aspects of food hygiene in Scotland.

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene - e-Learning

The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is a practical course designed to give individuals a basic knowledge and understanding of the causes of food poisoning, measures for prevention and the legal aspects of food hygiene in Scotland. The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene course is recognised by your local environmental health officer and is suitable for any food handler working in restaurants, hotels, bars, nurseries, residential homes and also those involved in day care.

BIIAB Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders

This BIIAB alcohol licensing qualification supports those working in the licensed trade in Scotland.

REHIS Introduction to Food Hygiene

This course is intended for anyone involved in the following industries: hospitality and catering, food retail, care and food processing or anyone who has an interest in food hygiene.

Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

The course material has been designed to meet the requirements of dedicated electrical energy storage systems (EESS) in accordance with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Energy Storage Systems and the MCS Battery Standard MIS 3012. The installation of these EESS is work that can be carried out by competent, qualified operatives holding appropriate pre-requisite qualifications and the aim of the training course is to ensure individuals have the knowledge and required skills to carry out this work.

Domestic Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps

These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Heat Pumps to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards. The BPEC Heat Pump Systems programme is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Water ByeLaws/Water Regulations

These courses cover the Water Byelaws 2014 (Scotland) and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales) and meet the requirements of WRAS (the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) of which the majority of the UK water companies are members.

Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)

These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

Domestic Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps

These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Heat Pumps to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards. The BPEC Heat Pump Systems programme is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Solar Photovoltaic Systems, NOS Mapped

BPEC has developed this course with the aim of providing electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Recycling

This course is aimed at qualified building services engineers or plumbers wanting to install, commission, maintain and service common rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems. Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

Awareness of Environmental Technologies

Against a background of constantly rising fuel bills, this course is designed to provide a background to renewable energy heating and energy technologies for anyone who may find it of interest, such as householders, housing associations, and teachers, local building control officers, housing developers or installers wanting to know more before committing themselves to a full course.

Solar Thermal Hot Water

The Solar Hot Water Thermal This course is a requirement of the minimum technical competency (MTC) document for solar installers and all bodies offering routes to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recognise the certificate.

City & Guilds Electric Vehicle Charging Installations 2921-31

This qualification is designed for qualified electricians who want to develop their existing skills to include installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging units in domestic properties and small commercial premises.

Gas Training and Assessment (ACS)

The Gas Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) is the industry recognised and accepted route for experienced gas operatives to gain the certificate of competence needed to become a member of the Gas Safe Register.

FAA Award in First Aid for Mental Health

This interactive two-day course will give candidates the skills to recognise when someone may need help and outline the appropriate next steps to take. Attendance will not train candidates to be mental health workers however, they will be equipped with the skills to respond to those in mental health crisis and provide assistance before professional help or treatment can be obtained.

FAA Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

This 4-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.

FAA Award in Leading First Aid for Mental Health

This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers.

SERC - CompEx Foundation (ExF)

SERC - CompEx Design (Ex12)

Competency Certificate for professional Application Design Engineers and Project Engineers who understands the risks associated with the correct design and selection of electrical installations for use in explosive atmospheres. **Please note we recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.**

SERC - CompEx Responsible Person (Ex14)

The CompEx EX14 aims to assist Responsible Persons to meet their legal obligations with regard to maintaining an asset register and implementing a practical approach to the inspection and maintenance of equipment in explosive atmospheres utilising IEC 60079 Parts 14 & 17 and offering the basis of best practice in this regard. **Please note we recommend completing the CompEx Foundation 1 Day Course as a prerequisite prior to attending this course.**

Qualifications to Employment

This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required by today's job market. From resume building to interview preparation, we cover it all!

Safe for Site

This is a free programme funded by the UK Government & Stirling Council. The course recognises the UK shortage in labourers and provides candidates with awarding body certification to allow them to access a range of work sites. Although the focus is on building sites the qualifications provided through the course are transferable and provide employers across a range of sectors with the confidence that applicants are safe to be on site.