• The RedCat Partnership

    Specialists in Health and Safety and Food Safety

    "Life's too short; don't make it any shorter"

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    Consultancy

    If you're not there yet, we'll get you to where you need to be

     

     

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    Training

    Giving You and Your Team The Right Tools

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    Why choose us as your health and safety consultants?

     

    We're a highly experienced team, deeply passionate and customer-driven.

     

    Our advice is bespoke to you, providing pragmatic risk management.

     

    OUR GUARANTEE;

    you will feel safe, assured and in control of your workplace risks. Click to learn more.

     

    Scroll down to hear from some of our satisfied clients......

    "Life's too short, don't make it any shorter!"

  • Feedback from our Clients (slide left or right for more)

    "Control forms are clear, self-explanatory....and easier to monitor"

    Social housing provider, regarding Legionella control and monitoring systems (July2021)

     

    Regarding outstanding training course results; "That I believe says everything it needs to about your course. It was excellent."

    Kerry Skelding (Level 3 Health and Safety, February 2021)

     

    "I just wanted to thank you both for your excellent briefing last Tuesday afternoon on Covid. You made it relevant, informative and entertaining! And the messages were clear and have stuck, so thank you."

    Sue Butters, Norwich Cathedral (August 2020)

     

    "That's why I like you, as you are on our wavelength"

    Richard Taylor, The Alarm Company (on a CDM project)

     

    "Richard Mills - without doubt the most knowledgeable, patient and diligent tutor and course leader I have met. You have made an arduous and technical subject live and breathe and have a relevance to my work every day since completing the course."
    Ben Cullis, Level 4 Award in Food Safety

     

    "Made Health and Safety relevant and fun, lots of background knowledge!"

    IOSH Managing Safely (June 2019)

     

    "With 30 years' experience I was amazed how clear and concise the training made HACCP, where was this course years ago?"

    Gary Welsh, Level 2 HACCP (January 2019)

     

    "Richard's knowledge is amazing. Very, very helpful in answering questions"

    Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills (November 2018)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Training

    Click on the course you're interested in for more info, and any diary dates

  • COVID-19 Information

    Please feel free to review our Health and Safety Policy regarding our approach to controlling COVID-19 risks, that arise from our operations

  • The Team

    Here's the lovely team at RedCat

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    Sarah Daniels

    Founder and Director

    Queen of all she surveys; will encourage those with the worst Safety fears into being Safety Ambassadors. Laughs like a dragon!

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    Richard Mills

    Director

    The King of all things technical. Enjoys the nitty-gritty of Safety Management, not only for RedCat but for a variety of overland exploration expeditions

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    Jas Daniels

    Office Assistant

    IT & social media whizz

  • The RedCat Blog

    Thoughts, musings, and ruminations.

    June 15, 2023 · allergies,health and safety
    March 14, 2023 · health and safety
    More Posts
  • CONTACT US

    Feel free to get in touch.. We'd love to hear from you

    8 Thorpe Road
    Norwich
    Norfolk
    NR1 1RY
    Mon - Fri
    8:30am - 5pm(Sometimes later!)
    01603 473732
  • Connect With RedCat

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    Email
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    Facebook

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    LinkedIn

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  • Our Memberships

    Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register

    Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

    Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

    Chartered Management Institute

    Society of Food Hygiene and Technology

    Highfield Awarding Body of Compliance

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  • Organisations we Support

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    Nelsons Journey

    Bringing back smiles to bereaved children

    The RedCat Partnership provide Risk Assessment training for Nelson's Journey, and our RedCat Sarah is one of the founding members of the Porkstock Festival who's nominated charity is currently Nelson's Journey
    VISIT WEBSITE

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    The Missing Kind

    Inspiring Kindness

    RedCat provides The Missing Kind with Health and Safety Consultancy

    VISIT WEBSITE

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    Norfolk Overland Explorers

    It's more than just travel... it is Adventure

    Providing Risk Assessment and First Aid training and the Use of No.8 as a venue

    VISIT WEBSITE

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    Headway Norfolk

    Norfolk & Waveney's Brain Injury Charity

    Risk Assessment & Fire Risk Assessment Services

    VISIT WEBSITE

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    The Benjamin Foundation

    We bring hope, opportunity, stability and independence by supporting people.

