Training Courses & Services

We understand that training is an integral part of H&S and HR management systems, so we're constantly adding new courses and resources to offer the most up-to-date training to comply with changes in legislation.

Our team of consultants and trainers are here to help you.

With a range of training courses and resources to support a diverse range of industries, we can perfectly tailor our service to suit your requirements.

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How to deal with sickness absence during winter

Health & Safety

Ask the Expert: Company fined £900k as residents put at risk of deadly disease

Health & Safety

Winter Safety Tips to Protect Your Business & Employees

Bereavement Leave: How You Can Support Your Employees

Case Study

From Renovation to Operation: A Tailored Fire Risk Solution For A Newly Refurbished Care Home

Training
Overview

Training is an essential part of sound health and safety and human resources management systems, which is why we provide a wide range of courses to support organisations in achieving this.

We can help, with a vast array of training requirements, including forming a training schedule or delivering bespoke courses aligned perfectly to your client’s business needs.

A Selection of Our Most Popular Courses

UKATA Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos awareness training is required for employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos.

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Manual Handling

Manual handling is an everyday occurrence in the workplace and will vary in intensity from role to role. A large proportion of the workforce, at some point, will experience manual handling, including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving.

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Health & Safety in a Nutshell

Health and Safety in a Nutshell is a one day course developed by SK Training to give participants a general overview of the importance of good health and safety practices within the workplace.

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CITB SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme)

The CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course is a 2-day course for those who have, or are about to, acquire supervisory responsibilities.

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Wellbeing Champion

Wellbeing Champions act as health and wellbeing advocates within your business and make sure your employees understand the importance of wellbeing.

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IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely is a training course that gives individuals in positions of responsibility at their workplace an overview of identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace risks.

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Emergency First Aid at Work

This one-day course is designed for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide first aid when dealing with an emergency situation.

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NEBOSH National General Certificate

The National Educational Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) General Certificate is one of the most widely respected health & safety qualifications.

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Training Matrix

A Training Matrix is a way of managing your teams' qualifications and, in some cases, skill sets.

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What are the study options?

Here at Stallard Kane we hold a variety of accreditations and have our own in house trainers to deliver our courses. However, to allow us to offer a wider range of courses, both in terms of content and geographical location, we also have a network of trusted training providers who we partner with. These partners are based throughout the UK, which allows us to offer a wider range of service to our clients, at no additional cost. As a Stallard Kane services client, there’s also the ability to spread training costs – meaning you can get the training you need when you need it.

The list below is non-exhaustive, as our team can deliver almost every type of training your business may need.

Open and closed courses

Our open courses are run locally on scheduled dates, and are ideal for individuals and small businesses. Closed courses cover the same topics and more, but are exclusive to you and can be delivered at your site or one of ours, or even via Virtual Classrooms.

Bespoke courses

Businesses can, on occasion, have specific topics that they would like to be included in their training delivery. We work closely with our clients to ensure that the content of their desired training courses is relevant to the needs of their particular business, e.g. COSHH training based on providing data sheets on your site.

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Abrasive Wheels

This half day course is a highly interactive practical and classroom-based course, concluding with a practical assessment and a theory test demonstrating the candidate’s full understanding of the training.

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Course Overview

Entry Requirements: No entry requirements are needed for this course.
Assessment: Candidates are assessed through a practical assessment and a short written theory test.
Valid for: Three years. Candidates will need to retake the full course to remain qualified.

CITB Health & Safety Awareness

This is a 1-day course which is aimed at candidates who are entering or already working in the construction or civil engineering industries.

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Course Overview

The CITB Health & Safety Awareness course is an ideal foundation course for anyone joining the construction sector.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements.However the CITB scheme rules state that candidates must have a good understanding of both written and spoken English.
Course Length: One Day
Assessment : Multiple choice exam
Valid For: 5 years.

CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Refresher

This two day course will update your knowledge from the full SMSTS course and inform you about any changes in legislation which may impact your role.

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Course Overview

SMSTS Refresher course updates safety knowledge for previous CITB SMSTS participants in just 2 days.

Entry Requirements: The SMSTS Refresher course is only for candidates who have previously completed the 5-day CITB SMSTS course.
Course Length: Two days
Assessment: Various. See below
Valid for: Five years.

