Duration:
A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

Syllabus:
A range of subjects are covered including:

 

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Assessment and marking:
The course Instructor is responsible for determining whether delegates pass or fail based on practical and oral assessments throughout the course, i.e. by observation and oral questioning, as well as the completion of a multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course.
The Instructor will only award a pass if they believe that delegates have displayed the requisite understanding and competencies at the end of each session throughout the course and successfully completed the question paper.
 

Certification:
This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 years, delegates will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that, during the 3-year period, delegates attend annual refresher courses.
 

Numbers:
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.