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Emergency First Aid at Work Course – Blended (33% online & 67% Classroom)

On 31st August 2025   /   Administration, Business Skills, Care, Care Courses, Childcare, Childcare Courses, Construction, First Aid Courses, Fitness, Marketing, Schools, Yoga  
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Emergency First Aid at Work Course – Blended (33% online & 67% Classroom)

The Emergency First Aid at Work (statutory) course complies with the current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Successful students receive certificates to show that they are qualified to be First Aiders in the workplace for the next three years.

The Blended Emergency First Aid at Work course is split in to two parts; a two hour e-Learning component and then a four hour tutor-led classroom based component.  The e-Learning component can be stopped and re-started, so does not have to be sat in one six hour session, but must be completed before the tutor-led classroom day!

Delegates will be sent details of the online part of the course approximately fourteen days before the tutor-led classroom based day.  The online part must be successfully completed before the tutor-led classroom day (short assessment at the end of the e-Learning with a maximum of three attempts).

Who should attend

  • Nominated emergency first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid course
  • Netball coaches
  • Those wishing to requalify their Emergency First Aid at Work certificate after three years

Course syllabus

  • Health and safety (first aid) regulations
  • Managing an incident
  • The priorities of first aid
  • Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
  • Resuscitation including basics of automated external defibrillation (AED)
  • Shock
  • Bleeding
  • Burns
  • Seizures
  • Stroke
  • Common workplace injuries

Course duration

  • The classroom component is normally run over a four and a half-hour session
  • Two hours of e-Learning which does not have to be sat in one go
  • Weekend courses are available for your group
  • Weekend courses can be arranged for your group

Course dates

  • Closed courses can be held at your site for your group of up to 12 students at times and date to suit you
  • Individual places available on courses at our various Training Centres.  Please visit our Book Here page for courses close to your location

Assessment

  • Continuous practical assessment by trainer during the classroom component
  • Multiple choice question assessment at the end of the e-Learning module in which delegates will be required to achieve 80% correct to pass (three attempts maximum)
  • A ten question multiple choice question paper during the tutor-led day, which delegates will be required to correctly answer eight or more questions to pass
  • Delegates will require sufficient fluency in written and spoken English at national literacy level 2 to cope with the course
  • Delegates will require a web enabled device to take the e-Learning part of this course.  The device will require a high-speed internet connection and delegates will require sufficient IT skills to log-on and navigate the web-based course without support

Certificate

  • An MGM Training Emergency First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for three years

 

Please click here for further information and advice

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Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding

On 30th June 2020   /   Business Skills, Care, Care Courses, Childcare, Childcare Courses, Construction, Fitness, Marketing, Safeguarding Courses, Schools, Yoga, Yoga Courses  

Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding

This course is suitable for all persons and will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk.

The course provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, listen and appropriately record a disclosure, and report to the appropriate person.

Who should attend

  • Anyone who works or volunteers in an activity where they might come in to contact with children or adults at risk

Course syllabus

  • Safeguarding legislation and guidance
  • Key safeguarding roles
  • Different types of abuse
  • Signs and indicators of abuse and neglect
  • Actions to take if a safeguarding concern arises

Course duration

  • Four hours excluding breaks
  • Courses are normally run over a half day, five hour session to allow for breaks and delegate registration

Course dates

  • Closed courses can be held at your site for your group of up to 12 students at times and date to suit you.
  • Individual places available on courses at our various Training Centres.  Please visit our Book Here page for courses close to your location.

Assessment

  • The qualification is assessed through written paper
  • Delegates are recommended to have a minimum of level 2 literacy to cope with the course and assessment
  • Delegates must be fourteen years of age, and above, to take the assessment

Certificate

  • On successful completion, students will be awarded a First Aid Awards certificate through one of our carefully chosen training suppliers

Please click here for further information and advice

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Supervising Food Safety – Level 3 e-Learning

On 22nd October 2019   /   Care, Care e-Learning, Childcare, Childcare e-Learning, e-Learning, Food Safety e-Learning, Schools e-Learning, Yoga  

Supervising Food Safety – Level 3 e-Learning

This course is designed for managers and supervisors to help them understand their essential day-to-day responsibilities

When a candidate passes this course, they will receive a certificate which demonstrates that they can supervise and train staff to handle food safely and hygienically.

