Our services for employers
Apprenticeships
Appprenticeships give employers the tools to develop the types of skilled staff needed for the success of their business. Retail Skills Forum members offer Apprenticeships in many different aspects of the retail sector including customer service, team leadership, administration and management.
Email us to be contacted by a local learning provider about Apprenticeships
NVQs
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are the main qualification of the Apprenticeship programme however Retail Skills Forum members also offer NVQs as a standalone qualification.
For more more information visit NVQs
Email us to be contacted by a local learning provider about NVQs
Train to Gain
Train to Gain is a service for employers administered by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Through experienced skills brokers, Train to Gain helps identify and source training that will improve a company's workforce skills and business performance.
The key elements of Train to Gain are that it
- offers free impartial and independent advice to businesses
- matches any training needs identified with training providers
- ensures that training is delivered to meet business needs.
For more information visit the Train to Gain website.
Health and Safety
Some members of the Retail Skills Forum offer one-day health and safety courses. These are CIEH Level 2 Certificated awards and the courses are organized and run on demand.
Email us to be contacted by a local learning provider about health and safety courses.
Food Hygiene courses
Some members of the Retail Skills Forum offer one-day food hygiene courses. They are organised and run on demand.
Email us to be contacted by a local learning provider about food hygiene courses.
