Training PLUS Skills

Training PLUS Skills All training must be documented and records kept. Training+Skills courses:
We can deliver courses in the format that best suits you and your employees.

With 20+ years’ experience across multiple industries, our trainers deliver practical, effective training and consultancy for organisations, teams, and individuals in sectors like transport, security, logistics, charities, sports, education, and more Health & Safety Services
It is a legal requirement for all employers to ensure their employees have received adequate Health and Safety training acco

rding to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Information, instruction, training and supervision are necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the Health, Safety and welfare at work of all employees. Our Health and Safety service at Training+Skills is designed to help employers discharge their responsibilities through the provision of appropriate Health and Safety training. Our Health and Safety training courses will enable candidates to understand and deal with common day-to-day Health and Safety issues in a professional and positive manner. In many cases they will also meet requirements placed on you by insurers and business principals. These include-
• In-house Health & Safety training – training is delivered at your workplace.
• Bespoke – courses adapted or developed to meet the specific needs.
• Face to Face – one to one training. We also have a wide range of training solutions to support your existing H&S practises:
Risk Assessments
Fire Safety
COSHH
Health & Safety Audits
Health & Safety Training
Risk Management

Is your event truly covered?Planning an event takes months of preparation—but if someone becomes ill or injured, will yo...
25/06/2026

Is your event truly covered?

Planning an event takes months of preparation—but if someone becomes ill or injured, will your first aid provision be ready?

At Training Plus Skills, we provide professional Event First Aid cover for:

🏃 Charity runs
🎪 Community events
⚽ Sports tournaments
🎵 Festivals
🏫 School fairs and open days
🎄 Seasonal events and much more

Our experienced first aiders help keep your event safe, giving you peace of mind from the first arrival to the final attendee.

Don't leave safety until the last minute.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.trainingplusskills.co.uk

☀️ HOT WEATHER = HIGHER RISK ☀️As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat exhaustion – especially for those working ...
23/06/2026

☀️ HOT WEATHER = HIGHER RISK ☀️

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat exhaustion – especially for those working outdoors, attending events, or spending long periods in the sun.

🚨 Know the warning signs:
✔️ Dizziness or light-headedness
✔️ Heavy sweating
✔️ Headaches or nausea
✔️ Rapid heartbeat
✔️ Fatigue and weakness

💧 Stay safe by:
• Drinking water regularly
• Taking breaks in shaded or cool areas
• Wearing light, breathable clothing
• Avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day

If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, move them to a cool place, give them water, and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.

A little preparation can make a big difference. Stay safe, look after yourself, and look out for others. 💚

📍 Learn more about our First Aid and Health & Safety training at www.trainingplusskills.co.uk

💙 Men's Mental Health Week 💙Too often, men feel they need to "just get on with it" when facing stress, anxiety, burnout,...
19/06/2026

💙 Men's Mental Health Week 💙

Too often, men feel they need to "just get on with it" when facing stress, anxiety, burnout, or other mental health challenges.

The truth is that talking about mental health is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This Men's Mental Health Week, let's encourage open conversations, reduce stigma, and create workplaces where everyone feels supported.

At Training Plus Skills, our Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace course helps individuals and organisations recognise the signs of common mental health conditions, promote positive wellbeing, and confidently support colleagues who may be struggling. The course covers topics including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, su***de awareness, and workplace mental health responsibilities.

Together, we can build workplaces where mental health matters every day—not just this week.

📩 Get in touch to learn more about our Mental Health training courses.

[email protected]

Equip Yourself: Paediatric First Aid Training for Critical Moments Children arrive without instructions. First aid train...
18/06/2026

Equip Yourself: Paediatric First Aid Training for Critical Moments

Children arrive without instructions. First aid training provides the essential knowledge you need.

Are you prepared to act if a child in your care requires immediate first aid?
Emergencies involving little ones can feel overwhelming.
However, knowing the right steps can significantly improve outcomes.

Paediatric first aid focuses on calm, quick action to give a child the best chance while awaiting help.

Confidence is key when a child depends on you.
Gain the confidence to act.

Contact [email protected] or message us for details on upcoming paediatric first aid courses.

Do you work in a school, sports club, childcare setting, or similar environment where you need to hold both adult and pa...
15/06/2026

Do you work in a school, sports club, childcare setting, or similar environment where you need to hold both adult and paediatric first aid qualifications?

