The workshop will cover the following main areas:

•  The role of the Examination Invigilator
•  The Examination Invigilator tasks you may be required to perform
•  Do’s and Don’ts of Exam Invigilating
•  Checking Candidates
•  Electronic Communications
•  Malpractice
•  Finishing the Examination
•  Handling Disruptive candidates

Tutor – Bob Meier

Bob is a recently retired Head teacher who has worked at Ferndale Comprehensive School and Bettws High School.  He was also Deputy Head teacher/ Examination officer at Bassaleg Comprehensive.  

Currently a Business Development Manager with New Directions Education, this workshop has been devised around his own ‘hands on’ experiences gained from working effectively with students, teaching and support staff.

Other information

Designed for: Anyone involved in invigilating exams

Course duration: 2 hour programme

New Directions Certificate Issued

To raise the awareness of candidates of their duty to ensure that children are protected from harm

Objectives

By the end of the workshop the participants will;

• Be clear on their personal responsibility to protect children
• Have been reminded of the impact of different types of abuse on children
• Know what to do and who to contact if they suspect a child is being harmed
• Have the confidence to act in the best interest of the child

Programme

Introduction – is it really my business!?

What is abuse?

Who abuses?

Thresholds of abuse

Roles and responsibilities

What should I do?

Qualification information

Designed for: Care Staff, Volunteers, Primary and Secondary Supply Teachers and Learning Support Assistants

Course duration: Half day programme

Certificate Issued

To raise the awareness of candidates of their duty to ensure that children are protected from harm

Objectives

By the end of the workshop the participants will;

• Be clear on their personal responsibility to protect children
• Have been reminded of the impact of different types of abuse on children
• Know what to do and who to contact if they suspect a child is being harmed
• Have the confidence to act in the best interest of the child

Programme

Introduction – is it really my business!?

What is abuse?

Who abuses?

Thresholds of abuse

Roles and responsibilities

What should I do?

Qualification information

Designed for: Care Staff, Volunteers, Primary and Secondary Supply Teachers and Learning Support Assistants

Course duration: Half day programme

Certificate Issued

This refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practice and up-date your skills at any time during your three year period as a qualified first aider.

The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.

Outline Programme

This session builds on your experience and confidence by involving you in realistic situations with simulated casualties.  Candidates will practice first aid in practical, hands-on scenario sessions.

Qualification information 

Designed for: People holding a current First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate.

Course duration: Half day (3 hour) programme

Assessment method: Continuous assessment by the trainer.

This Health and Safety Executive approved two-day-course complies with HSA (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the requalification of First Aid at Work certificate holders.  First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

Outline Programme

• Aims and principles of First Aid
• Prevention of cross – infection during First Aid procedures
• Basic Life Support, including resuscitation and choking
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Dealing with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Up-date of any new or latest HSE protocol changes
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work
• Record keeping and use of equipment
• Disorders of consciousness 
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive a HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate.  This is valid for a further 3 years.  All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.

Qualification information 

Designed for: Persons who currently fulfil the position of a qualified workplace First Aider.  Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate issued by any HSE approved training organisation – including voluntary organisations.

Course duration: Two Day Programme

Assessment method: Candidates are assessed on Day 2 on thier ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios.  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

HSE Accredited Course: Yes

Prerequisite: A valid and unexpired First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.

This Health and Safety Executive approved two-day-course complies with HSA (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the requalification of First Aid at Work certificate holders.  First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

Outline Programme

• Aims and principles of First Aid
• Prevention of cross – infection during First Aid procedures
• Basic Life Support, including resuscitation and choking
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Dealing with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Up-date of any new or latest HSE protocol changes
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work
• Record keeping and use of equipment
• Disorders of consciousness 
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive a HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate.  This is valid for a further 3 years.  All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.

Qualification information 

Designed for: Persons who currently fulfil the position of a qualified workplace First Aider.  Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate issued by any HSE approved training organisation – including voluntary organisations.

Course duration: Two Day Programme

Assessment method: Candidates are assessed on Day 2 on thier ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios.  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

HSE Accredited Course: Yes

Prerequisite: A valid and unexpired First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.

This Health and Safety Executive approved two-day-course complies with HSA (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the requalification of First Aid at Work certificate holders.  First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

Outline Programme

• Aims and principles of First Aid
• Prevention of cross – infection during First Aid procedures
• Basic Life Support, including resuscitation and choking
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Dealing with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Up-date of any new or latest HSE protocol changes
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work
• Record keeping and use of equipment
• Disorders of consciousness 
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive a HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate.  This is valid for a further 3 years.  All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.

Qualification information 

Designed for: Persons who currently fulfil the position of a qualified workplace First Aider.  Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate issued by any HSE approved training organisation – including voluntary organisations.

Course duration: Two Day Programme

Assessment method: Candidates are assessed on Day 2 on thier ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios.  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

HSE Accredited Course: Yes

Prerequisite: A valid and unexpired First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.

This Health and Safety Executive approved two-day-course complies with HSA (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the requalification of First Aid at Work certificate holders.  First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

Outline Programme

• Aims and principles of First Aid
• Prevention of cross – infection during First Aid procedures
• Basic Life Support, including resuscitation and choking
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Dealing with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Up-date of any new or latest HSE protocol changes
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work
• Record keeping and use of equipment
• Disorders of consciousness 
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive a HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate.  This is valid for a further 3 years.  All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.

Qualification information 

Designed for: Persons who currently fulfil the position of a qualified workplace First Aider.  Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate issued by any HSE approved training organisation – including voluntary organisations.

Course duration: Two Day Programme

Assessment method: Candidates are assessed on Day 2 on thier ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios.  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

HSE Accredited Course: Yes

Prerequisite: A valid and unexpired First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.

This Health and Safety Executive approved two-day-course complies with HSA (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the requalification of First Aid at Work certificate holders.  First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

Outline Programme

• Aims and principles of First Aid
• Prevention of cross – infection during First Aid procedures
• Basic Life Support, including resuscitation and choking
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Dealing with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Up-date of any new or latest HSE protocol changes
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work
• Record keeping and use of equipment
• Disorders of consciousness 
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive a HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate.  This is valid for a further 3 years.  All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.

Qualification information 

Designed for: Persons who currently fulfil the position of a qualified workplace First Aider.  Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate issued by any HSE approved training organisation – including voluntary organisations.

Course duration: Two Day Programme

Assessment method: Candidates are assessed on Day 2 on thier ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios.  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

HSE Accredited Course: Yes

Prerequisite: A valid and unexpired First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.

This Health and Safety Executive approved two-day-course complies with HSA (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the requalification of First Aid at Work certificate holders.  First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

Outline Programme

• Aims and principles of First Aid
• Prevention of cross – infection during First Aid procedures
• Basic Life Support, including resuscitation and choking
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Dealing with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Up-date of any new or latest HSE protocol changes
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work
• Record keeping and use of equipment
• Disorders of consciousness 
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive a HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate.  This is valid for a further 3 years.  All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.

Qualification information 

Designed for: Persons who currently fulfil the position of a qualified workplace First Aider.  Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate issued by any HSE approved training organisation – including voluntary organisations.

Course duration: Two Day Programme

Assessment method: Candidates are assessed on Day 2 on thier ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios.  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

HSE Accredited Course: Yes

Prerequisite: A valid and unexpired First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.