Vortex Training Solutions Ltd.

Following our nomination for a 2018 Silver Award under the Ministry of DefenceŌĆÖs National Employer Recognition Scheme, Vortex Training Solutions are delighted to be able to announce that we have been successful, and we are among 22 Silver Awards gained in the North East region.
We are very proud to have won this award and honoured the contributions our organisation is making to the Defence People agenda is recognised. Once again, are extremely grateful for this Award!
Read mo...re at: http://vortex.training/ŌĆ”/vortex-trainin g-solutions-win-silŌĆ”/
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We are two days in to the 2018/19 Academic Year and there is a lot of exciting things on the horizon for Vortex Training Solutions.
Vortex have some fantastic projects starting and we cannot wait for them to be underway.
Speak to us today about our Distance Learning offer. We have a wide selection of course available to you all. Ranging from Health and Social Care to Business, Leadership and Management to Health and Well Being.
... Contact us on 0191 432 4401 or info@vortex.training to find the right course for you!
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Do you know the difference between best before and use by dates? If not why donŌĆÖt you sign up to one of our L2 Food Safety courses?
https://www.food.gov.uk/safetŌĆ”/best-bef ore-and-use-by-datesŌĆ”

Check out this quick tips for what you should be packing in your First Aid Kits for when you go on holiday!
Its better to be safe than sorry...

This leaflet answers some basic questions about first-aid provision at work. It is aimed at employers in small and medium-sized workplaces, but may be useful to all employers, managers and others involved in first aid work.

This article shows the importance of defibrillators. Does your organisation have one? The medics canŌĆÖt explain why the lady went into sudden cardiac arrest, which goes to show it could be any of us.
Speak to us about purchasing and AED (defibrillator) or training.
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Can you spot whatŌĆÖs wrong here? And no itŌĆÖs not that he did 31 instead of 30 compressions.
We think this gentlemen is acting in good faith and has probably had first aid training at some point. This is probably a combination of the heat of the moment combined with skill slippage due to lack of refresher training.
Would you know what to do? Would your skills be as slick as they day you passed your course? Get in touch with us at info@vortex.training to enquire about First Aid and refresher courses.

Under the health and safety regulations, employers have an obligation to intervene if an employee becomes physically unwell or is injured. But what about helping those with mental illness?
If an employee becomes physically unwell or is injured, there is a good chance that someone trained in physical first aid will be on hand to help. But can we say the same of mental health? If someone has a panic attack, or is experiencing suicidal thoughts, would the same support be there f...or them?
Would you know what to do if a fellow employee experienced these in the workplace?
Speak with Vortex Training Solutions about our Mental Health Awareness workshops to help understand what is is you need to do!
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The Accident Book is a valuable document that organisations can use to record accident information. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2Lnu8Bt

Come see us at the Great North Dog Walk.

This is a debate that comes up a lot on our food safety courses. What do you think is best?

Download the HSE First Aid at Work leaflet to get your questions answered:
The leaflet answers some basic questions about first-aid provision at work including:
What is first aid at work?... What is emergency first aid at work? What do first-aid regulations require of me? First-aid box / kit contents What is a first aider?
The leaflet also includes a checklist of points to consider when setting out first-aid provision in your organisation.
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Great to have the staff of the Customs House back in for their Level 2 Food Safety qualifications. Been working closely with them for a while now on all aspects of their training.
Why not check their menu out for the Green Room Bar & Bistro has and see what they have to offer! Whether youŌĆÖre just passing by, on a night out with friends or going to a show, they have something for everyone.
You will also get the chance to check out their newly acquired skills!!

With the bank holiday approaching and the sun looking like its coming back out, many of you may be planning a your next BBQ or picnic.
This article gives some tips on best practice for Food Safety. Give it a read to help understand the things you should when preparing your food....
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Our Commercial Manager, Rob, was at the Customs House this evening to witness the official presentation of the AED from Rotary ClubŌĆÖs of Jarrow with Harton & Cleadon and District. Rob then gave a demonstration of the unit to the club, explaining and demonstrating how the AED works.

I am a professional dog walker and I already have an accredited pet first aid qualification, but I achieved that nearly two years ago. So today I spent a very enjoyable and informative four hours refreshing my skills with an accredited Pet First Aid course delivered by the very competent Rob Mackins of Vortex Training Solutions Ltd.. It was also lovely to see fellow dog professionals Elaine Haggerston and Emma Brandon on the course. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who has a dog, not just people who look after them for a living. I do hope they put the Advanced Course on in future.

Excellent company. Professional and enjoyable courses

Cannot recommend Rob enough, he's a fantastic trainer, professional and very knowledgeable, but his classes/sessions are ran in with a great fun atmosphere, where even students who in their everyday working life would shy away from situations interacted. A great all-rounder, look forward to working with Rob again soon!