Training to boost new job opportunities in Kintyre
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:50 pmTRAINING TO BOOST NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Argyll and Bute Council is offering free hospitality training to people in Kintyre.
With various hotel developments planned for the future, the number of trained waiting staff required in the area is expected to rise to over 70.
In order to help meet this demand, a two day course is being offered to anyone over the age of 16.
Aileen MacLennan, Town Centre Manager for Campbeltown, said: “Part of my remit is to encourage more training opportunities for people living in the Kintyre area. Following various meetings it was identified that there’s currently a lack of hospitality training available locally.
“This two-day course will enable those who attend the opportunity to obtain their REHIS Introduction to Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 1), as well as their City and Guilds Staff Working in Licensed Premises qualification. Training and advice will also be given on practical customer care and customer service.
“These are great qualifications for people to have on their CVs and I hope that people make the most of this opportunity.”
Councillor John Semple, Chair of the Campbeltown CHORD Project, agreed: “With work due to start in the near future on the renovation of The Royal, Ugadale and Keil hotels, these qualifications could lead to a new career in hospitality in what will be a growing, dynamic, high quality tourism product right here in Kintyre. I would urge people to sign up and make the most of this free training opportunity.”
The course will take place in The Ardshiel Hotel, Campbeltown, on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April 2010. Childcare can be provided if required.
Places are on a first come, first served basis. To book a place, or for further information, contact Aileen on 01586 559048.
This training programme is funded by Argyll and Bute Council, The Fairer Argyll and Bute Partnership and Argyll and the Islands Leader.
Argyll and Bute Council is offering free hospitality training to people in Kintyre.
With various hotel developments planned for the future, the number of trained waiting staff required in the area is expected to rise to over 70.
In order to help meet this demand, a two day course is being offered to anyone over the age of 16.
Aileen MacLennan, Town Centre Manager for Campbeltown, said: “Part of my remit is to encourage more training opportunities for people living in the Kintyre area. Following various meetings it was identified that there’s currently a lack of hospitality training available locally.
“This two-day course will enable those who attend the opportunity to obtain their REHIS Introduction to Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 1), as well as their City and Guilds Staff Working in Licensed Premises qualification. Training and advice will also be given on practical customer care and customer service.
“These are great qualifications for people to have on their CVs and I hope that people make the most of this opportunity.”
Councillor John Semple, Chair of the Campbeltown CHORD Project, agreed: “With work due to start in the near future on the renovation of The Royal, Ugadale and Keil hotels, these qualifications could lead to a new career in hospitality in what will be a growing, dynamic, high quality tourism product right here in Kintyre. I would urge people to sign up and make the most of this free training opportunity.”
The course will take place in The Ardshiel Hotel, Campbeltown, on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April 2010. Childcare can be provided if required.
Places are on a first come, first served basis. To book a place, or for further information, contact Aileen on 01586 559048.
This training programme is funded by Argyll and Bute Council, The Fairer Argyll and Bute Partnership and Argyll and the Islands Leader.