Author: Dawn Evans

Ajuda Training Courses

There are many great reasons to learn new skills.
At Ajuda we can provide all the mandatory training you need to ensure your workplace is fully compliant with HSE Regulations.
We offer a full range of courses which can be run at your premises or at our Training Academy in Cardiff Bay.
Here’s what we have available in Feb

Level 2 Award in Fire Safety & Role of the Fire Marshal (QCF)

Date: 11th Feb
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £90 +VAT per person
This 6 hour Fire Marshal Fire Safety training course fully meets The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. This course provides delegates with a theoretical and practical understanding of the typical functions of a fire warden or fire marshal within a workplace

Level 3 Award in COSHH (QCF) 

Dates: 13th Feb
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £90 +VAT per person
This course is aimed at those who use substances hazardous to health at work and introduces participants to the hazards associated with those substances, the risks involved and the controls available and what to expect from a COSHH assessment. Successful completion will prepare participants to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their supervisors.

Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) 1 Day Course

Dates: 18th Feb
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £90 +VAT per person
The Emergency First Aid course is designed to equip candidates with the minimum knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 6 hours and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will gave a good basic insight to dealing with basic medical emergencies.

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) 3 Day Course

Date: 18th – 20th Feb
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £195 +VAT per person
The First Aid course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 3 days and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will give a good level of knowledge.

Lots more available 

We have lots of training courses available, both classroom based and online.

 

Get in touch with the team to find out more

 

Call 02920 576883

Email admin@ajuda.org.uk

Be careful over Christmas, here are some top tips to stay safe over the festive holiday

 

1. Check your Christmas tree lights carry the British Safety Standard sign.
2. Never place candles near your Christmas tree or materials that can catch light easily.
3. Test your smoke alarms monthly and only remove batteries when replacing them.
4. Most fires start in the kitchen. Avoid leaving a cooker unattended. Avoid cooking when under the influence of alcohol.
5. Make sure your family and visitors know how to escape in an emergency
6. Make sure cigarettes are put out properly.
7. Decorations can burn easily – so don’t attach them to lights or heaters.
8. Keep candles, lighters and matches out of children’s reach. Never leave burning candles unattended.
9. Never overload electrical sockets. Always switch Christmas lights off and unplug them before you go to bed.
10. Take care around open fireplaces as clothes may catch fire.
11. Take time to check on older relatives and neighbours this Christmas as they are at greater risk from fire.
12. Store fireworks safely. Never go back to a lit firework and keep a bucket of water nearby.

At Ajuda we can provide all the mandatory training you need to ensure that your workplace is fully compliant with HSE Regulations.

We offer a full range of courses which can be run at your premises or at our Training Academy in Cardiff Bay.

The dates below are for our courses held at Ajuda, if you would like us to come to your premises, then please get in touch with the team.

 

 

 

 

Temperatures dropping, poor weather conditions, icy roads and the general lack of preparation we seem to have in this country – yes winter can be a tricky time of year with injuries probable.

We’ve come up with some top tips for staying safe this winter.

Keep warm.

Obviously with winter comes the cold temperatures. As well as extreme conditions like hypothermia and frostbite, generally your body uses up more energy to keep you warm in winter which can leave you feeling run-down and drowsy. Wearing more layers of clothing, being more mobile, eating well and simply staying indoors when the weather is particularly bad can help keep you warm this winter.

 

Slips & falls

Snowy and icy pavements are one of the most common causes of injury in the winter and can cause anything from a simple bruise or graze to a break, fracture or head injury. To prevent this try to avoid routes which haven’t been cleared or gritted and wear footwear with plenty of grip.

 

Cycling

Cycling in the winter months can be very dangerous due to reduced hours of sunlight and icy roads. Cyclists are not only at risk of falls and collisions but also not being seen by other cars, cyclists and pedestrians. Always ensure you plan your route and stay in well lit areas as well as wearing sufficient safety equipment and reflective clothing.

 

Driving

Again due to the icy and snowy conditions, driving can be very hazardous during winter with a greater number of accidents reported during this period. To prevent your chances of being involved in a nasty accident try to only drive when it is absolutely necessary when conditions are bad and ensure that if you do need to travel you plan your route and keep an eye on the weather reports. You should also ensure your vehicle is prepared for the winter conditions by having your tyres and windscreen wipers checked and stocked up with anti-freeze.

