Learning Outcomes

Recruitment

Recruiting Contractors Using Agencies

Successful Onboarding After Interviewing

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about recruiting contractors by using agencies. This will include competencies, application forms and interview techniques. You will learn how to manage any initial concerns when starting a new job, what you should expect to see in a contract of employment and why the onboarding process can take up to a year to complete.

Record Keeping

Self-Service Systems

Work and Personal Data Rights

In this module, you will learn about producing and maintaining personnel records. This will include identifying types of records, understanding the systems used to record data and learning the legal requirements required for data security. You will also be introduced to online privacy concerning your own personal data.

Work Policies and Procedures

Health and Safety

Pay and Pension

In this module, you will learn about employment policies and procedures. This will include what activities count as work time and which do not, the legal requirements behind holiday entitlement and assessments designed to identify hazards that could threaten employees in their place of work. You will also learn about the specific pay grades of the national minimum wage, workers exempt from the NMW and Pensions Act of 2008.

Human Resources: Employee Management and Training - Course Assessment

Learn about the policies and procedures of effective employee management with this comprehensive HR management course.

Human Resources: Employee Management and Training

Every human resources department focuses on many different aspects of company life, including recruitment, retention, and producing and maintaining personnel records of employees. This course will take you through the responsibilities involved like knowing possible risks in the workplace and the legal parameters of remuneration. After completing this course, employees and employers alike will understand the procedures and policies of HR.

The human resources division of any company is a busy place. This course will take you through the intricacies of looking after employees and their needs while also focusing on the needs of the business. You will be introduced to some of the common competencies required for an open role after completing a job analysis. This course explains what should be included in an application form and what could be seen as discriminatory to potential applicants. The importance of equality and diversity in this process will be examined, too. Learn what questions can and cannot be asked in an interview as some can discriminate against certain parties under UK law, as well as the types of interviews you could use. While studying the interview process, you will be introduced to the STAR technique (situation, task, action, result) used by interviewers. Following that, you will see how to successfully welcome a new employee to the team and retain them within the company. Possible financial and legal issues that could arise from an unsuccessful onboarding process are discussed, as well as techniques to avoid these failures. The material also details what can be included in a contract of employment and when this document should be presented to a new employee.
You will be introduced to the importance of properly producing and maintaining personnel records of employees. Do you know how long you should keep certain documents? While considering paper-based record keeping, identify the types of documents you should keep, the best places to keep them and how to properly dispose of these files when they are no longer needed. In terms of self-service systems, the many benefits in comparison to paper-based keeping will be covered, as well as the differences between employee- and management-level self-service. Learn the aspects that all records systems should share, no matter what, and master the legal requirements that all workplaces must adhere to when handling personnel records.
Risk assessments are a huge part of an HR manager's job. An up-to-date record should be kept and employees need to be kept abreast of changes to the office, new equipment procedures or even something as simple as the evacuation point in an emergency situation. You will review sample policies that will help enforce the importance of avoiding risk in the workplace. This course covers the UK’s National Minimum Wage requirements and those exempt from the NMW. For those interested in a career in HR management, this course provides the policies and procedures you will need to be successful in the recruitment process and overall employee management.

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Introduction to Manual Handling

Manual Handling Injuries and Prevention

Manual Handling Risk Assessments

Manual Handling Legislation

The Maximum Weight You Can Lift

Risk At Work

Good Handling Technique

In this module, we will be going through the tips, techniques, and risks associated with transporting material manually. A detailed guide on the risks associated with manual handling and how to prevent injuries shall be provided. The role of legislation and incorporating the proper technique while transporting heavy materials will also be examined.

Fundamentals of Manual Handling - Course assessment

Learn how to manage the risks associated with manual handling and lifting in this free online health and safety course.

Fundamentals of Manual Handling

This health and safety course examines the basic concepts associated with the lifting of heavy objects in the workplace and explains how to make manual handling as safe as possible. Poor lifting techniques lead to many injuries each year so we outline the rules, regulations and techniques that ensure that both employers and employees can safeguard themselves from harm. If your work involves manual handling, enrol now to learn how to manage risk.

Introduction to Security Management

Organisational Security Management

Security Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction

Physical and Information Security Protection

Business Resilience and Crisis Management

Cyber Security and Fraud Prevention

Security Investigations and Threat Awareness

Laws and Regulations

In this module we will learn the basic functions and role of safety management. We will explore the concepts of responsibility, authority, and accountability in safety management. We will then learn about some of the key functions that protect an organization from all types of risks, threats, and fraud.

Course assessment

This free online course teaches how security management works, what functions it has and what risks it poses.

Security Management

This course introduces us to the essential functions and role of safety management. We will examine the organisational structure of safety management and the organisational principles. We will then learn about crucial functions that protect an organisation from all types of risks, threats and fraud. Then, we will explore the importance of physical security and the role of information security protection in organisations.

