Course overview

Fire marshals and fire wardens play an important role in supporting workplace fire precautions and emergency arrangements. They help reduce the risk of fir promote good fire-safety practices and assist during an evacuation.

This course explains the responsibilities of an appointed fire marshal or fire warden, including identifying hazards, checking escape routes, understanding fire-warning systems and supporting an organised evacuation.

Training combines clear theoretical instruction with practical workplace examples to help learners apply their knowledge confidently.

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This course helps learners understand common mental health conditions, recognise possible warning signs and respond to someone experiencing difficulty. Participants will develop practical communication skills and learn how to provide initial support while maintaining appropriate personal and professional boundaries.

The course does not train participants to diagnose conditions or provide therapy.

Course Objectives

Build the confidence and practical skills needed to recognise signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations and guide people towards appropriate professional help. SB Skills provides Mental Health First Aid training for individuals and organisations across Lancashire and the North West.

By the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Improve their understanding of mental health and wellbeing
• Recognise possible signs of common mental health conditions
• Approach and communicate with someone who may be struggling
• Listen without judgement and offer appropriate initial support
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and boundaries
• Signpost individuals towards professional and emergency support
• Respond appropriately to a potential mental health crisis
• Challenge stigma and encourage positive workplace conversations
• Consider their own wellbeing when supporting other people

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of mental health and become more confident supporting others, including:

• Managers and supervisors
• HR and health and safety professionals
• Workplace wellbeing champions
• Team leaders
• Construction and site personnel
• Employees with responsibility for colleagues
• Community and voluntary-sector workers
• Individuals interested in mental health awareness

No previous mental health training is normally required.

Course Content

Course content may include:

• Understanding mental health and wellbeing
• Factors that can affect a person’s mental health
• Stress, anxiety and depression
• Warning signs and changes in behaviour
• Starting a supportive conversation
• Active and non-judgemental listening
• Providing reassurance and practical information
• Signposting to professional services
• Supporting someone experiencing a crisis
• Suicide awareness and appropriate intervention
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Developing a mentally healthier workplace
• Protecting your own mental health and wellbeing

Only include conditions and topics that are genuinely covered by your particular course.

What does a Mental Health First Aider do?

A Mental Health First Aider provides initial support to someone who may be experiencing poor mental health or emotional distress. They can listen, offer reassurance and direct the person towards suitable professional help.

They do not diagnose mental health conditions, provide counselling or replace qualified healthcare professionals.

This distinction is important and would work well as a coloured information box.

Are there any entry requirements?

No previous qualifications or mental health training are normally required. Learners should be able to participate in group discussions and understand the course materials.

Some subjects may be emotionally sensitive. Anyone concerned about participating should contact SB Skills before booking so that appropriate support and course suitability can be discussed.

How is the course assessed?

Learners will participate in discussions, activities and practical scenarios throughout the course. Any formal assessment requirements will depend on the selected course.

Successful learners will receive an accredited certificate, valid for three years.

Avoid describing the course as accredited unless SB Skills is authorised to deliver that specific qualification.

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The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice qualification is aimed at candidates who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in their organisation. They may be a staff member, supervisor or manager looking to improve their knowledge and skills.

Completion of this NVQ will allow you to apply for a Black CSCS Managers card.

Mandatory Units

• D/616/9536 Promote a positive health and safety culture
• F/616/9531 Develop and implement the health and safety policy
• J/616/9532 Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
• R/616/9534 Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
• Y/616/9535 Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
• H/616/9537 Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
• K/616/9538 Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
• M/616/9539 Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
• H/616/9540 Develop and implement health and safety review systems
• K/616/9541 Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice

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A crusher is a piece of machinery designed to reduce large pieces of rock and debris into smaller, more manageable pieces. It is used in construction, as well as in industries like mining and can include machinery like stone crushers and belt conveyors.

What is on the course?

Crusher operator training courses are for delegates that will operate the machinery and ensures that the successful candidate can safely operate and maintain the machinery.

