Derbyshire Learning Online

This course contains a number of free online units developed by AIM.  Each unit will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

An Introduction to Safeguarding unborn babies, children and/or young people

This is an E learning course.

This course should take around 45-60 minutes.

If you don't have a DLO account, please contact dlo@derbyshire.gov.uk

If you would further course information or advice on whether this course is suitable for you please contact communitysafety.training@derbyshire.gov.uk

Asbestos Awareness for Property Maintenance & Construction Operatives

The role of the Property Maintenance & Construction Operative entails an extensive understanding of the mechanism of buildings, with a view to optimising the condition of each property and ensuring a safe working condition is maintained. It can also involve carrying out repairs to the fabric of a building.

With this in mind, it’s essential that every Property Maintenance & Construction Operative is aware of asbestos.

This is an Elearning course

This course should take around 20 minutes.



Autism Awareness. 

This module will provide you with all the facts about autism, including the impact that it can have on individuals. We'll look at the difficulties faced by autistic people, the key characteristics of the condition and the additional health conditions that can commonly accompany autism.

This is a E-learning course.

This course should take around 20 minutes.

This course is designed to give candidates an understanding of what a confined space is and general safety requirements.

An additional practical element would need to be attended to enable them to enter or work in a confined space

COSHH

This module is suitable for managers and employees who work with hazardous substances.  The module gives a comprehensive outline of the legislation, identifying what are hazardous substances, the risks and how hazardous substances can get into the body, ways to reduce the risk and compliance with the regulations.

This is an Elearning course.

This course should take around 30 minutes.

Criminal Exploitation and County Lines 

This course will help you develop a greater awareness of criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults, particularly in relation to 'county lines' drug dealing.

It also includes information around grooming, 'cuckooing', sexual exploitation and other related topics, including modern slavery and trafficking. 

It will help you to spot the signs, recognise vulnerabilities and will help you understand what to do if you notice something.

If you have an account, click on the course title hyperlink (blue text – usually at the top or to the right) to take you to the course page. From there you can see course information and can access the eLearning module. When you have completed your course and the evaluation feedback, you will be able to access your certificate and useful resources.

This is an Elearning course.

This course should take around 30 minutes.

If you don't have a DLO account, please contact dlo@derbyshire.gov.uk

If you would further course information or advice on whether this course is suitable for you please contact communitysafety.training@derbyshire.gov.uk

Cybercrime and Online Safety

This course provides a brief overview of what cybercrime is and how to keep yourself and the people you work with safe online. It also includes how to report cybercrime and access support for victims.

If you have an account, click on the course title hyperlink (blue text – usually at the top or to the right) to take you to the course page. From there you can see course information and can access the eLearning module. When you have completed your course and the evaluation feedback, you will be able to access your certificate and useful resources.

 This is an Elearning course.

 This course should take around 60 minutes.

If you don't have a DLO account, please contact dlo@derbyshire.gov.uk

This course covers learner induction for all Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES) courses, it outlines the learner entitlement, what you can expect from us and what we expect from you.

• Recognise the different types of deafness - definitions
• Dispel the common myths surrounding deafness 
• How to support Deaf employees
• Good Communication Tips
• Summary

Display Screen Equipment

This module is suitable for managers or any employee who uses DSE for a significant part of their work. The module gives an overview of good practice at work, possible health problems, how to set up your workstation, improve your immediate working environment and minimise any risks.

This is an Elearning course.

This course should take around 20 minutes.



Domestic Abuse Awareness Webinar (Virtual Classroom)

This free 2 hour webinar is designed for frontline Derbyshire practitioners who have little or no knowledge about domestic abuse and who want to know what it is, and the different forms it takes, including control and coercion. You will also learn about the support on offer for victims in Derbyshire.

If you have a Derbyshire Learning Online account, click on the course title hyperlink (blue text – usually at the top or to the right) to take you to the course page. From there you can see course information, webinar dates, latest availability and can book your place online. Booking is essential.

If you don't have a DLO account, please contact dlo@derbyshire.gov.uk

If you would further course information or advice on whether this course is suitable for you please contact communitysafety.training@derbyshire.gov.uk

Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment Webinar (Virtual Classroom)

This free 2 hour webinar is designed for frontline Derbyshire practitioners who have little or no knowledge about domestic abuse risk assessment and who want to know how to support victims to access domestic abuse services . We’ll also look at when to refer to MARAC and how to apply your professional judgement.

It will help if you have a basic understanding about Domestic Abuse before attending the webinar, so you may wish to complete the 'Domestic Abuse: An Introduction' eLearning course or Domestic Abuse Awareness Webinar, if you have not had any domestic abuse training in the last couple of years.

