Portfolios

IIRSM & IOSH Approved Electricity is the lifeblood of modern society, it enhances our quality of life and we are becoming increasingly reliant on it to power tools and devices we use for work and entertainment. However, although electricity has many benefits it can also be a hidden killer as it can’t be seen, felt, smelled or heard until someone comes into contact with it.This course will start by covering the many benefits electricity brings to society, as well as its key components voltage, current and resistance. It will explain the two main types of electricity, cover UK accident and…

CPD, IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality Approved Course DescriptionThis course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You'll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy and some new designer drugs.Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any problems - including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond…

CPD & IIRSM Approved Course DescriptionWhen people have good mental health, they are more likely to fulfil their potential. That means they enjoy work and cope easily with work situations. They have a happy family life and good social relationships.Organisations are required by law to promote and protect the mental well-being of their workforce.A comprehensive Mental Health Policy, along with easy-to-understand operating procedures, will incorporate mental health issues into established organisational thinking. It will make sure everyone knows how the organisation views and deals with workplace mental health.This course covers the steps that organisations should consider when developing and implementing…

CPD & IIRSM Approved Course DescriptionEmployees, managers and directors should all have a good understanding of the threat posed by cyber-attacks and the importance of guarding against data breaches.This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences.First, the course will identify potential 'cyber threat actors' who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations.On a more practical level, you'll learn how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts. The course will highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure…

IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality Approved Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)In legal terms, these are substances that are classified as “very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or Irritant” under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP). This was a new regulation that came into force in January 2009 dovetailing with a set of regulations called REACH. REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, which came into force on 1st June 2007. One of the main aims of REACH is to provide a high level of protection for human health and the…