Young people: Upskill. Employers: Inspire.
We’re preparing to launch a series of fully funded courses, in partnership with The Holywood Trust, designed to upskill young people aged 15 to 25 within Dumfries and Galloway, who are building their future in the hospitality industry.
To ensure these courses genuinely meet industry needs, we’re asking employers like you to tell us which skills matter most. Below, you’ll find an overview of the courses we’ll be offering, followed by a short form where you can share your feedback on what else you would like to see offered.
If you have an employee aged between 15 and 25, and would like to take advantage of the funding opportunity, please contact shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk to book their space.
To book: Training Booking Form – Funded by Holywood Trust
Cooking Skills
Master Chef Experience
This course is ideal for anyone with a passion for food – especially aspiring, or those considering a career in professional cookery.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to prepare for a career as a chef, or to simply learn and gain invaluable cooking skills.
Craft Baking
This class is for anyone looking to develop their knowledge and skills of baking on a personal or professional level.
Food Hygiene
REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene
This course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department. This course is a SCQF Level 5
REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene
This course is designed for individuals in supervisory roles within the hospitality industry and those working in high-risk food environments. It comes highly recommended by local Environmental Health Officers for all supervisors of food handlers.
Front of House
REHIS Scottish Personal Licence Holders Certificate
The Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders course is aimed at anyone who works or wants to work as a Personal Licence Holder in on-sales and off-sales premises.
Worldhost – Principles of Customer Service
This course is aimed at people who are working in a customer service environment. Participants on this programme will gain invaluable skills and techniques that are the fundamentals of service professionalism and will be encouraged to take pride in what they do and where they live.
Other Courses
CMI Certificate in Principles of Management & Leadership Level 3
This course is designed for aspiring or practising managers who want to develop their leadership capabilities and gain a nationally recognised qualification. This course provides practical tools and insights to help you lead teams effectively, communicate with impact, and drive performance.
REHIS Elementary Cleaning & Disinfection
This course is aimed at those who have cleaning duties, or are responsible for the monitoring of cleaning practices within the workplace.
Highfield Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection
Aimed at those working in industries where verification, auditing (including internal auditing and supplier auditing), or inspections are undertaken, such as the food industry, this qualification provides learners with throretical knowledge on how to effectively carry out audits/inspections.