Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Proclad Academy is an accredited training centre by the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) to offer the following courses:
First Aid Qualifications:
This qualification is recommended for those individuals who require a basic first-aid qualification as well as knowing how to use a defibrillator. Recommended for those individuals who require a basic first-aid qualification as well as knowing how to use a defibrillator.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation are an essential part of the chain of survival. The topics covered are seen by industry to be important in maintaining good practice in the safe, quick and effective administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a half-day (4 hours) classroom-based course.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed using the HABC assessment pack and is split into two component parts
- Part one: This component is assessed through practical demonstration of first aid skills.
- Part two: This knowledge based assessment requires learners to answer a series of short answer questions either via written responses or oral questioning.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
- HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid;
- HABC Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work and The Safe Use of Automated External Defibrillation.
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
The Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is a qualification aimed at providing learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support emergency first aid in the workplace. The HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is accredited and recognised internationally and has been developed to protect customers, brand reputation and profits.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day (6 hours) classroom-based course.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is partially assessed via practical observation, and by one of the following options:
- Option 1 – Open Response Assessment
Learners must provide a short response to questions, either written or oral, across the breadth of the course syllabus throughout the duration of the course. - Option 2 – Multiple-Choice Assessment
Learners must answer a series of multiple-choice questions across the breadth of the course syllabus.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
- HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
- HABC Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid and Managing Illness and Injury
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid and Defibrillation
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
The Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid, Defibrillation and CPR is a qualification aimed at providing learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to conduct emergency first aid and to use a defibrillator. The HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is accredited and recognized internationally and has been developed to protect customers, brand reputation and profits.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day (8 hours) classroom-based course.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by the following methods:
- Practical Observation
- Open Response Assessment
Learners must provide a short response to questions, either written or oral, across the breadth of the course syllabus throughout the duration of the course.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid and Managing Illness and Injury
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
- HABC Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry and to provide candidates, who are responsible for the welfare of infants and children, with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support basic first aid including and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that First Aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Topics within this qualification include: understanding the role of the paediatric first aider; assessing emergency situations and acting safely and effectively; providing first aid for an infant and a child: who are unresponsive and breathing normally and who are unresponsive and not breathing normally; who are wounded and bleeding, who are suffering from shock and the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a 1-day (6 hours) course.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral questioning.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
- HABC Level 3 International Awards in First Aid at Work and The Safe Use of Automated External Defibrillator.
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification is intended for learners already working or preparing to work in the industry and to provide candidates, who are responsible for the welfare of infants and children, with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support basic first aid including managing illness and injury and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a 2-day (12 hours) course.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed using the HABC assessment pack and is split into two component parts
- Part one: This component is assessed through practical demonstration of first aid skills.
- Part two: This knowledge based assessment requires learners to answer a series of short answer questions either via written responses or oral questioning.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
- HABC Level 3 International Awards in First Aid at Work and The Safe Use of Automated External Defibrillator.
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
The HABC Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work and The Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator is a qualification aimed at providing candidates with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support first aid and the safe use of a defibrillator in the workplace. This qualification is accredited and recognized internationally and has been developed to protect customers, staff, brand reputation and profits.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually obtained by taking a 3-day (18 hours) classroom-based course.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed via:
- Part one: This component is assessed through practical demonstration of first aid skills.
- Part two: This knowledge based assessment requires learners to answer a series of short answer questions either via written responses or oral questioning.
What next?
Progression and further learning routes include:
- HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Paediatric First Aid and Managing Illness and Injury
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
COSHH Qualifications:
This qualification is aimed at learners who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.
The objective of the qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to recognise the risks associated with hazardous substances and how to control them in the workplace.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
The total qualification time for this qualification is 6 hours / 1 day and of this 5 hours are recommended as guided learning hours.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by a 30 minute multiple-choice examination, where learners must answer 9 out of 15 questions correctly to pass.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications such as:
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
Qualification Number: 603/1620/2
Credit Value: 1
Fire Safety Qualifications:
This qualification is aimed at staff, particularly new starters in any workplace, where a basic understanding of fire safety is required. Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the contribution they have in preventing the starting and spread of fires.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 5 hours and of this 4 hours are recommended as guided learning hours.
