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  Depression & Suicide Awareness If you wish to increase your understanding and knowledge of depression and suicide, a Depression & Suicide Awareness Workshop which has been specifically designed to help anyone whose vocation doesn’t include mental health training is ideally suited to your needs. Attendees of this half-day workshop will learn how to identify and understand the signs, symptoms and experiences of depression and suicide. The course provides students with the knowledge to understand the conditions, gives them the confidence to talk about difficult and sensitive subjects and the awareness of preventative techniques and approaches that can be applied at work or in the world around them.  Participants will gain the confidence to utilise skills that can be applied to themselves or in their everyday experiences,  learning about: ·          Signs and symptoms of depression and suicide ·      ...

January 26th 2022 Centaur Training Services provide professional 'Fire Marshal' training Centaur Training provides professional Fire Marshall training that fulfils your business legal obligations and makes a significant contribution to fire safety which can be perfect for workplace situations.  Upon completion of the Centaur Trainings Services Fire Marshal Training Course, students will be able to identify and describe: ·          Fire safety standards ·          Fire risk assessments ·          Fire extinguishers and their use ·          Emergency lighting ·          Exit signs                                                        ...

31st May 2022 First Aid training for the Workplace It is essential that businesses address their responsibilities and ensures they have suitable first aid cover in the workplace.  First aiders need to have the ability and background knowledge to deal with a wide variety of first aid emergencies. Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, and the one place we spend a lot of time is in the workplace, so it is best to be prepared with high quality and regulated First Aid training Read the full article here:  https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/574686271/first-aid-training-for-the-workplace

24th December  Gain a greater understanding of ‘Food Safety’ with Centaur Training If you are professionally involved in commercial food preparation, then UK law requires you to fully understand and be compliant with food safety standards. More importantly correct food safety protocols help prevent customers from becoming ill by minimising contamination in and around food products in establishments that adopt them. Despite our focus on culinary delights at this time of year, professional food preparation and food safety aren’t just for Christmas and need to be taken seriously all year round. Professionally delivered food safety training can help eradicate poor hygiene practices and improve efficiency in workflow, and storage methods whilst ensuring the reputation of the establishment that has provided staff with the knowledge they need to work safely and hygienically with food. Read more here:  https://www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk/latest-news-and-features/gain-a-greater-un...

Protect your back - Centaur Training It is estimated over 8 million adults in the UK suffer from chronic back pain. Back pain alone accounts for 40% of sickness absence in the NHS, and overall costs the UK economy £10bn a year.  Protecting your back is just one very important reason why you should learn to handle it not only with care but with the correct techniques and procedures in place. A greater understanding of safe manual handling procedures within the workplace can lessen the risk of injury not only to the individual who has been trained but to others. Read the full article here:  https://www.centaurtraining.co.uk/handle-with-care/

April 2022 Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace Fortunately, the stigma around mental health problems isn’t as strong as it once was, and things are certainly improving, with mental health and well-being issues being increasingly discussed in the public arena. However, many people still remain uncomfortable talking about mental health and problems they may be suffering from are often hidden because of feelings of shame or guilt, which can stop them getting help and weigh them down for a long time. A few common mental health issues are:           stress (whilst not classed as a medical condition, it can still have a serious impact on well-being and is the cause of many lost work hours in the Western world)           depression           anxiety As an employer you have a ‘duty of care’ to your employees. This means not only that they are physically safe; working environment, equipment and protected ...

12th April 2022 Safe Guarding Children - how to prevent neglect, abuse and exploitation Level 2 'Safe Guarding Children' Training Course Some people work with children on a daily basis, so it's essential that you have a good understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures. Regardless of your age,  gender, religion, ethnicity, or background has the right to a healthy, happy life. Safeguarding is about reducing and managing the risks to vulnerable individuals.   By the end of the course, attendees will have gained a much greater understanding of their role in the prevention of neglect,  abuse, and exploitation of children and have a better understanding of the safeguarding principles. The course outcomes include: ·          Understanding of the role of safeguarding children and young people in various situations to keep them as safe as possible. ·          Understanding and identif...

 4th July 2022 There are various important legislative reasons to have first aid trained employees in the workplace. Even in low-risk areas which can seem very safe, accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. The Level 3 - 12 Hour Full Paediatric First Aid Course, provided by established and recognised training professionals at Centaur Training Services, provides delegates with a thorough knowledge and understanding of paediatric first aid. The course is also available in a blended learning version,  where students complete the course 6 hours online and 6 hours in the classroom. Paediatric First Aid Course Our experienced trainers will use continuous assessments to evaluate candidates to determine their ability to act safely, promptly, and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and/or have to deal with a casualty. Read the article here:  https://www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk/latest-news-and-features/the-benefits-of-paediatric-first-aid-training

10th August 2022  Working Safely – Health & Safety is an integral part of any business Health and safety is a vital part of any business helping maintain employees and customers wellbeing and creating awareness of risks, so that accidents can be prevented. Working Safely training enables a business or organisation to meet their health and safety responsibilities, giving them the knowledge and skills to protect their co-workers, customers and site visitors from risk. Working Safely Course Approved IOSH training providers like Centaur Training Services deliver the Working Safely Course with a hands on, jargon-free format that will engage and inspire attendees.  The course is filled with memorable and thought-provoking facts and case studies that help drive the points home over the whole course.  Read more here:  https://www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk/latest-news-and-features/making-health-and-safety-an-integral-part-of-your-business

31st May 2022 Why Software Development is Important Software development is not a quick and simple business function. There is a specific methodology with clearly defined processes that should be followed to ensure high quality software is implemented. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) consist of six steps:           Requirement analysis           Planning           Software design           Software development           Testing      Deployment In safety or security critical markets or industries, where Cortech Developments software is often deployed, ensuring that any form of software is developed to the latest specification, has been put through a rigorous quality and assurance testing process and is fit for purpose is a must. The cost of software failure can be huge, and businesses cannot afford for software not to be developed and tes...

10th August 2022 What is the SDLC and why does it matter? Most people understand that software development is not a quick and simple function. There is a specific methodology with clearly defined processes that should be followed to ensure high quality software is developed and implemented. The Software Development Life Cycle: 6 Steps of the SDLC The Software Development Life Cycle  provides a visible way of measuring and improving the development process, helping to maximise efficiency at each stage. Read the full article here:  https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/585365219/what-is-sdlc-information-provided-courtesy-of-cortech-developments-ltd

 8th March 2022 Carbon Neutral – Helping To Influence Change In Our Industry Climate change is happening at an extremely fast pace, and we all have a responsibility to do whatever we can to address this crisis, businesses, and individuals alike. Even the smallest of actions can help. Half of UK businesses are ‘targeting carbon neutrality by 2030’.  A survey conducted by ‘YouGov’ in 2019 of 502 UK businesses has found that almost half are aiming to be carbon-neutral by 2030, with 8% claiming they had already reached this milestone. Cortech is committed to lead by example by demonstrating to our employees and business community that we are planning for all our futures by voluntarily undertaking climate action. Read the full article here:  https://cortech.co.uk/2022/03/08/carbon-neutral-helping-to-influence-change-in-our-industry/

Avoid Security Vulnerabilities with Cortech Developments - Advanced Site Management Software Solutions  4th July 2022 einnews reports that: In today’s quickly evolving world of technology, it can be difficult to stay up to date with the most current, efficient, and secure operating systems and software. This is especially important when the security of your premises and the privacy of your employees and site visitors are at stake. Read the full article here:  https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/579695571/avoid-security-vulnerabilities-with-cortech-developments-advanced-site-management-software-solutions