Mental Health First Aid
2025-05-27 - 2025-05-28 | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
With so much change and uncertainty in the world, the need to support everyone’s mental health and wellbeing is greater than ever. That’s why our community is so powerful.
Mental Health First Aiders, also known as an MHFAiders®, are crucial to helping boost and support employee wellbeing as we adjust to a profoundly changed workplace environment.
Mental Health First Aiders develop the skills to spot the signs of a person experiencing poor mental health, and the confidence to start a conversation. They also learn about the tools to signpost them to appropriate support so that everyone can thrive.
Once someone has trained as a Mental Health First Aider they are certified for three years.

Manual Handling
2024-10-01 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Course Duration
Days: 0.5
Attendees
1 – 8
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:
Demonstrate the correct method of manual handling of objects.
Understand their responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Demonstrate the practices of manual handling and lifting as described in The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Course Summary
MHOR 1992
Relevant regulations/legislation
Duties of employees
Duties of employers
Introduction to manual handling
Principles of good movement
Types and causes of injury
Anatomy of the spine
Theoretical examination
Identifying the load
Mechanical aids
Task analysis
Practical application of lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.
Refresher Period
Manual Handling Awareness Refresher Course after 3 years.
Any Other Relevant Information
As all personnel are at risk of injury through carrying out manual handling tasks as part of their duties, this course can be adapted to suit all workplaces.

Confined Space
2025-03-27 08:00
Course Duration
1 Day
The Aim of the Course is to:
Give training and practical assessment for those persons who need to plan implement and work to safe working procedures and permits for confined space entry.
Course Objectives

Identify any hazards and associated risks involved when entering confined spaces.
Understand the current legislation and codes of practice for confined space entry.
Implement control measures such as ventilation, gas detection and monitoring to eliminate and reduce potential risks.
Select inspect, use and store personal protective equipment and site safety equipment.
Understand and work to entry permits and safe working procedures.
Work with escape breathing apparatus.
Implement the appropriate accident and emergency procedures.

Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of Powerpoint presentation & Videos covering:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Confined Spaces Regulations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
Other current relevant regulations.
Confined space hazards and associated risks
Safe working procedures and entry permits
Gas detection
Use of escape breathing apparatus
Access equipment, winches and lifelines
Hygiene procedures
Accident and emergency procedures
Practical exercises

Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?
All personnel who are directly involved in the planning, supervision and execution of work in confined spaces such as manholes, shafts, chambers, sewers, tanks etc.
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.

Cat and Genny
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration

Days: 1

Attendees

1 – 8

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

Identify different types of underground services.
Use pipe and cable locators. (CAT & Genny 3+ and 4+)
Safely operate a basic Cable Avoidance Tool and Genny.
Demonstrate an awareness of methods concerning the detection of underground services.
Select and understand cable plans.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation

Course Summary

Relevant regulations/legislation
Review of HSG 47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
Identifying underground apparatus and supporting utilities
Map reading and identification of legends
Practical map scale of apparatus
DVD (Dead or Alive)
Trial holes
Introduction to CAT and Genny
DVD (CAT and Genny Training)
Locating cable run
Situations relevant to and injuries from, hitting different utilities

Certification

Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period

Cable Avoidance Refresher Course recommended after 3 years (for regular users).

Fire Warden/Marshal
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
1 Day
Delegates: 1 – 12
Description

The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 requires that all employees have fire safety training to comply with these regulations

Course Aim

To provide the participants with – an awareness of the principals of fire prevention, how to deal with small fires and the safety procedures once a fire has been detected.

Objectives

On completion of the training the participant will be able to:

Identify fire extinguishers
Choose the correct extinguisher
Know fire evacuation procedures
Operate fire extinguishers correctly
Common causes of fire
Human behaviour

Assessment

At the end of the course the participants will be asked to do a short written test to confirm understanding and awareness.

Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.
Refresher Period
Refresher Course recommended after 3 years.

EUSR Category 1 and 2: Locate Utility Services and Implement Safe Excavating Practices
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Duration
2 Days
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR course combines both Category 1 – Locate Utility Services and Category 2 – Implement Safe Excavating Practices. It covers the training and assessments needed for safe detection and excavation of underground utility services, utilising recognised and approved methods.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

How to interpret utility plan drawings, symbols, and coded information
The safe use of location equipment to detect a range of underground services
The hazards associated with underground services and how to mitigate risks
Effective site marking and preparation before excavation
Safe digging techniques using both hand tools and hand-held power tools

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years

Abrasive Wheels
2024-10-01 08:30 - 12:00
Course Duration
Days: 0.5
Attendees
1 – 8
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Select and mount appropriate disc/wheel for the work in hand.
Correctly use the machine/s.
Dress the wheel.
Course Summary
Relevant regulations/legislation
Introduction to the equipment
Practical use of machine/s
Hand Arm Vibration
Cutting and grinding of various objects with various machines
Hazards and precautions to be observed when using abrasive wheels and cutting discs
Dust suppression
Examination of abrasive wheels
Mounting of abrasive wheels
Personal Protective Equipment
Types and functions of wheels and discs
Selection, testing and mounting of wheels and discs
Care, maintenance, transport, handling and storage of wheels and discs
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.
Refresher Period
Abrasive Wheels / Cutting Discs (Stihl Saws) Refresher Course after 3 years.
Any Other Relevant Information
Certification will be issued for various types of machine/s covered during training i.e. hand-held petrol cutter and/or angle grinder etc.

Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Introduction
The 2 day course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. It provides supervisors with an understanding of
health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as their legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities – It will highlight the requirement to promote health and safety and to supervise effectively.

Aims and Objectives
To ensure that all those given supervisory responsibilities understand:

Why they are carrying out their identified duties
What is expected of them and
To ensure that they contribute to the safety of the workplace
To ensure that at the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand the problems of the industry
Have an understanding of how health and safety law is structured and how it applies to supervisors
Identify how their supervisory role fits in with the management structure in controlling site safety
Carry out risk assessments and understand the need for method statements
Carry out effective site inductions, tool box talks and method statement briefings
Be able to monitor site activities effectively
Understand the importance of timely intervention when bad practice is identified

Syllabus

Health and Safety Law
Safe Systems of Work
Health and Safety Management
Occupational Health
Fire Prevention / Control and Other Emergencies
Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
Group Exercise – Risk Assessment & Method Statement
PresentationSkills
CDM
Working at Height
PPE
Manual Handling
Accidents and First Aid
Intervention Skills and Behaviour
Intervention Skills Exercise

Assessment
The method of assessment will be by multi choice questions at the end of the course as well as being expected to be interactive during the course

Certification
CITB CSkills Awards – Site Safety Managers Certificate
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Site Manager Safety (5 Day)

CITB Health, Safety And Environment Tests
2025-07-18 10:00
The Operatives test ensures workers have a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on site. This test covers the following five core knowledge areas:

Working environment
Occupational health
Safety
High risk activities
Specialist

The pass mark for the Operatives test is 90%. To pass, you need to answer at least 45 out of 50 questions correctly.
The official CITB GT100 publication contains all of the content that is covered within the test in the form of questions and answers so that you can fully prepare for your test. It is also available as a digital download. There is a smartphone app which provides test simulations so you can practise answering knowledge questions against the clock and highlight the areas where further preparation is needed. The Operatives app is available in the 14 voiceover languages offered.

Additional Information
Please note the total cost of this test includes the £22.50 CITB test fee and an additional admin fee however does not include the card application fee. We do not apply for the physical card upon completion of training.

Forward Tipping Dumper
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
instructions and accepted good practice.
Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Position dumper for loading from and discharging into, excavations.
Understand the causes of instability of dumper and load.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Course Summary
Use of stop blocks
Position for loading
Relevant regulations/legislation
Travelling on inclines
Refuelling procedures
Introduction to machine
Hill starts
Controls and instruments
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Driving, loading and unloading
Use of various types of skips
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years (non renewable).
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 2) on Forward Tipping Dumper is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
2025-08-05 08:30 - 16:30
Course Duration

5 days block release Or 5 days at 1 day per week

The Aim of the Course is to:

To assist site management and supervisory personnel to:

Manage health and safety on site in accordance with the current legal provisions and within the context of their management or supervisory role
Develop an understanding of their responsibilities and accountability for site health, safety and welfare
Recognise that a safe site is efficient, economical and productive

Who Should Attend The Course?

All Site Managers and Supervisory Personnel

Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical exercises all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos, covering the following:

Introduction to Health & Safety responsibilities
Managing Health & Safety
Responsibilities of managers and supervisors
Measuring, monitoring and auditing health and safety performance
Provision of information and training
Control of hazards and risks

Certification

CITB CSkills Awards – Site Safety Managers Certificate

Refresher Period

The Site Managers Safety Certificate is renewable every 5 years

EUSR Category 1: Locate Utility Services
2024-05-09 08:30 - 16:30
Duration
1 Day
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR Category 1: Locate Utility Services. It covers the training and assessments needed for safe detection and excavation of underground utility services, utilising recognised and approved methods.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

Interpret utility plan drawings and identify symbols and coded information
Prepare and use location equipment to locate a range of underground services
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with underground services
Recognise why some services are more difficult to locate
Carry out site marking using appropriate methods

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years

EUSR Category 2: Implement Safe Excavating Practices
2024-04-29 08:30 - 16:30
1 Day
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR Category 2: Implement Safe (Digging) Excavating Practices. It covers the training needed for those working to safely excavate and maintain holes and trenches using both hand tools and hand-held power tools.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

Interpret utility drawings and identify symbols and coded information
Ensure all necessary location, marking and site safety provisions have been carried out correctly prior to any excavation work commencing
Identify the dangers and hazards associated with excavations
Select and use safe digging techniques to carry out and maintain excavations

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years

Plant and Vehicle Marshalling
2027-11-19 12:00 - 2027-11-27 13:00
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 3 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 3

Course Summary

Duties, role and responsibilities and any limitations of those marshalling the movement of plant and vehicles in various situations
Hierarchy of control measures for plant and vehicle movement and the requirements of a work traffic management plan
Legislative requirements and procedures relating to plant and vehicles accessing/egressing for the public highway and the effect on other road users
Types, attributes, limitations, hazards and stability factors on different plant and vehicles relevant to the occupational area or sector
Factors of driver visibility for different plant and vehicles
Ground conditions, proximity hazards and weight limits and the affect these have on operations of plant and vehicles
Safety positions for a marshaller and other personnel
Communication methods and how to pass information on to drivers/operators and other personnel involved
Safe systems of work, exclusions zones, PPE and resources required to marshal
Marshalling plant and vehicles to an exact location using an approved code of signals and marshalling to support the duties of the plant operator

Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) in Plant and Vehicle Marshaling is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.