    The whole RedCat team take part in the SleepOut. Sarah has taken part for all 4 years the SleepOut has taken place.

    VISIT WEBSITE

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    Proudly Norfolk Food and Drink

    Supporting and promoting local producers

    Sarah a Non Exec Director Plus gifts the Health and Safety and Food Safety Consultancy for Events

    VISIT WEBSITE

  • Food Safety

    Our advisory services include "from the ground-up" creation of HACCP-based Food Safety Management systems, to auditing and review to keep you on the right track.

    As environmental health officers with 30 years experience each, Sarah and Richard can provide succinct and effective advice.

     

    Clients span the whole food chain, from local caterers, artisan suppliers and international manufacturers.

     

    Food Safety training courses from Level 1 to Level 4, HACCP, Allergen Management, Auditing and Training Skills. Scroll down for details.

     

    Whatever your needs, advisory or training, please get in touch, or keep up-to-date through our social media feeds.

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    Our Health and Safety Courses

    Introducing our latest COVID-Secure course;

    the Level 3 Award in Health & Safety;

    We've taken the best elements from our supervisory level courses, including IOSH Managing Safely, to create this is innovative blended-learning course.

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    Swipe left or right to see details of our range of other Health and Safety and Training Skills courses we offer.

    These include Levels 2-4 Awards, Risk Assessment, First Aid, specialised courses including Work at Height, Asbestos Awareness, Fire Safety, Legionella Awareness, etc.

     

    We can also deliver in-house courses for your workers, and bespoke training to your own specifications

     

    We work hard to make our training the most engaging, interactive and effective (we could also add Award-winning) experience. Principal Tutors Richard and Sarah have over 30 years' experience each, firstly as Inspectors, and latterly as consultants, and they bring this experience and enthusiasm to each and every course.

     

    Our No8 Thorpe Road training facilities are also second-to-none in terms of equipment, facilities, refreshments and service, making the training experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. No-one likes poor coffee.

     

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    Level 3 Award in Health and Safety

    We use a mixture of structured, self-directed learning, interactive webinars with the RedCat team and a formal computer-based test, invigilated by the Awarding Body, Highfield ABC.

    COST;

    £275+VAT per person

    (includes all course materials, textbooks, webinars and exam fees)

    DATES;

    Webinars; 09:30 - 11:30 on
    8th, 10th, 15th and 17th September 2020. Test; 09:30, Tuesday 29th September

    Download the course brochure here

     

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    Health and Safety Courses

    HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety

    A valuable general awareness-raising course for all workers in any sector, usually delivered in-house at your workplace (call for details) but we've added an "open" date for later in 2020

    5th November 2020

    £90+VAT per person

     

    HABC Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment

    To provide a thorough understanding and practical application of risk assessment through closely-supervised and detailed project work

    1st & 7th September 2020
    £375+VAT

     

    IOSH Managing Safely

    This supervisory level qualification provides the knowledge and techniques needed to make health and safety 'happen' in any organisation

    22nd, 23rd & 29th January 2020

    £450+VAT

    Download the course brochure here

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    More Health and Safety Courses

    RedCat Health and Safety Masterclass

    This CPD course is aimed at managers, particularly those looking to update a Level 3 and 4 Health and Safety qualifications, and IOSH Managing Safely

    2020 dates to be announced

    £125+VAT

     

    HABC Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness; Hot and Cold Water Systems

    This course is designed to ensure a detailed understanding of Legionnaire's Disease. Aimed at those with "hands-on" operation of at-risk water systems in hotels, sports centres, health care, etc.

