BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Barrow Training Partnership - ECPv5.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Barrow Training Partnership X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Barrow Training Partnership BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250623T080949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T080949Z UID:7998-1756684800-1757116799@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Streetworks DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nThe New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) sets out the procedures and guidelines for personnel employed by local authorities\, utilities companies and their contractors for the purpose of any road works in the highway or on footpaths. \nBenefits of attending this course: \n\nA comprehensive understanding of the risks\, and control measures to be applied around buried services in order to avoid direct contact with them.\n\n\nBetter planning of work in the highway\, to promote a safe system of work\, install signing\, lighting and guarding correctly\, and to remove it in the correct sequence\, once work has been completed.\n\n\nGain a better understanding of different methods of excavation\, and the tools and equipment used.\n\n\nHave an ability to carry out or supervise reinstatement of openings in the highway in accordance with current stipulated procedures.\n\nThe theoretical aspect of the course is delivered in the classroom\, but there is an emphasis on a hands-on experience\, using all appropriate tools and equipment under constant supervision. \nAssessment focuses on learners demonstrating their knowledge by practical assessments to agreed criteria\, and by successful completion of multi choice question papers for each unit. \nUnits covered within the course: \nOperatives \n\nLA – Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus\nO1 – Signing\, Lighting and Guarding\nO2 – Excavation in the Highway\nO3 – Re-instatement and Compaction Backfill Materials\nO4 – Re-instatement of Sub-Base and Road base in Non-Bituminous Materials\nO6 – Re-instatement in Hot-lay Bituminous Materials\nO8 – Re-instatement of Modular surfaces and concrete Footways\n\nSupervisors \n\nLA – Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus\nS1 – Monitoring Signing\, Lighting and Guarding\nS2 – Monitoring Excavation in the Highway\nS3 – Monitoring Re-instatement and Compaction Backfill Materials\nS4 – Monitoring Re-instatement of Sub-Base and Road base in Non-Bituminous Materials\nS5 – Monitoring Re-instatement in Bituminous Materials\nS7 – Monitoring Re-instatement of Modular surfaces and concrete Footways\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4690″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Leaflet\n \n \n Download the course leaflet \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1617718479957{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/streetworks-67/ LOCATION:Rome Street\, Carlisle\, Construction Training Centre\, Rome Street\, Carlisle\, CA2 5AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Job specific ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250702T142959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T142959Z UID:8017-1757376000-1757548799@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Working in Confined Spaces - Medium Risk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This 2 day medium risk confined space training course is designed for anyone who works in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely\, entering\, and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely\, using equipment and tools safely\, following procedures\, dealing with emergencies and medium risk control entry awareness. \nThis course is taught in simulated confined space environments – such as an indoor tunnel – and covers; safe entry\, emergency procedures and escape using breathing apparatus. \nThis course covers things like: \n\npreparing to enter and work safely in confined spaces\nentering and exiting confined spaces\npreparing and using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for working and escape purposes\nusing equipment and tools safely\ndealing with emergencies\ncontrolling entry and arrangements for confined spaces\nPlanning\, managing and reviewing work for confined spaces\n\nThe qualifications are delivered through a combination of practical and theoretical training. You will look at areas such as: risk assessments\, classifications of confined spaces\, equipment and procedures. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6037″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1617718479957{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/working-in-confined-spaces-medium-risk-106/ LOCATION:Rome Street\, Carlisle\, Construction Training Centre\, Rome Street\, Carlisle\, CA2 5AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health & Safety ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250729T123651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T123651Z UID:8041-1757894400-1757980799@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Asbestos Awareness - 2 half day sessions DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nAbout this Course\nWhat is involved? \n\n\n\nNature and properties of asbestos\nTypes\, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos\nAvoiding the risks from asbestos\nWhat to do if suspicious materials are found\nWorkplace precautions\nUndertaking work activities in a safe manner\nAsbestos regulations\nProcedures following an asbestos exposure\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWho is the training for? \nFor those who carry out work on buildings that were constructed before the year 1999. \nWhy do they need to do it? \nTo ensure that they are aware of the dangers of asbestos\, can recognise what it looks like and know what to do if they come across it in their day to day work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”5790″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1617718479957{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/asbestos-awareness-2-half-day-sessions-21/ LOCATION:Egremont\, Unit 7 Bridge End Industrial Estate\, Egremont\, Cumbria\, CA22\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Job specific ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250623T080859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T080859Z UID:7999-1757980800-1758153599@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Working in Confined Spaces - Medium Risk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This 2 day medium risk confined space training course is designed for anyone who works in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely\, entering\, and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely\, using equipment and tools safely\, following procedures\, dealing with emergencies and medium risk control entry awareness. \nThis course is taught in simulated confined space environments – such as an indoor tunnel – and covers; safe entry\, emergency procedures and escape using breathing apparatus. \nThis course covers things like: \n\npreparing to enter and work safely in confined spaces\nentering and exiting confined spaces\npreparing and using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for working and escape purposes\nusing equipment and tools safely\ndealing with emergencies\ncontrolling entry and arrangements for confined spaces\nPlanning\, managing and reviewing work for confined spaces\n\nThe qualifications are delivered through a combination of practical and theoretical training. You will look at areas such as: risk assessments\, classifications of confined spaces\, equipment and procedures. