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Updates to the 3rd edition of Licensing Course Handbook

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aplhbook-2016-003 Highfield has updated the 3 rd edition of its popular Licensing Course Handbook for those undertaking the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).

Written by sector expert Nicola Bayliss, the 3rd edition focuses on the key points necessary for prospective licence holders, such as:

  • The Licensing Act 2003
  • Personal licences
  • Premises licences
  • Protection of children
  • Powers and enforcement
  • Temporary event notices
  • Responsibility in alcohol retailing

A full description of the changes to the 3 rd edition can be downloaded here .

If you do not already own a copy of the Licensing Course Handbook then click here .

Apprenticeship and traineeship learning resources

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Sourcing the best resources for your learners can be frustrating, which is why we have developed a range of materials specifically matched to the apprenticeships and traineeships we offer.

Our Apprenti-kits and Trainee-kits are innovative learner resources, designed to guide apprentices and trainees right through the entirety of their programme, from day one to graduation.

retail-akit-on Apprenti-kits cover the mandatory units of knowledge-based apprenticeship qualifications , and include everything that learners need such as textbooks, workbooks and guidance from subject matter experts. Available in nearly 20 subject areas, apprenti-kits are also available as e-kits, using Adobe editable software so that learners can complete them electronically.

Our Trainee-kits are designed to support the government’s new traineeship programme, which are aimed at unemployed young people aged 16 to 24. They are part of the wider apprenticeship family, and designed to give learners the work experience, skills and knowledge that employers need them to have in order to start contributing to their business.

trainee-kit Each Trainee-kit contains a welcome booklet, explaining how traineeships and their component parts work, a work preparation section outlining the work preparation qualifications available, a section allowing learners to reflect on their work experience, plus a textbook for the academic aspect of traineeships and workbooks containing questions and activities mapped to learning outcomes that can be used as evidence of learning. And just like our Apprenti-kits, they come in an e-kit format so they can be completed electronically.

For more information on apprenti-kits, click here

For more information on traineekits, click here

PRESS RELEASE: New learning materials for updated security qualifications

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A new range of learning resources has been launched by Highfield.co.uk to help educators and learners with recently updated security qualifications .

The new qualifications were launched after a review into learning in the sector in 2014 by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) which affected licence-linked security units, and resulted in qualifications containing these being withdrawn and replaced with immediate effect on 1 January 2015.

The materials – which have been written by security experts Andy Walker and Gordon Tyerman (CCTV only) – support the updated Level 2 qualifications launched on 1 January 2015 by awarding organisations, including Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC), currently the largest provider of SIA licence-linked qualifications.

They include:

• Working as a Door Supervisor Coursebook
• Working as a Door Supervisor Presentation
• Working as a Security Officer Coursebook
• Working as a Security Officer Presentation
• Working as a CCTV Operator Coursebook
• Working as a CCTV Operator Presentation

Chris Sprenger, Highfield.co.uk Managing Director, said, ‘The new security qualifications have been updated to create a completely new suite of qualifications that meet the needs of learners and employers, and better reflect the requirements of those organisations operating in the sector.

The materials we have created are an absolutely vital resource in helping learners, educators and training providers move across to the new Level 2 security qualifications whilst ensuring they have all the necessary information and knowledge required for success.

In Andy Walker and Gordon Tyerman we have two of the most respected and authoritative experts in the field, and who have been able to explain concisely and coherently the changes and the wider content of the Level 2 qualifications’.

Each book comes in a 100-page plus, A4, firmback and gloss-finish format with full colour illustrations and photos. The presentations, which are available as a PC CD-ROM and can be viewed using Microsoft PowerPoint, complement the books and are ideal for group learning.

Prices start at £9.95 for each of the books and £175 for each of the presentations (exclusive of VAT and postage and packing) with discounts available for multiple orders.

To order, call Highfield.co.uk on 0845 2260350, email sales@highfieldabc.net or click here .

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New apprenticeship and traineeship support available

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Apprentikits We’ve made changes to some our Apprenti-kits , keeping them up-to-date with the latest learning outcomes and ensuring your learners have the knowledge that employers require.

The revised Apprenti-kits cover apprenticeships in business admin , customer service and team leading ,  and take into account the latest changes and updates to qualifications and apprenticeship frameworks.

There have also been changes to the Apprenti-kit for Retail , with two new units added, giving learners even more depth in their studies.

Apprenti-kits are an innovative learner resource covering the mandatory units of knowledge-based qualifications within an apprenticeship, and include everything that learners need such as textbooks, workbooks and guidance from subject matter experts. Available in nearly 20 subject areas, Apprenti-kits are also available as e-kits, using Adobe editable software so that learners can complete them electronically.

For more information Apprenti-kits, click here .

Trainee-kits
Traineeships We’ve also recently launched a range of Trainee-kits to support the government’s new traineeship programmes.

Traineeships are aimed at unemployed young people aged 16 to 24, and are seen by the government as one of its flagship training policies.

They are part of the apprenticeship family, and designed to give learners the work experience, skills and knowledge that employers need them to have in order to start contributing to their business.

A traineeship is designed to prepare learners to progress into either employment or a full apprenticeship and can last between 3 weeks to 6 months.

