COPE's Training Courses: Full curriculum

This page lists all of our training courses and provides a short description of each one. Our highly experienced trainers conduct these training courses at customer’s locations.

Full list of training courses

Choose your course from this list or download a brochure (pdf format) describing our curriculum.

Sickness Absence Management Training

Absence management training by COPE looks holistically at absence, focusing on achieving the highest levels of attendance for your organisation – not simply reducing the percentage absence rate by following procedures.

Sickness Absence Management Training Course
Duration:	1 – 2 day course depending on customer needs/preferences, delivered by two experienced trainers.
Delegates:	Min 2 – Max 12.
Objectives:	To provide line managers & Human Resources staff with the knowledge and capability to competently and confidently manage all aspects of absence prevention and management in the workplace.
Practical:	The course uses a range of learning techniques including teaching, hand-outs, practical exercises including role-play, quizzes, absence management 'tools' and case studies.
Follow-up:	Follow up tools will be available to delegates to ensure that training is transferrable to their workplace and to maximise the value of their learning.
Cost:	£700 to £1,100 + expenses + VAT per course. (Please contact us to discuss your exact requirements.)

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DSE Assessor training

DSE assessor training will allow your delegates to assess the DSE risks for staff within your company, using the appropriate processes and forms, and develop risk reducing control measures. Our 1 day DSE Assessor Training course provides your staff with all the knowledge and skills needed to tackle most DSE issues in the workplace.

DSE Assessor Training
Duration:	1 day.
Delegates:	Min 2 – Max 12.
Objectives:	To train delegates to assess the DSE risks for staff within their company, using the processes and forms appropriate, and develop risk reducing control measures.
Practical:	Evaluation and coaching of trainer/s to ensure best delivery of DSE advice.
Assessment:	Written test on the day of the training. OR 2 assessments marked when submitted.
Cost:	£195 per delegate + expenses + VAT.

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Manual Handling Training

Back in Shape is COPE’s nationwide Manual Handling training programme based on the latest research into effective manual handling training. The course covers all the key theoretical issues, but also includes a practical session where delegates apply their knowledge to their own workplace tasks.

On Site Manual Handling Training (BACK IN SHAPE)
Duration:	Half-day.
Delegates:	Min 2 - Max 20.
Objectives:	To develop an awareness of the structure and use of upper limbs, backs and bodies during manual handling activities. Apply the idea of BELT (Body/Behaviour/ Load/Task) to identifying and reducing risk related to these in the workplace.
Practical:	Interactive session in the employees’ workplace where they identify risks ("Seeing Red!") and see for themselves how to reduce those risks ("Going Green!").
Assessment:	Written tests and certificates of attendance are available if required. (There is no legal obligation to include a test).
Cost:	£495 per course including booklets + expenses + VAT.

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Manual Handling Train the Trainer

Back in Shape manual handling train the trainer programme is a 2 day course in which delegates are provided with the necessary skills, knowledge and resources required to run an effective manual handling train the trainer session.

Manual Handling Train the Trainer (BACK IN SHAPE)
Duration:	2 days.
Delegates:	Min 2 – Max 8.
Objectives:	To develop an awareness of the structure and use of upper limbs, back and bodies during manual handling activities. Apply the idea of BELT (Body/Behaviour/ Load/Task) to identifying and reducing risk related to these in the workplace. To develop the skills and knowledge to enable delegates to teach other staff the objectives of the course.
Practical:	Discussion and demonstration during the course. Individual presentation of developed training style using the provided materials.
Follow-up:	Presentation section (0.5) days may be set to a later date to allow delegates to prepare presentations.
Assessment:	Delegates are assessed on their ability to host the training and a practical session. Upon succesful completion, delegates are certified to host Back In Shape session for up to 3 Years before retesting is required.
Cost:	£295 per delegate + expenses + VAT.

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Ergonomics Training Courses

Ergonomics training courses aim to train staff on applying Ergonomic methods of assessment and problem solving in order to address a wide variety of problems, such as efficiency bottlenecks, workplace layout and design and task analysis.

Ergonomics Training Courses: Ergonomics Awareness
Duration:	1 day.
Delegates:	Min 4 – Max 8.
Objectives:	To provide delegate with a basic understanding of some ergonomics principles. Identify ergonomics issues/problems and input into discussions regarding the development of ergonomic assessment and solutions.
Practical:	One Ergonomic Tool Practical exercise.
Cost:	£195 per delegate + expenses + VAT.

Ergonomics Training Courses: Ergonomic Champion
Duration:	2 days (don’t have to be concurrent).
Delegates:	Min 4 – Max 8.
Objectives:	To provide delegate with a basic understanding of some ergonomics principles. Identify ergonomics issues/problems and input into discussions regarding the development of ergonomic assessment and solutions. The latest principles & techniques for Ergonomic Assessments. Tools include QEC, MAC, ART, REBA and RULA. Psychological training on Stress and a practical exercise on Behaviour change is also included.
Practical:	Ergonomic Tool Practical exercise. Psychosocial Practical exercise.
Cost:	£295 per delegate + expenses + VAT.

Ergonomic Training Courses: On site postural awareness presentation
Duration:	1 - 2 hours (timetable subject to customer preference).
Delegates:	Min 2 – Max 25.
Objectives:	To develop an awareness of the structure and use of upper limbs, backs and bodies during manual handling activities. To show delegates practical steps to reduce the risk of damage to the spine.
Practical:	COPE will send a Physio-Ergonomist to give a lively presentation with banners, spine and other interactive items and sections such as stretches and exercises to prevent postural discomfort.
Cost:	£329.99 + expenses + VAT per course including handouts.

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Stress Management Training

COPE’s Stress Management Training courses provide managers with tools and techniques to equip them with the skills to help prevent identify and effectively manage work-related stress.

Stress Management Training for Managers
Duration:	1 day
Delegates:	Min 2 – Max 12.
Objectives:	To train delegates in using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques to bolster their personal resilience and function more effectively under pressure.
Practical:	Delegates will be given the opportunity to participate in discussion and application of the techniques during the course.
Follow-up:	Follow up tools will be available to delegates to ensure that training is transferrable to their workplace and to maximise the value of their learning.
Cost:	£795 + expenses + VAT per course

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Resilience Training

Symptoms of work related stress can arise when work demands exceed an individual’s resources or capacity. Building resilience reduces the likelihood of employees experiencing distress. Just as exercise helps to build physical capacity, COPE’s Resilience Training helps managers and employees improve their capacity to respond and adapt in today’s stressful, fast-changing world, whilst enhancing self-confidence, wellbeing and productivity.

Resilience Training for Employees
Duration:	Half or One day.
Delegates:	Min 2 – Max 12.
Objectives:	To provide delegates with an awareness of Cognitive Behavioural techniques that can help to bolster their personal resilience and enhance performance.
Practical:	Delegates will be given the opportunity to discuss application of the techniques during the course.
Follow-up:	Follow up tools will be available to delegates to ensure that training is transferrable to their workplace and to maximise the value of their learning.
Cost:	£495 (half day) / £795 (full day) + expenses + VAT per course.