Our Combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid course is designed for exactly that giving you everything you need in one qualification.

Throughout the course, you'll cover a comprehensive range of topics, including CPR, defibrillation, choking, strokes, head injuries, asthma, and more all tailored to help you respond confidently to both adults and children, including infants.

One course. Two qualifications. Complete peace of mind.

https://www.trainingplusskills.co.uk/courses/combined-first-aid-at-work-and-paediatric-first-aid-course/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdGYJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBYYURDOGdRV2g5UWc0dkxFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrPKh4GBQ9wUL0neXvtZPmIc_EzZOYkrePvEcva2fJ4ST7DnzRc3nIb55OmV_aem_mhfjK2kP8RPhzvI3ymmo2w

If you work in outdoor education, sports coaching, activity centres, or youth work — this one's for you. 🌿The QA Level 2...
11/06/2026

If you work in outdoor education, sports coaching, activity centres, or youth work — this one's for you. 🌿

The QA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid is a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification built specifically for people who provide first aid in active, outdoor environments.

Over 2 days, you'll learn how to handle everything from sprains and fractures to anaphylaxis, head injuries, and cardiac emergencies — the kind of situations that don't wait for a hospital nearby.

✅ CPR & AED use
✅ Treatment for heat and cold exposure
✅ Fractures, sprains & dislocations
✅ Choking, asthma & anaphylaxis
✅ And much more

Certificate is valid for 3 years. Training can come to you, or we can host you at our centre in Sawbridgeworth — convenient for Hertfordshire and Essex.

Get in touch to find out more or book your place 👇
👉 https://www.trainingplusskills.co.uk/courses/activity-first-aid/

That plaster stuck to the bottom of your kit? Yeah. Check the date. Most first aid kits are full of good intentions and ...
09/06/2026

That plaster stuck to the bottom of your kit? Yeah. Check the date.

Most first aid kits are full of good intentions and expired supplies.
But knowing what should be in there and how to actually use it
could make a huge difference when it matters most.

Here's what every kit needs:
→ Sterile plasters (check the expiry — yes, they expire)
→ Bandages & triangular bandage
→ Disposable gloves
→ Sterile wound dressings
→ Safety pins
→ Foil emergency blanket
→ Scissors & tweezers
→ First aid guidance card

But here's the real question — could you use any of it under pressure?

Our First Aid Awareness training gives you the confidence to act fast,
stay calm, and potentially save a life.

💬 Tell us in the comments — does your kit need a refresh?

📩 Get in touch to find out more about our upcoming courses.


L3 Award in Education & Training, dates coming soon !!!
08/06/2026

L3 Award in Education & Training, dates coming soon !!!

Could you save a life if you needed to?First aid skills are one of the most valuable things you can have — at work, at h...
05/06/2026

Could you save a life if you needed to?

First aid skills are one of the most valuable things you can have — at work, at home, or out in the community. Yet so many of us have never had the training to back up our confidence.

At Training+Skills, we offer a wide range of regulated, nationally recognised first aid courses for businesses, clubs, charities and individuals across Essex and Hertfordshire. From Emergency First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid to Basic Life Support, AED use, and specialist courses like Forestry First Aid and citizenAID — there's something for every need.

Training is available at our centre in Sawbridgeworth or on-site at your premises.
📩 Get in touch or visit the link below to find the right course for you:
👉 https://www.trainingplusskills.co.uk/first-aid/

Every year, hundreds of lives could be saved if more people knew how to perform CPR and use an AED. These skills aren’t ...
02/06/2026

Every year, hundreds of lives could be saved if more people knew how to perform CPR and use an AED. These skills aren’t just for healthcare workers—they’re for everyone.

You don’t need special training to make a huge difference, and simple knowledge can turn you into someone’s hero.

✅ Quick facts to know:
Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival after cardiac arrest.
Using an AED within the first few minutes of arrest increases survival rates by up to 70%.
AEDs are designed for anyone to use—voice prompts guide you every step of the way.

💡 This week, take action:
👉 Refresh your knowledge or sign up for a basic CPR/AED course
👉 Learn where the nearest AED is located at work, school, or in your community
👉 Share this post to help spread life-saving awareness
You never know when you might be the one there to help. Being prepared matters. ❤️

contact us for a course: [email protected]

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