    21st May 2020

    £125+VAT

    Download the course brochure here

     

    RedCat Display Screen Equipment Assessors Course

    The aim of this course is to equip delegates to take a lead role in the practical assessment of display screen workstations to prevent common musculo-skeletal disorders.

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    £95+VAT

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    Asbestos Training

    Asbestos Awareness Training

    A popular course for construction and maintenance staff, the objective of this course is to provide the knowledge to state basic origin and purpose of asbestos, and identify common uses in buildings. Equivalent to UKATA Category A training.

    Wednesday 3rd June 2020 (09:00 - 12:30)

    £125+VAT

     

    Asbestos Management Training

    Building on Asbestos Awareness, this course is for those responsible for managing buildings, and the asbestos present within them. Identifying the legal responsibilities, asbestos surveys, managing contractors, etc. Equivalent to UKATA "Duty to Manage"

    Wednesday 3rd June 2020 (13:00 - 16:30)

    £125+VAT

     

    These courses can be purchased as a pair at a discounted price of £225+VAT.

    Download the combined course brochure here

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    Fire Safety

    Build up your desired course, from our menu of options, depending on your needs;

    • Fire marshal/warden
    • Fire extinguisher practical (using extinguishers on a live fire)
    • HABC Level 1 Award in Principles of Fire Safety Awareness
    • HABC Level 2 Award in Principles of Fire Safety

    Download the course brochure here

     

    Combining your fire marshal training, with a formal qualification, gives your supervisory staff the confidence to deal with a real situation. It also provides assurances to your supply chain, certification bodies, etc.

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    First Aid Courses

    HABC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work*

    This one-day course is a must-have for all employees who are designated Emergency First Aiders. This is suitable for most lower to medium risk work places*

    6th May 2020

    15th September 2020

    3rd December 2020

    £97+VAT

    Download the course brochure here

     

    Mental Health First Aid

    This two day course is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid training and provides delegates with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support
    Dates TBA

     

    *Dependant on your assessment of first aid needs under the The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

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    Training Skills

    HABC Level 3 Award in Education and Training

    This qualification is the minimum qualification for individuals who would like to become registered trainers, to deliver health and safety qualifications themselves. Learn from 30 years' of award-winning RedCat experience.

    Re-scheduled 2020 dates coming soon
    £575+VAT

     

     

    HABC Level 3 Award in Delivering Training; 

    COMING SOON

     

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    Food Safety Courses

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    We can also deliver;

    - in-house for your workers

    - bespoke training to your own specifications

     

    We work hard to make our training the most engaging, interactive and effective experience. Principal Tutors Richard and Sarah have over 30 years' experience each, firstly as Environmental Health Officers, and latterly as consultants, and they bring this experience and enthusiasm to each and every course.

     

    Our No8 Thorpe Road training facilities are also second-to-none in terms of equipment, facilities, refreshments and service, making the training experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. No-one likes poor coffee.

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    "Open" Food Safety Courses

    Contact us to discuss an "in-house" course.

    HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety

    This course is the "must have" for all employees in food manufacturing, catering and hospitality sectors.

    Booking now for

    Wednesday 17th June 2020

    Wednesday 9th September 2020

    Wednesday 18th November 2020

    £90+VAT per person

    Download our course brochure here

     

    HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety (Full classroom course)

    This course provides a deeper understanding of food safety hazards, controls and related procedures, and influencing staff behaviour.

    Booking now for

    16th, 17th and 24th September 2020

    £457+VAT

    Download the course brochure here

     

    HABC Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

    This qualification equips delegates with a thorough understanding of the hazards, legal requirements and the issues surrounding the implementation of control measures

    Booking now for

    2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 17th October 2020. Exam Date; 1st December 2020

    £597+VAT

    Download the course brochure here

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    Food Safety Refresher Courses

     

    HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety Refresher

    You must produce your Level 2 Food Safety certificate to attend this course.

    Friday 12th June 2020 (09:00 - 13:00)

    £55+VAT

     

    HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety Refresher

    You must produce Level 3 Food Safety certificate to attend this course.