This is a comprehensive course which starts with basic definitions of key words, then follows a logical path through other topics including the types of food hazards, personal hygiene, pest control, legislation, enforcement, and the design and cleaning of food premises and equipment. It also discusses how to implement a successful food safety management system.

There’s a wide range of topics because maintaining food safety and food hygiene is vital if you’re to reduce the risk of food poisoning. The correct Food Safety Management System, professionally run, protects your customers, your staff, and the reputation of your company.

Who should complete this course

  • Managers
  • Supervisors

Course syllabus

  • Introduction to Food Safety
  • Food Poisoning, Spoilage & Preservation
  • Microbiology
  • Microbiological Hazards & Controls
  • Chemical Hazards, Controls & Prevention
  • Allergen Hazards & Controls
  • Physical Hazards & Controls
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Design and Use of Food Premises and Equipment
  • Cleaning & Disinfection
  • Pests & Pest Management
  • HACCP & FSMS
  • Implementation of HACCP
  • 7 Principles of Hazard Control
  • Food Safety Legislation & Enforcement
  • Final Test

Course duration

  • With this on-line course you can stop and restart your learning to suit your time constraints
  • 260 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
  • Please note you will need a 3Mb+ internet enabled device (e.g. computer, laptop, tablet or smart-phone) to study this course, which is Windows7 or MAC OSX10.8+ with Flash Player 10+

Course costs

Assessment

  • The course consists of sixteen modules with questions at the end.
  • You are given the chance to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will be given 3 attempts at each module to achieve a pass
  • On successful completion of the course, you will be able to download your certificate to print immediately
  • This course is approved by CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM
    (Our CPD, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IIRSM approved courses are owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence)
  • This course is 6 CPD units

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Paediatric First Aid e-Learning

On 25th July 2019   /   Care, Care e-Learning, Childcare, Childcare Courses, Childcare e-Learning, Courses, e-Learning, First Aid Courses, First Aid e-Learning, Schools, Schools e-Learning  

Paediatric First Aid e-Learning

First aid covers a multitude of skill sets and responses to many medical situations. Its primary aim, is to provide immediate medical care and treatment that will either resolve the situation (in less serious ‘everyday’ cases) or provide an essential short-term emergency stop-gap until professional medical assistance is in place.

The aim of this course is to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, skills and confidence you need to deal with paediatric first aid situations. It covers all of the key topics including: emergency planning, assessing a situation, basic Life Support, CPR, shock, fractures, bleeding and a range of other minor illness and injuries.

Please be aware that having a theoretical knowledge on its own is not enough to be considered competent in paediatric first aid and practical demonstration in some areas is required to complete this training. Please contact us to arrange this. (This course cannot be used to qualify, or requalify as a Paediatric First Aider under EYFS)

Who should complete this course

  • Childcare Professionals
  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Nannies
  • Au-Pairs
  • Those with responsibility for children and/or babies
  • Those working in an OFSTED approved Childcare Setting that want to show they have taken update training in paediatric first aid between their three year formal qualification dates

Course syllabus

  • Introduction to Peadiatric First Aid
  • Planning and Preparation
  • Essential First Aid Knowledge and Skills
  • Basic Life Support
  • Fractures and Head Injuries
  • Shock, Bleeding and Dressing Wounds
  • Specific Medical Conditions
  • Minor Injuries
  • First Aid Documentation and First Aid Kits

Course duration

  • With this on-line course you can stop and restart your learning to suit your time constraints
  • 115 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
  • Please note you will need a 3Mb+ internet enabled device (e.g. computer, laptop, tablet or smart-phone) to study this course, which is Windows7 or MAC OSX10.8+ with Flash Player 10+

