Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology
This qualification is designed for Anatomical Pathology Technicians (APTs) who usually work in a mortuary. It assesses the competence of the APT to give safe and practical assistance to the pathologist in the post-mortem room and to maintain the mortuary in a clean and efficient manner.
Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
This qualification is designed for experienced Anatomical Pathology Technicians (APTs) who usually work in a mortuary and, who have attained the RSPH Certificate in Anatomical Pathology Technology.
Level 1 Certificate in Asbestos Awareness
This qualification is designed for those who may be exposed to asbestos within their working environment and require a simple overview of the risks. Regulations requires employers to ensure that their employees receive adequate information, instruction and training relating to the risks due to asbestos if they are liable to be exposed to this material.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety for Asbestos Removal
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety for Asbestos Removal is a qualification that covers the principles of health and safety for workers in the asbestos industry who are, or will be, involved in the removal of asbestos.
Level 2 Certificate in Asbestos Removal for Operatives
The Level 2 Certificate in Asbestos Removal for Operatives is a qualification that covers the theory and practice of asbestos removal for workers in the asbestos industry.
Level 3 Award in Adjudication in the Construction Industry
The Level 3 Award in Adjudication in the Construction Industry is a qualification that covers the basic principles of adjudication. The qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by the Construction Industry Council.
Level 3 Certificate in Asbestos Removal for Supervisors
The Level 3 Certificate in Asbestos Removal for Supervisors is a qualification that covers the theory and practice of the supervision of asbestos removal for workers in the asbestos industry who are, or intend to become, supervisors of asbestos removers.
The Level 4 Award in Arbitration is an introductory qualification that provides the knowledge and understanding for individuals who will be involved in the resolution of disputes that might involve the use of arbitration.
Level 4 Certificate in Asbestos Removal for Contract Managers
The Level 4 Certificate in Asbestos Removal for Contract Managers is a qualification that covers the management of staff involved in asbestos removal and the management of sites at which asbestos removal is taking place
Level 5 Certificate in Adjudication in the Construction Industry
The Level 5 Certificate in Adjudication in the Construction Industry is a qualification that covers the application of English law to adjudication (Unit 1), the law of adjudication (Unit 2) and practice and procedure in adjudication (Unit 3). The qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by the Construction Industry Council.
Level 5 Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry
The Level 5 Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry is a qualification consisting of four units. The qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by the Construction Industry Council.
Level 5 Diploma in Arbitration
The Level 5 Diploma in Arbitration is a qualification that provides the knowledge and understanding for individuals who will be involved in resolving disputes by a process of arbitration, writing arbitration awards and determining the level of costs to be allocated.
Level 4 Certificate in Health Emergency Planning
This qualification is designed to provide the knowledge and understanding necessary for individuals to participate in the development, evaluation and operation of emergency plans and to enable their employers to comply with the above legislation. The qualification concentrates on the need for emergency management, the design and construction of emergency plans and the operation of emergency plans.
Level 4 Diploma in Health Emergency Planning
This qualification is designed principally for senior supervisors and managers who require the knowledge and understanding necessary to participate in the development, evaluation and operation of emergency plans. The qualification concentrates on the need for emergency management, the design and construction of emergency plans and the operation of emergency plans.
Level 4 Award in Health Emergency Planning
This qualification is designed to provide an introduction to health emergency planning and the requirements and principles of working collaboratively with other organisations involved in emergency planning.
Certificate in Food Hygiene Awareness - Level 1
The Certificate in Food Hygiene Awareness is a basic qualification appropriate for anybody wishing to have an awareness of food hygiene. It has also been designed to help the food and catering industries to provide training to a safe level for those who perform "low risk" tasks such as clearing tables, maintaining stores, "meals on wheels" and other such similar duties. This qualification is also relevant to employees working in food factories but not in "high risk" sections of the plant.
Fundamentals of Food Hygiene for the Food Industry - Level 2
This qualification is designed principally at those working in all sectors of the food processing and manufacturing industries. The qualification provides the basic knowledge for candidates to be safe food operatives and to be able to play an effective role in a food business operator's food safety management system.
Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene - Level 2
This qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers. A food handler is any person, in any type of food business, who handles food, whether open or packaged (food includes drinks and ice). This qualification may also be appropriate for people whose work requires them to enter food premises, e.g. equipment maintenance engineers, off-site business owners/managers and delivery personnel. The aim of this qualification is to provide a basic knowledge of food hygiene.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Holders of this qualification will have knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems. Holders will know how to maintain good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail
This qualification is designed principally for those handling and/or preparing food within a retail environment. The trainee's role may include the handling of wrapped food or the handling (or preparation) of unwrapped food, including food subject to temperature control requirements. Applicable job roles would include those working in food storage areas, in-store bakeries, hot food preparation and service areas. Other job roles could include those working on the fish, meat, or fresh produce of delicatessen counters within the retail environment.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
This qualification is designed for those who work in all areas of the food and drink manufacturing sectors. As well as those directly involved in the handling, production or processing of food or drink items, the qualification may also be suitable for those whose work requires them to enter the workplace e.g. equipment maintenance engineers and delivery personnel
Fundamentals of Food Hygiene - Level 2
This qualification is designed for anybody who handles food, including the general public, and is particularly suitable for those working in kitchens or undertaking frontline duties in preparing, processing or retailing food. The emphasis of this qualification is placed on the correct handling of "high risk" foods and the importance of temperature control.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Catering
This Level 3 qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors of food handlers within the catering and hospitality industry. Holders will gain a broad knowledge of food safety and food hygiene, enabling them to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail
This qualification is designed for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors within the retail sector. The qualification is applicable to those who may supervise staff who handle or prepare wrapped or unwrapped foods, including foods subject to temperature controls.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
This Level 3 qualification is designed for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors in any part of the food and drink manufacturing sector. It will provide a knowledge and understanding of food safety principles and practices, and will enable candidates to identify problem areas and to recommend solutions.
Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
This qualification is principally designed for senior staff and those who are managers of food handlers in a food business within the catering and hospitality industry. It covers all of the necessary aspects of food hygiene and safety in depth, providing candidates with a thorough knowledge. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, introduced and monitored to ensure full compliance with the legislation.
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
This qualification is designed for those who are, or intend to be, managers in any part of the food and drink manufacturing sector. It covers all of the necessary aspects of food hygiene and safety in depth, providing candidates with a thorough knowledge. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, introduced and monitored to ensure full compliance with the legislation.
Foundation Certificate in HACCP - Level 2
The Foundation Certificate in HACCP is appropriate for all persons employed in food and food related businesses who need to have an understanding of HACCP. It is particularly useful for those involved in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and individuals who are, or intend to become, members of HACCP teams.
Fundamentals of HACCP - Level 2
This qualification is designed for all persons employed in food and food related businesses who need to have an understanding of HACCP. It is particularly useful for those involved in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and individuals who are, or intend to become, members of HACCP teams.
Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing
This qualification is primarily aimed at supervisors/junior managers working within the food manufacturing industry, but will also be of benefit to caterers and retailers. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) provides an effective and practicable management tool for identifying food safety hazards and ensuring that adequate controls are in place.
Level 4 Award in HACCP Management for Food Manufacturing
This qualification is primarily aimed at senior supervisors/managers working within the food manufacturing industry, but will also be of benefit to those working in catering and retail. This Level 4 qualification covers the importance of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)-based food safety management procedures, the management and implementation of HACCP-based procedures, development of the procedures and the evaluation of the procedures.
Level 1 Award in Health Awareness
This qualification is applicable for everyone, but is especially appropriate: in the workplace setting as an introduction to health awareness; in the health and social care sector, including for those preparing for careers in these sectors or as a foundation for those in support roles to professionals; in education; in public services; and within corporate settings. It would also be appropriate as part of health and lifestyle education for young people, through schools and colleges, and for those starting out in independent living.
Level 1 Award in Health Improvement
The aim of this qualification is to provide the learner with the knowledge and confidence to offer opportunistic brief advice to, or engage in brief interventions with, individuals about behaviour change which could improve their health and well being.
Level 2 Award in Health Promotion (Oral Health)
The Level 2 Award in Health Promotion is a qualification covering the principles of health promotion. It has been developed to meet the increasing needs of a wide range of individuals to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in health promotion, so that they are in a position to influence and advise. The Award provides candidates with an opportunity to work and train within a multi-disciplinary group, exploring and examining basic theory in relation to the concepts, influences and determinants of health.
Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing
This qualification will provide learners with an understanding of their own attitudes and beliefs about mental health and wellbeing. The qualification covers the theoretical models used to describe mental health and wellbeing and a range of approaches used to promote this across different settings. Learners will also learn about and be able to describe the key local services that can be used to support the promotion of mental health and wellbeing.
Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement
This qualification is aimed at organisations with an interest in the health and wellbeing of their workforce and customer/client groups. It provides an ideal way of equipping key staff with basic health advice and methods of support which they can then use to inform and assist colleagues and/or customers
Level 2 Award in Health Promotion (General Health and Wellbeing)
The Level 2 Award in Health Promotion is a qualification covering the principles of health promotion. It has been developed to meet the increasing needs of a wide range of individuals to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in health promotion, so that they are in a position to influence and advise. The Award provides candidates with an opportunity to work and train within a multi-disciplinary group, exploring and examining basic theory in relation to the concepts, influences and determinants of health.
Level 2 Award in Applied Health Improvement
This qualification is aimed at giving students a knowledge and understanding of the principles of promoting health and wellbeing and how to direct individuals towards practical support in their efforts to attain a healthier lifestyle. Unit 1 consists of the Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement, assessed by multiple choice examination. Unit 2 consists of a centre devised assignment which is externally verified by RSPH and develops the skills that individuals need to be able to apply their knowledge.
Level 2 Award in Understanding Behaviour Change
The aim of this qualification is to provide the learner with the knowledge and confidence to offer opportunistic brief advice to, or engage in brief interventions with, individuals about behaviour change which could improve their health and well being.
Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This Level 1 qualification is designed to provide candidates with a basic knowledge relating to health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
This qualification is aimed at those who require a better understanding of health and safety for within the workplace. The emphasis is on making the employee safe for him/herself, safe for others and capable of identifying potential hazards. 'Health and Safety' takes as its starting point the fact that most accidents are attributable to a lack of knowledge or carelessness and that the key to improvement is increased awareness on everybody's part.
Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace - Level 2
This qualification is designed principally for anyone entering the world of work for the first time or moving to a new place of work. It is suitable as an induction course in health and safety for new employees in a business or for health and safety refresher training. The emphasis is on making the employee safe for him/herself, safe for others and capable of identifying potential hazards.
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety for Supervisors in the Workplace
The Level 3 Award in Health and Safety for Supervisors in the Workplace will help to equip supervisors and those wishing to improve their knowledge of health and safety with the requisite knowledge for carrying out their health and safety role in the workplace.
Level 2 Certificate in Salon Hygiene (Beauty Therapy)
This qualification is designed principally for hairdressers or beauty therapists (and students) who have, or potentially have, some individual responsibility or autonomy in their work. The qualification will also be of benefit to salon owners and managers.
Level 2 Award in Nail Salon Hygiene
This qualification is designed for those who work, or intend to work, as nail technicians. It equips candidates with a basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of public health and hygiene as they apply in the nail salon environment.
Level 2 Award in Decontamination in Health and Social Care Settings
This qualification is designed for support staff and, where appropriate, managers in primary and community care settings who require a grounding in the principles of maintaining a clean environment, infection control and decontamination. Such settings may be care homes, day centres, intermediate care facilities, child care and play facilities, GP surgeries and health centres, dental surgeries and podiatry and other clinics
Level 2 Certificate in Salon Hygiene (Hairdressing)
This qualification is designed principally for hairdressers or beauty therapists (and students) who have, or potentially have, some individual responsibility or autonomy in their work. The qualification will also be of benefit to salon owners and managers.
Level 2 Award for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection
The qualification is designed for staff working in poultry processing businesses that will be part of the team carrying out post mortem inspection of carcases and offal. It is based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Improve, the sector skills council for the food and drink manufacturing industry, and conforms to the units of assessment developed by Improve and RSPH.
Level 2 Certificate for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection
The Level 2 Certificate for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection is a qualification designed for learners who wish to qualify as Official Auxiliaries (meat inspectors) and be appointed by the Food Standards Agency to work in Great Britain, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to work in Northern Ireland.
Level 4 Diploma for Proficiency in Meat Inspection
The Level 4 Diploma for Proficiency in Meat Inspection is a qualification designed for learners who wish to qualify as Official Auxiliaries (meat inspectors) and be appointed by the Food Standards Agency to work in Great Britain, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to work in Northern Ireland.
Level 1 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets
This qualification will be of particular value for those whose work involves providing meals in the following sectors: catering, including the cost sector; hospitality and leisure; health and community care.
Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets
This qualification is aimed at those involved in catering, food and health-related occupations, and also to carers, community workers, fitness trainers and other individuals that have a role in the promotion of health. It would also be appropriate as part of lifestyle education for people of all ages, and especially for young people.
Fundamentals of Nutrition - Level 2
The qualification will be of interest to candidates involved in catering, food and health-related occupations, and also to carers, community workers, fitness trainers and other individuals that have a role in the promotion of health
Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Healthier Food and Special Diets
This qualification is suitable for people working in catering and others who are in a position to promote healthy nutrition. It is relevant for employees of health-related companies, and for people working in the health, caring or teaching professions that might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets.
Certificate in Nutrition and Health - Level 3
This examination is designed for anyone (including the general public) interested in the practical application of the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. The Certificate is a particularly useful qualification for those working in the following areas: hotel and catering industries; caring professions; retail food trades; health and beauty industries; and food manufacturing.
This is a Level 4 qualification suitable for individuals who require an understanding of nutrition and diet and their effect on health.
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Institutional Food Services
This is a Level 4 qualification suitable for individuals who require an understanding of nutrition and diet and their effect on health. It is particularly relevant for people working in the health, fitness or catering professions who might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets.
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Sport
This is a Level 4 qualification suitable for individuals who require an understanding of nutrition and diet and their effect on health. It is particularly relevant for people working in the health, fitness or catering professions who might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus and diets for sportspeople at all levels of ability
Level 2 Award in Pest Management
This Level 2 qualification is designed to provide an understanding of public health pests and their management. The Award is divided into three units.
Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management
This Level 2 qualification is designed to provide an understanding of public health pests and their management. The Certificate covers five units; in addition to covering the three units which make up the Level 2 Award in Pest Management, candidiates taking the Certificate will also take two units on pest management techniques.
Level 3 Certificate in Mosquito Management
This qualification is designed for established pest control technicians who wish to develop specialist expertise in order to be able to respond to the emerging threat posed by mosquitoes.
Level 3 Diploma in Pest Management
This Level 3 qualification is for pest control technicians who wish to progress within the industry. The qualification will enable pest controllers to specialise in a particular branch of pest management and will enable successful candidates to demonstrate their advanced knowledge and expertise of pest control.
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