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Programme

Code

Bursar’s Overview

Duration

Fee (ex vat)

Dates

Management and Personal Development BOOK THIS COURSE
ILM Award in Team Leading


“An increasingly popular programme within the hospitality sector”

ILMTL

A modulised programme designed to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required in key areas of team leading at the same time as achieving a nationally recognised accredited qualification

All 4 modules need to be undertaken to achieve the qualification..

Accredited by the ILM and City & Guilds


4 x 1 day
modules
£750  for the  4 including ILM Accreditation Fee

Module 1 – 7th Oct
Leading your Work Team
Module 221st Oct
Communicating with People
Module 34th Nov
Developing Yourself as a Team Leader
Module 4 18th Nov
Planning Monitoring Work

Practical Event Management

“Well planned events begin here…"

EM

 

An essential day specifically designed for those whose responsibilities include the internal organising of events booked at their College

 

1 Day

£200

26th March

Basic Supervisory Skills

This course has been full every year – book early


SS

An essential introductory programme for new supervisors or employees about to be developed into the role.

1 Day`

£180
4th March

Telephone Selling Skills for Conference Teams

TSS

Successful telephone Selling is even more important in times of recession.  This 1 day module focuses on this area.

1 day
£200
20th April

“Whose room is it anyway?"

Practical Legal advice for those working in College Accommodation  (Very successful in 2009)

WR

A must for all College employees who deal directly with Students and their rights in respect of their belongings and accommodation.

1 Day
£275
16th April

Stress Awareness

SA

A programme designed to help staff at all levels to be aware of stressful situations in their workplace as well as monitor and control stress in both themselves and colleagues

CIEH Accredited
1 Day
£170

29th June

Practical Training Skills

New one day version for 2010

 

PTS

It is a recognised fact that most training and development activities take place on-the-job. This 1-day module incorporates the tried and tested skills required for training on a one-to-one basis

1 Day
£200
18th March

Group Training Skills

New two day version for 2010

GTT

An essential 2-day Train the Trainer programme equipping participants with the key skills to train groups of employees away from the workplace. 

2 Days

£400

19th & 20th October


Programme

Code

Bursar’s Overview

Duration
Fee (ex vat)
Dates
Management and Personal Development (continued) BOOK THIS COURSE

Time Management

New for 2010

TM

Managing time and personal planning are key elements for any Manager. This workshop will help delegates identify time eaters and identify solutions.  Recognise “urgent” and “important” tasks and setting priorities as well as using delegation as a time management tool

1 Day
£180

29th April

Negotiating and Showrounds

NS

Decisions are often made based on a customers visit to your college.  To achieve a sale this workshop will provide the structure and techniques to carry out a professional showround and to achieve a win/win outcome in your negotiations

1 Day
£190
18th May
(P)These programmes are facilitated by Peninsula Business Services Ltd. For those colleges with a contract in place with Peninsula, the reduced course fee is applicable

Programme

Code

Bursar’s Overview

Duration

Fee (ex vat)
Dates

Personnel Matters BOOK THIS COURSE

Crucial Conversations in Performance Management

New for 2010

CCPM

Recommended for those who have responsibility for identifying poor performance issues affecting their team.  This module will explain the procedure to follow when holding performance management conversations as well as identifying conflict handling styles and characteristics
1 Day
£180

15th June

Handling Discipline (P)

“Based on the ACAS Code of Practice”

HD

Practical guidelines for dealing with disciplinary situations based on the implementation of the ACAS Code of Practice

½ Day

£120

£80 (P)

 

17th June

Dignity at Work

“Excellent Feedback received in 2009”

 

DAW

An essential requirement for HOD’s is to ensure that all their staff members are treated fairly.  This module focuses on Equal Opportunities, Harassment, Grievance and Disciplinary issues

1 Day

£200

22nd April

Absence Management (P)

“A Focus on a neglected area”

 

AM
A short yet effective module which explores the causes of absence and examines possible management responses, the legal standing of Medical Certificates and potential conflict with Disability Legislation
½ Day

£120

£80 (P)

 

24th June

Accident Reporting (P)

AR

Complying with the legal requirement in respect of accident reporting may appear to be common sense but it is not common practice.  A short, sharp session to bring this key area of compliance back into focus

½ Day

£120

£80 (P)
13th October

Programme

Code

Bursar’s Overview

Duration

Fee (ex vat)

