Sustainable Training Courses
The Employer Engagement Team support businesses to identify, design, develop and implement work-force education and training programmes linked to the strategic needs of your business. We have outlined below just some of the workshops we have on offer.
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Sustainable Training courses available
Introduction to Sustainable Catering
Introduction to Sustainable Catering
1 day per week for 5 weeks
Lancaster & Morecambe College
The Bay Restaurant, in partnership with Eggcup and Closing Loops, is pleased to offer a five‑week catering course designed to introduce learners to the practical skills needed to prepare safe, nutritious ready meals using surplus food. Created with beginners in mind, the course combines hands‑on kitchen experience with an introduction to food waste reduction and community food support.
Participants will develop essential catering skills, including basic knife techniques, food hygiene and safety, menu planning, portion control, and batch cooking. Working with surplus ingredients, learners will collaborate to produce balanced, homestyle ready meals that will be distributed through a local food provision to support the community.
The course provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages confidence, teamwork, and employability skills. No previous catering experience is required. By the end of the programme, learners will have gained valuable kitchen experience and the rewarding knowledge that their work has contributed to reducing food waste and supporting local people.
Why choose this course?
People with little or no previous catering experience
Those interested in food, community projects, or developing practical skills
Learners looking to build confidence, routine, and teamwork skills
What you will gain
- Basic catering and food preparation skills
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices
- Experience of cooking with surplus food
- Understanding of community food provision and sustainability
For more information or to register interest, please contact
employerhub@lmc.ac.uk | 01524 521223
Sustainable Planning & Carbon Reduction Workshops
Lancaster & Morecambe College are pleased to offer these short workshops to support you, your business and employees in working sustainably.
Sustainable Practices in the Workplace Level 1 Award
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
We are pleased to offer a fully funded opportunity to gain valuable insights into sustainability with our Level 1 Award in Sustainable Practices in the Workplace – a course designed to help you and your team contribute to a greener future.
On this course you will:
- Understand environmental impacts and how to respond effectively
- Learn why reducing carbon emissions is critical in the fight against climate change
- Explore the roles individuals can play in promoting sustainability in the workplace
Whether you're aiming to grow your business responsibly or enhance your team's awareness, this course is a fantastic step toward creating a more sustainable future
Understanding Carbon Reduction Plans
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
1am – 4pm
- Carbon: what it is and why it matters
- Business carbon footprinting: a beginner’s guide
- Carbon offsetting, carbon neutral, net zero: making sense of it all
- Carbon reduction: practical ideas
- Meeting carbon-related standards and requirements: Carbon Reduction Plans, Science-Based net zero targets and more
Environmental Certification for your Business
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
9am – 12pm
- Understanding the environmental impacts of business
- Environmental certification: Business benefits
- Which environmental certification is right for your business?
- Taking environmental action: Practical ideas
Managing Business Responses to Environmental Challenges Level 2 Award
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
2-day course
This 2-day Level 2 award will be of interest to supervisors and managers from a wide range of industries
and businesses. On this course you will:
- Be able to describe the key environmental impact of business
- Learn about the challenges and benefits to business of taking account of environmental impact
- Understand some key principles to develop an effective approach for your own business
- Learn about environmental standards and accreditations available to benefit business
For further information
For more information or to register interest, please contact
employerhub@lmc.ac.uk | 01524 521223
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