    Thursday 8th October 2020

    £157+VAT (09:00– 13:00

     

    REDCAT Level 4 Food Safety Refresher

    You must have completed a Level 4 Food Safety course within the last 3-4 years to attend this course

    Tuesday 5th May 2020

    £114+VAT

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    HACCP Training Courses

    HABC Level 2 Award in HACCP in Food Manufacturing

    This course equips delegates to assist with the implementation of HACCP-based procedures. We run it as an in-house course for clients; for more information on this please contact us.

     

    HABC Level 3 Award in HACCP in Food Manufacturing

    This course develops the required knowledge and skills to help develop and implement a HACCP study in a food manufacturing operation

    4th & 10th June 2020

    30th September & 7th October 2020

    £395+VAT

    Click here to download the course brochure

     

    HABC Level 4 Award in HACCP in Food Manufacturing

    This course will provide delegates with the skills to implement a HACCP system, to critically evaluate HACCP plans and to understand the importance of having an effective HACCP system in place.

    Course dates coming soon...

    £597+VAT

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    Food Safety Auditing Courses

     

    Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills

    This course provides skills in the auditing and inspection of food manufacturing processes, in order to effectively verify HACCP and general Food Safety and management systems. Relevant to BRC and SALSA accredited sites. Although in the context of the food industry, the principles can be applied to any sector. We had a nice clutch of Distinctions in our last course!

    12th May 2020

    £185+VAT

    Download the course brochure

     

    Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills Refresher

    The half-day course is specifically for our clients who have attended our Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills. Dates coming soon...
    £100+VAT

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    Food Allergen Courses

    Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness

    his qualification provides those who work in the catering, with basic knowledge and an understanding of the importance of food allergen control, foods commonly cause allergies and intolerance, their characteristics and effects.

    Tuesday 29th September 2020 (09:00 - 13:00)

    £75+VAT

     

    Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management in Catering

    This qualification provides supervisors within Catering businesses with the appropriate management techniques to the control these hazards, particularly in the light of recent court cases..

    Wednesday 13th May 2020

    Monday 12th October 2020

    £185+VAT

    Click Here to download the course brochure

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    Training Skills

    HABC Level 3 Award in Education and Training

    This qualification is the minimum qualification for individuals who would like to become registered trainers, to deliver food safety qualifications themselves. Learn from 30 years' of award-winning RedCat training experience.

    Re-scheduled dates coming soon

    £575+VAT

     

    HABC Level 3 Award in Delivering Training; 

    COMING SOON

     

  • Welcome to The RedCat Partnership

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    Advice and Awesome Training & Coaching

    We will always provide you with advice guidance &/or training that fits your needs and resources. We take the time to get to know you and your team. We are always at the end of the phone, email or in person to answer your queries and concerns.

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    Consultancy /Regulatory Support

    We help take the worry out of Risk Management for you. As ex-inspectors, and now Chartered Practitioners we know exactly what is required of you. We can get you to a basic level of compliance, or we can take you to a higher level of accreditation; the choice is yours!

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    Pragmatic, Friendly and fun

    We make the dry subjects of Health and Safety & Food Safety a lot more interesting; we do love what we do, and that shows.

    We understand the pressures of business, staff management, and can help you develop a sustainable Safety Culture. Which in turn ensures the success of your business!

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    eLearning Courses

    We can now offer a suite of eLearning course through Highfield Awarding Body of Compliance (HABC). HABC are the UK's leading supplier of compliance eLearning courses.

     

    Our course suite ranges from Level 1 Food Safety to Manual Handling and Licensing courses. Click the right arrow to view our courses.

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    Level 1 eLearning Courses

     

    Food Safety Level 1

    Health and Safety Level 1

    Manual Handling eLearning

    Introduction to Allergens

     

    Our Level 1 eLearning courses are £18+VAT

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    Level 2 eLearning Courses

    Food Safety Level 2

    Health and Safety Level 2

    Fire Safety Level 2

    Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders

    Level 2 Award in Customer Service

     

    Our Level 2 eLearning courses are £25.50+VAT

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    Specialist Courses

    Level 2 Spectator Safety

    Level 2 Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events

    Care Certificate

     

    Prices for these courses are available on request.