Course Objectives

The objective of the crusher training course is to ensure that operators can use the machinery safely. Employers can ensure that their workers, visitors, and any third parties are in a safe environment.

Participant Requirements

Our training courses are customised to the existing skill level of participants. We can teach any candidate, regardless of their skill level, and work towards certification from the relevant body. Call us to discuss your requirements.

The courses involve theory and practical elements. As such, it is important that candidates have a good level of written and spoken English skills. All candidates must have taken a Construction Skills Health and Safety touch screen course within the past 24 months to be eligible for the crusher operator training course.

Who Should Attend?

Crushers and screeners have the potential to do serious damage and cause major injuries. As such, it is vital that any individual that will be operating this machinery is qualified to do so. The crusher operator training course is suitable for any candidate that will use this type of machinery. It can be sat by individuals or groups of employees and is also suitable for managers and supervisors.

What Will Participants Learn?

Delegates will be taught how to use all elements of crusher machinery safely. They will be given an understanding of the health and safety regulations that govern the use of this type of plant machinery. They will be taught their individual job roles and responsibilities and how to ensure that the work area is safe and suitable before commencing work.

• Construction Safety Awareness
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Preparing for Work
• Travelling and Manoeuvring
• Setting up for Work
• Working Tasks
• Completing Work
• Shutting Down
• Theory Test Learning

Courses

CPCS – The Construction Plan Competence Scheme is the largest accreditation board in the construction industry, and the most widely recognised. CPCS cards are recognised throughout the industry, and many employers and potential business partners request that operators have a CPCS competence card. Delegates can complete the CPCS crusher A42 course using our skilled and experienced trainers.

In-House – Every organisation is different, and every employee will have different competencies, existing skills, and job requirements and roles. At SB Skills we can tailor courses to meet these specific requirements, ensuring that every one of your employees is capable of safely performing their roles.

Crusher Operator Training Courses From SB Skills Ltd

Courses from CPCS are available, and at SB Skills Solutions Ltd, we can customise a training course that is geared towards the specific machinery and working processes that you use. As well as testing and certification, we can provide clients with full training to help ensure that delegates have the best possible chance of successfully completing the training. We can teach foundation skills as well as more advanced operational techniques, according to the needs of your business. Crusher operator training courses are vital to employees that will work with machinery like crushers and screeners. The course teaches basics of construction safety, as well as specific details of how to safely operate this machinery. Browse our website to see the full list of safety courses we offer, or call us on 01695 558420 and speak to one of the team who will be happy to answer any questions and queries you have.

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Our Abrasive Wheels course ensures that delegates are competent and safe when using a range of abrasive wheels. The tutor will tailor the course for those who are present, focusing on the abrasive wheels, grinding, and cutting tools needed by delegates.

How long is the Abrasive Wheels course?

7 hours with a mixture of theory and practical training.

Who should attend the Abrasive Wheels course?

People who use abrasive wheels or other grinding and cutting tools, including basic handheld or bench tools, or people who need a complete introduction to the equipment.

Is the Abrasive Wheels course accredited?

The can be accredited by SB Skills In-House Accreditation or by NPORS.

When does my Abrasive Wheels certificate expire?

Three years (In-House) or Five years (NPORS).

Entry Requirements

There are no requirements for entry on this course. Delegates should advise the tutor before the course starts on the kind of abrasive wheels, cutting, or grinding equipment their occupation requires so the tutor can tailor the course accordingly.

If the delegates are to attend the practical course, they will require to bring with them their FFP3 masks that have been face fit tested.

Participant Requirements

The highly qualified instructor will tailor the content of the course to participant requirements.
Participants are asked to inform the tutor of the level of experience they have on the day of the course.

Who Should Take The Abrasive Wheels Training Course?

The course is suitable to anybody that works with abrasive wheels, cutting or grinding equipment. The course is suited to those that have some previous experience of the equipment, as well as those that are looking for a complete introduction.