Course costs

Assessment

  • The course consists of nine modules with questions at the end.
  • You are given the chance to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will be given 3 attempts at each module to achieve a pass
  • On successful completion of the course, you will be able to download your certificate to print immediately
  • This course is approved by CPD & IIRSM
    (Our CPD & IIRSM approved courses are owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence)
  • This course is 3 CPD units

Please click here for further information and advice

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Introducing GDPR e-Learning

On 24th July 2019   /   Administration, Administration e-Learning, Business Sills e-Learning, Business Skills, Care, Care e-Learning, Childcare, Childcare e-Learning, Construction, Construction e-Learning, e-Learning, Fitness, Marketing e-Learning, Schools e-Learning  

Introducing GDPR e-Learning

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is designed to strengthen and unify the principles of data protection for all individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area.

The GDPR is an incredibly important change to data privacy regulations so understanding its correct implementation is vital for all UK businesses and organisations, and particularly for staff who regularly deal with personal data.

This online course is designed specially for those front line staff and provides a clear introduction to the main elements of the GDPR, including compliance and the consequences of non-compliance.

It explains the roles of key players – Data Protection Officers, Data Controllers, Data Protection Leads and Data Processors and covers the main categories of personal data, along with the six lawful bases for processing data, and how to audit the data your organisation holds.

Other topics examined include the Seven Principles of the GDPR and the Eight Rights for Individuals, along with the importance of your Privacy Policy – how to construct one, and how to use it effectively when dealing with data subjects.

Finally, there’s important information on data breaches; how to avoid them, what to do if one is discovered and how to file a breach report.

Who should complete this course

  • Data Controllers
  • Data Processors
  • Those with access to personal data
  • Company Directors
  • Charity Trustees

Course syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Data Processing
  • Types of Data
  • Data Subjects’ Rights
  • Data Breaches

Course duration

  • With this on-line course you can stop and restart your learning to suit your time constraints
  • 60 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
  • Please note you will need a 3Mb+ internet enabled device (e.g. computer, laptop, tablet or smart-phone) to study this course, which is Windows7 or MAC OSX10.8+ with Flash Player 10+

Course costs

Assessment

  • The course consists of five modules with questions at the end.
  • You are given the chance to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will be given 3 attempts at each module to achieve a pass
  • On successful completion of the course, you will be able to download your certificate to print immediately
  • This course is approved by CPD
    (Our CPD approved courses are owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence)
  • This course is 2 CPD units

Please click here for further information and advice

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Level 3 Award in Principle of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults Course

On 15th July 2019   /   Care, Care Courses, Childcare, Childcare Courses, Courses, Safeguarding Courses  

Level 3 Award in Principle of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults Course

Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person. In order to safeguard and protect persons from abuse or neglect we need to learn how to identify vulnerable individuals and
take necessary steps to stop abuse and neglect.

Everyone has the right to be safe and live without the fear of abuse, neglect or exploitation and this course aims to teach you how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect and what actions you can take to stop this from happening and occurring again in the future. Abuse, neglect and exploitation can occur anywhere and by anyone, quite often being a person of trust.

Who should attend

  • Child Care Professionals
  • Professional Carers
  • Volunteers working with vulnerable children, young people or adults
  • This course is designed for all persons, no matter the field that they are directly involved in, to give them the tools and knowledge to make a difference to a vulnerable person’s life. It will also let the practitioner reporting the abuse know how they can safeguard themselves in every day work, while seeking help and reporting the incident identified.

Course syllabus

  • Safeguarding legislation and guidance
  • Indicators of abuse or neglect
  • Making judgements
  • Communication
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Sharing information
  • Dealing with and reporting of allegations and complaints

Course duration

  • Seven hours excluding breaks
  • Courses are normally run over a one eight-hour day but other combinations are available, such as three, three-hour evenings etc.
  • Weekend courses are available for your group

Course dates

  • Closed courses can be held at your site for your group of up to 12 students at times and date to suit you.
  • Individual places available on courses at our various Training Centres.  Please visit our Book Here page for courses close to your location.

