First aid training gaps leave a third of workers at risk, charity warns

 Not been on here for a while, but must mention this interesting survey by The St John Ambulance.   I quote:

The survey of UK workers found that nearly four in five (79%) employees care deeply about their colleagues’ wellbeing, but almost a third (29%) have experienced a workplace situation where no one present had the skills to provide first aid.

Despite this, nearly a quarter (22%) of the workforce has never received any first aid training, and among those who have, one in five (22%) last trained more than five years ago – raising concerns about skill fade and outdated knowledge.

The research also revealed the cultural willingness of employees to support colleagues in small everyday ways – such as helping with workloads, offering emotional support, or even making tea and coffee. Yet St John Ambulance points out that time invested in a single first aid course could be more impactful: the average employee spends the equivalent of three working days a year making drinks for others, far exceeding the time needed for accredited first aid training.  That's an amazing fact.

Employers definitely need to reflect on their first aid provision!

Source of survey

RLSS UK Open Water Lifeguard courses

It's nice to be back in the delivery game again.  I have OWL courses planed at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club.  A great location.  https://goo.gl/maps/T2NRFZSPgUWZLZdb8   Your chance to qualify as an Open Water Lifeguard.  You must be 16 years and a confident swimmer.  It maybe possible to camp at the site for a small fee.  There is a Travelodge at Lowton approx.  1.5 miles away and a Premier Inn at Haydock a bit further on.   I need 6 delegates to run a course.

Course 1:   7-9th June 2021 £260  Initial 3 day course.
Course 2: 2-4th August 2021 £260  Initiual 3 day course.
Course 3:  9th August 2021 £88 OWL - RPL Course for NPLQ holders only (Conversion course)

If the courses are not full I can probably accomodate some OWL renewal candidates too.

https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/rlss-training.html

Mark

 The security industry is changing persons attend a door supervisor course or security guard course to get a SIA licence must from 1st April 2021 have a first aid certificate. We can supply the acredited certificate. From October 2021 exisiting guards and door supervisors must upskill which includes getting the first aid certificate. See here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-sia-licence-linked-training-your-questions-answered/changes-to-sia-licence-linked-training#top-up-first-aid

E Learning towards regulated first courses availlable.

I've taken the plunge and set up my business to do blended first aid i.e. part elearning and part face to face.  This means the learner does the elearning part before the classroom session and prints off the elearning certificate to prove completion.  They then attend the face to face day/s to finish the award.  Less classroom time - can even be part completed at home.

So for Paediatric first aid complete up to 6 hrs of elearning and then attend for one full day to complete the full regulated award.

For a First Aid at Work initial course, complete up to 6 hrs of elearning and then attend for 2 days classroom work to gajn the full regulated award.

See https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/first-aid-courses.html

Mark J. O'Dell

Principal

Level 2 Award in Behavioural Detection Analysis (RQF)

Being able to detect the baseline behaviours (or what should be typical behaviours in a particular area at a particular time) enables us to identify anomalous behaviours (behaviours which don t quite fit in). Any person who interacts with the public has a duty to prevent situations or incidents if they are equipped with the basic skills to analyse behaviours, imagine the benefit of preventing an unlawful protest from bringing a transport hub to a halt by recognising when someone is behaving with intent? Obvious occupations that would benefit are security staff, shopping mall / centre staff, rail and airport staff, stewards at public events for example festivals/ sports grounds etc.

This is why QNUK and MaST have developed a the BDA qualification, which is available to all public facing workers to provide them with introductory skills to make a difference and enhance public safety. RTA can provide this qualification. There are two options - 1. By completion of a E Learning package which results in a completion certificate. Plus if you wish a further option 2. By then attending our centre in Warrington (or inhouse) to completed the BDA multiple choices question paper, which when passed gains you the full regulated qualification, this is not obligatory but does add credibility to the qualification.

https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/behavioral-analysis.html

MCA Ships' Cook Certificate - get your regulated food safety remotely.

Do you need to apply for your MCA Ships' Cook Certificate but your struggling to gain your Level 2 Food Safety in Catering as your not in the UK. Then RTA can help - fully regulated award (RQF) E- Learning System you can Qualify at Home amazing ! Cost all in is £85. Go to RTA's website to see more https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/remotelearning.html

You can complete the training element by e-learning, we bring the classroom into your home, then once that is passed sit the regulated exam favoured by EHO's. The exam is managed by the Awarding Organisation on-line on a computer with a webcam and using your smart phone with a video facility - ground breaking stuff!  😊

Gradual return to training courses

In the last two weeks I have delivered 3 first aid at work courses.   One in a primary school and two in a 6th form college.  Essential for compliance.  It took careful planning working with the Awarding Organisation and clients.  A specific COVID-19 Safe risk assessment and Special Considerations via the Awarding Organisation  to achieve the regulated assessments.   Nice to get back to some real work.Essential course delivery

Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders

Aged 18 or over and planning a job or already work in the hospitality sector.  Why not work remotely and gain your Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (RQF).  This is the award you must have to enable you to apply to your local licensinjg authority for  a Personal Licence.  A Personal Licence means you are qualified to sell or authorise the  sale of alcohol under  a Premises Licence for example a public house.