Course Objectives

The course meets the training requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98). Delegates will learn to identify potential hazards and overcome them. They will be taught to identify the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure that it is maintained properly and used safely.

What Will delegates Learn?

The abrasive wheels training course is a combination of theoretical and practical training. Tutor led demonstrations are combined with a practical element that teaches how to safely change abrasive disks.

Delegates will learn the legal requirements concerning cutting wheel safety. They will be able to set and change abrasive wheels. On completion, attendees will meet abrasive wheels regulations and operate cutting disks in a safe manner.

• Abrasive Wheel Regulations
• Identification of abrasive wheel types
• Understanding the marking system of an abrasive wheel
• Hazard identification and mitigation
• Identification and use of personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Storage and handling of abrasive disks
• Abrasive wheels risk assessment
• Wheel maintenance and handling
• Dressing and balancing

Course Specifics

The course lasts 7 hours and consists of both tutor led theoretical and practical elements. Participants do not need any prior experience or qualifications in the use of abrasive wheels. Attendees who are receiving In-House accreditation will have to recertify within a 5-year period to ensure they meet regulations.

Abrasive Wheel Training From SB Skills Solutions Ltd

SB Skills Solutions Ltd is a national provider of specialist health and safety training courses. We deliver both theoretical and practical training, are fully accredited, and our instructors and tutors are highly experienced with industry experience. Browse our full selection of training courses on our website or, if you have any questions about any of the courses or services we offer, call on 01695 558420 and speak to one of our experienced team.

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What You Will Learn:

• Construction Safety Awareness
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Preparing for Work
• Travelling and Manoeuvring
• Setting up for Work
• Working Tasks
• Completing Work
• Shutting Down
• Theory Test Learning.

Course Elements:

The Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Scissor A26 Course delves into a wide array of topics including, but not limited to:

• Operational safety measures
• Routine inspection and maintenance
• Emergency procedures
• Practical operation of MEWPs
• Understanding of relevant laws and standards

Who should attend?

Candidates of all levels of ability and knowledge can attend our courses as we deliver full foundation training through to testing only.

CPCS – The Construction Plant Competence Scheme is the most widely recognised accreditation scheme in the construction industry. Many organisations require that operators have CPCS cards, as part of their company policies. The A26 MEWP course from CPCS will reward a red trained operator card on completion (valid for 2 years), enabling candidates to go on and undertake the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ to enable them to obtain a blue competence card.

Special requirements:

All candidates must have passed the CITB Construction Skills Health & Safety touch screen test within 2 years.

For further information on “A26 Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Boom” Testing & Training in Lancashire, please contact us.

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• Construction Safety Awareness
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Preparing for Work
• Travelling and Manoeuvring
• Setting up for Work
• Working Tasks
• Shutting Down
• Theory Test Learning.

Course Elements:

CPCS Theory Test – max . duration: 1hr
CPCS Practical Test – max . duration: 1hr

Who should attend?

Candidates of all levels of ability and knowledge can attend our courses as we deliver full foundation training through to testing only.

Special requirements:

All candidates must have passed the CITB Construction Skills Health & Safety touch screen test within 2 years.

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Also known informally as the ‘Site Supervisor Course’, the training given is aimed to ensure candidates gain a thorough understanding of their legal responsibilities, and as such can better contribute to the instruction, supervision and monitoring of safety on site.

Successful candidates will receive a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate, which is issued on completion. This is valid for 5 years. Please note that there is no physical ‘SSSTS Card’, however, you can list your Site Safety Plus certificate qualification when applying for further qualifications.

If you have already passed the 2-day CITB SSSTS course and need to renew your CITB certificate, you will be eligible for the 1-day SSSTS refresher, providing your certificate is still in date and valid.

There is no longer a six-month grace period for expired certificates; if you know that your SSSTS certificate is due to expire, you must undertake and successfully complete an SSSTS Refresher course to remain up-to-date and legal whilst working onsite.