TQT is an estimate of the total number of hours it would take an average learner to achieve and demonstrate the necessary level of attainment to be awarded with a qualification, both under direct supervision (forming guided learning hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by a 30 minute multiple-choice examination, where the learner must answer at least 9 out of 15 questions correctly to pass.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- Highfield Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety (RQF)
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
Qualification Number: 603/1564/7
Credit Value: 1
The objective of the qualification is to support those involved in the management of fire safety within the workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognize the causes of fire and common hazards. They will know the steps within a fire risk assessment and how to reduce the likelihood of fires.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 7 hours and of this 6 hours are recommended as guided learning hours.
TQT is an estimate of the total number of hours it would take an average learner to achieve and demonstrate the necessary level of attainment to be awarded with a qualification, both under direct supervision (forming guided learning hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by a 45 minute multiple-choice examination, where the learners must answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly to pass.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
Qualification Number: 603/1614/7
Credit Value: 1
Health and Safety Qualifications:
This qualification is designed for learners who work in the construction industry. This qualification includes training in areas such as: working at height, excavations, fire safety, welfare facilities, confined spaces, personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid requirements.
The qualification covers: roles and responsibilities of a site operative, fire safety procedures, manual handling, working at height, working in confined spaces, basic lifting operations, working with hazardous substances and working in noisy environments.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 3 hours or ½ day.
How is the qualification assessed?
It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination, where the learner must answer at least 10 out of 16 questions correctly. The examination will take a maximum of 30 minutes to complete. Learners who achieve a pass mark of 13 or above correct answers (80%) will be awarded a merit.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)
- HABC Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification is designed for those learners either currently working or those returning or starting work and wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification in health and safety.
The qualification can be taken as stand-alone or as part of a wider programme of training, is available to learners aged 14+ and has one mandatory unit to complete.
Mandatory Unit
This qualification includes the following mandatory unit:
- Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a half-day course. However, it can also be achieved through a variety of other methods including blended and distance learning.
How is the qualification assessed?
It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination, where the learner must answer at least 9 out of 15 questions correctly. The examination will take a maximum of 30 minutes to complete.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to gain an international level 2 qualification in health and safety. The aim of the qualification is to provide candidates with knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace. Achievement of this qualification will enable learners to work safely and to recognize and deal with hazards in the workplace, and ensure awareness of cost-effective, practical control methods.
This qualification is applicable for any private or public sector working environment and provides employees with an awareness of their own safety, as well as the safety of customers, contractors and members of the public.
The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners to progress into further/higher level training.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day or 2 half-day classroom-based course, however, it can also be achieved through a variety of other methods including blended, distance and e-learning.
How is the qualification assessed?
It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination, where the learner must answer at least 12 out of 20 questions correctly. The examination will take a maximum of 45 minutes to complete.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- HABC Level 2 Award in Risk Assessment
- HABC Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace and is intended for learners already working as supervisors, managers, team leaders or those who are preparing to start work at this level, and gives them knowledge of health and safety. The qualification provides learners with an understanding of: the requirements of health, safety and welfare; the benefits of a health and safety management system; the risks and control measures for common workplace hazards; how to manage the effects of incidents and accidents; and the principles of risk assessment.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification has a total qualification time of 30 hours and guided learning of 21 hours.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice question examination containing 60 questions that must be completed within 120 minutes.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- Highfield Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF)
- Highfield Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification has been developed for learners working in any environment who will have a job role involving work at height activities.
Topics included within this qualification include; requirements to identify risks and hazards associated with working at height, planning a safe system of work, requirements for the use of correct equipment and following correct techniques when using equipment safely
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking approximately 4 hours of learning.
How is the qualification assessed?
It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination; where the learner must answer at least 9 (60%) out of 15 questions correctly. The examination will take a maximum of 30 minutes to complete. Learners who achieve a pass mark of 12 or above correct answers (80%) will be awarded a distinction.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- Highfield Level 2 International Award in Work at Height
- Highfield Level 2 International Award in Risk Assessment
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and safety within the Workplace (RQF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification is suitable for learners working in any environment who will have a job role involving work at height activities.
This qualification covers requirements for the use of equipment, correctly selecting and using equipment safely and corrects techniques when using equipment.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day (6.5 hours) course.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed using the HABC assessment pack and is split into two component parts
- Part one: This component is assessed through practical demonstration of first aid skills.
