Alongside our regular activities we also run workshops and training courses, working in partnership with other organisations, to help you broaden your awareness and learn new skills for volunteering, employment or career progression. Everyone is welcome to join our activities and training, which are free of charge. However, as a charity, Faversham Umbrella is not publicly funded and donations to support our work are always very welcome!
See below for our current range of courses – please note that booking is essential for all courses via info@favershamumbrella.org or call 01795 229143 during opening hours.
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26th February 9:30-5:00pm
This is an essential qualification for anyone looking to work (or volunteer) in food preparation in a café, restaurant or organisation. It is the legal minimum requirement in order to handle food in the workplace. The course covers food safety hazards, all aspects of temperature control, food handling and storage. To book please email info@favershamumbrella.org
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
12th February 9:30-5:00pm
This one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is recommended for those wishing to become nominated emergency first aiders in workplaces. It is a classroom-based course with practical assessments and a short, multiple-choice question paper at the end. Emergency First Aid at Work certificate will be issued upon successful completion, which is valid for 3 years. To book please email info@favershamumbrella.org
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org
19th March 9:30-5:00
This one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is recommended for those wishing to become nominated emergency first aiders in workplaces. It is a classroom-based course with practical assessments and a short, multiple-choice question paper at the end. Emergency First Aid at Work certificate will be issued upon successful completion, which is valid for 3 years. To book please email info@favershamumbrella.org
Contact: info@favershamumbrella.org