Image showing a green arrow sign, pointing right, with New Skills displayed in white lettering.

New Training Opportunities for Learners Who Live Outside London

For a limited time, we’re opening applications for three valuable courses to learners who do not live in a London borough: Customer Service Level 1, Food Safety L1  and Nutrition – Healthy Living Tips.

Whether you’re aiming to get into work, boost your career or simply to improve your wellbeing, these courses provide essential skills and knowledge to take you to the next step. Read on to learn more about these opportunities and how to secure your place.

Customer Service Level 1

The Level 1 programme is designed for anyone who is already in a customer facing role, or who aims to be, and will equip you with the knowledge and skills to deliver excellent customer care. It’s a key skill that everyone can benefit from and one that will stay with you for life. Learn the principles of customer service, communication techniques, how to deal with difficult situations and more.

What You Need to Know

Dates 30th June-14th July 2025 (weekly classes)
Time 13.30-15.30
Cost Enrolment for this course is free, subject to criteria (see the foot of this post).

To register for this course, please click here to complete the short form: Course Registration

Once you have registered, one of our advisors will contact you to help you to complete your enrolment.

Food Safety Level 1

If you’re working in a catering environment where you may not be directly involved in high-risk food preparation but require essential food safety knowledge, this course is for you. Whether you are waiting staff, a healthcare worker, kitchen porter or storeroom staff, this course will support your career growth and and equip you with the skills to handle food safely and maintain high standards of hygiene.

What You Need to Know

Dates and Times  1st July 2025 – 09.30-12.30

Or

21st July 2025 – 13.30-16.30

Cost Enrolment for this course is free, subject to criteria (see the foot of this post).

To register for this course, please click here to complete the short form: Course Registration

Nutrition – Healthy Living Tips

Maintaining a balanced diet is key to overall well-being, supporting both physical and mental health. This short course is designed to help you to develop a greater understanding of healthy eating habits  for a nutritious lifestyle. Perfect for anyone looking to grow their knowledge of nutrition and make positive lifestyle changes.

What You Need to Know

Date 2nd July 2025
Time 09.30-11.30
Cost Enrolment for this course is free, subject to criteria (see the foot of this post).

To register for this course, please click here to complete the short form: Course Registration

ENQUIRE
t: 0208 8718055 
e:
edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk 

These courses are free for those who meet all the following funding requirements:

You must:

  • Be aged 19+
  • Not live in one of the regional authorities below:

– Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
– Greater London Authority
– Greater Manchester
– Liverpool City Region
– North of Tyne
– South Yorkshire
– Tees Valley
– West Midlands
– West of England
– West Yorkshire

Worth sharing.