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Network Training Services Celebrating 20 Years

Short Courses


We are excited to announce our new range of short courses in the following subject areas:




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Health & Safety Courses



Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace


Course Overview - 1 Day Course

This qualification can be tailored to suit the needs of individual businesses and is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public.

Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment but employees also play an important role. They need the right knowledge and right attitude towards health and safety, which requires proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.


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Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace - Refresher


Course Overview - Half Day Course

This qualification is designed to provide a simple and concise update for health & safety to candidates who have taken the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace in the past. It is recommended that candidates take a refresher course every three years.


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Level 2 Award in Stress Awareness


Course Overview - Half Day Course

This qualification is designed to compliment the Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace. It seeks to advise and guide those interested in protecting themselves against the damaging effects of stress. It is appropriate for all employees, especially those dealing with the public or working to targets or deadlines. This qualification will prepare employees to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of strategies to combat work-related stress, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.


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Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH


Course Overview - Half Day Course

This course compliments the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace by introducing candidates to the inherent risks in substances and the controls available. It is designed for those responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSSH) at work as well as employees who use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices.

This qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.


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Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling


Course Overview - Half Day Course

This qualification compliments the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace. It is aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, introducing them to the risks of manual handling and the controls available. It will enable employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks in the workplace.


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Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles & Practice


Course Overview - 1 Day Course

This qualification is aimed at those who carry out manual handling at work, provides essential information about manual handling hazards and their control. The course can be taken as a half day course for those only wishing to gain the CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling or as a full day course for those wishing to gain the full CIEH Level 2 Award in Manual Handling - Principles and Practice. 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.


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Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment


Course Overview - 1 Day Course

This qualification is designed to enable learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. It was created in response to industry requirements for all employees to be risk aware. Learners will gain the ability to contribute to the maintenance of a safe work environment and to the process of formal risk assessments.


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Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace


Course Overview - 3 Day Course

This qualification is designed for those working in supervisory positions. It provides a thorough understanding of health & safety with specific emphasis on the importance of monitoring staff and controls. It also details the need for a structured management approach to health & safety and the key factors in implementing health & safety policy.

Accidents and illness can result in disability, death or incapacity for work, this training is important because supervisors are in an ideal position to influence, monitor and train employees.


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Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment - Principles & Practice


Course Overview - 20 Guided Learning Hours

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of the main categories of accidents and ill health, their socio-economic costs and the benefits of good health and safety management.

It is designed for anyone with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments, such as; team leaders, supervisors, site managers, managers, quality controllers, technicians, engineers, health & safety specialists and personnel contributing to the risk assessment process.

A properly implemented programme of risk assessments not only helps to prevent human loss and suffering, but also assists in the effective management and finance of any business or organisation. The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 means employers with five or more employees need to record the significant findings of the risk assessment.


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Level 4 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace


Course Overview - 5 Day course

This qualification provides those in a managerial or supervisory position with appropriate knowledge and understanding of the issues involved. It is also suitable for those wishing to deliver CIEH health & safety qualifications as part of their training provision. Improvements in the standard of health and safety practices can be achieved through education and training at all levels of the company, therefore this qualification is essential for all those who monitor and audit health and safety management systems, such as; business owners, managers, production managers and supervisors.


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Food Safety Courses



Level 1 Award in Induction into Safety in Food Premises


Course Overview - Half Day course

This qualification provides basic awareness of key safety issues and the role everyone should play in keeping themselves and others free from harm at work. It is for anyone who is new to the workplace; such as part of work experience or at the start of employment in food premises.

This training is vital as employers have a legal responsibility to provide employees with health and safety training. The Level 1 Award in Induction to Safety in Food Premises is an ideal stepping-stone onto more advanced health and safety in food courses.


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Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing


Course Overview - 1 Day course

This qualification has been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments and meet the National Occupational Standards. Everyone who works with food has a responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they serve is perfectly safe to eat. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a manufacturing setting where food is prepared cooked and handled.


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Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail


Course Overview - 1 Day course

This qualification has been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments and meet the National Occupational Standards. Everyone who works with food has a responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they serve is perfectly safe to eat. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.


