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Gen2 currently operate a large portfolio of supplementary business courses that have been uniquely designed to meet the demands of our extensive client base across Cumbria and beyond. We currently offer more than a hundred different courses, which can range from a half day up six months in length. Our fully accredited courses provide the ideal solution to cost-effectively upskilling an existing workforce, or to ensuring staff are fully aware of new changes in key safety and business legislation.

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March 2026

Save A Life

30

Mar

Save A Life

Workington

Limited places

Mon 30 Mar 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £90.00 excl. VAT

Mon 30 Mar 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

To introduce candidates to the theory and practical aspects of BASIC Save A Life

Save A Life

30

Mar

Save A Life

Workington

Limited places

Mon 30 Mar 2026

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £90.00 excl. VAT

Mon 30 Mar 2026

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

To introduce candidates to the theory and practical aspects of BASIC Save A Life

IPAF MEWPs for Managers

31

Mar

IPAF MEWPs for Managers

Workington

Limited places

Tue 31 Mar 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £186.00 excl. VAT

Tue 31 Mar 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

To instruct a supervisor/manager in the requirements to select, use and manage various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) under his/her control

April 2026

PAT Testing City & Guilds

7

Apr

PAT Testing City & Guilds

Workington

7 - 8 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Alan Broomhead
  • £350.00 excl. VAT

7 - 8 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The City & Guilds PAT Testing Course provides training in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment.

Gas Bottle Safety

8

Apr

Gas Bottle Safety

Workington

Limited places

Wed 8 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Sean Gaskell
  • £90.00 excl. VAT

Wed 8 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

This course aims to equip delegates with knowledge of high-pressure systems, teach proper manual handling techniques for gas bottles, and ensure understanding of safe storage practices.

Inspection & Testing 2391 City and Guilds

13

Apr

Inspection & Testing 2391 City and Guilds

Workington

13 - 17 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Stephanie Whyte
  • £925.00 excl. VAT

13 - 17 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. This qualification offers three pathways depending on the type of inspection and testing required or previous qualifications gained by learners.

IOSH Managing Safely

13

Apr

IOSH Managing Safely

Carlisle

13 - 16 Apr 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Carlisle
Presented by
Raymond Sewell
  • £430.00 excl. VAT

13 - 16 Apr 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

To ensure that safety requirements are appreciated by people employed as line managers and to enable them to review their own departmental systems for safety, introducing new controls or implementing changes as appropriate to make the department work more safely. This course strives to have a full range of practical and step-by-step guidance with a sharp business focus.

Save A Life

15

Apr

Save A Life

Workington

Limited places

Wed 15 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £90.00 excl. VAT

Wed 15 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

To introduce candidates to the theory and practical aspects of BASIC Save A Life

Emergency First Aid

16

Apr

Emergency First Aid

Carlisle

Thu 16 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Carlisle
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £65.00 excl. VAT

Thu 16 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

The aim of this course is to give delegates information and practice to enable them to safely carry out the essential skills necessary to potentially be the difference between life and death. The course will also support learners in becoming emergency first aiders in the workplace.

City and Guilds 18th Edition

20

Apr

City and Guilds 18th Edition

Carlisle

20 - 22 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Carlisle
Presented by
Alan Broomhead
  • £395.00 excl. VAT

20 - 22 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This qualification ensures that you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulation on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. It covers the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations, which came into force in June 2018. These regulations are recognised by the British Standards Institute as a British Standard (BS7671).

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

20

Apr

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

Workington

Limited places

20 - 24 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £495.00 excl. VAT

20 - 24 Apr 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

An FLT (Forklift Truck) Novice course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in operating a forklift. It provides comprehensive training on forklift safety, operation, and maintenance. Participants learn essential skills such as truck familiarization, weight assessment, handling pallets, stacking and de-stacking, and safety code testing.

First Aid at Work

21

Apr

First Aid at Work

Workington

Limited places

21 - 23 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £220.00 excl. VAT

21 - 23 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.

