X-Calibre Training
Physical Health Courses
At X-Calibre Health, we offer a comprehensive range of physical health courses designed to equip individuals and organizations with the essential skills and knowledge needed to respond to emergencies and maintain safety in various environments.
Our Programmes
Our training programs include both regulated and non-regulated courses, ensuring that you receive high-quality, accredited training where required, as well as specialized instruction tailored to specific activities and workplaces. From advanced first aid techniques for outdoor settings to workplace-specific health and safety training, our courses are crafted to meet the diverse needs of our clients, fostering confidence and preparedness in life-saving situations. Explore our offerings further down the page to find the course that best suits your needs.
Regulated Courses
At X-Calibre Training we are committed to providing comprehensive and high-quality training in physical health and safety. Our range of regulated courses is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the essential skills and knowledge required to handle various health and safety challenges effectively.
Non-Regulated Courses
At X-Calibre Training, we understand that every environment has unique safety needs. That's why we offer a variety of non-regulated courses designed to provide practical, relevant, and customized first aid training. These courses cater to specific activities and workplaces, ensuring you have the necessary skills to handle emergencies effectively in your unique setting.
Regulated vs. non-regulated Courses
All our courses are accredited and recognized by leading health and safety authorities, ensuring you receive top-quality training that meets industry standards. Our experienced trainers use a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises to enhance learning and retention. By completing our regulated physical health courses, you will gain the confidence and competence needed to handle emergencies and contribute to a safer environment, whether at work, outdoors, or in your community.
Our non-regulated courses are designed to ensure you are fully prepared to respond to emergencies in your unique setting. Join us to enhance your first aid skills and contribute to a safer environment for everyone involved.
- Customized Training: Each course is tailored to address the specific risks and needs of your environment.
- Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience and practical skills that you can directly apply in real-life situations.
- Confidence and Preparedness: Build confidence and competence to handle emergencies effectively, enhancing overall safety and well-being.
Our Regulated Courses
LEVEL 2 AWARD = Manual Handling
Overview
Manual handling is a fundamental aspect of maintaining a safe and productive workplace. Our Level 2 Manual Handling course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage manual handling tasks. This regulated course ensures that you are well-prepared to minimize risks associated with manual handling, protecting both yourself and your colleagues from potential injuries.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 Day
Certification: Level 2 in Manual Handling
Accreditation: Regulated and recognized by leading health and safety authorities
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for employees who regularly undertake manual handling tasks within their organization. It is suitable for warehouse staff, construction workers, healthcare professionals, supervisors, managers, and anyone responsible for manual handling activities. No prior manual handling experience is required.
What You Will Learn
Principles of Manual Handling: Understand the fundamental principles of manual handling and the importance of proper techniques to prevent injuries.
Legislative Requirements: Learn about the manual handling legislation and regulations applicable to your workplace to ensure compliance.
Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive manual handling risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures.
Safe Lifting Techniques: Gain hands-on experience in using safe lifting techniques to reduce the risk of injury during manual handling tasks.
Use of Equipment: Understand the types of manual handling equipment available and how to use them correctly to aid in safe lifting and movement.
Ergonomic Practices: Learn about ergonomic practices and how to apply them to your daily tasks to maintain good posture and minimize strain.
Roles and Responsibilities: Define and understand the roles and responsibilities of employees and employers in ensuring safe manual handling practices.
Practical Skills: Participate in practical exercises to reinforce safe manual handling techniques and procedures.
Course Benefits
Enhanced Workplace Safety: Improve the overall safety and productivity of your workplace by reducing the risks associated with manual handling tasks.
LEVEL 2 AWARD = Fire Safety
Overview
Fire safety is a critical component of maintaining a secure and compliant workplace. Our Level 2 in Fire Safety course provides you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage fire risks. This regulated course ensures that you are well-prepared to protect your workplace and colleagues by understanding and implementing vital fire safety measures.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 Day
- Certification: Level 2 in Fire Safety
- Accreditation: Regulated and recognized by leading health and safety authorities
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for employees responsible for fire safety management within their organization. It is suitable for fire marshals, safety officers, managers, supervisors, and anyone with fire safety duties. No prior fire safety experience is required.
