CSCS Card Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley

A CSCS card is a must for working in the construction industry. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on a construction site have had the appropriate training and qualifications to do their job safely on site. 

Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction (CSCS Card Training)

Are you currently working in or aspiring to join the construction industry? Our Free Level 1 Health and Safety in Construction course is designed to help you obtain your CSCS card, a vital certification for anyone in the field.Course Overview: This course provides essential training on the basic principles of health and safety in construction, ensuring that you are fully prepared to work safely and efficiently on-site.Course Schedule:

• Duration: One day
• Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Locations: Available weekly at all Jobchange branches
• Breaks: Includes comfort and lunch breaks

Course Content: The course covers the key fundamentals needed to understand and adhere to the codes of practice relevant to construction site work, including:

• Legal Management: Learn about the legal responsibilities and management structures necessary for a safe working environment.
• Health and Welfare: Understand the importance of maintaining health and welfare standards on site.
• General Safety: Gain knowledge of general safety practices to minimize risks.
• High-Risk Activities: Learn how to; safely manage and engage in high-risk construction activities.
• The Environment: Understand the environmental considerations and responsibilities on a construction site.

Assessment: The course concludes with a multiple-choice test (similar to a driving theory test), consisting of 40 questions. A minimum score of 45 out of 50 is required to pass. CSCS Card Process:

• CITB Test: After completing the course, the final step to obtaining your CSCS card is passing the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test. This separate test is arranged by your course manager and will be conducted at a CITB test center near you.
• Certification: Upon successful completion of the CITB test, you will receive your CSCS card, which is valid for 5 years.

Who Should Enroll? This course is ideal for anyone looking to start or advance their career in the construction industry, providing the essential training needed to work safely on-site and meet industry standards.

Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224
Walsall: 17 Bridge Street. WS1 1DP - 01922 625079
Dudley: 196 Wolverhampton Street.  DY1 1DZ - 01384 257825 
or call our freephone on 0800 122 3510

Free Functional Skills Package: Maths 

Jobchange offers a Free Functional Skills Package designed to improve your skills in Maths.  

Why Functional Skills? To help you help you gain confidence in everyday tasks. Completing this course will not only boost your Maths  but also equip you with a qualification that is highly valued by employers.

Course Components:

Functional Maths

Work towards achieving Entry Level 3 Maths by mastering the basics, including:

• Addition and Subtraction: Fundamental arithmetic skills.
• Division: Breaking down numbers efficiently.
• Decimals and Fractions: Understanding parts of a whole.
• Money Management: Handling finances with ease.
• Weights and Measures: Converting units accurately.
• Length and Distance: Measuring physical spaces.

Who Should Enroll? This course is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their basic Maths,  for personal growth and to increase employability skills.

Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224
or call our freephone on 0800 122 3510

Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering

The Level 2 Food Safety for Catering course is essential for anyone involved in the handling, preparation, and the serving of food. This course provides comprehensive training on; food safety practices, ensuring that all food workers understand their legal responsibilities and are equipped to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in the workplace. Course Overview: This course is specifically tailored for food handlers in the catering and hospitality sectors. It covers key aspects of food safety to help prevent contamination and ensure food products are safe for consumption.

Key Topics Covered:

• Temperature Control: Learn the importance of maintaining proper temperatures to prevent food-borne illnesses.
• Refrigeration, Chilling, and Cold Holding: Understand the correct procedures for storing food at low temperatures.
• Hot Holding and Reheating: Gain knowledge on how to safely hold and reheat food avoiding bacterial growth.
• Food Handling: Master safe food handling practices to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Principles of Food Storage: Learn how to store food safely to maintain its quality and safety.
• Cleaning and Hygiene: Discover the best practices for maintaining cleanliness in food preparation areas.
• Food Premises and Equipment: Understand the requirements for maintaining hygienic food premises and equipment.
• Legislation: Research of the legal aspects of food safety and hygiene.
• Food Safety Hazards: Identify potential hazards and learn how to mitigate risks effectively.

Why is this Important? By law, all food handlers must understand food hygiene principles and know how to work safely to protect the food they serve. This qualification ensures that learners possess the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.

Course Details:

• Duration: Two days
• Schedule: Monthly, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 09:30 am to 2:00 pm
• Locations: Available at our Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley sites
• Assessment: The course concludes with a multiple-choice examination

Achieving the Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering will give you the confidence and skills needed to ensure food safety in your workplace, making you a valuable asset to any catering or hospitality business.

Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224
Walsall: 17 Bridge Street. WS1 1DP - 01922 625079
Dudley: 196 Wolverhampton Street.  DY1 1DZ - 01384 257825 
or call our freephone on 0800 122 3510

Emergency First Aid at Work

It is estimated that 1.8 million of us have suffered from a non-fatal accident or illness at work. The competent and timely administration of first aid can make a life changing difference. In an article by the Red Cross they outline that after a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by up to 10%. An alarming fact. First aid at work is important not just for life or death situations but for a wide range of reasons - for both employees and employers.