The award can be completed at home via E Learning - once that has been passed you can complete the regulated award using a proctoring invigilation system with the Awarding Organisation using a computer and a smart phone.  (Very easy to do all will be explained).

The cost is only £92.

For further details or advice contact me 07977 223626 mark@richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk

You can see my website here: https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/remotelearning.html

I can also supply the Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders via the same system

RYA Safe & Fun (Safeguarding) Course price reduced

Are you planning RYA Instructor training or club member that needs an update.  Complete your RYA SAFE AND FUN course.  I've reduced price to a bargain £8.50.  Book on website here: https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/rya-training.html

Course: Level 3 Award in Education & Training (Trainer / Asessor course)

Want to qualify as a trainer, perhaps you need to deliver regulated training, or deliver your company in houses courses?

RTA are planning another Highfield Qualifcations Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) course in Warrington on 18-19th and 26-27th May 2020 in Warrington.  Cost £389 which includes tuition, support, course book, assessments and certification, see my webpage:
https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/trainer-courses.html 

Level 3 Award in Education & Training - formally PTLLS course

Highfield Qualifications Train the Trainer Courses in Warrington, Cheshire

Next course date will be 31st January - 1st February and 6th - 7th February 2020 cost was £389 now £349, full support, book right through to certification. 

https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/trainer-courses.html

Food safety training

All food businesses should train their staff.  The standard for this is normally Level 2 Food Safety courses, often in the form of a classroom based course and exam at the end of the course.  

That's not the complete story though - while food safety certificates do not expire, food handlers are expected to maintain a high level of food safety knowledge and stay up to date.  Food businesses should provide ongoing training. 

A quick way of doing this would be to provide an online training course which then would evidence a refresher/cpd event for your staff should the EHO visit your premises.

See here for online training courses 

  

RYA Safe and Fun Course (Safeguarding)

My RYA Inter-active Safe and Fun - safeguarding courses needed by RYA Instructors and clubs etc. have been selling quite well - no doubt due to the very competive price I charge.  You can purchase direct off my website at
https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/rya-training.html

IQA Units

Two of my learners have recently been EQA'd by Highfield Qualifications for their unit:

Level 4 Award in understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF). Both have been certified and signed off by the EQA.  Book your IQA and assessor Units with RTA https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/assessor--iqa-awards.htmlhttps://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/assessor--iqa-awards.html

 

AEDs save lifes

RTA can supply new and used AEDS see my website.  Eg Used Cardiac Science G3 in case  only £370.  On-site AED training supplied.
https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/aed-saleshire.html

RYA First Aid Certificate & Safe and Fun Courses.

Do you need to obtain or renew your RYA First Aid certificate.  I have a course in Warrington on Tuesday 17th september 2019.  Includes book, tuition and certificate.  £67. 
Can also supply RYA Safe & Fun courses (Safeguarding). 
https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/rya-training.html

Level 3 Award in education and training

Train the Trainer Courses in Warrington, Cheshire

Next course date will be 9-10th and 15-16th August 2019 (this includes one Saturday) cost £389

https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/trainer-courses.html

Open Water Lifeguard

Completed my own Open Water Lifeguard at the weekend at Liverpool Wastersports Centre with www.activetrainingnetwork.com   I really do commend this RLSS UK award.  I plan to deliver more dates myself. Watch my website at www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk

THE LATEST ANNUAL DROWNING STATISTICS (2018) HAVE BEEN RELEASED.

The RLSS UK have a report on their website of the breakdown of drownings in 2018.  Well worth a read. Figures indicate that a total of 585 people lost their lives in 2018, compared to 592 in 2017.

The accidental drowning figures do reveal some variations in terms of previous year’s statistics:

• Inland drowning (e.g. lakes, reservoirs, rivers etc) is up both against the three-year average (154 people) and against those people losing their lives to coastal drowning (73 people).
• Drowning is a male dominated issue, with a ratio of seven males to one female losing their lives to drowning, however, analysis against three-year data shows an increase in females losing their lives in 2018 (33 people).
• Drownings of individuals with alcohol or drugs in their system are down from 100 people in 2017 to 92 people in 2018.

The most startling fact is that the largest ‘grouping’ of people losing their lives in 2018 was once again, those people who had no intention of going into the water and were walking or running close to water (93 people)

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The need for increased water safety is paramount.

RYA First Aid & Safe & Fun courses and book sales

Over the years I have delivered a lot of RYA First Aid courses.  In the last 12 mths or so I have also started providing RYA Safe & Fun on-line course (Safeguarding courses) as needed by clubs and instructors etc.  Infact I probably have one of the most competitive prices for the RYA Safe and Fun courses in the country.  I have now also added RYA book sales to my site so get on board and havea browse.
Mark O'Dell, Principal at RTA.
RTA Website: RYA Services