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Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering


Course Overview - 1 Day course

This qualification has been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments and meet the National Occupational Standards. Everyone who works with food has a responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they serve is perfectly safe to eat. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.


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Level 2 Award in Food Safety - Refresher


Course Overview - Half Day course

This course is designed for candidates who have completed the Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing, Retail or Catering. Food safety regulations and best practice are constantly changing; therefore it is recommended that candidates complete a refresher course every three years to ensure that they are kept up to date.


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Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets


Course Overview - 1 Day course

This qualification has been designed for employees in catering environments who are involved in the selection of menus, recipes and ingredients but is also relevant for those in the health care and education sectors. The course provides candidates with a good, basic understanding of nutrition. As the government is committed to reducing ill health caused by poor diets, it is ever more important for caterers to understand the links between diet and health.


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Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing


Course Overview - 3 Day course

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of food safety procedures emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. It is designed for managers and supervisors in small, medium and large manufacturing businesses. It is particularly relevant for those who have to develop and monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems. Anyone working in a supervisory position in the food business is not only responsible but also accountable for food safety; therefore it is vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively.


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Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail


Course Overview - 3 Day course

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of food safety procedures emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. It is designed for managers and supervisors in small, medium and large retail businesses. It is particularly relevant for those who have to develop and monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems. Anyone working in a supervisory position in the food business is not only responsible but also accountable for food safety; therefore it is vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively.


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Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering


Course Overview - 8 Hours Training + 2 Hours Assessment

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of food safety procedures emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. It is designed for managers and supervisors in small, medium and large catering businesses. It is particularly relevant for those who have to develop and monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems. Anyone working in a supervisory position in the food business is not only responsible but also accountable for food safety; therefore it is vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively.


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Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering - Refresher


Course Overview - 8 Hours Training + 2 Hours Assessment

All candidates who have completed the CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering are recommended to take this refresher course within 3 years. Food safety regulations and best practice are constantly changing. In order to ensure food is safe for consumers, food business supervisors must keep their knowledge up to date.


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Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing - Refresher


Course Overview - 8 Hours Training + 2 Hours Assessment

All candidates who have completed the CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Manufacturing are recommended to take this refresher course within 3 years. Food safety regulations and best practice are constantly changing. In order to ensure food is safe for consumers, food business supervisors must keep their knowledge up to date.


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Level 4 Award in Food Safety in Catering


Course Overview - 5 Day course

From food business owners to trainers, from production managers to hygiene auditors, this qualification meets the food industry's need for a high level, practical qualification with external accreditation. It has been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of food safety with an emphasis on the importance of the management of systems and staff. Beyond being accountable, it is important for everyone in a managing or supervising position to have mastered the principles of good practice in food safety, thus gaining the ability to guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business.


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Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing


Course Overview - 5 Day course

From food business owners to trainers, from production managers to hygiene auditors, this qualification meets the food industry's need for a high level, practical qualification with external accreditation. It has been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of food safety with an emphasis on the importance of the management of systems and staff. Beyond being accountable, it is important for everyone in a managing or supervising position to have mastered the principles of good practice in food safety, thus gaining the ability to guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business.


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Health & Social Care Courses



Communication, Recording and Reporting in the Health & Social Care Sector


Course Overview - 1 Day course

This course is aimed at those who are new to the Health & Social Care sector or those wanting to update their knowledge in the area of recording & reporting. Learners will gain an understanding of communication and knowledge of report writing within health and social care as well as the ability to demonstrate an understanding of different types of communication needed in various situations and knowledge of why, how, when, where and to whom to report incidents.


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Abuse Awareness in Care Settings


Course Overview - 1 Day course

This course will benefit those working with vulnerable adults, anyone wanting to work in the care sector and also for continuous professional development for staff working in the care sector. The course will increase staff knowledge and awareness of abuse, enable them to identify different types of abuse and to gain knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.