Assessment

  • A ten question multi-choice assessment paper conducted in 30 minutes (may be conducted orally)
  • Candidates must achieve seven or more correct answers to be awarded the certificate
  • Delegates will require sufficient fluency in written and spoken English at national literacy level 2 to cope with the course
  • On successful completion, students will be awarded a First Aid Awards certificate titled Level 3 Award in Principle of Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults.  First Aid Awards are an OFQUAL approved awarding organisation.
  • Due to the content of this course, delegates must be over eighteen years of age

Please click here for further information and advice

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Autism Awareness e-Learning

On 11th April 2019   /   Care, Care e-Learning, Childcare, Childcare e-Learning, e-Learning, First Aid e-Learning, Schools, Schools e-Learning  

Autism Awareness e-Learning

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people around them. According to the National Autistic Society, autism affects about 700,000 people in the United Kingdom, which equates to 1 in 100 of the population and the number of children being diagnosed with the condition is continuing to increase.

This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child’s daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how you can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism’s day to day life.

Having a knowledge of the typical behaviours and challenges associated with ASD can equip you to identify these and act in a supportive way.

Who should complete this course

  • People working in adult and child care environments.
  • Those working in all areas of care may come into contact with people who has Autistic Spectrum Disorders ASD. Although the course focuses on children with autism, having an awareness of the condition and how best to provide support to someone with ASD will be of use to anyone who interacts with and cares for children and adults as part of their work.

Course syllabus

  • Definitions, Context & Background
  • Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Testing and Support
  • Resolving Dilemmas; Support and Advice
  • How to Respond to Complaints

Course duration

  • With this on-line course you can stop and restart your learning to suit your time constraints
  • 30 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
  • Please note you will need a 3Mb+ internet enabled device (e.g. computer, laptop, tablet or smart-phone) to study this course, which is Windows7 or MAC OSX10.8+ with Flash Player 10+

Course costs

Assessment

  • The course consists of six modules with questions at the end.
  • You are given the chance to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will be given 3 attempts at each module to achieve a pass
  • On successful completion of the course, you will be able to download your certificate to print immediately
  • This course is approved by CPD
    (Our CPD approved courses are owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence)
  • This course is 2 CPD units

Please click here for further information and advice

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Duty of Care e-Learning

On 21st March 2019   /   Care, Care Courses, Care e-Learning, e-Learning  

Duty of Care e-Learning

A duty of care is the requirement that all health and social care professionals, and organisations providing health and care services, must put the interests of service users first.

Working in the health and social care sector involves working with lots of different people with a variety of needs, dependencies, backgrounds and wishes. As a care worker, you have a duty of care towards all the people you are involved with, during your working hours. This means you have to employ a reasonable level of care, to ensure they are kept safe from harm, abuse and injury.

This course will give you an introduction to the concept of duty of care, cover how duty of care affects your work, what to do if you come across a duty of care dilemma and where to go for support or advice along with some practical examples of duty of care situations.

 

Who should complete this course

  • Carers
  • Social Care Staff
  • Care Managers

Course syllabus

  • The Course Structure
  • The implications of Duty of Care
  • How Duty of Care Affects Your Work
  • Duty of Care Dilemmas
  • Resolving Dilemmas; Support and Advice
  • How to Respond to Complaints

Course duration

  • With this on-line course you can stop and restart your learning to suit your time constraints
  • 50 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
  • Please note you will need a 3Mb+ internet enabled device (e.g. computer, laptop, tablet or smart-phone) to study this course, which is Windows7 or MAC OSX10.8+ with Flash Player 10+

Course costs

Assessment

  • The course consists of six modules with questions at the end. 
  • You are given the chance to review all your answers at the end of each module before final submission and you will be given 3 attempts at each module to achieve a pass
  • On successful completion of the course, you will be able to download your certificate to print immediately
  • This course is approved by CPD
    (Our CPD approved courses are owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence)
  • This course is 2 CPD units

Please click here for further information and advice

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Paediatric First Aid Course – Blended (50% online & 50% classroom) EYFS Course

On 5th October 2018   /   Care, Care Courses, Childcare, Childcare Courses, Childcare e-Learning, Courses, e-Learning, First Aid Courses, First Aid e-Learning, Schools, Schools e-Learning  

Paediatric First Aid Course – Blended (50% online & 50% classroom) EYFS Course

This is the Full Paediatric First Aid course as detailed in both the Childminder and Group Settings versions of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is therefore the qualification accepted by OFSTED when inspecting registered childcare settings.