What You Will Learn
- Principles of Fire Safety: Understand the fundamental principles of fire safety and the importance of fire prevention.
- Legislative Requirements: Learn about the fire safety legislation and regulations applicable to your workplace to ensure compliance.
- Fire Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments to identify potential fire hazards and implement effective control measures.
- Emergency Procedures: Develop, implement, and practice effective emergency procedures, including evacuation plans and assembly points.
- Use of Fire-Fighting Equipment: Gain hands-on experience using various types of fire-fighting equipment, such as fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
- Fire Detection and Warning Systems: Understand the different types of fire detection and warning systems and their roles in fire safety.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Define and understand the roles and responsibilities of fire wardens and other designated fire safety personnel.
- Practical Fire Safety Skills: Participate in practical exercises to reinforce fire safety techniques and procedures.
Course Benefits
Enhanced Workplace Safety: Improve the overall safety and fire preparedness of your workplace.
LEVEL 2 AWARD = Basic Life Support
Overview
Basic life support (BLS) is a crucial set of skills that can save lives in emergency situations. Our Level 2 Basic Life Support course provides you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies. This regulated course is ideal for anyone who may need to perform basic life support in their workplace or community.
Course Details
Duration: Half Day
Certification: Level 2 Basic Life Support
Accreditation: Regulated and recognized by leading health and safety authorities
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals across various sectors, including healthcare professionals, caregivers, office workers, and anyone who wants to be prepared to provide basic life support. No prior experience is necessary.
- What You Will Learn
Principles of Basic Life Support: Understand the fundamental principles and importance of basic life support. - Primary Survey: Conduct a primary survey to assess the situation and determine the appropriate response.
- CPR Techniques: Gain proficiency in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults, children, and infants.
- Using AEDs: Learn how to safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Managing Unconscious Casualties: Techniques to manage unconscious casualties, including placing them in the recovery position.
- Choking Management: How to assist someone who is choking, using back blows and abdominal thrusts.
- Bleeding Control: Learn to control bleeding and manage different types of wounds.
- Practical Exercises: Participate in hands-on practice sessions to reinforce your skills.
Course Benefits
Life-Saving Skills: Equip yourself with essential skills to save lives in emergency situations.
LEVEL 3 AWARD = First Aid At Work
Overview
In any workplace, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees is paramount. Our comprehensive First Aid At Work (FAW) course provides in-depth training to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to handle a wide range of first aid emergencies. This regulated course meets all legal requirements and is ideal for those who need to be qualified first-aiders in their workplace.
Course Details
Duration: 3 Day
Certification: First Aid At Work (FAW)
Accreditation: Regulated and recognized by leading health and safety authorities
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals who are designated as first aiders in medium to high-risk work environments such as construction sites, factories, warehouses, or large offices. No prior first aid experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding the Role of a First Aider: Grasp the responsibilities and legal requirements of a workplace first aider.
- Assessing Emergency Situations: Learn how to quickly and accurately assess various emergency scenarios.
- CPR and AED Training: Gain proficiency in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Managing Unconscious Casualties: Techniques to manage unconscious casualties, including placing them in the recovery position.
- Respiratory Issues: How to assist someone who is choking or has a breathing difficulty.
- Bleeding and Wounds: Learn to control bleeding and manage different types of wounds, from minor cuts to severe injuries.
- Shock Management: Recognize and treat various forms of shock.
- Fractures and Spinal Injuries: Understand how to handle fractures, dislocations, and suspected spinal injuries safely.
- Burns and Scalds: Treatment techniques for burns and scalds.
- Medical Conditions: Recognize and provide first aid for common medical conditions like heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
Course Benefits
- Enhanced Safety: Improve the overall safety and preparedness of your workplace.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure your organization complies with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations regarding first aid provision.
- Practical Experience: Hands-on training with realistic scenarios to practice your skills.
- Certified Expertise: Receive a regulated and accredited certificate upon successful completion of the course.
