UK based training company Sirius Business Services Ltd which operates from its HQ in Weymouth, Dorset is embracing new innovative ways to continue to offer vital training services during the Coronavirus COVID19 Lockdown. In association with their awarding body First Aid Awards who have moved incredibly quickly to develop the necessary support materials and approvals they are now able to offer formal qualifications in Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene by Distance Learning. They also hope soon to be able to extend this to a number of other qualifications in the area of health and safety.
Gary Hepburn Managing Director of Sirius Business Services Ltd said “We are absolutely delighted to be able to offer these qualifications by distance learning. This means we can now provide this training to a group of delegates spread throughout the UK (or even the world) by the use of a range of materials and technology. This means delegates can spread their learning over a week, or a few weeks and for it to fit in with work and home commitments. This is particularly welcome to enable people who are stuck at home during the lockdown or who have been furloughed from work. They can use this time for gaining formal qualifications.
We are particularly grateful to our awarding body First Aid Awards Ltd who have moved incredibly fast to rise to the challenges we are all facing at this time.
We have had a lot of interest particularly in the Mental Health First Aid training with so many employers and other organisation worried about the effects of the current situation on the mental health of staff and volunteers. Many having to deal with bereavement, financial and job worries and separation from families and those on the front line in the NHS, Police, Ambulance, care homes and many other services having to work under incredible pressure for a protracted period of time at the same time as having to hope they stay virus free.”
Currently the courses on offer are listed below (these will be run spread in different ways ie over a week, or over several weeks to meet delegates requirements):
- FAA Award in Food Safety in Catering (Ofqual Level 2/SQA Accreditation Level 5)
- FAA Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (Ofqual Level 1/SQA Accreditation Level 4)
- FAA Award in First Aid for Mental Health (Ofqual Level 2/SQA Accreditation Level 5)
- FAA Award in Supervising/Leading First Aid for Mental Health (Ofqual Level 3/SQA Accreditation Level 6)
- FAA Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults (RQF)
- PLUS……………..various Fire and Health and Safety Topics at Level 1 and 2 and other topics (waiting for approval list from OFQUAL)
The awarding body for these qualifications is First aid Awards Ltd and they are Regulated by OFQUAL.
What does Distance Learning mean
- Study the course via distance learning ie in your own workplace or at home
- A combination of self-study and interactive webinars
- A course reference book supplied by post
- Guided by a qualified Trainer/Assessor who is available via telephone, email, Skype, Whatsapp and other packages to offer group and one to one support
- Distance learning resources included (videos, webites etc) to provide further information)
- Part of an online group to share views, thoughts and contribute to learning as a group
- Ofqual or SQA Accreditation regulated qualification (SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT)
The qualification is assessed by a professional discussion with the Trainer/Assessor and evidenced by a recorded video call.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
These qualifications are available to learners aged 18 years or over. Learners must have the literacy skills to be able to read and self-learn from the reference manual and additional resources.
In addition, the learner will need access to a computer with a reasonable internet connection in order to access the distance learning resources and communicate with the Trainer/Assessor.
Contact Sirius Business Services Ltd on 0800 999 3998 or info@siriusbusinessservices.co.uk for more information