Dates

Customer Focus BOOK THIS COURSE
Delivering an Oxford Welcome

 

OW

 

Essential customer service and communication skills to provide higher standards of service for term time and vacation customers which will also enable staff to deal with complaints effectively

1 Day

£190

9th June

An approach to Welcoming your International Visitors

WIV

This programme is highly recommended for all those who need to communicate with visitors from overseas, including guests attending summer schools and conferences

1 Day

£190
Includes a pocket sized language book

13th May

Disability Awareness for Frontline Staff

DA

A lively half day course to support college accessibility standards by giving front-line staff the skills and confidence to deal effectively with students and others with disabilities of all kinds

½ Day
£110 for first person – discount for subsequent bookings £90

11th March
19th November


Programme

Code

Bursar’s Overview

Duration

Fee (ex vat)
Dates

Customer Focus (Continued) BOOK THIS COURSE

Managing Disability in the Workplace

“Highly recommended
An effective investment of time”

 

This highly recommended programme provides the opportunity for College Bursars, Stewards, Catering Managers, Supervisors with employment responsibilities

½ day
Tbc

11th February

Dealing with Demanding People

“This course has proved to be successful year on year”

DDP

A programme incorporating proven ‘tips’ as well as a structured approach for dealing with complaints and difficult situations. 

1 Day

£190

10th February

Telephone Techniques

“Essential Basic Skills”

 

TT

An essential half day programme designed for front line staff who have to deal with people on the telephone.  It includes making the first impression a lasting and positive one.

½ day

£120

23rd March

Up-selling

New for 2010
½ day module

 

UP

A key area for all service and customer focus personnel. Successful up-selling starts with creating opportunities and effectively using an effective 3 step formula

½ day

£120

25th May (am)

Complaint Handling

New for 2010
½ day module

CH

This essential key area of customer service focuses on turning a negative complaint into a positive outcome. 

½ day
£120
25th May (pm)
NB      If both Up-selling and Complaint Handling modules are booked discounted to £180 for the two modules

Programme
Code
Bursar’s Overview
Duration
Fee (ex vat)
Dates 2010
Food and Beverage Service BOOK THIS COURSE

Food and Beverage Service Skills

“Essential for Food Service Staff ”
“Highly successful over the last 5 years”

FBSS

Teaches essential core skills for food service staff.  A practical programme delivered over four weeks in ½ day modules.  The programme content provides the underpinning knowledge for the NVQ in Food and Beverage Service Module at level 2.  Very well received programme

4 x ½ Day
£575

5th, 12th, 19th 26th February

National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders

NCPLH

A requirement for any person wishing to obtain a Personal Licence to sell intoxicating drinks under the Licensing Act 2005.

(Accredited by the BIIAB and delivered by Progressive Training)

1 Day

£250
(Includes £55 for BII certificate and handbook)

Examination Resit Fee £20.00

5th November

Programme
Code
Bursar’s Overview
Duration
Fee (ex vat)
Dates 2010
Areas of Compliance
Food Hygiene / Health and Safety
BOOK THIS COURSE
Basic Food Hygiene
(Now known as Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering)
FH

Accredited by CIEH this programme meets with the basic statutory requirements for all food handlers

(See course outlines for Languages available)

1 Day
£170

28th January
4th May

8th October
Basic Health and Safety (P)(Now known as Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace)
HS

Accredited by the CIEH this programme meets with the statutory requirement for basic health and safety awareness.

1 Day
£120

£100 (P)
16th November
Manual Handling for College Staff
MH

An essential programme for those staff whose job involves lifting, carrying or moving furniture, equipment and other items

½ Day
£110
27th April
Intermediate Food Hygiene(Level 3 (intermediate) award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering)
IFH
Accredited by CIEH this programme meets with the intermediate statutory requirements for Supervisors
3 days
£500
5th, 12th, 19th May

Programme
Code
Bursar's Overview
Duration
Fee (ex Vat)
Dates 2010
Environmental BOOK THIS COURSE
Sustainability for Front Line Staff “The Age of Stupid”
SUS
A chance for front line staff to view the environmental film “The Age of Stupid” and relate this to their own role in enabling their College to achieve its environmental target with regard to reducing waste and recycling
½ Day
£40
31st March

(P)These programmes are facilitated by Peninsula Business Services Ltd. For those colleges with a contract in place with Peninsula, the reduced course fee is applicable