If you have a Derbyshire Learning Online account, click on the course title hyperlink (blue text – usually at the top or to the right) to take you to the course page. From there you can see course information, webinar dates, latest availability and can book your place online. Booking is essential.

If you don't have a DLO account, please contact dlo@derbyshire.gov.uk

If you would further course information or advice on whether this course is suitable for you please contact communitysafety.training@derbyshire.gov.uk

This module is suitable for managers, or employees who drive for their work.  The module gives an overview of the different types of drivers, occupational road risk responsibilities, assessing the risks and possible control measures to reduce the risk.

Drug & Alcohol Awareness

This is an Elearning course.

The course should take around 20 minutes.

• Supporting staff to plan and run safe and high quality educational visits
• To understand how the planning and delivery of a visit must meet health and safety regulations
• To know where guidance on educational visits can be found
• To check staff are following the guidance and health and safety regulations

Female Genital Mutilation

The purpose of this Elearning is to help you:

• Understand what the terms involved in FGM abuse refer to
• Become aware of how and why the abuse occurs
• Recognise the children and groups of women who are most at risk
• Understand the legal position regarding intervention
• Recognise the warning signs that a child is at risk
• Understand your role in helping to recognise and prevent signs that abuse is likely to occur

This is an Elearning course.

 This course should take around 20 minutes.

Harness Training and suspension trauma

This course is for those who will are required to wear harnesses as part of their work activity.

Hate Crime Awareness Webinar (Virtual Classroom)

This free 2 hour webinar is for Derbyshire practitioners who have little or no knowledge about Hate Crime. The session covers what hate crime is, who it affects, related legislation, UK and local picture, how to report hate crime and support available for victims. 

Please note there is some pre-work to complete before the webinar

If you have a Derbyshire Learning Online account, click on the course title hyperlink (blue text – usually at the top or to the right) to take you to the course page. From there you can see course information, webinar dates, latest availability and can book your place online. Booking is essential.

If you don't have a DLO account, please contact derbyshire.learningonline@derbyshire.gov.uk

If you would further course information or advice on whether this course is suitable for you please contact communitysafety.training@derbyshire.gov.uk

If you don't have a DLO account, please contact dlo@derbyshire.gov.uk

If you would further course information or advice on whether this course is suitable for you please contact communitysafety.training@derbyshire.gov.uk

Is it your job to communicate to people about health?

Did you know that 60% of people do not understand information when words and numbers are included?

Health Literacy refers to the skills, knowledge, understanding and confidence needed to use Health and Social Care information and services.

This course should take 30 min to complete.

Highways Safety Awareness

This course is for new recruits joining the Highways Road worker section, it is a one day course normally delivered during the candidates induction or may be delivered to update candidates knowledge and understanding.

Introduction to Systemic Practice Webinar (Virtual Classroom)

This webinar via Microsoft Teams is for all Children's Services new starters.This is part of the Induction  programme  while face to face courses cannot go ahead due to the Covid19 virus. 

To get the full benefits of the session, attendees will need to have Microsoft Team access. Many Derbyshire County Council staff have this facility, 

Booking is essential - Initially we are limiting numbers to 25 attendees per webinar. To book your place, enrol on the course and then click 'sign-up' to choose a date below. You must 'sign-up' for your place to be formally booked.

Let's Talk About Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse Webinar (Virtual Classroom)

This free 1.5 hour webinar has been developed and is delivered in partnership with SV2 and SAIL. It is designed for frontline Derbyshire practitioners who have little or no knowledge about sexual abuse and who want to know what it is and understand the signs and indicators. You will also learn how to support victims to access sexual abuse services during the Covid-19 outbreak. 

If you have a Derbyshire Learning Online account, click on the course title hyperlink (blue text – usually at the top or to the right) to take you to the course page. From there you can see course information, webinar dates, latest availability and can book your place online. Booking is essential.

For more information, or if you do not have an account, please contact communitysafety.training@derbyshire.gov.uk

Light Plant Operators Registration Course

This course is for those who use small plant in their workplace and require assessing to the standards set out by the LPORS scheme.

The Assessor will be an accredited by HCTA ( Highway and Construction Training Association )

Items commonly assessed are;

Vibrating plate, floor saw, self powered breaker, pedestrian roller, cement mixer, vibrotamper, hand held saw,

Candidate Assessor ratio is 1-1

This module is suitable for managers who are responsible for offices environments.  The module covers workplace legal requirements, the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the basics of risk assessment, accident reporting and RIDDOR, managing fire risks and managing work related stress.