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6037″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1617718479957{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/working-in-confined-spaces-medium-risk-104/ LOCATION:Rome Street\, Carlisle\, Construction Training Centre\, Rome Street\, Carlisle\, CA2 5AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health & Safety ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250721T132827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T092125Z UID:8031-1758672000-1758758399@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Asbestos Awareness - 2 half day sessions DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nAbout this Course\nWhat is involved? \n\n\n\nNature and properties of asbestos\nTypes\, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos\nAvoiding the risks from asbestos\nWhat to do if suspicious materials are found\nWorkplace precautions\nUndertaking work activities in a safe manner\nAsbestos regulations\nProcedures following an asbestos exposure\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWho is the training for? \nFor those who carry out work on buildings that were constructed before the year 1999. \nWhy do they need to do it? \nTo ensure that they are aware of the dangers of asbestos\, can recognise what it looks like and know what to do if they come across it in their day to day work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”5790″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1617718479957{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/asbestos-awareness-2-half-day-sessions-19/ LOCATION:Egremont\, Unit 7 Bridge End Industrial Estate\, Egremont\, Cumbria\, CA22\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Job specific ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250820T131301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T150414Z UID:8094-1758758400-1758931199@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Scaffold Inspection DESCRIPTION:Who is the training for? \nFor those who need to carry out necessary inspections of scaffolding which has been erected by others. \nWhy do they need to do it? \nTo increase awareness of the dangers and ensure scaffolding is safe to work off. To eliminate the risk of falling from height. \nWhat is involved? \n\nWork at Height regulations 2005\nNASC TG20:13 compliance\nNASC SG04:15 guidelines\nHSE Guidelines\nBasic Scaffolding Materials & Structures\nReporting Inspections/Defects\nWorking Methods\nOn-Site Inspections – (Tube and Fitting)\nPreparing Reports/Scaffold Tagging Systems\nSpecific individual issues\n\n  \nAlso includes a practical assessment and theory test URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/scaffold-inspection-7/ LOCATION:Rome Street\, Carlisle\, Construction Training Centre\, Rome Street\, Carlisle\, CA2 5AQ\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250820T104449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T132552Z UID:8092-1758844800-1758931199@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Manual Handling + Abrasive Wheel DESCRIPTION:Manual Handling \nThe aim of this course is to raise awareness of the risks from manual handling so that you understand more about your responsibilities and how to carry out your job role safely. \nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of this course\, learners will be aware of: \n\nWhy you need to know about manual handling\nWhat manual handling is\nThe main laws governing manual handling in the workplace\nThe key hazards and risks associated with manual handling\nThe main ways to avoid or reduce the risks that manual handling presents\nGood manual handling techniques\n\n  \nAbrasive Wheel \nThis course is aimed at those who are required to operate angle grinders (fitted with cutting or grinding wheels)\, cut-off saws and bench top cut-off saws as part of their daily work activities. \nWhat the course covers:\n\n\n• Legislation\, regulations\, ACoPs and HSE guidance\n• Abrasive wheel specification\, wheel types and application\n• Wheel marking and identification (British Standard Marking System)\n• Abrasive wheel hazards and safe use\n• Wheel inspection\, storage & transportation\n• Wheel mounting\, guarding and good practice\n• Equipment safety – Identifying damaged wheels and faulty equipment\n• Effects on health:\n– risks from silica dust\n– hand-arm vibration\n• Control measures – PPE and RPE\n– eye protection\n– respiratory protection\n– ear protection\n– hand / arm hazards and protection\n• Practical demonstration\n– safe fitting of abrasive wheels\n• Theoretical and practical assessment URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/manual-handling-abrasive-wheel-6/ LOCATION:Rome Street\, Carlisle\, Construction Training Centre\, Rome Street\, Carlisle\, CA2 5AQ\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250710T135028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T101257Z UID:8022-1759104000-1759276799@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Working in Confined Spaces - Medium Risk DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This 2 day medium risk confined space training course is designed for anyone who works in a medium risk environment and includes preparing to work safely\, entering\, and exiting medium risk confined spaces safely\, using equipment and tools safely\, following procedures\, dealing with emergencies and medium risk control entry awareness. \nThis course is taught in simulated confined space environments – such as an indoor tunnel – and covers; safe entry\, emergency procedures and escape using breathing apparatus. \nThis course covers things like: \n\npreparing to enter and work safely in confined spaces\nentering and exiting confined spaces\npreparing and using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for working and escape purposes\nusing equipment and tools safely\ndealing with emergencies\ncontrolling entry and arrangements for confined spaces\nPlanning\, managing and reviewing work for confined spaces\n\nThe qualifications are delivered through a combination of practical and theoretical training. You will look at areas such as: risk assessments\, classifications of confined spaces\, equipment and procedures. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6037″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1617718479957{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/working-in-confined-spaces-medium-risk-107/ LOCATION:Rome Street\, Carlisle\, Construction Training Centre\, Rome Street\, Carlisle\, CA2 5AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health & Safety ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTSTAMP:20260421T131931 CREATED:20250724T105951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T105951Z UID:8035-1759190400-1759363199@www.btp-cumbria.co.uk SUMMARY:Signing\, lighting and guarding DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWho is the training for?\nFor those who need to carry out work on the public highway \nWhy do they need to do it?\nTo prepare them properly and to help comply with statutory law[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4803″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1617718479957{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.btp-cumbria.co.uk/event/signing-lighting-and-guarding-28/ LOCATION:HMP Kirkham\, Construction Training Centre\, Rome Street\, Kirkham\, PR4 2RN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Health & Safety ORGANIZER;CN="BTP%20Cumbria":MAILTO:info@btp-cumbria.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR