Useful links

Information for potential apprentices and employers from the Learning and Skills Council. www.apprenticeships.org.uk

 
The national trade association for hotels, restaurants and caterers. www.bha.org.uk
 
The largest professional body within the cleaning industry. www.bics.org.uk
 
Encompassing many jobs in many sectors, click on www.caterer.com to see the range of jobs available in the industry.
 
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the only chartered professional body that is dedicated to management and leadership. They are committed to raising the performance of business by championing management. This is done through supporting and advising individuals and organisations, or through engaging policy makers and key influencers in government and the management profession. The CMI is the lead body for Management, produces the NVQ standards in consultation with key stakeholders, and also awards Apprenticeships. http://www.managers.org.uk/ 
The leading awarding body for the hospitality sector. GDR Solutions is an approved centre. www.cityandguilds.com
 
The CfA (Council for Administration) is the leading UK authority on Business, Administration and Governance. Over the last decade they have clearly defined the role of the business administrator and identified key skills that are essential for success in today's business environment. The CfA is the lead body for Business & Administration, produces the NVQ standards in consultation with key stakeholders, and also awards Apprenticeships.  
EDI is an accredited Awarding Body and leading international education company with a wide range of products and services including vocational and professional qualifications both within the UK and internationally. GDR Solutions is an approved centre http://www.ediplc.com/ 
Any company can create a great workplace, and this is the Great Place to Work’s mission in helping UK businesses. www.greatplacetowork.co.uk
 
The Institute of Customer Service (ICS) is the professional body for customer service. Their main purpose is to lead customer service performance and professionalism. The ICS is the lead body for Customer Service, produces the NVQ standards in consultation with key stakeholders, and also awards Apprenticeships. http://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/  
The industry’s professional management association. www.instituteofhospitality.org
 
The Government agency that funds and quality controls work–based learning, including Train to Gain and Apprenticeships. www.lsc.gov.uk
 
The sector skills council for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries. www.people1st.co.uk 
The careers guidance website for the hospitality and leisure industries. www.springboarduk.org.uk 
The professional membership body for people working in all sectors of the visitor economy. www.tourismsociety.org 
The single point of access for businesses to get training advice and support. www.traintogain.gov.uk 
Formerly UK Skills Passport. Professional network to unlock growth for careers and business. www.uksp.co.uk 

 

 

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