IOSH Working Safely

21

Apr

IOSH Working Safely

Workington

Tue 21 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Raymond Sewell
  • £130.00 excl. VAT

Tue 21 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

To make all delegates aware of their responsibility for safety towards themselves, colleagues and others affected by work activities

City and Guilds 18th Edition

27

Apr

City and Guilds 18th Edition

Carlisle

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Carlisle
Presented by
Alan Broomhead
  • £395.00 excl. VAT

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This qualification ensures that you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulation on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. It covers the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations, which came into force in June 2018. These regulations are recognised by the British Standards Institute as a British Standard (BS7671).

Process Plant & Equipment Isolations

27

Apr

Process Plant & Equipment Isolations

Workington

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Sean Gaskell
  • £430.00 excl. VAT

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Delegates will gain an understanding and be able to demonstrate competence in Process Isolation Procedures

28

Apr

Electrical Regulations & Safety Training

Workington

Tue 28 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Stephanie Whyte
  • £350.00 excl. VAT

Tue 28 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

The most common cause of workplace fires is electrical equipment. Electrical faults cause a large proportion of non-residential fires, often with serious consequences.

IOSH Working Safely

28

Apr

IOSH Working Safely

Live online

Tue 28 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
Raymond Sewell
  • £130.00 excl. VAT

Tue 28 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

To make all delegates aware of their responsibility for safety towards themselves, colleagues and others affected by work activities

Save A Life

29

Apr

Save A Life

Workington

Wed 29 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £90.00 excl. VAT

Wed 29 Apr 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

To introduce candidates to the theory and practical aspects of BASIC Save A Life

May 2026

CCNSG Safety Passport

6

May

CCNSG Safety Passport

Workington

6 - 7 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

6 - 7 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

he aim of the CCNSG Safety Passport is to ensure a basic knowledge of health and safety for all site personnel to enable them, after appropriate site induction, to work on site more safely than others.

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

11

May

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

Workington

Limited places

11 - 15 May 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £495.00 excl. VAT

11 - 15 May 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

An FLT (Forklift Truck) Novice course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in operating a forklift. It provides comprehensive training on forklift safety, operation, and maintenance. Participants learn essential skills such as truck familiarization, weight assessment, handling pallets, stacking and de-stacking, and safety code testing.

IOSH Working Safely

12

May

IOSH Working Safely

Live online

Tue 12 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
Raymond Sewell
  • £130.00 excl. VAT

Tue 12 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

To make all delegates aware of their responsibility for safety towards themselves, colleagues and others affected by work activities

IOSH Managing Safely

18

May

IOSH Managing Safely

Carlisle

18 - 21 May 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Carlisle
Presented by
Raymond Sewell
  • £430.00 excl. VAT

18 - 21 May 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

To ensure that safety requirements are appreciated by people employed as line managers and to enable them to review their own departmental systems for safety, introducing new controls or implementing changes as appropriate to make the department work more safely. This course strives to have a full range of practical and step-by-step guidance with a sharp business focus.

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

18

May

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

Workington

Limited places

18 - 22 May 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £495.00 excl. VAT

18 - 22 May 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

An FLT (Forklift Truck) Novice course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in operating a forklift. It provides comprehensive training on forklift safety, operation, and maintenance. Participants learn essential skills such as truck familiarization, weight assessment, handling pallets, stacking and de-stacking, and safety code testing.

Basic Slinging & Lifting

19

May

Basic Slinging & Lifting

Workington

Limited places

Tue 19 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Sean Gaskell
  • £130.00 excl. VAT

Tue 19 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This course aims to provide the practical experience and understanding of lifting equipment.

CCNSG Safety Passport Refresher

20

May

CCNSG Safety Passport Refresher

Workington

Wed 20 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £130.00 excl. VAT

Wed 20 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

The aim of the CCNSG Safety Passport is to refresh your knowledge of health and safety for all site personnel to enable them, after appropriate site induction, to work on site more safely than others.