The Blended Paediatric First Aid course is split in to two parts; a six hour tutor-led classroom based component and a six hour e-Learning component.  The e-Learning component can be stopped and re-started, so does not have to be sat in one six hour session, but must be completed before the tutor-led classroom day!

Delegates will be sent details of the online part of the course approximately fourteen days before the tutor-led classroom based day.  The online part must be successfully completed before the tutor-led classroom day (short assessment at the end of the e-Learning with a maximum of three attempts).

Who should attend

  • Those responsible for the care of babies and young children in an OFSTED regulated childcare setting
  • Parents, grandparents and other family members
  • Au-pair
  • Nanny

Course syllabus

  • First Aid and National Standards
  • Role of a First Aider
  • Accident reporting and the First Aid box
  • Incident Planning
  • Casualty Action Plans
  • Primary Survey
  • Recovery Position
  • Infant and Child Rescue Breaths and CPR
  • Infant and Child Choking
  • Asthma and Diabetes
  • Seizures
  • Allergic Reactions and Anaphylactic Shock
  • Head Injuries
  • Febrile convulsions
  • Bleeding and Shock
  • Burns and scalds
  • Heat stroke, heat exhaustion and hypothermia
  • Dehydration
  • Sprains, Strains and fractures
  • Poisoning, bites and stings
  • Eye, nose and ear obstructions
  • Childhood conditions
  • Heart conditions
  • Meningitis

Course duration

  • The classroom component is normally run over a seven-hour day
  • Six hours of e-Learning
  • Weekend courses are available for your group

Course dates

  • Closed courses can be held at your site for your group of up to 12 students at times and date to suit you.
  • Individual places available on courses at our various Training Centres.  Please visit our Book Here page for courses close to your location.

Assessment

  • Continuous practical assessment by trainer during the classroom component
  • Multiple choice question assessment at the end of the e-Learning module in which delegates will be required to achieve 80% correct to pass (three attempts maximum)
  • A ten question multiple choice question paper during the tutor-led day, which delegates will be required to correctly answer eight or more questions to pass
  • Delegates will require sufficient fluency in written and spoken English at national literacy level 2 to cope with the course
  • Delegates will require a web enabled device to take the e-Learning part of this course.  The device will require a high-speed internet connection

Certificate

  • A MGM Training Twelve Hour Paediatric First Aid certificate which is valid for three years, will be awarded on successful completion of the course
  • This course meets the requirements of the 2025 edition of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for the (full) Paediatric First Aid Course and is therefore suitable for those in OFSTED approved Childcare Settings

Please click here to request further information and advice.

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Patient Handling Course

On 2nd July 2018   /   Care, Care Courses, Courses, First Aid Courses, Health and Safety Courses  

Patient Handling Course

The course is designed for those working in a care environment that have to assist with the movement of a patient.

These courses will be customised to the equipment used in your care setting.

Who should attend

  • Carers who assist in the movement of a patient

Course syllabus

  • The Regulations
  • Responsibilities under The Regulations
  • Anatomy
  • Results of poor handling
  • Risk Assessing
  • Safer lifting and handling techniques
  • Use of hoists
  • Use of frames
  • Use of wheel chairs

Course duration

  • Four hours excluding breaks
  • Courses are normally run over one morning session but other timings such as afternoon, evening or weekend can be arranged

Course dates

  • Closed courses can be held at your site for your group of up to 12 students at times and date to suit you

Assessment

  • Continuous, unobtrusive assessment by trainer

Certificate

  • A certificate which shows attendance at the training session.
  • Certificate is valid for one year.

Special Consideration

  • It is the responsibility of the student that they are physically fit before they attend this course as there will be some practical activities.

Please click here for further information and advice

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