LEVEL 3 AWARD = Emergency First Aid At Work
Overview
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies is crucial. Our regulated Emergency First Aid at Work (E4) course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to handle a variety of emergency situations confidently and competently. Whether you’re an employee, manager, or business owner, this course can make a significant difference in ensuring workplace safety.
Course Details
Duration: 1 Day
Certification: Emergency First Aid at Work (E4)
Accreditation: Regulated and recognized by leading health and safety authorities
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals who are appointed to act as first aiders in their workplace. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to gain fundamental first aid knowledge and skills. No prior experience in first aid is required.
What You Will Learn
- Introduction to First Aid: Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
- Assessing the Situation: Learn how to assess an emergency situation quickly and accurately.
- CPR and AED Training: Master the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Dealing with Unconscious Casualties: Learn how to manage unconscious but breathing casualties, including the recovery position.
- Choking: Techniques to assist a choking person.
- Bleeding and Wounds: How to control bleeding and manage minor and severe wounds.
- Shock Management: Recognize and treat various types of shock.
- Minor Injuries: Handling burns, scalds, fractures, and other minor injuries.
Course Benefits
- Confidence in Emergencies: Gain the confidence to act swiftly and decisively in emergency situations.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure your organization meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for first aid provision in the workplace.
- Practical Skills: Hands-on training with real-life scenarios to practice your skills.
- Certified Knowledge: Receive a regulated and accredited certificate upon successful completion of the course.
LEVEL 3 AWARD = Emergency Outdoor First Aid
Overview
Emergencies can strike anywhere, especially in remote outdoor settings where immediate medical assistance is not readily available. Our Level 3 Emergency Outdoor First Aid course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge to handle medical emergencies in outdoor and wilderness environments. This regulated course is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, adventure guides, and professionals working in remote areas.
Course Details
Duration: 2 Days
Certification: Level 3 Emergency Outdoor First Aid
Accreditation: Regulated and recognized by leading health and safety authorities
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals who spend significant time in outdoor and remote settings, including hikers, climbers, outdoor instructors, adventure guides, and those working in remote locations. It is also suitable for anyone looking to enhance their first aid skills for emergency situations in the outdoors. No prior first aid experience is required.
What You Will Learn
- Outdoor First Aid Essentials: Understand the unique challenges and considerations of providing first aid in outdoor and remote environments.
- Primary Survey and Scene Safety: Conduct a primary survey and ensure scene safety in various outdoor settings.
- CPR and AED Training: Gain proficiency in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Managing Unconscious Casualties: Techniques to manage unconscious casualties, including the recovery position.
- Respiratory Issues: How to assist someone who is choking or experiencing breathing difficulties.
- Bleeding and Wounds: Learn to control bleeding and manage various types of wounds, from minor cuts to severe injuries.
- Fractures and Dislocations: Understand how to safely handle fractures, dislocations, and suspected spinal injuries in remote areas.
- Environmental Injuries: Recognize and treat environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat exhaustion, and frostbite.
- Medical Conditions: Provide first aid for common medical conditions that may arise during outdoor activities, including heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
- Improvised Techniques: Develop skills for improvising first aid techniques using available materials when standard equipment is not accessible.
Course Benefits
Preparedness for Outdoor Emergencies: Enhance your ability to respond effectively to emergencies in challenging outdoor environments.
LEVEL 3 AWARD = Outdoor First Aid
Overview
When it comes to outdoor activities, being prepared for emergencies is crucial. Our Level 3 Outdoor First Aid course equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to handle medical emergencies in outdoor and remote environments. This regulated course is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, adventure guides, and anyone working or spending time in the great outdoors.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 Days
- Certification: Level 3 Outdoor First Aid
- Accreditation: Regulated and recognized by leading health and safety authorities
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals involved in outdoor activities, including hikers, climbers, outdoor instructors, adventure guides, and those working in remote locations. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to enhance their first aid skills for outdoor settings. No prior first aid experience is required.
What You Will Learn
- Outdoor First Aid Essentials: Understand the unique challenges and considerations of providing first aid in outdoor and remote environments.