Save A Life

21

May

Save A Life

Workington

Thu 21 May 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £90.00 excl. VAT

Thu 21 May 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

To introduce candidates to the theory and practical aspects of BASIC Save A Life

City and Guilds 18th Edition

26

May

City and Guilds 18th Edition

Workington

26 - 28 May 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Alan Broomhead
  • £395.00 excl. VAT

26 - 28 May 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This qualification ensures that you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulation on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. It covers the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations, which came into force in June 2018. These regulations are recognised by the British Standards Institute as a British Standard (BS7671).

IPAF 3A/3B MEWP

27

May

IPAF 3A/3B MEWP

Workington

Limited places

Wed 27 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £186.00 excl. VAT

Wed 27 May 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

The aim of this course is to train and assess personnel in the safe operation of 3a and 3b boom and scissor lift Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. This course is suitable for personnel who are required to operate Powered Access Platforms.

Save A Life

27

May

Save A Life

Workington

Wed 27 May 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £90.00 excl. VAT

Wed 27 May 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

To introduce candidates to the theory and practical aspects of BASIC Save A Life

Safety Harness Training

28

May

Safety Harness Training

Workington

Thu 28 May 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £130.00 excl. VAT

Thu 28 May 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

The aim of this course is to equip health and safety professionals

June 2026

Inspection & Testing 2391 City and Guilds

1

Jun

Inspection & Testing 2391 City and Guilds

Workington

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Stephanie Whyte
  • £925.00 excl. VAT

1 - 5 Jun 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. This qualification offers three pathways depending on the type of inspection and testing required or previous qualifications gained by learners.

IOSH Managing Safely

8

Jun

IOSH Managing Safely

Workington

8 - 11 Jun 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Raymond Sewell
  • £430.00 excl. VAT

8 - 11 Jun 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

To ensure that safety requirements are appreciated by people employed as line managers and to enable them to review their own departmental systems for safety, introducing new controls or implementing changes as appropriate to make the department work more safely. This course strives to have a full range of practical and step-by-step guidance with a sharp business focus.

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

8

Jun

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice

Workington

Limited places

8 - 12 Jun 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £495.00 excl. VAT

8 - 12 Jun 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

An FLT (Forklift Truck) Novice course is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in operating a forklift. It provides comprehensive training on forklift safety, operation, and maintenance. Participants learn essential skills such as truck familiarization, weight assessment, handling pallets, stacking and de-stacking, and safety code testing.

CCNSG Safety Passport

9

Jun

CCNSG Safety Passport

Workington

9 - 10 Jun 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Liz Johnston
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

9 - 10 Jun 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

he aim of the CCNSG Safety Passport is to ensure a basic knowledge of health and safety for all site personnel to enable them, after appropriate site induction, to work on site more safely than others.

IPAF MEWPs for Managers

16

Jun

IPAF MEWPs for Managers

Workington

Limited places

Tue 16 Jun 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £186.00 excl. VAT

Tue 16 Jun 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

To instruct a supervisor/manager in the requirements to select, use and manage various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) under his/her control

PAT Testing City & Guilds

16

Jun

PAT Testing City & Guilds

Workington

16 - 17 Jun 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Workington
Presented by
Stephanie Whyte
  • £350.00 excl. VAT

16 - 17 Jun 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The City & Guilds PAT Testing Course provides training in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment.

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Refresher

17

Jun

RTITB Fork Lift Truck Refresher

Workington

Limited places

Wed 17 Jun 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Workington
Presented by
David Armstrong
  • £125.00 excl. VAT

Wed 17 Jun 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This course is designed to test the competence of experienced certified operators. Those who successfully pass the test will be re-issued with a certificate of basic training by the RTITB.

Inspection & Testing 2391 City and Guilds

29

Jun

Inspection & Testing 2391 City and Guilds

Ulverston

29 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Ulverston
Presented by
Stephanie Whyte
  • £925.00 excl. VAT

29 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. This qualification offers three pathways depending on the type of inspection and testing required or previous qualifications gained by learners.