Employers, employees, the self-employed, managers and any persons responsible for the correct use of PPE in the work place.
Course Summary
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training course provides PPE training for all users of personal protective equipment and assists PPE users to be aware of their responsibilities. The PPE course explains why PPE is an important part of a health and safety program which stresses the importance of the correct usage and storage of PPE.
The PPE Training course content is as follows:
- Types of PPE
- The risks present and why the PPE is needed
- The operation (including demonstration), performance and limitations of the equipment
- Use and storage (including how to put it on, how to adjust and remove it)
- Any testing requirements before use
- Any user maintenance that can be carried out
- Factors that can affect the performance of the equipment
- How to recognise defects in PPE and arrangements for reporting them
- Where to obtain replacement PPE
Throughout the training course practical assessments will be made followed by the multiple choice assessment paper. Successful candidates gaining a minimum 80 percent pass mark will be awarded a PPW awareness training certificate which will be valid for 3 years.
Who is it for?
You will need
You do not need to bring any equipment to the PPE Training course.
Your skill level
No formal qualifications or experience is necessary.
FAQs
Do I need to pay for my training before I do it?
Yes you do, you can pay online when you book your course, or call 0845 872 3411 and pay with a credit card over the phone. Customers with credit terms, please call Training Plus to book your course on 0845 872 3411.
How long does the certificate last?
Certification last for 3 years.
Are there any car parking spaces available?
Yes, there are a lot of FREE car parking spaces available in the area.
What accommodation is available?
There are a variety of hotels and B & B’s in the area. There is a list available to assist you with booking your stay.
Am I going to feel safe during my course participation?
Beside the fact that our staff and the environment of the school will make you feel happy and safe, CCTV is operating in most of the school’s areas.
I’m getting on a bit, is it like going back to school and will I feel out of place?
Not at all. A large percentage of our learners are mature students simply keeping up to date with current standards. Everybody is made to feel welcome in the centre.