CITB SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme) Refresher

A comprehensive one-day course designed to bring your knowledge up-to-date from the full SSSTS course. Stay informed about the latest changes in legislation that directly affect your role, ensuring you're equipped to excel in your field.

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Course Overview

A comprehensive one-day course designed to bring your knowledge up-to-date from the full SSSTS course.

Entry Requirements: The SSSTS Refresher course is only for candidates who have previously completed the 2-day CITB SSSTS course.
Course Length: One day
Assessment: Various. See below.
Valid for : This qualification is valid for 5 years, after which candidates would need to retake this 1-day course in order to remain qualified

Control of Substance (COSHH) Extended Toolbox Talk

This toolbox talk aims to provide participants with an awareness of the various hazardous substances to health and how to safely and effectively work with them.

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Course Overview

COSHH regulations require employers to limit exposure to hazardous substances. Illnesses from exposure can include cancer, and skin and lung diseases.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements
Course Duration: The extended toolbox talk lasts approx 90 minutes. Or the eLearning course takes approx 1 hour to complete.

DSEAR Risk Assessment Process, Arrangements, Inspection, and DSEAR Coordinator Training

This comprehensive two-day course is designed for responsible persons and DSEAR coordinators, providing detailed instruction on risk assessment processes, emergency planning, inspection, and compliance management.

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Emergency First Aid at Work

This one-day course is designed for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide first aid when dealing with an emergency situation.

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Course Overview

Emergency First Aid at Work is designed for people with specific responsibility to provide first aid when dealing with an emergency situation, whether in the workplace or in voluntary and community activities.

Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements. However, participants must be physically able to participate in all of the practical activities during this course.
Course Length: One day.
Assessment: A mixture of theory and practical learning and will require completing a short assessment at the end of the day.
Next Open Course: 15th October
Valid For: 3 years.

Employee DSEAR Awareness Training

This course offers essential knowledge on DSEAR regulations, focusing on creating awareness and understanding among employees working in or near DSEAR zones.

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Face Fit Testing

Ensure your respiratory protective equipment (RPE) can provide ample protection. Leaks in RPE can put you at risk, so choosing the right gear through fit testing is crucial.

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Course Overview

Ensure your respiratory protective equipment (RPE) can provide ample protection. Leaks in RPE can put you at risk, so choosing the right gear through fit testing is crucial.

Important: To be face fit tested, candidates must arrive clean shaven on the day and bring their own mask with them. If a candidate will not be clean shaven, they should contact the training team for further guidance prior to the test.
Valid For: Two years. Unless there are significant changes to the seal area of the face.
Time: The test should be completed within an hour. Unless a retest is required.
Location: On site at our Head Office. We are also able to make on-site visits.We also offer open days. Visit our social media platforms for the latest dates.

Fire Warden Training

This Fire Warden course teaches fire prevention, the use of extinguishers, and how to lead in an emergency for safe building evacuation.

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Course Overview

This course teaches fire prevention, the use of extinguishers, and how to lead in an emergency for safe building evacuation.

Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements.
Course Length: Half day
Assessment: A short written test or ongoing assessment throughout course delivery.
Important: The number of fire wardens (fire marshalls) you should have on-site depends on the size of your business, but it is highly recommended that you train additional employees for holiday and sick cover. Contact us to discuss how many fire wardens you need for your business.

First Aid at Work

Be prepared for any emergency with First Aid at Work. Get life-saving skills and take specific first aid responsibilities in your workplace.

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Course Overview

First Aid at Work is an extensive course designed for people with specific responsibilities to provide life-saving first aid when dealing with an emergency.

Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements. However, participants must be physically able to participate in all practical activities during this course.
Course Length: Three days
Assessment : Candidates are continually observed through theory and practical learning. All candidates will have to complete a short written assessment.

Health & Safety in a Nutshell

Health and Safety in a Nutshell is a one day course developed by SK Training to give participants a general overview of the importance of good health and safety practices within the workplace.

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Course Overview

Health and Safety in a Nutshell is designed for businesses to educate their employees on good health and safety practices.

Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements.
Course Length: One Day.
Assessment: A short written test.
Valid for: 3 Years

IOSH Leading Safely

Invest in the safety and success of your business with the IOSH Leading Safely® training course. Designed for senior managers and business leaders, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of corporate responsibility and strategic health and safety policy.

