Blended Training Courses
Combine the convenience of online learning with the effectiveness of hands-on practical training. Our blended courses let your staff complete theory modules at their own pace, then consolidate skills with expert-led practical sessions at your premises. CPD certified and delivered nationwide across Ireland.
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What is Blended Learning?
Blended learning combines the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online education with the effectiveness of face-to-face practical training.
How Blended Training Works
Our blended learning approach is designed for busy workplaces. Staff complete theory at convenient times, then come together for focused practical sessions.
Enrol Online
Register your staff for the online theory component. Each learner receives login credentials for our learning platform.
Complete Theory
Staff work through interactive modules at their own pace. Progress is tracked and certificates issued upon completion.
Schedule Practical
Once theory is complete, we arrange the on-site practical session at your premises at a time that suits your team.
Gain Certification
After demonstrating practical competency, learners receive their full certification valid for the specified period.
Benefits of Blended Training
⏰ Reduced On-Site Time
With theory completed online, practical sessions are shorter and more focused. Less time away from daily duties.
📊 Flexible Scheduling
Staff complete theory when it suits them: during quiet periods, at home, or between shifts. No scheduling conflicts.
💰 Cost Effective
Shorter on-site sessions mean reduced training costs. No need to pay for full-day classroom theory delivery.
🔄 Consistent Learning
Online modules ensure every learner receives the same high-quality theoretical foundation before practical training.
📈 Track Progress
Managers can monitor staff progress through the online platform. Know who has completed theory before scheduling practicals.
🎯 Focused Practical Time
With theory already covered, practical sessions focus entirely on hands-on skills and equipment operation.
Courses Available for Blended Learning
The following courses can be delivered as blended programmes, combining online theory with practical on-site sessions:
Health & Safety Courses
Manual Handling Training
Safe lifting techniques and TILEO risk assessment for general workplace activities.
View Course →People Moving & Handling
Specialised patient/resident handling for healthcare staff. Covers transfers, hoists, and sliding sheets.
View Course →Risk Assessment Training
Practical skills for conducting workplace risk assessments under Section 19 SHWW Act 2005.
View Course →Safety Awareness Training
Essential health and safety training for all staff. Hazard identification and legal responsibilities.
View Course →Safety Managers Training
Comprehensive training for managers on legal responsibilities under SHWW Act 2005.
View Course →Safety Representative Training
3-day programme for elected safety representatives covering Section 25 SHWW Act 2005.
View Course →First Aid Courses
Heartsaver AED Course
CPR and AED training following American Heart Association guidelines. Includes hands-on practice.
View Course →BLS Basic Life Support
Healthcare provider BLS training. High-quality CPR, AED use, and choking relief for all ages.
View Course →Heartsaver CPR Course
CPR skills for the workplace. Learn to recognise cardiac arrest and perform effective chest compressions.
View Course →First Aid & Heartsaver AED
Comprehensive first aid plus CPR/AED training. Covers bleeding, burns, fractures, and medical emergencies.
View Course →Compare Delivery Options
Choose the training format that best suits your organisation’s needs:
| Feature | 🖥️ Online Only | 🔄 Blended | 🏢 On-Site Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | ★★★ Maximum | ★★☆ High | ★☆☆ Fixed schedule |
| Hands-on Practice | ✗ None | ✓ Focused session | ✓ Full practical |
| On-Site Time Required | None | Reduced (practical only) | Full course duration |
| Equipment Training | ✗ Video only | ✓ Hands-on | ✓ Hands-on |
| Competency Assessment | Online quiz | Practical demonstration | Practical demonstration |
| Best For | Theory-based courses, awareness training | Skills requiring practice, busy teams | Highly practical courses, team training |
| Suitable Courses | Fire Safety Awareness, Safety Awareness | Manual Handling, First Aid, BLS | Evacuation Equipment, Fire Drills |
Why Choose Phoenix STS
Nationwide Coverage
We deliver practical sessions at your premises anywhere in Ireland. No need to send staff off-site.
CPD Certified
Courses accredited by the CPD Standards Office (Provider 22657) and recognised professional bodies.
Expert Instructors
Qualified fire engineers, safety professionals, and healthcare specialists with real-world experience.
Practical Focus
Hands-on training with real equipment and realistic scenarios. Skills you can use immediately.
HIQA Compliant
Healthcare training aligned with Regulation 28 requirements for designated centres.
Flexible Delivery
On-site, online, or blended options to suit your needs. We adapt to your schedule.
🖥️ Looking for Fully Online Courses?
We also offer a wide range of fully online courses for theory-based training that doesn’t require hands-on practice. Complete at your own pace with instant certification.
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Page last updated: January 2026
