RCTCBC Catering Services delivers training to a workforce of 800+ to maintain high standards and meet legislative requirements. This award-winning training provision is available to partner agencies, organisations, and independent individuals at a competitive price.
The choice is yours! We provide e-learning, traditional face-to-face events or blended learning packages.
Training Events Timetable
| Course | Date | Time | Venue | Details |
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| Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
16th July 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
21st August 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Emergency Paediatric First Aid (Level 3) |
10th September 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
11th September 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Paediatric First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
15th - 16th October 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Blended First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
22nd - 23rd October 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
12th November 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Emergency Paediatric First Aid (Level 3) |
13th November 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Paediatric First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
3rd - 4th December 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
| Blended First Aid at Work (Level 3) |
10th - 11th December 2025 |
09:15 - 16:00 |
Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN |
The event is assessed through practical application, and a theory based, multiple choice question paper. |
Booking a course is simple:
Step 1 - Choose your learning preference and subject
Learning Option 1: E-Learning
E-Learning gives individuals the opportunity to learn from the comfort of home, work at their own pace and earn Continual Professional Development (CPD) points.
Why book through RCT Catering Services?
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Each course is accessed through an online interactive e-learning portal provided by Highfield, and candidates’ are administered by Catering Services on your behalf.
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The Training Team will issue the e-learning licenses direct to the candidate - all that is needed initially is a name, however an email address or contact telephone number will be needed for the unique log on details to be provided to the candidate.
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A ‘Handy Tips’ guide to get the best out of the qualification.
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If a candidate is struggling or wants clarification regarding any of the subject understanding/content, the training team will help support them via the telephone/email/Teams (during office hours).
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If you are an Organisation procuring licenses on behalf of your employees, the training team can provide feedback on qualification progress, the amount of time spent in the learning programme, and once the qualification is complete, can forward you a copy of the e-certificate for your records. (Note, GDPR rules will apply).
A downloadable E-Book is provided with selected e-learning (and blended learning) options.
Table of Training Information
| E-Learning Subject | Study Time
(Approximately) | Prior Knowledge/Target Audience | Cost per candidate* |
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| Health and Safety Level 1 |
2 hours |
Ideal for employee inductions or for anyone wishing to go on to achieve a level 2 health and safety qualification |
£23.50 |
| Health and Safety Level 2 |
3 hours |
An ideal introduction to health and safety for anyone working in a low to medium risk environment. |
£29.50 |
| Manual Handling |
30 – 60 minutes |
Ideal for employee inductions, refresher training or anyone who will be involved in manual handling as part of their job role. |
£21.00 |
| Food Safety Level 1 |
3 hours
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None - prior knowledge is desirable |
£20.00 |
| Food Safety Level 2 |
6 hours |
None - experience of working in a food environment is beneficial |
£27.50 |
| Food Safety Level 3 |
18 hours |
Food safety level 2 certification is advisable |
£173.50 |
| Introduction to Allergens |
2 hours |
Designed for food handlers, or those with responsibility for managing food handlers.
This course is accredited by Allergy UK. |
£23.00 |
Learning Option 2: Traditional Face-to-Face Delivery
Join an open access cohort at a fixed venue, or for larger numbers (10+), we may be able to come to your venue.
Table of Training Information
| Face-to-Face - First Aid | Delivery Time | Prior Knowledge/Target Audience | Cost per head |
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First Aid at Work
(FAW – Level 3)
Blended Learning Option available (See below)
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3 days
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Suitable for those responsible for delivering First Aid in the workplace.
Covers all EFAW, plus major illnesses and injuries.
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£156.50
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First Aid at Work Requalification
(FAW REQUAL – Level 3)
Blended Learning Option available (See below)
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2 days
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Suitable for those who hold an in-date FAW certificate and require refresher training.
Evidence of certificate will be required.
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£103.00
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Emergency First Aid at Work
(EFAW – Level 3)
Supplementary on-line learning available
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1 day
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Suitable for those who need basic Life Saving skills in the workplace.
Covers roles & responsibilities of a first aider, CPR & AED (Basic Life Support), choking, minor injuries.
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£64.50
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Paediatric First Aid
(PFA – Level 3)
Blended Learning Option available (See below)
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2 days
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Suitable for those responsible for delivering Paediatric First Aid in the workplace.
Covers all EFAW, plus major illnesses and injuries. (0-18 years)
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£98.00
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid
(EPFA – Level 3)
Supplementary on-line learning available
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1 day
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Suitable for those who need basic Life Saving skills for Paediatrics.
Covers roles & responsibilities of a first aider, CPR & AED (Basic Life Support), choking, major bleeding, minor injuries. (0-18 years)
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£68.50
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Basic Life Support & Safe Use of Automated External Defibrillator
(BLS & AED – Level 2)
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Half-day
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Suitable for those who need basic Life Saving skills.
Covers CPR & AED (Basic Life Support)
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£41.50
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Table of Training Information
| Face-to-Face Subject – Food Safety | Delivery Time | Prior Knowledge | Cost per head |
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Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering (RQF)
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3.5 hours
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Prior knowledge is desirable
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£29.50
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Level 2 Award in Food Safety Principles (RQF)
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1 full day
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None - experience of working in a food environment is beneficial
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£57.50
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Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
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3 full days
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Food safety level 2 certification is advisable
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£257.50
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Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management in Catering (RQF)
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1 full day
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Prior knowledge is desirable
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£72.00
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Learning Option 3: Blended learning
At no extra cost to the learner, this option provides an opportunity to undertake some of the learning on-line at their own leisure (prior to attending the course). The Course facilitator will undertake a knowledge check on day 1 before proceeding with any additional information/facilitating practical assessments.
Table of Training Information
| Blended Learning Subject - First Aid | Blended Option |
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First Aid at Work
(FAW – Level 3)
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Replace 1 day of the 3 day
face-to-face experience with an e-learning package
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First Aid at Work Requalification
(FAW REQUAL – Level 3)
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Replace 1 day of the 2 day
face-to-face experience with an e-learning package
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Emergency First Aid at Work
(EFAW – Level 3)
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An introductory on-line learning package can be completed in advance of attendance, but this will not replace any face-to-face delivery time.
Note: This on-line package can be purchased in isolation to form a part of annual refresher training. Prices available upon request.
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Paediatric First Aid
(PFA – Level 3)
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Replace 1 day of the 2 day
face-to-face experience with an e-learning package
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Step 2 - Contact Us
If you wish to book a course or would like more information, please contact us by email or telephone.
Other Services
Catering Services also provides Quality Assurance Consultancy Services. Support Officers are available to monitor food quality and safety standards, conduct hygiene audits, give hygiene related advice and assist in developing Hazard Analysis documentation.
Payments
E-Learning/Blended Learning - An invoice* and payment instructions will be issued by RCTCBC at the time of license purchase and is not refundable.
Traditional Face-to-Face Learning – An invoice* will be issued by RCTCBC following the event. In the event that you are no longer able to attend the course, we would kindly ask that you provide us with a minimum of 72 hours’ notice. For cancellations after this period you may incur a charge.
*(A Journal Transfer option may be available for Internal RCTCBC departments – please provide your cost centre and detail code at the time of booking.)