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Course Overview

Empower senior leaders with IOSH Leading Safely® for safer workplaces.

Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements, but they are designed for those in a senior management role.
Assessment: A short written exam and a personal action plan.
Course Length: Half day.

IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely is a training course that gives individuals in positions of responsibility at their workplace an overview of identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace risks.

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Course Overview

The IOSH Managing Safely course is designed for individuals across numerous sectors responsible for managing an organisation's health and safety risks, resources and workplace practices..

Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Assessment: A 45 minute exam and practical assessment
Next Course: Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th November
Valid for: This course is valid for life, though IOSH recommend regular refresher training. We can provide refresher training. Please contact training@skaltd.co.uk

IOSH Working Safely

IOSH Working Safely is a 1-day course which provides basic health & safety training for workers at all levels and in all organisations.

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Course Overview

IOSH Working Safely is a 1-day course which provides basic health & safety training for workers at all levels & in all organisations.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Assessment: A short written exam at the end of the course.
Valid for: Lifelong Qualification
Note: Please note that this course is no longer approved by CSCS to be eligible for the Green Labourers card. For this, you must complete the IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Workers course.

IPAF - MEWP Operators

Equip your staff to operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) with confidence through IPAF Operator training.

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Course Overview

Equip your staff to operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) with confidence through IPAF Operator training.

Entry Requirements: No entry requirements are required.
Assessment: This course is a mixture of practical and theoretical learning.
Valid for : 5 Years

Manual Handling

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Course Overview

This course will provide all participants with an understanding of manual handling in the workplace, including risk assessment and practical techniques for preventing injury.

Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements. However, participants must be physically able to participate in practical activities during this course.
Course Length: Half Day
Assessment: A mixture of theory and practical learning and the completion of a small assessment.

NEBOSH National General Certificate

The National Educational Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) General Certificate is one of the most widely respected health & safety qualifications.

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Course Overview

The National Educational Board in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) General Certificate is one of the most widely respected health & safety qualifications.

Entry Requirements : There are no formal entry requirements.
Course Length: Various - depending on study method.
Assessment: An open book exam completed outside of the classroom, and a workplace risk assessment.

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (UK)

NEBOSH is an independent examination board providing health, safety, and environmental management qualifications. This course trains construction managers, supervisors, and coordinators to recognise and control workplace hazards according to UK law.

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Course Overview

The NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (UK)is a course for construction managers, supervisors, and coordinators to identify and control workplace hazards according to UK law.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal qualifications needed to study this course.
Course Length: Various dependent on study method.
Assessment: An open book written exam completed outside of the classroom.
Valid for: This qualification, once completed, is valid for life.

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations Management is a competency-based qualification designed for Contracts Managers who work in the construction sector.

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Course Overview

A competency-based qualification designed for Contracts Managers who work in the construction sector

Entry Requirements : Learners must be aged 19 or above and be working in a construction managerial role or similar.
Assessment: Workplace assessment and creation of a portfolio of work.
CITB Grant: CITB registered companies can claim £1500 for every learner who completes this NVQ. To claim the grant, they will need to make a manual claim themselves retrospectively.

NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management is a competency-based qualification designed for Site Managers who work in the construction sector.

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Course Overview

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management is a competency-based qualification designed for Site Managers who work in the construction sector.

Entry Requirements: Construction Site Managers with at least 2 years’ site management/supervisory experience and are aiming to gain the Black CSCS Card or Manager Card.
Assessment: Workplace assessment and a portfolio of evidence.
CITB Grant: CITB registered companies can claim £1500 for every learner who completes this NVQ. To claim the grant, they will need to make a manual claim themselves retrospectively.

NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety

NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety is a competency-based qualification for those responsible for health and safety in their workplace.

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Course Overview

Entry Requirements: The learner must be above the age of 16 to complete the NVQ and working in health & safety-related role.
Assessment: Workplace assessment and creation of a portfolio of work.

NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management

NVQ Level 7 Construction Senior Management is a competency-based qualification designed for construction professionals.

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Course Overview

NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management is a competency-based qualification designed for construction professionals.

