Short Course Useful Information

First aid at work certificates are valid for 3 years and a 2 day first aid requalification / refresher course must be completed before expiry of the current certificate, or a full First Aid at work course would need to be completed.

Yes. All SIGTA first aid courses include practical, supervised exercises. Learners practise core first aid skills in a supportive environment to build confidence, competence and the ability to act calmly in real‑world situations.

SIGTA first aid courses are suitable for employees who may need to respond to illness, injury or emergency situations in the workplace. Courses are designed for a wide range of environments, from low‑risk offices to higher‑risk settings such as manufacturing, engineering and childcare.

No previous first aid experience is required for most SIGTA first aid courses. Training is structured, practical and suitable for learners of all confidence levels. Some courses are designed as refreshers or requalification programmes, and this will be clearly stated in the course description.

Yes. SIGTA first aid training is delivered in line with recognised workplace first aid principles and expectations. Courses are designed to help employers meet their health and safety responsibilities and ensure first aid provision is appropriate for workplace risk.

There is no expiry on fork lift training certificates, but it is recommended to undergo safety refresher training every 3-5 years.

Operators are assessed through a combination of practical demonstration and supporting theory. Assessment focuses on safe operation, correct load handling, hazard awareness and compliance with recognised standards.

Yes fork lift training is accredited. We are an ITSSAR accredited training provider and our instructors are all trained and accredited by ITSSAR.

Yes. All forklift truck training is delivered onsite at your premises, using your own forklift equipment and operating environment. This ensures training is relevant to real working conditions and minimises disruption to your business.

Forklift truck training is suitable for new operators with little or no experience, experienced operators without formal certification, and previously trained operators who require refresher training. Courses are based on the operator’s experience, role and workplace requirements.

Courses include practical examples, demonstrations or workplace-based scenarios where appropriate. Some courses involve hands-on elements, while others focus on safety awareness, decision-making and correct procedures rather than physical equipment use.

Most health and safety courses are SIGTA‑delivered awareness or skills-based courses rather than externally accredited qualifications. They are based on recognised legislation and good practice and are designed to support competence, compliance and safer working practices.

Yes. All health and safety courses are built around recognised UK health and safety legislation and industry guidance, helping organisations meet their legal duties and promote safe systems of work in line with workplace requirements.

Training can be delivered either onsite at your premises or at SIGTA’s training centre in Shoreham, depending on the course and delegate numbers. Onsite delivery allows content to reflect your specific working environment, equipment and hazards.

Health and safety courses are suitable for employees at all levels who need to understand workplace risks, legal responsibilities and safe working practices. Courses can be tailored to those carrying out specific tasks, as well as employees with supervisory or safety responsibilities.

Yes. Courses are suitable for individuals new to supervisory or management responsibilities, as well as those looking to refresh or improve existing skills. Content is structured to support learning at different experience levels.

Yes. Courses include discussions, real workplace examples and practical activities to help delegates build confidence and apply learning immediately. Exercises are designed to reflect common people management and leadership situations.

Business training courses are SIGTA‑delivered professional development programmes rather than externally accredited qualifications. They are based on recognised leadership, communication and management best practice and focus on practical workplace application.

Training is delivered at SIGTA’s training centre in Shoreham, with many courses also available onsite for organisations with sufficient delegate numbers. Onsite delivery allows content to be tailored to your teams, objectives and workplace challenges.

Business training courses are suitable for supervisors, team leaders, managers and employees who support others in the workplace. Courses are designed for both new and developing leaders, as well as experienced staff who want to strengthen their people management, communication or training skills.

No prior experience is required. SIGTA conflict management training is designed to be accessible to all employees, regardless of role or confidence level. Courses are structured, supportive and progressive, with content adapted to the level and nature of the training.

SIGTA conflict management courses are suitable for employees who may encounter challenging, aggressive or confrontational behaviour as part of their role. This includes staff working with customers, clients, service users, colleagues or members of the public across a wide range of workplace settings.

No. The focus of SIGTA’s conflict management training is on awareness, communication and de‑escalation. Some courses include controlled physical techniques, but these are solely for personal safety, escape and disengagement, not fighting or offensive self defence.

Yes. All conflict management training includes guidance on the law relating to self defence, reasonable force and workplace responsibilities. This helps learners understand when and how to act within legal and professional boundaries.

Yes. Depending on the course, training may include scenario‑based discussion, communication practice and supervised physical techniques. All practical elements are delivered in a safe, structured environment with a strong emphasis on control, proportionality and personal safety.