THSA
(Training, Health and Safety Advisory)
email: traininghealthsafetyadvisory@gmail.com or paul.newstead@homecall.co.uk or paul@thsa.org.uk www.thsa.org.uk tel: 01790 752960
Accredited/Licensed
Training Courses
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First Aid
EFAW RQF Level 3 1 day course, for up to 12 persons
Suitable for all workplaces. On completion candidates will be able to demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills needed to deal with life threatening emergencies in the workplace. A range of subjects are covered including:
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Responsibilities and reporting
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Resuscitation and AED awareness
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Burns
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Assessment of the situation
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Anatomy
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Choking
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Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
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Minor injuries
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Epilepsy
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Basic hygiene in First Aid
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Bleeding control
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Shock
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Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor.
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First Aid at Work 3 day course –(FAW) RQF Level 3, 3 day course, for up to 12 persons
Successful candidates will receive an accredited 3 year certificate and laminated ID card.
Suitable for all workplaces. The aim of the course is to give a good knowledge of First Aid in the workplace and to give employers a certificated First Aider to comply with the regulations and the approved code of practice (ACOP). Topics covered:
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Role of the First Aider
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Choking Casualty
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Soft Tissue Injuries
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Chest Injuries
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Unconscious/or Seizure Casualty
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Major Illness
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Eye Injuries
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Importance of Basic Hygiene
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Wounded /or Bleeding Casualty
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Minor Injuries
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Burns and Scalds
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Anaphylactic Shock
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Spinal Injuries
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Use of AED
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Throughout the course there are Assessment Papers and Test Papers in addition to the tutor carrying out ongoing assessment.
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Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health RQF Level 1 - 4 hour course, for up to 12 persons
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Successful candidates will receive an accredited 3 year certificate.
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A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:
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What is First Aid for Mental Health?
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Identifying mental health conditions
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Providing advice and starting a conversation
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Stress
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Mental health conditions
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A range of methods for assessment are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple choice)
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First Aid for Mental Health RQF Level 2 - 1 day course, for up to 12 persons
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Successful candidates will receive an accredited 3 year certificate.
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A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:
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What is First Aid for Mental Health?
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Identifying mental health conditions
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Providing advice and starting a conversation
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Stress
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Mental health conditions
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Drugs and alcohol
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First Aid for Mental Health action plan
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First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
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A range of methods for assessment are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple choice)
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Supervising First Aid for Mental Health RQF Level 3 - 2 day course, for up to 12 persons
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Successful candidates will receive an accredited 3 year certificate.
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A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:
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What is First Aid for Mental Health?
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Identifying mental health conditions
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Providing advice and starting a conversation
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Stress
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Mental health conditions
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Drugs and alcohol
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First Aid for Mental Health action plan
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First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
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Depression
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Self-harm
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Suicide
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Eating disorders
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Personality disorders
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Bipolar disorder
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Psychosis
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Schizophrenia
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Anxiety
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A range of methods for assessment are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple choice)
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First Aid for Youth Mental Health RQF Level 2 - 1 day course, for up to 12 persons
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Successful candidates will receive an accredited 3 year certificate.
The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying, and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation and provide support and guidance to professional health.
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A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:
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What is First Aid for Youth Mental Health?
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Identifying mental health conditions
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Stress
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Mental health conditions
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Drugs and alcohol
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First Aid for Mental Health action plan
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The qualification is assessed through a written assessment paper and the practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health. Learners must successfully pass both parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification.
Other first aid courses available, i.e. Paediatric, please enquire for details.
Health and Safety
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​IOSH Working Safely 1 day course, for up to 20 person (IOSH approved Training Provider)
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IOSH Working safely is a one-day course for people at any level, in any sector, that need a grounding in health and safety. It is ideal for introducing staff to why health and safety is important, and shows how everyone can make a difference to their own wellbeing and that of others through everyday behaviours. Fun and interactive, the course focuses on best practice rather than legislation.
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The course is modular and covers:
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An outline of occupational safety and health
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Defining hazard and risk
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Identifiying common hazards
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Improving safety performance
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Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise. A nationally recognised certificate (IOSH) will be awarded to successful candidates.
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Forklift Truck Operator Training (ITSSAR/ABA)
All courses delivered at your premises, and are designed to comply with ITSSAR standards and follow the Approved Code Of Practice for Rider-operated lift truck operator training ( L117 ).
Forklift Truck Operator Training
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Training for counterbalance, reach, telehandler, pivot steer, trailer mounted, can be offered under this accreditation.
All courses maximum of 3 persons.
Refresher (1 day), Basic (3 days), Novice (5 days).
Use of your forklift truck, loads, practical and theory areas required.
MEWP - Scissor Lifts/Cherry Pickers
1 day course, for up to a maximum of 4 persons.
Use of your MEWP and practical and theory areas required.
Forklift truck and MEWP successful candidates receive an ITSSAR accredited certificated and laminated photo ID card
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