 

Burns & Scalds

Believe it or not due to the increase in warm hot choccies by the fire and hot water bottles to keep us snug in the cold, burns and scalds are actually more common in the winter months. Ensure you take care when pouring drinks, keep hot water bottle lids tightly screwed on and make sure you have sufficient burns first aid equipment in the house just in case.

Are you looking to gain new skills that could help to save lives? We offer a full range of courses which can be run at your premises or at our Training Academy in Cardiff Bay. Here’s what we have available in November.

Date: 19th November / 10th December
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP Or at your own location
Cost: £75 +VAT per person

The Emergency First Aid course is designed to equip candidates with the minimum knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 6 hours and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will gave a good basic insight to dealing with basic medical emergencies.

 

 

 

Date: 19th & 20th November / 10th & 11th December
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP Or at your own location
Cost: £140 +VAT per person

The First Aid at Work Refresher course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 2 days and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will give a good level of knowledge to equip the candidate to deal with work place emergencies.

 

 

 

 

 

Date: 19th – 21st November / 10th – 12th December
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP Or at your own locatio
Cost: £195 +VAT per person

The First Aid course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 3 days and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will give a good level of knowledge.

 

 

 

Date: Any date to suit you
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP Or at your own location
Cost: £75 +VAT per person

The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose. This course is designed to make staff more aware of Health & safety Issues within the workplace.

 

 

 

 

For more information about what the courses listed above cover, or, to book a space, please contact us on 02920 576883.

The Ajuda team headed to Newport this week to visit one of the Remploy Hub based around the UK. Remploy is a leading provider of specialist employment and skills support for disabled people and those with health conditions. Ajuda are a proud partner of Remploy, and part of their Community Partner Network, where we provide our training skills and qualifications to the candidates of Remploy in Wales.

Dawn and Rachel of the Ajuda team came along to the Newport hub to talk to people who are being supported by Remploy. This was to explain to them the opportunites they have to gain qualifications through our training courses and to provide them with skills needed to help them into employment.

The idividuals at Remploy have a range of barriers preventing them to return to work or find their first job. These include physcial or mental disabilities, or learning dificulties.

The team spoke to small groups of people at a time, so that it was a more comfortable for them and not too overwhelming.

Dawn asks the group what their dream jobs are and from there we can discuss with them the opportunities are for them to gain the essential skills they will need to help them on to that career path.

The team met with lots of really enthusiastic people, who just need that extra help to get into work. Hopefully with the help of Remploy and by building their confidence they can sucessfully get back into employment. We look forward to working with everyone that we met, and to help them grow their skills in a variety of sectors. From First Aid Training, Confidence Workshops, Customer Service training, and our online training courses.

 

 

There are many great reasons to learn new skills. At Ajuda we can provide all the mandatory training you need to ensure your workplace is fully compliant with HSE Regulations. We offer a full range of courses which can be run at your premises or at our Training Academy in Cardiff Bay. Here’s what we have available in September.

 

 

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)

Date: 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th & 11th September
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £525 +VAT per person
The Education and Training qualification on the other hand, is not limited to first aid alone. Formerly known as PTLLS, the Award in Education and Training is a short course that is designed to enable a wide range of students to undertake teaching, training or other learning tasks relevant to their own training or teaching situation.

 

 

 

 

Date: 17th September
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £75 +VAT per person
The Emergency First Aid course is designed to equip candidates with the minimum knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 6 hours and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will gave a good basic insight to dealing with basic medical emergencies.

 

 

 

Date: 17th & 18th September
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £140 +VAT per person
The First Aid at Work Refresher course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 2 days and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will give a good level of knowledge to equip the candidate to deal with work place emergencies.

 

 

 

 

 

Date: 17th – 19th September
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £195 +VAT per person
The First Aid course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to save lives in a medical emergency. This course is run over 3 days and includes both theory and practical sessions, and will give a good level of knowledge.

 

 

 

Date: 24th September
Venue: Ajuda Training Academy, 15 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5DP
Cost: £75 +VAT per person
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose. This course is designed to make staff more aware of Health & safety Issues within the workplace.

 

 

 

 

For more information about what the courses listed above cover, or, to book a space, please contact us on 02920 576883.

Did you or a someone you know miss out on the GCSE results that were expected?