  • About RedCat

    The experience and commitment to make a difference to your business

    The RedCat Partnership Ltd is a team with a passion for looking after you and your business, from either a Health and Safety or Food Safety aspect. We are based in Norwich.

    We are a team of ex-inspectors who all love Risk Management......yes, this is possible!

    We can help you & your business with a variety of methods, but there are no off-the-peg solutions here. We will come and meet you, and work out a menu of compliance solutions. You can pick and choose what services you need.

    It may be that you would like a Safety Management system from scratch, or you would like your current system updated or refreshed.

    We can help with training your staff – we run a series of accredited training courses, that take place at our Venue No.8 Thorpe Road.

    We are fully equipped to come to you and run in-house courses.

    We can also develop a bespoke effective course for you & your team.

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    No.8

    The Business Rooms, No.8 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

     

    We are lucky to have some of the best facilities in Norwich in which to deliver our training.

     

    No8's facilities are also available to you, for meeting, training and conferencing facilities in central Norwich

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    What does No.8 Offer

    The Business Rooms at No.8 Thorpe Road Norwich are a fantastic new set of Business Rooms for Norwich and Norfolk.

    Situated opposite Norwich Train Station, the Business Rooms provide an ideal setting in the historic heart of Norwich for all your Business Meeting room, and Training Room needs.

    The Business Rooms have been set up by the team at The RedCat Partnership Ltd. They have cre8-ed a unique blend of modern meeting & training rooms, which blend with those traditional values, great value and service. Redcat understand the need for a truly flexible and bespoke approach to meetings & training sessions

    The Business Rooms offer the opportunity for you to host meetings, training sessions and other events in a unique setting.

    We have now produced a separate website for The Business Rooms click here to view the website.

    What we offer

    1. Four meeting / training rooms of differing sizes to meet all your needs; whether it’s a private 1-1 meeting or a presentation to up to 40 people, the Business Rooms can accomod8 you.

    2. An ideal venue for meetings, seminars, conferences, master-classes, training sessions, interviews, business events and coaching sessions

    3. Two of the rooms have interactive white boards, so you can communic8 effectively. All four roomshave magnetic glass writing boards and flipcharts. We can also can provide other aids as required

    4. Gr8 refreshments; Coffee from Paddy and Scott’s, Tea from Kandula and Norfolk Cordials. Plus homemade ‘Pl8’s of food from our own kitchen. There will also be chocol8 J but No.8 can cater for all dietary needs

     

    What we offer

    5. You can hot desk in our Rehydr8 room, this is available for informal meetings, or just for you to catchyour breath in-between other visits.

    6. Flexible Hot-desking on our collabor8tive working floor

    7. We have parking on site- but please appreci8 that this comes on a first come first serve basis; but parking is available close by on Lower Clarence Road, Riverside Road and in the City Centre. No.8 is a short walk from the Bus Station, a quick Taxi ride from the Airport and you can even travel by Boat.

    8. Availability at a time to suit you, The Business Rooms will be open in the evenings and weekends too

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    Consultancy

    A 'Hands-Off' Approach During COVID-19

     

    We know the importance of social distancing and self-isolation, but also the need to use this time wisely.

    We have created a new format for this Food Safety qualification, that you can complete wherever you are. We use a mixture of structured, self-directed learning, interactive webinars with the RedCat team and a formal computer-based test, invigilated by the Awarding Body, Highfield ABC.

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    Course Aims, and Who It's Aimed At

    This course is for Supervisory staff in any retail, catering or manufacturing business, who are implementing food safety management systems, and directly supervise staff.

    Owners and managers of smaller businesses would also benefit.

    If you're unsure, contact us.