- Primary Survey and Scene Safety: Conduct a primary survey and ensure scene safety in outdoor settings.
- CPR and AED Training: Gain proficiency in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Managing Unconscious Casualties: Techniques to manage unconscious casualties, including the recovery position.
- Respiratory Issues: How to assist someone who is choking or experiencing breathing difficulties.
- Bleeding and Wounds: Learn to control bleeding and manage various types of wounds, from minor cuts to severe injuries.
- Fractures and Dislocations: Understand how to safely handle fractures, dislocations, and suspected spinal injuries in remote areas.
- Environmental Injuries: Recognize and treat environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat exhaustion, and frostbite.
- Medical Conditions: Provide first aid for common medical conditions that may arise during outdoor activities, including heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
- Improvised Techniques: Develop skills for improvising first aid techniques using available materials when standard equipment is not accessible.
Course Benefits
Preparedness for Outdoor Emergencies: Enhance your ability to respond effectively to emergencies in challenging outdoor environments.
non-Regulated Courses
Overview
Manual handling is crucial for maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. Our “Manual Handling Related to Your Workplace” course provides bespoke training tailored to the specific demands of your work environment. This non-regulated program ensures that you and your team are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to handle manual tasks safely and effectively, reducing the risk of injury and promoting overall well-being.
Course Details
- Duration: Flexible (based on your needs)
Certification: Custom completion certificate
Accreditation: Non-regulated, customized training
Who Should Attend?
This course is perfect for employees across various departments who regularly engage in manual handling tasks specific to your organization. It is suitable for warehouse staff, construction workers, healthcare professionals, office personnel, supervisors, and managers. No prior manual handling experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn
Principles of Manual Handling: Understand the basic principles of manual handling and the importance of proper techniques to prevent workplace injuries.
Customized Risk Assessment: Conduct tailored manual handling risk assessments specific to your workplace to identify potential hazards and implement effective controls.
Safe Lifting Techniques: Learn and practice safe lifting techniques adapted to the types of tasks your team performs daily.
Use of Equipment: Explore the manual handling equipment available in your workplace and learn how to use it correctly to enhance safety and efficiency.
Ergonomic Practices: Identify and apply ergonomic practices suited to your work environment to maintain good posture and minimize strain.
Workplace-Specific Scenarios: Participate in practical exercises and scenarios that mirror the manual handling tasks unique to your workplace, reinforcing safe techniques.
Roles and Responsibilities: Define and understand the roles and responsibilities of employees and employers in ensuring safe manual handling practices within your specific context.
Course Benefits.
Enhanced Workplace Safety: Improve the overall safety and productivity of your workplace by reducing the risks associated with manual handling tasks specific to your environment.
Overview
Catastrophic bleeding is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate and effective intervention. Our Catastrophic Bleeding Course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to recognize and manage severe bleeding emergencies. This non-regulated course is ideal for both professionals and individuals who want to be prepared to respond to critical bleeding situations in various settings.
Course Details
- Duration: Half Day
- Certification: Certificate of Attendance (non-regulated)
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, first responders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to be equipped to handle catastrophic bleeding emergencies. No prior medical or first aid experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn
- Recognition of Catastrophic Bleeding: Understand how to quickly identify signs of severe bleeding.
- Control Techniques: Learn and practice various methods to control bleeding, including the use of pressure bandages, tourniquets, and hemostatic dressings.
- Wound Packing: Gain proficiency in wound packing techniques to manage deep and inaccessible wounds.
- Emergency Response: Develop skills to effectively respond to and manage bleeding emergencies until professional medical help arrives.
- Practical Exercises: Participate in hands-on sessions to practice and reinforce bleeding control technique.
Course Benefits
- Life-Saving Skills: Acquire crucial skills to manage and control catastrophic bleeding, potentially saving lives in emergency situations.
- Confidence and Preparedness: Build confidence in your ability to respond effectively to severe bleeding incidents, whether at work, outdoors, or in everyday life.