Introduction to Crisis Management

Preparing for a Crises

Responding to and Recovering From Crises

In this module, you’ll be introduced to the concept of crisis, its various forms, and its impact on organisations. You’ll learn how to identify potential threats, develop contingency plans, and establish response teams. You’ll be guided through the key elements of crisis communication, including strategies for recovery and post-crisis evaluation.

Course Assessment - Introduction to Emergency Crisis Management

Learn how to prepare for emergencies and help communities respond to crises and disasters in this free online course.

Introduction to Emergency Crisis Management

Emergencies caused by various factors can happen unexpectedly. Such disasters disrupt existing systems, making it crucial to be prepared with a thought-out strategy to respond efficiently in crisis situations. This crisis and disaster management course provides such strategies and explains how to handle emergencies. We explore the stages of crisis management and show you how to plan for emergencies and communicate with stakeholders during crises.

Introduction to Food Allergies

Allergen Management in Food Preparation

Communicating Allergen Information

Developing Allergen Management Plans

In this module, you will learn what food allergies and food intolerances are. The lessons discuss how to identify food allergens and prevent cross-contact during food handling and storage. You will understand allergen labelling regulations, how to communicate allergen information, and first aid protocols in the case of allergic emergencies.

Course assessment - Food Allergen Awareness

Learn how to properly label ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in this free online allergen management course.

Food Allergen Awareness

Nearly 10% of the population is allergic to certain ingredients. This means that food manufacturers and services must lower the risk of allergic reactions by providing consumers with clear information and alternatives. This food safety course identifies common food allergens and explains how they affect the body. We go over the regulations governing ingredient labelling and show you how to implement allergen control to protect customers.

History of Food Safety Management Systems

Publication of ISO 22000:2018

Important Definitions in ISO 22000:2018

In this module you will be able to know about the history of Food Safety Management System including the ISO 22000 and the FSSC 22000. This module also covers the details about the publication of ISO 22000:2018 Standard. Explanation and activities on important terminologies and concepts (selected from ISO 22000:2018 standard) are also included in this module.

Leadership Role and Context of Organization

Risk Management and Support Provision

Operations Management

In this module you will learn the expectations of the standard regarding top management to exhibit a leadership role. This module will help you to familiarize yourself about the requirements of the standard to conduct analysis on context of organization and how a food organization can manage it. Also the module covers risk and support management functions. Lastly the module explains the main part of the standard which is on Operations of the Food Safety Management System.

Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation

Internal Audits and Management Reviews

Improvement

This module explains the Check part of the standard which is performance evaluation. This module enlightens performance evaluation at operational level which covers monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation. Also this module describes Performance evaluation at management system level which covers internal Audits and management Reviews. Finally this module incorporates explanation on continual improvement.

ISO 22000:2018 - Elements of Food Safety Management System - End of Course assessment

Learn about how to manage Food Safety Management Systems with this free online ISO 22000:2018 course.

ISO 22000:2018 - Elements of Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

This free online ISO 22000:2018 course will teach you about the Elements of Food Safety Management System (FSMS). FSMS is a collaborative and systematic approach to effectively managing food safety risks. With this course, you will learn how this standard works and the potential benefits it can offer to food organizations. You will also study the requirements of the standard for conducting analysis and how a food organization can manage this.

Introduction to Facilities Management

Duties of a Facility Manager

In this module, you will learn about the various aspects of facilities management and will be apprised of all the necessary information a facilities manager should know to be able to carry out several duties successfully. Upon that, you will also learn about the legal considerations attached to various departments in a facility.

Facility Management - Maintenance and Repairs - Course Assessment

Explore facility management to ensure the efficiency of any organisation with this free online course.

Facility Management - Maintenance and Repairs

In this course, we will introduce you to the basic concepts of facilities management and the various roles of a facilities manager. You will learn about the ins and outs of the numerous duties of this profession like lease purchase, vendor management, health and safety, maintenance and repair. We will show you the importance of having a well-managed workplace and how it can affect employees' productivity and behaviour.

Introduction to Risk Assessment

The Three Processes of Risk Assessment

Identifying the Organizational Hazards

This module presents discussions on important aspects of organizational risk assessment and control in the workplace. Through this module, you will be able to define risk assessment and its importance. Moreover, you will also learn about the reasons for conducting this assessment along with its goals. Lastly, hazard identification is also given.

Risk Assessment & Control - Health & Safety - Course assessment

Learn how to conduct a risk assessment and hazard identification for your organization in this free online course.

Risk Assessment & Control - Health & Safety

This short course is designed to teach its enrollees the importance of conducting a risk assessment as part of organizational health and safety management. It discusses various aspects of risk assessment, such as its essential steps, the reasons for conducting a risk assessment and the goals. The course also contains sufficient learning material on hazard identification and the method of ranking these risks.