The 1-day SSSTS Refresher course is designed to ensure those in a supervisory capacity are fully up to date with any legal changes, as well as how they affect site operations.

CITB Course Detail

The SSSTS course is an ideal foundation for attaining a basic understanding of health & safety duties and responsibilities for junior management in construction work.

This CITB course includes the following elements:

• An introduction into health and safety on site, as well as welfare and environmental issues that those in a supervisory role must be aware of. This also includes the legal responsibilities that are relevant to supervisors whilst safely managing a construction site
• What is expected of site supervisors, including occupational health issues that arise within the construction sector
• An understanding of how health and safety law is structured, and how the role of a supervisor links in with the role of a site manager when controlling site safety
• Risk assessments – how to carry these out and why method statements are a legal requirement
• Fire prevention and control, control of hazardous substances, CDM (Construction Design Management) Regulations, Working at Height, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), manual handling, accidents and first aid
• How to carry out site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
• Understanding the need for proactive and reactive monitoring

Full attendance is essential, and candidates will be expected to actively participate. Continual assessment will take place during the course. There is also a multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course.

Having successfully completed the SSSTS course, a natural progression would be to the five day Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course.

Course Delivery

SSSTS courses are delivered nationwide either as open courses or as dedicated courses on customers’ own sites.

Training grants for the SSSTS training course are available to CITB levy payers.

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Also known informally as the ‘Site Management Course’, the training given is aimed to ensure candidates gain a thorough understanding of their legal responsibilities, and as such can better contribute to the instruction, supervision and monitoring of safety on site.

Successful candidates will receive a CITB Site Safety Plus certificate, which is issued on completion. This is valid for 5 years. Please note that there is no physical ‘SSSTS Card’, however, you can list your Site Safety Plus certificate qualification when applying for further qualifications.

If you have already passed the 5-day CITB SMSTS course and need to renew your CITB certificate, you will be eligible for the 2-day SMSTS refresher, providing your certificate is still in date and valid.

There is no longer a six-month grace period for expired certificates; if you know that your SMSTS certificate is due to expire, you must undertake and successfully complete an SMSTS Refresher course to remain up-to-date and legal whilst working onsite.

The 2-day SMSTS Refresher course is designed to ensure those in a managerial capacity are fully up to date with any legal changes, as well as how they affect site operations.

CITB Course Detail

The SMSTS course is a course designed for those with responsibility for managing, monitoring, implementing and reporting in a construction environment.

This CITB course includes the following elements:

• Management and implementation of health, safety and environmental aspects on site, in accordance with current legal provisions and within the context of their management role
• What is expected of site managers, including occupational health issues that arise within the construction sector
• An understanding of how health and safety law is structured, and how the role of a manager controls site safety
• Risk assessments – how to carry these out and why method statements are a legal requirement
• Fire prevention and control, control of hazardous substances, CDM (Construction Design Management) Regulations, Working at Height, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), manual handling, accidents and first aid
• How to carry out site inductions, toolbox talks and method statement briefings
• Understanding the need for proactive and reactive monitoring

Full attendance is essential, and candidates will be expected to actively participate. Continual assessment will take place during the course. There is also a multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course.

Course Delivery

SMSTS courses are delivered nationwide either as open courses or as dedicated courses on customers’ own sites.

Training grants for the SMSTS training course are available to CITB levy payers.

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The 2 day CITB SMSTS Refresher Training course is designed for candidates who have already passed the SMSTS Course. All SMSTS certificates are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Candidates will be required to show their original 5 day certificate and if known provide details of where and when they took the course. Delegates MUST attend both days in order to obtain their certification.

By attending the SMSTS refresher course delegates will be updated on developments in construction legislation and use of appropriate best practice. The course will also enhance existing managerial skills necessary to achieve compliance with any new legal duties and responsibilities placed on them and their workforce.

Important Information

Any Delegate that does not attend prior to the end date of their certificate will risk their right to attend a refresher course and will be required to attend the full course.

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