By completing the Catastrophic Bleeding Course, you will be better prepared to act swiftly and efficiently in critical situations, enhancing the safety and well-being of those around you.
Overview
Accidents and emergencies can occur in any workplace, and being prepared with appropriate first aid skills tailored to your specific environment is crucial. Our customizable First Aid Relating to Your Workplace course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to manage first aid emergencies specific to their activities or profession. This non-regulated course is suitable for a wide range of settings such as horse riding facilities, running clubs, and other activity-based workplaces, offering both basic and advanced training options.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 Day
- Certification: Certificate of Attendance (non-regulated)
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for individuals and organizations operating in specialized environments such as equestrian centers, sports clubs, outdoor adventure companies, and other activity-based workplaces. It is suitable for employees, volunteers, coaches, instructors, and anyone responsible for safety in these settings. No prior first aid experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn
- Tailored First Aid Training: Receive first aid training specifically customized to the hazards and risks associated with your particular workplace or activity.
- Primary Survey and Scene Safety: Conduct a primary survey and ensure scene safety in various environments.
- Injury Management: Learn how to manage common injuries relevant to your workplace, such as fractures, sprains, concussions, and other activity-specific injuries.
- CPR and AED Training: Gain proficiency in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Managing Medical Conditions: Understand how to respond to medical conditions that may arise during activities, including asthma, anaphylaxis, and heat-related illnesses.
- Emergency Response Procedures: Develop effective emergency response procedures tailored to your specific workplace.
- Practical Exercises: Participate in hands-on practice sessions to reinforce your first aid skills.
Course Benefits
- Relevant and Practical Skills: Acquire first aid skills that are directly applicable to your specific workplace or activity, enhancing safety and preparedness.
- Confidence and Competence: Build confidence in your ability to handle emergencies effectively, tailored to the unique challenges of your environment.
- Customized Training: Benefit from a course that addresses the specific needs and risks of your workplace, ensuring you are fully equipped to respond to any situation.
By completing the First Aid Relating to Your Workplace course, you will be better prepared to provide effective first aid tailored to your specific environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved in your activities.
Overview
Accidents and emergencies can occur in any workplace, and being prepared with appropriate first aid skills tailored to your specific environment is crucial. Our customizable First Aid Relating to Your Workplace course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to manage first aid emergencies specific to their activities or profession. This non-regulated course is suitable for a wide range of settings such as horse riding facilities, running clubs, and other activity-based workplaces, offering both basic and advanced training options.
Course Details
- Duration: 1 Day
- Certification: Certificate of Attendance (non-regulated)
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for individuals and organizations operating in specialized environments such as equestrian centers, sports clubs, outdoor adventure companies, and other activity-based workplaces. It is suitable for employees, volunteers, coaches, instructors, and anyone responsible for safety in these settings. No prior first aid experience is necessary.
What You Will Learn
- Tailored First Aid Training: Receive first aid training specifically customized to the hazards and risks associated with your particular workplace or activity.
- Primary Survey and Scene Safety: Conduct a primary survey and ensure scene safety in various environments.
- Injury Management: Learn how to manage common injuries relevant to your workplace, such as fractures, sprains, concussions, and other activity-specific injuries.
- CPR and AED Training: Gain proficiency in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Managing Medical Conditions: Understand how to respond to medical conditions that may arise during activities, including asthma, anaphylaxis, and heat-related illnesses.
- Emergency Response Procedures: Develop effective emergency response procedures tailored to your specific workplace.
- Practical Exercises: Participate in hands-on practice sessions to reinforce your first aid skills.
Course Benefits
- Relevant and Practical Skills: Acquire first aid skills that are directly applicable to your specific workplace or activity, enhancing safety and preparedness.
- Confidence and Competence: Build confidence in your ability to handle emergencies effectively, tailored to the unique challenges of your environment.
- Customized Training: Benefit from a course that addresses the specific needs and risks of your workplace, ensuring you are fully equipped to respond to any situation.
By completing the First Aid Relating to Your Workplace course, you will be better prepared to provide effective first aid tailored to your specific environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved in your activities.