specialist courses

We offer a range of specialist courses targeted at individuals who want to improve their skills in a specific field or to vary their skills portfolio. Services range from short one day courses to longer subject specific courses.

We also offer a bespoke service to organisations that seek to improve the skills of their workforce ranging from motivational and confidence sessions to specific targeted areas of improving business performance. Courses are held at Apex House or at the clients premises.

Courses Available

Health & Safety in the Workplace Level 2 – This qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose. The qualification covers the following topics:

  • Legislation
  • Health
  • Safety
  • Welfare
  • The workplace and workplace environment
  • Risk assessment
  • Manual handling
  • Hazardous substances
  • Ergonomics and workstation design
  • Transport and vehicles
  • Noise and vibration

The course lasts for one day starting at 9.30am and finishing at 5.00pm. The cost of this course is £40 per person.

Health & Safety in the Workplace leaflet in pdf – download here

Food Safety in Catering Level 2 – Suitable for anyone working in the catering or hospitality setting where food is prepared, cooked and served. Typical environments may include:

  • Pubs
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Contract catering
  • Fast-food outlets
  • Hospitals
  • Care and nursing homes
  • Schools
  • Prisons
  • Armed forces

The course lasts for one day starting at 9.30am and finishing at 5.00pm. The cost of this course is £40 per person. Subjects covered include:

  • Legislation
  • Food safety hazards
  • Temperature control
  • Refrigeration, chilling and cold heating
  • Cooking, hot handling and reheating
  • Food handling
  • Principles of safe food storage
  • Cleaning
  • Food premises and equipment

Food Safety in Catering Level 2 leaflet in pdf – download here

Supervising Food Safety in Catering Level 3 – This qualification provides the opportunity to focus on food hygiene from a supervisory perspective. The qualification provides an introduction to supervising food safety in catering and focuses on six key areas:

  • Supervisory Management
  • The Law
  • Contamination
  • Microbiology
  • Temperature control
  • Cleaning

The course lasts for 3 day starting at 9.30am and finishing at 5.00pm. The cost of this course is £300 per person.

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