Our courses

Fire Teams and Fire Marshals 0.5 Day

This course enables prospective workplace fire wardens and building safety officers to be competent in an evacuation and to monitor fire safety in their workplace.

Safe Use of Fire Extinguishers 0.5 Day

Trainees gain an understanding of fire categories - and the correct use of portable fire fighting equipment.

First Aid at Work (3 Day) (CIEH) (3 Days)

A Level 3 course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. The learner will understand the roles and responsibilities of a first aider to be able: to assess an incident, to manage an unresponsive casualty who is both breathing / not breathing normally, recognise and assist a casualty who is choking, manage a casualty with external bleeding, manage a casualty who is in shock, manage a casualty with a minor injury, conduct a secondary survey. Delegates will also learn how to administer first aid to a casualty with: injuries to bones, joints and muscles, suspected head and spinal injuries, chest injuries, burns and scalds, eye injuries, sudden poisoning, anaphylaxis, suspected major illnesses.

Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day) (CIEH) (1 Day)

A Level 2 course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. On successful completion of the qualification, the learner will understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider and be able to: assess an incident, manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally and not breathing normally, recognise and assist a casualty who is choking, manage a casualty with external bleeding, manage a casualty who is in shock and manage a casualty with a minor injury.

Risk Assessment: The Essentials 1/2 Day

An practical introduction to assessing risk and consolidating practical applications in the workplace.

CDM Regulations 2015 1 Day

Produced in association with the ABTT and BECTU, this myth-busting course explains the key constituents to apply in complying with CDM 2015 in the entertainment industry and guides delegates through practical examples to shape their own application of CDM in the workplace.

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor 0.5 Day

The Display Screen Equipment Regulations require employers to make an assessment of all DSE users in the workplace. This course empowers delegates to competently undertake assessments and be proactive in improving workstations and DSE environments.

PPE and Loose Lifting Equipment Inspector - Competent Person 0.5 Day

How to become competent in inspecting PPE , Fall Protection and Loose Lifting Equipment.

Safe Manual Handling (1 Day)

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers are required to take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to employees – this includes suitable training. The Safe Manual Handling course combines both the theoretical and hands-on elements of the subject and teaches learners techniques to lift, carry, push and pull objects safely within their individual capabilities.

Ladders and Safe Working at Height 0.5 Day

A journey through the safe selection and use of access equipment and fall protection in the workplace.

Safe Working at Height and Fall Protection Equipment (0.5 Day)

This course will give learners an understanding of the legal requirements for Work at Height, an introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Fall Protection Equipment (FPE), the HSE’s Hierarchy of Controls, determining appropriate equipment to use, the importance of maintenance and storage, planning and organising WAH and the formulation of a Rescue Plan.

Safe Use of Tallescopes and Tallescope Rescue 0.5 Day

Safe operation and correct staffing levels are key in the continued use of this ingenious piece of kit. It is also essential to learn effective rescue techniques - which are fully imparted in this hands-on course.

Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools 1 Day

A thoroughly practical introduction to the safe techniques associated with hand and power tools.

Stage Suspensions and Flying (1 Day)

An intensive practical introduction to the safe use of counterweight and other manual suspension systems in places of entertainment - featuring correct techniques for operation during rigging, de-rigging and show flying plus routine maintenance such as system checks changing control lines.

First Aid at Work (3 Day) (CIEH) (3 Days)

A Level 3 course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. The learner will understand the roles and responsibilities of a first aider to be able: to assess an incident, to manage an unresponsive casualty who is both breathing / not breathing normally, recognise and assist a casualty who is choking, manage a casualty with external bleeding, manage a casualty who is in shock, manage a casualty with a minor injury, conduct a secondary survey. Delegates will also learn how to administer first aid to a casualty with: injuries to bones, joints and muscles, suspected head and spinal injuries, chest injuries, burns and scalds, eye injuries, sudden poisoning, anaphylaxis, suspected major illnesses.

SPA (Safety Pass Alliance) Core Day / Live Events Production (1 Day)

Accredited by the Safety Pass Alliance.

Course aim: to provide information and training relevant to the sector in respect of concerns for health, safety and the environment.

To understand the implications for cost, business, job security and risk of injury if concerns for health, safety and the environment are not properly considered.

SPA (Safety Pass Alliance) Supervisors (1 Day)

Accredited by the Safety Pass Alliance. This course is designed as a follow-up to the Core Day.

Course aim: to provide information and areas of responsibility for health, safety and the environment.

To understand the implications of hazard recognition / risk assessment and effects on individuals and the employer.

To demonstrate now individual behaviour can help reduce accidents.

Stage Skills Induction: Code of Conduct for Get-ins, Fit-ups and Get-outs 1-2 Days

The original, and still the best, full on intensive induction to stage skills and working safely during get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs.

3 Days

Every manager should have an understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to Health and Safety. This flexible course is ideal for getting managers up-to-speed on the skills they need to tackle Health and Safety issues in the workplace.

Safe Use of Fire Extinguishers

Trainees gain an understanding of fire categories - and the correct use of portable fire fighting equipment.

3 Days

Every manager should have an understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to Health and Safety. This flexible course is ideal for getting managers up-to-speed on the skills they need to tackle Health and Safety issues in the workplace.

IOSH Working Safely 1 Day

An IOSH accredited introduction to Health and Safety in the workplace. Recognised by CSCS as an equivalent to a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment for those applying for the CSCS green Labourer card.

All courses offered by PASMA

All courses offered by IPAF

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