At Ajuda, we offer vocational training courses – the perfect opportunity for students who have missed out on the grades they hoped to achieve. Our Level 2 courses are the equivalent of a GCSE C grade and will help students get into college or sixth form.

This avenue is an excellent opportunity to ensure students are prepared for the challenges ahead. Our courses will offer students skills and qualifications that they can utilise when they are applying for sixth form/college and when searching for employment. Ajuda Limited offers courses in a large variety of subject areas such as; first aid, food hygiene, national pool lifeguard, fire safety, mental health awareness, business skills, manual handling and more.  

In a survey commissioned by the British Red Cross it was found that 97% of young people believed first aid education would improve their confidence, skills and willingness to act in a crisis.

We can run courses from our training academy in Cardiff Bay or for groups at a location of their choice. Please find attached our course price list and open course calendar for 2018.

For more information about what we can offer, please contact us on 029 2057 6883 or email admin@ajuda.org.uk

Health and Safety is important because it protects the well being of employers, visitors and customers. Looking after Health and Safety makes good business sense. Workplaces which neglect health and safety risk prosecution, may lose staff, and may increase costs and reduce profitability.

Here are 8 tips you can use in the workplace.

1. Prevent Falls, Trips and Slips

Regardless of your industry or sector, you should always make sure floors are clean and dry in storerooms, passageways, and service rooms. A few effective daily workplace safety tips you can use to prevent slips, trips, and falls are:

• Use drip guards and pans.
• Keep all aisles and walkways clear of items.
• Quickly report and clean up all leaks and spills.
• Install warning signs and even mirrors to help with troublesome blind spots.
• Replace all damaged, ripped, and worn flooring.
• Consider installing anti-slip flooring in the areas that may not be readily able to be cleaned.
• Use platforms, mats, and other dry standing places where useful.

 

2. Be aware of surroundings

It’s important that everyone knows where there are hazards in the workplace. Once they have been named  you should post signs as a part of your safety management system to keep workforce alert and conscious any potential hazardous situations and areas.

 3. Ensure everyone takes regular breaks

A large number of work-related illnesses and injuries happen because a worker is burned out, tired, or unconscious of their surroundings. The best way to avoid this inherent hazard is to ensure everyone takes their regular breaks, especially with labor intensive work, such as construction and manufacturing.

 

4. Always use machines and tools properly

Anytime staff members are working with tools and equipment, it’s vital they use them properly and never take shortcuts. Shortcuts are one of the primary causes of injuries on the jobsite. For instance, employees shouldn’t use a scaffold as a ladder or one tool instead of another for a job. Using the right tools every time will reduce the overall likelihood of injuries.

 

5. Protect your back by using the correct posture

Whether the work environment is an office or at an energy production plant, it’s important employees protect their back and use correct posture. Using correct posture means picking things up with the correct form and avoiding twisting and stooping.

 

6. Report dangerous conditions to management

Anytime hazards exist or there are unsafe working conditions, management should be alerted immediately. Although management is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, it becomes infinitely more difficult to achieve this goal if they are unaware of the danger.

 

7. Ensure all workers wear the proper safety equipment

Failing to wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment for the job is one of the most common culprits for serious injuries and fatalities. The type of PPE should change based on the task and industry. For instance, someone working in the space and defense industry would require different PPE than someone in field services.

 

One of the best ways to cool down in this glorious summer sun is to visit the beach, or a pool and have a paddle in the water

Here are some great tips to keep your children safe in the water.

 

Teach them early

Teach children to get comfortable in the water and swim at an early age. Educate them early about water safety.

Active supervision, barriers and sightlines

Always actively supervise children when they’re both in and around the water; ensure that pools are secured with appropriate barries; and require children to swim within designated area that are within sight of guardians and certified lifeguards.

Who’s your buddy?

Never let children swim alone; always designate swimming buddies before visiting the beach or pool.

Don’t be pushy

Instruct children to never run, push or jump on others in and around the pool.

Wear sunscreen

Protect your skin from sun burn and sunstroke by wearing hats and sunglasses and applying sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher and limiting direct exposure to sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

Suit up!

Make sure children always wear life jackets and use proper water safety and flotation devices

I’m on a boat!

Children should always wear a PFD (personal floatation device) while on a boat. If it doesn’t fit, get one that does.

Get certified

Become certified in infant and child First Aid and CPR

Stay Hydrated

Ensure that kids drink plenty of fluids to stay properly hydrated, especially on hot days