Trainee-kits are now available in the following areas:

  • Active Leisure;
  • Business and Administration;
  • Cleaning;
  • Conflict Management;
  • Customer Service;
  • Fire Safety;
  • Health and Social Care;
  • Hospitality and Catering;
  • Land-based;
  • Legionella;
  • Manual Handling;
  • Retail;
  • Risk Assessment;
  • Underage Sales Prevention;
  • Warehousing; and
  • Waste Management.

Each Trainee-kit contains the following:

A Welcome Booklet – explaining how traineeships and their component parts work.

Work Preparation Section – outlining the work preparation qualifications available and what is required of learners. There is also a section allowing learners to reflect on their work experience and keep a working diary.

A Textbook – providing learners with all the information they need to complete the academic aspect of their traineeship, with Highfield-style illustrations to engage them.

Workbooks – containing questions and activities that have been mapped to learning outcomes. The completion of them can be used as evidence of learning for the relevant qualification.

Trainee-kits are also available in e-kit format, using Adobe editable software so that learners can complete them electronically. Prices are:

2-4 units = £29.95
5-8 units = £35.95
9-12 units = £39.95
13+ units = £45.95

For more information, go call us on 0845 2260350 or email sales@highfieldabc.net

Taking the risk out of risk assessment

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risk-ass-book Highfield has launched a new suite of risk assessment training materials , which means there’s no risk of your learners not understanding all they need to know on the subject.

Designed to support the HABC Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF) and HABC Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF) , the new suite includes a new handbook and presentation.

The Risk Assessment Handbook covers the background and legislation associated with risk assessments, common accidents, incidents and near misses in workplaces, and risk assessment relating to enforcement. It also covers the 5-step process of risk assessment in detail, providing examples and teaching learners how to conduct a basic risk assessment in their own workplace.

RiskL2-3-PP-CD Meanwhile, the Level 2 Risk Assessment Presentation and the combined Level 2 and Level 3 Risk Assessment Presentation are ideal for anyone looking to develop and awareness of risk assessment in the workplace. Both products include delegate thumbnails, tutor notes, a session plan, key tasks and hand-outs.

The handbook is priced between £5 and £2.50, based on the quantity purchased. The Level 2 presentation is priced at £17plus VAT, whilst the combined presentation costs £250 plus VAT.

Click here to order.

Take the CCTV challenge

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CCTV-chal Highfield has launched its latest security DVD – the Level 2 CCTV Challenge .

Designed as an interactive game show, the DVD includes 35 multiple-choice questions covering CCTV, with key themes including:

  • Codes of practice, operational procedures and guidelines;
  • Legislation;
  • Roles and responsibilities;
  • Characteristics of CCTV systems;
  • Making effective use of CCTV equipment; and
  • Emergency procedures in the control room.

Hosted by TV presenter Jane Farnham and directed by Kevin Powis, the CCTV Challenge should be played during course delivery, with groups of learners offering answers to each question

Cost is just £75 plus VAT. Click here to order.

New interactive DVD for stewarding at spectator events

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USSE-chal Highfield has launched a new DVD aimed at those involved in managing spectator events.

The Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (AUSSE) Challenge DVD includes an interactive game show with 30 multiple-choice questions covering key themes and topics.

Amongst the areas included are preparing for spectator events, controlling the entry, exits and movement of spectators at events, monitoring crowds and responding to crowd problems, and responding to injuries, illnesses and emergencies.

Hosted by TV presenter Jane Farnham and directed by Kevin Powis, the DVD presents four possible answers for every question asked, and is designed to be used by trainers during courses.

Further information on Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (AUSSE) Challenge DVD – which costs just £75 plus VAT.

To order, click here .

Updated APLH course book and training presentation

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APLHBK- aplh-book NCPLH-PP-CD We’ve updated our materials related to the APLH, with additions to the Level 2 Licensing Course Book to take into account recent changes to legislation and a redesigned Level 2 APLH Licensing Training Presentation to make it even more user friendly.

Suitable for use on Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) courses, the book focuses on key points and covers the Licensing Act 2003 , personal licences, premises licences, protection of children, powers and enforcement, temporary event notices and responsibility in alcohol retailing.

The training presentations covers the same areas via a PowerPoint presentation, delegate and tutor thumbnails, handouts, exercises and a full set of lecture notes to guide trainers.

For more information and to see our wider range of products for the APLH England and Wales, click here .

A Question of Licensing for Scotland

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SCPLHqof-book SCPLHwork- With licensing such a hot topic in Scotland at the moment, Highfield has published A Question of Licensing for Scotland , an interactive and practical workbook to help train servers and sellers of alcohol.

The book provides 2 hours of licensing training for staff who sell or serve alcohol (as required by Scottish law), and can be used by trainers to sell to Personal Licence Holders who are looking to train colleagues on-site. Key topics covered include Scottish licensing law, powers of enforcements, licensed premises, protection of children and seller’s responsibility.

The book also contains a tear-out training record which can be used to demonstrate proof of training.

For more information on all suggested materials for licensing in Scotland, click here .

Level 3 A Question of Health and Safety

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l3-qof-hs-book We’ve updated our A Question of Health and Safety for Supervisors , adding new activities and updates to make it compliant with changes to RIDDOR and more engaging for learners.

The book provides an ideal way for supervisors to test their health and safety knowledge prior to attending a Level 3 course, or to prepare for an examination. It can also be used to demonstrate retained knowledge as part of competency testing or refresher training.

For more information, go click here .