Onwards Norfolk: Training for the Hospitality & Leisure sector
From January 2022, we will be working in partnership with Norfolk’s Business Improvement Districts to deliver a variety of training programmes for those working – or seeking work – in the hospitality and leisure sector.
These will enable over 500 people from within Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth to develop the skills, experience and knowledge needed to develop their careers or start careers in the hospitality industry.
Whether you are looking to upskill, retrain or gain the qualifications needed to change your career path – our doors are open to you. Please scroll down to find the free courses that we are running. You can access as many of them as you want and need to. Many of them are certified training courses meaning that you get recognised qualifications.
available courses
Age Verification
The Age Verification training will provide staff with the key knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding age verification, identification and how to comply with the law. It will also equip participants with information on creating an effective age verification policy.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Allergens
This course is designed to give all staff who handle food the necessary knowledge of allergies and intolerances, helping to keep customers safe. Attendees will learn how to identify the main allergens, comply with food allergen laws, and reduce contamination.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Equality & Diversity: Accredited
Equality and Diversity Inclusion training (EDI) will provide staff with an understanding of the different forms of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation that can occur in the workplace, both amongst staff and customers.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Fire Safety Awareness: Accredited
This training is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of The Fire Safety Order 2005 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. They will also obtain the knowledge to implement emergency procedures.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Food Safety Level 1: Accredited
This course will provide employees with a greater understanding of safe food handling and the importance of food hygiene. Level 1 training will equip attendees with basic food hygiene knowledge, enabling them to produce safe food.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Food Safety Level 2: Accredited
This course will provide employees with a greater understanding of safe food handling and the importance of food hygiene. Level 2 will give attendees the relevant knowledge pertaining to the hazards and controls associated with food preparation and storage.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Health & Safety Level 1: Accredited
This course provides attendees with a practical understanding of workplace health and safety, as well as their responsibilities when it comes to protecting themselves and others from hazards. This will include identifying hazards and enacting control measures to safeguard staff and customers within the workplace.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Health & Safety Level 2: Accredited
This course provides attendees with a practical understanding of workplace health and safety, as well as their responsibilities when it comes to protecting themselves and others from hazards. This will include identifying hazards and enacting control measures to safeguard staff and customers within the workplace.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Introduction to First Aid: Accredited
This course will equip staff with the skills to deal with any medical emergencies that may arise within their business. Attendees will learn how to provide initial, immediate First Aid treatment, and how to create safer work environments for themselves and their colleagues.
Available 1st March or 24th May 2022
Mental Health First Aid: Accredited
This training provides staff with the tools to proactively manage the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in the workplace. This will include advice on how to promote and maintain healthy working spaces, and minimise the impact of mental ill health on the business and its staff.
Available 23rd March or 7th April 2022
Personal Licence Holder Level 1: Accredited
This course will provide attendees with a Level 1 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH). It is designed to equip attendees with a clear understanding of the law and regulation frameworks associated with being a personal license holder, and includes an assessment at the end of the course.
Available online 1st February - 15th June 2022
Personal Licence Holder Level 2: Accredited
This course will provide attendees with a Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH). It will equip attendees with a clear understanding of the law and regulation frameworks associated with being a personal license holder, and includes an assessment at the end of the course.
Available 16th March or 19th May 2022
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund
The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment. For more information, visit UK Community Renewal Fund: prospectus – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
If you would like any further information on this project or the courses that we are running, please get in touch.