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Bereavement & Loss


Course Overview - 1 Day course

This course will benefit those working in the care sector as well as staff wanting to update their continuous professional development record. The course will increase staff knowledge and awareness of grief and loss, enable staff to support others in this area and allow them to react to situations effectively.


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Dementia Awareness in Care Settings


Course Overview - Half Day course

This course will benefit those working with the elderly in a health and social care setting, as well as those wanting to work in the health and social care sector. It will also benefit those wanting to update their knowledge for continuous professional development. After successful completion of the course, staff will be able to identify the most common forms of dementia, different stages of dementia, medication used for treatment and demonstrate an understanding of how dementia affects the social wellbeing of the service user. They will also gain knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.


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Certificate in Stress Awareness


Course Overview - Half Day course

This course seeks to advise and guide those interested in protecting themselves and their workforce from the damaging effects of stress. It is appropriate for all employees, especially those dealing with the public, working to targets or deadlines, providing services, training, supervising or managing. With stress increasingly becoming a factor in working days lost and the overall reduction in employee effectiveness, this qualification is becoming more and more important. This certificate will prepare employees to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of strategies to combat stress.


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Supervision & Appraisal


Course Overview - Half Day course

This course will benefit those working in a management position in the care sector and also those wanting to update their continuous professional development record. Course attendees will gain knowledge and awareness of the supervision and appraisal system, the Care Standards Act and be able to identify different appraisal formats.


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CIEH Train the Trainer Courses



Level 3 Award in Training Skills & Practice


Course Overview - 3 Day Course

This is the benchmark trainer skills qualification for CIEH registered trainers delivering training that is not publicly funded. It is ideal for first-time trainers who need to understand the basics of training skills and practice or those looking to refine their techniques. This qualification encourages a flexible approach to training delivery that takes account of learners’ needs and preferences; covering initial assessment, planning and preparation, training delivery, assessment and evaluation. It is a perfect qualification for anyone wishing to become a CIEH registered trainer or to update and refresh their training skills and practice.


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Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector


Course Overview - 5 Day course

This qualification sets the minimum standard for all those in or entering the teaching, learning and development sector. It introduces the knowledge and skills required by teachers to develop and deliver programmes, provide learning support and take responsibility in managing the learning process in post-16 education. Anyone who teaches courses that are publicly-funded has to be qualified. This qualification meets the basic minimum standard for those entering the lifelong learning profession and confers a threshold licence to teach. This qualification is ideal for anyone entering teaching or training roles or already in-service who needs to achieve the minimum threshold status as a teacher within Further Education Colleges, Adult and community learning centres or Work based learning and training organisations.


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ILM Leadership & Management Courses



ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading


Course Overview - 3 Day Course

The Award in Team Leading is a concise qualification designed to give learners a basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader and the limits of their authority and accountability. The mandatory unit in ‘Developing yourself as a team leader’ is a good starting point for team/cell leaders who are new to their roles or for aspiring leaders who wish to gain a solid understanding of the principles and practicalities of team leading.


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ILM Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading


Course Overview - 5 Day course

The Certificate in Team Leading builds and broadens the skills and knowledge gained in the Award. Here, practical techniques in motivating teams, plus planning and monitoring their work are explored within the additional mandatory units.


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ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management


Course Overview - 4 Day Course

This is a concise qualification which gives an introduction to the basic skills, knowledge, and understanding required by today’s first line manager. The mandatory unit in ‘Solving Problems and Making Decisions’ is designed to develop practical techniques for tackling managerial problems and decisions from gathering and interpreting information through to the effective communication of outcomes.


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ILM Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management


Course Overview - 6 Day course

This qualification builds and broadens the skills and knowledge gained in the Award. Here organisational change is explored along with the crucial skill of time management is also explored in three additional mandatory units.


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ILM Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management


Course Overview - 9 Day course

The Diploma in First Line Management develops a very comprehensive range of management skills, providing learners with the broad body of knowledge required by a first line manager. Additional mandatory units cover business communication, creativity and innovation for the workplace as well as information gathering and analysis, and managing customer service. The high level of flexibility allowed when choosing units allows individuals or their employers to custom build a qualification that focuses on the key areas most relevant to their role, industry or organisation.


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