    Aim #1

    Deeper knowledge of food hazards, for your benefit and so you can explain it to others more convincingly.

    Aim #2

    Regarding those all-important "5 Star" procedures, an understanding of what's "under the bonnet" always helps. You'll know a lot more about "HACCP" after this course.

    We'l cover what these procedures look like for common issues like raw material sourcing, preventing cross contamination, cleaning, pest control, personal hygiene, etc.

    Aim #3

    Bring in some supervisory management principles, to help you make it happen.

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    How Do We Deliver?

    We send all the relevant materials prior to the first session, including the traditional coursebook. Learning is spread over four, 1.5 hour webinars, delivered from our No.8 training facilities. After a session, delegates will access the next activities that will reinforce the previous session, and lay the foundations for the next session.

    During the webinars, we'll not only be answering questions and chairing discussions, we'll be conducting activities, using our interactive whiteboard (recording our discussions for sending out afterwards), and carrying out our usual range of demonstrations. This will not be your standard "passive" webinar, delegates will be truly involved.

    Delegates must therefore attend all the live sessions and complete the work assigned to qualify for the assessment at the end of the course.

    We do have a maximum cap on the number of delegates, to make sure that our discussions are inclusive for everyone; this is not a mass-market exercise.

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    Why RedCat?

    Tutors Sarah and Richard are chartered Environmental Health Officers. Their extensive knowledge and experience (65 years combined!) is through the traditional "EHO" enforcement role, and 21 years of food safety consultancy through RedCat.

    We've been successfully delivering food safety training locally and nationally since 1988.

    Ensuring that Supervisory staff get the most "return on investment" from courses such as this, is as vital as ever. This program will help deliver the knowledge, retention, understanding and behaviour change that supervisors require, something traditional e-learning simply can't guarantee.

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    Level 3 Food Safety; Cost and Course Dates

    Cost;

    £295+VAT per person

    (includes all course materials, textbooks, webinars and exam fees)

     

    Times and Dates;

    Webinars; 09:30 - 11:30 on

    Monday 25th January 2021

    Thursday 28th January 2021

    Monday 1st February 2021

    Thursday 4th February 2021

    Test; 09:30 - 10:30, Thursday 11th February 2021

     

    Booking;

    01603 473732 or enquiries@redcatpartnership.co.uk

     

    Download the course brochure here

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    The Technicalities

    Delegates will need;

    • A quiet space for study, particularly during the webinars (it's amazing how much background noise gets picked up by a microphone, but if the kids are at home, fair enough!)
    • A laptop or personal computer with basic office programmes
    • Reasonable internet connection 
    • An isolated space during the test is an ABSOLUTE MUST. There can't be anyone interrupting or entering your zone.
    • A webcam; the Highfield invigilator will be watching you, as you conduct the test on your computer
    • A smartphone; before the test, you'll live stream to Highfield a walk-through of your work-space; behind your seat, under the table, on the ceiling, everywhere, to prove there are no hidden "cheat aids". So don't even think about it!
    • A valid form of photo identification to show, before the test (see * below for acceptable ID formats)
    • Level 2 Award in Food Safety is highly desirable; we don't have the time to go over the basics.

     

    Answers are automatically uploaded online, once successfully completed you'll receive the official certificate through the post. There are re-sit options if the unthinkable happens.

     

    Lastly, our Equal Opportunities procedure is being reviewed in the light of this course, as it does require the basic IT skills some people may find demanding, but this is 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic.

     

    *ID formats;

    • valid passport (any nationality);
    • signed UK photo card driving licence;
    • valid warrant card issued by HM Forces, Police;
    • other photographic ID card, e.g. employee ID card (must be current employer), student ID card, travel card.

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  • Knowledge Base

    Our knowledge based articles give more details on some of the issues we have been asked about

  • Our new approach to COVID-secure compliance training

    Richard illustrates how we're doing this.......

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    ...and learn how to achieve food safety and health & safety qualifications by remote learning

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