Entry Requirements: Experienced Construction Site Managers and Construction Site Senior Managers who are aiming to gain the Black CSCS Manager Card.
Assessment: Workplace assessment and a portfolio of evidence.
CITB Grant: CITB registered companies can claim £1500 for every learner who completes this NVQ. To claim the grant, they will need to make a manual claim themselves retrospectively.

Paediatric First Aid

Gain the essential skills and knowledge to confidently handle paediatric first aid situations. This comprehensive course is tailored to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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Course Overview

Equip yourself with essential skills to provide life-saving care for children and babies.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Assessment: The course is assessed through continual observation, as well as practical and written demonstrations.
Valid For: Three Years
Length of course: Two days

CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

CITB SMSTS is a highly regarded qualification for those who want to have a career as a site manager.

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Course Overview

CITB SMSTS is highly regarded qualification for those who want to have a career as a site manager.

Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements.
Course Length: A five-day classroom course, delivered as either a 5-day block or as a day release (one day a week for five weeks).
Assessment: Participants will be assessed on their involvement throughout the training. The assessment will also include a presentation and 25 question exam.
Valid For: You need to take a refresher course every 5 years to stay qualified. Please contact training@skaltd.co.uk for more information.

CITB SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme)

The CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course is a 2-day course for those who have, or are about to, acquire supervisory responsibilities.

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Course Overview

The CITB SSSTS course is designed for building, civil engineering and construction supervisors.

Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements.
Course Length: 2 Days
Assessment: Participants will be assessed on their involvement throughout the training. The assessment will also include a presentation and 30 question exam.
Valid For: You need to take a refresher course every 5 years to stay qualified. Please contact training@skaltd.co.uk for more information.

UKATA Asbestos Awareness

Asbestos awareness training is required for employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos.

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Course Overview

Asbestos exposure remains one of the leading causes of lung cancer in the UK, next to smoking. The danger occurs when asbestos fibres are released into the air, when products are damaged or disturbed, or when the debris dislodges.

Entry Requirement: There are no formal qualifications needed to study this course.
Course Length: Half Day
Assessment: A multiple-choice exam consisting of at least 15 questions under exam conditions.

Working at Height

Working at height remains one of the leading causes of death and injury in the workplace. Therefore, employees of all levels working at height should receive training in mitigating risk, identifying hazards and knowledge of the latest legislation.

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Course Overview

Working at Height training is crucial for all workers to mitigate risks and identify hazards when working at height.

Course Duration: This is a half-day course and takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
Assessment: A small test at the end of the course.
Additional Course Available: We also offer a Harness Awareness Course. Please get in touch with us for details.
Valid for: 3 years

Wellbeing

Leading Autistic Colleagues

Enhance your awareness of autism and learn how to provide support to autistic team members effectively in the workplace.

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Course Overview

Enhance your awareness of autism and learn how to provide support to autistic team members effectively in the workplace.

Course Duration: 2hrs 30 mins
Entry Requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Assessment: There is no formal assessment.
Next Open Course: : Wednesday 15th May

Line Managers Master Class for Mental Health

Prioritise mental health in your company with a course designed to equip line managers with tools to lead conversations around mental health

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Course Overview

Prioritise mental health in your company with a course designed to equip line managers with tools to lead conversations around mental health

Next Course: New Date: *Monday 26 June*
Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements.
Course Length: 90 mins.
Asssessment: Continual observation
Valid For:: 3 Years

Mental Health First Aid

Transform your workplace's mental health support with our two-day Mental Health First Aider course. Equipping your team with the skills and confidence to recognise signs of common mental health issues, provide non-judgmental support, and guide individuals towards appropriate help.

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Course Overview

Equip your team with the skills and confidence to support mental health in the workplace. Our two-day Mental Health First Aider course qualifies candidates to identify signs, provide non-judgmental support, and guide individuals towards appropriate help.

Entry Requirements: This course does not require any prior experience.
Course Length: Two days
Assessment: All delegates must pass two multiple-choice question papers.
Valid for:: Three Years

Wellbeing Champion

Wellbeing Champions act as health and wellbeing advocates within your business and make sure your employees understand the importance of wellbeing.

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Course Overview

Wellbeing Champions advocate and promote employee wellbeing.

Entry Requirements: This course requires no formal entry requirements
Course Length : A Wellbeing Champion course is a one-day course with delivery split over two mornings.
Assessment: Ongoing assessment throughout the day