Training courses on offer via Workplace

Workplace, the London Borough of Newham’s job brokerage and recruitment service, was set up to provide support, training and advice to residents seeking employment. Workplace attempts to provide Newham residents with the skills and aptitudes that employers want in order to fill the vacancies emerging from development projects. Our training programme covers elements of short employer-led construction and non-construction training courses. All courses are linked to specific job opportunities Workplace is recruiting for.

Welcome Host » 1 day customer service course available to anyone interested in getting this nationally recognised qualification

Employment 1st – Sector Skills Council People 1st for Hospitality, Leisure, Catering and Tourism » Accredited course for those people who have interest in this area of work and want to develop in depth knowledge over two weeks. You will also get chance to sit Food Hygiene in Catering Level 2 Certificate and Health and Safety at Work Level 2 Certificate

CSCS card awareness and testing and range of construction courses » For suitable candidates are available. You will need to attend a Construction Screening session with our specialist team, to check your skills at our Canning Town office – please see your advisor to be booked in asap!

Trainee Croupier for Aspers Casino (NEW) » Ever thought of working as a croupier now here is chance to find out more! We are currently looking for suitable candidates who have good mental maths skills, passion for customer service who we can prepare for interview with Aspers recruitment team. This is chance to do eight weeks training and get a gaming licence to work in the UK’s first SUPER CASINO – JSA benefits NOT affected!

SIA Door Supervisors » Back by popular demand we are now offering five day security training based in Billingsgate Market and this includes your badge too. There are restrictions and necessary background checks for this course – please speak to your advisor for more information

SIA CCTV » This is for individuals who have experience in security sector and currently have another SIA badge. An opportunity to upskill – four day course which includes use of CCTV equipment, report writing, legal requirements and much more!

Bag and Vehicle Search for Improvised Explosive Devices (NEW) » This course is aimed at security staff who are keen to develop and upskill with this two day Skills for Security Accredited course. Essential development for those working in East London in run up to 2012 games.

Take Three Days – three day course (NEW) » The Programme consists of carefully designed and tested, fast paced activities that get people talking and thinking in new ways. Candidates work in groups because parents tell us they feel empowered by being with others in similar situations. We eat lunch together which builds the community of parents and encourages people return the next day. Parents already leave with a SMART Action plan. We will add an excellent CV prepared in partnership with the facilitator. Creche availability and delivered at children’s centres around the borough.

Motivation and Confidence Building (NEW) » This opportunity is to provide mentoring and confidence building activities to long-term unemployed Newham residents to help them explore their barriers to work, and help them develop the confidence, motivation and skills necessary to progress towards employment. Delivered at fantastic new training facility at The Skills Place Newham in Westfield Stratford City over four days.

Life Coaching (NEW) » This course would benefit those candidates with disability, long term health issues and confidence building. Particularly great for those candidates just starting to think about what type of work or training. Course is four days (two days in week one and two days in week two) – delivered in Shaw Trust Broadway Stratford – fully DDA Compliant.

BTEC Level 2 Understanding Stewarding and Spectator Safety (NEW) » Workplace is working with Akona training to support candidates who want to train as Event Stewards. Course is three days classroom based in Leyton Orient Football ground and then stewarding at two events, such as football or sporting as part of work experience. Candidates will achieve nationally recognised certificate and practical experience. You need to be 19, plus a resident of UK in last three years, have English to Entry Level 3 and above and be flexible to do the events at weekends or evenings.