First Aid Training Course

Written by experienced first-aid trainers this interactive online first-aid training course can be used to reinforce competency, refresher training and can be completed in 2 hours. This e-learning also covers other practical areas of the course, such as CPR, so is great for reinforcing competency and refresher training.  Emergency First Aid at Work Modules

The Emergency First Aid Course a course made up of 6 modules written specifically to:

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first-aider

• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• Recognising and assisting a choking casualty
• Managing a casualty (external bleeding and shock)
• Managing a casualty (minor injury)

The course is ideal for any employee or manager who wishes to become an emergency first-aider in the workplace. Learners will receive an emergency first aid certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.

Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224
Walsall: 17 Bridge Street. WS1 1DP - 01922 625079
Dudley: 196 Wolverhampton Street.  DY1 1DZ - 01384 257825 
or call our freephone on 0800 122 3510

Health and Safety at Work Level 2

The estimated number of workers in Great Britain suffering a work-related illness is 1.8 million, with stress, depression, and anxiety making up around half of cases, new figures show. HSE’s Chief Executive, Sarah Albon, said: “Stress and poor mental health is the number one cause of work-related ill health. The effects of stress, depression, and anxiety can have a significant impact on an employee’s life and on their ability to perform their best at work.

Health and Safety in the Workplace is Ideal for employee inductions, or anyone working within a low-risk environment. This course offers nine easy-to-manage training modules that cover the key syllabus of Level 2 Health and Safety qualifications.

These modules include: 

• Accidents including slips, trips & falls
• Legal responsibilities
• Risk assessments
• Workplace health, safety & welfare
• Work equipment
• Fire
• First aid
• Manual handling
• Hazardous substances (COSHH)

This course that it can be completed remotely and upon successful completion your certificate will be emailed to you. Health and Safety in the Workplace will take roughly 2 hours to complete.

Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224
Walsall: 17 Bridge Street. WS1 1DP - 01922 625079
Dudley: 196 Wolverhampton Street.  DY1 1DZ - 01384 257825 
or call our freephone on 0800 122 3510

Level 2 Award in The Principles of Fire Safety

According to government statistics, Fire and Rescue Services attended 555,358 incidents in 2021. It is critical that employees understand what to do and what not to do in the event of a fire in the workplace. The damage and danger of a fire are significant, ranging from loss of life and severe injury, to destruction of property, loss of income, increased insurance premiums and reputational damage. However, fire is preventable. 

 Our Principles of Fire Safety Course is designed to help you and your business understand the risks of fire and the steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of fire. It will provide the knowledge required to prevent fire and protect people from harm. The course outlines from the very basics of how fire starts and spreads, through to risk assessments and managing risk, as well as outlining the legal obligations of different people in the workplace and their roles and responsibilities relating to fire safety. Areas Covered 

Principles of Fire Safety Level 2

• The fire triangle
• Causes of fire
• Hazards associated with fire
• How fire spreads
• Fire protection
• Fire classification
• Fire extinguishers
• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
• Fire safety briefings
• Employees’ responsibilities
• Fire risk assessment
• Actions in the event of fire

Any employee or manager where there is a requirement to understand fire safety, their roles and responsibilities and the risks associated with fire.

Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224
Walsall: 17 Bridge Street. WS1 1DP - 01922 625079
Dudley: 196 Wolverhampton Street.  DY1 1DZ - 01384 257825 
or call our freephone on 0800 122 3510

A curriculum vitae, often abbreviated as CV, is a document that provides a detailed overview of a person's education, work experience, and other relevant achievements. Typically used in employment and research settings, CVs are often longer than traditional resumes and are designed to showcase an individual's professional and personal accomplishments. A well-written CV should be organised, clear, and concise, highlighting the most important information about the individual's professional background and qualifications. 

There are several key elements that should be included in a CV. These include personal information such as your name, contact information, a summary or objective statement that outlines the individual's career goals and qualifications; education and academic credentials; work experience, including internships and other relevant jobs; professional skills and achievements; and any additional information such as voluntary work, personal interests and awards. It's important to tailor a CV to the specific position or field in which you are applying, highlighting the most relevant information and skills. 

Writing a strong CV can be challenging, but there are many resources available to help. At Job Change, we can help write your CV for you. Our team will tailor your CV to your chosen industry and create a professional cover letter too. Finally, your advisor will proofread your CV carefully to avoid any errors or inconsistencies. A well-crafted CV can help you stand out in a competitive job market and increase your chances of landing your desired position!

Don’t wait, contact us today to book an appointment and prepare your CV using the template download provided .

Wolverhampton: 10 Red Lion Street. WV1 4HL - 01902 714224

Walsall: 17 Bridge Street. WS1 1DP - 01922 625079

Dudley: 196 Wolverhampton Street.  DY1 1DZ - 01384 257825 

or call our freephone on 0800 122 3510