- Part two: This knowledge based assessment requires learners to answer a series of short answer questions either via written responses or oral questioning.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
- HABC Level 1 International Award in Health and Safety for Construction Labourers and Site Visitors
- HABC Level 1 International Award in the Principles of Health and Safety at Work
- HABC Level 2 International Award in Risk Assessment
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification has been developed for learners working in any environment who will have a job role involving work in confined space activities.
Topics within this qualification include; responsibilities of individuals, requirements for the use of safe system of work in confined spaces, selecting and following correct and safe techniques for work in confined spaces.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking approximately 4 hours of learning.
How is the qualification assessed?
It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination; where the learner must answer at least 9 (60%) out of 15 questions correctly. The examination will take a maximum of 30 minutes to complete. Learners who achieve a pass mark of 12 or above correct answers (80%) will be awarded a distinction.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- Highfield Level1 International Award in the Principles of Health and Safety at Work
- Highfield Level 1 International Award in Health and Safety for Construction Operatives and Site Visitors
- Highfield Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
- Highfield L2 Award in Health & Safety within the Workplace (RQF)
- Highfield Level 2 International Award in Risk Assessment
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
Manual Handling Qualifications:
This qualification has been developed as an introduction to moving and handling activities for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling. It also acts as a suitable qualification for refresher training.
This international qualification would be typically delivered to learners through a half-day training course (4 hours).
Topics covered include the application of safe manual handling principles, manual handling aids and equipment and performing manual handling tasks as part of a team.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is delivered over a half – day period.
How is the qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed through practical assessment, which must be assessed by the tutor and have records maintained in the practical assessment matrix. This matrix is included in the corresponding Assessment Pack and must be quality assured and retained by the Centre.
What next?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress onto further qualifications, such as:
- HABC Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (QCF); and
- HABC Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely(QCF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
This qualification is an introduction to moving and handling activities for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training.
Learners gaining this qualification will understand that moving and handling must be carried out correctly and will recognise its importance in ensuring a safer working environment.
Subjects covered include the reasons for safe manual handling, manual handling risk assessments principles, types of equipment and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
The total qualification time for this qualification is 20 hours and of this 10 hours are recommended as guided learning hours.
TQT is an estimate of the total number of hours it would take an average learner to achieve and demonstrate the necessary level of attainment to be awarded with a qualification, both under direct supervision (forming Guided Learning Hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed in 2 parts
- Unit 1: Part 1: Can be assessed by either of the following methods:
- Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) Examination – Learners must answer a series of multiple- choice questions across the breadth of the course syllabus within a 30-minute time frame.
- Unit 1: Part 2: Is assessed by Practical Assessment.
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
Risk Assessment Qualifications:
TThe HABC Level 2 International Award in Risk Assessment is a qualification suitable for anyone working in any environment who need to be more risk aware by raising their knowledge of risk in the workplace and basic things they can do to control it.
This qualification is designed to be an introduction to the principles of Risk Assessment. It covers why risk assessments are necessary including the main causes of workplace fatalities, injuries and ill health, the role of risk assessment in the prevention of accidents and ill health and simple processes for carrying out a risk assessment.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually achieved by taking a one-day (6 hours) classroom-based course.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by the following method:
- Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Paper
This method of assessment is a multiple choice exam (MCQ), containing 15 questions that will follow the Highfield Security and Invigilation Guidelines. Successful learners will have to achieve a minimum pass mark of 9 correct answers (60%). Learners who achieve a pass mark of 12 (80%) correct answers or above will achieve a Merit.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
- HABC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)
- HABC Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (QCF)
- HABC Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com
Training/Train the Trainer/Teaching Qualifications:
The HABC Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training (IADT) qualification is designed for internal or external trainers who wish to improve their training skills.
Subjects covered include effective training, effective use of slide presentations and other training materials, effective session planning and time management, catering for different learning styles, managing groups and individuals, effective question techniques and assessment methods. The HABC IADT is primarily concerned with practical competency of trainers.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
It is recommended that this qualification is held over 2 days (12 hours), however it may be combined with other technical qualifications over a longer period.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by:
- Observation report: Learners must practically demonstrate the delivery of either 1 or 2 session(s) totaling 30 minutes.
- Tutor/candidate discussion: Learners are required to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge and understanding relating to their micro-teaching session.
What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can progress onto:
- HABC Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- HABC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Where can this course be taken?
At Proclad Academy LLC located at National Industries Park (formerly Technopark), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For more details, please contact us on +971-4-870-4010 or info@procladacademy.com