Work Experience
For those individuals with aspirations for future employment whether that be paid or voluntary we are able to offer several areas for work experience. Each area will focus on sector specific skills as well as transferable skills.
The Coffee House
Our onsite coffee house enables individuals to gain work experience in a hospitality setting. Individuals who work at the counter will serve members of the public with a variety of drinks, cakes and pastries and will develop customer service, monetary, health and hygiene skills. Those who work at reception will be meeting and greeting members of the public as well as developing telephony and basic administration skills. Nationally recognised qualifications can be accessed to support learning and progression in these areas.
The Wood Shop
Our wood workshop offers individuals the opportunity to access a real life work environment. Individuals will develop practical wood work skills as well as knowledge of health and safety and expectations in the workplace. Individuals will work on orders taken from the general public under the guidance of fully qualified and experienced staff. Nationally recognised qualifications can be accessed to support learning and progression in this area.
The Salon
Our onsite salon offers individuals the opportunity to work with members of the public to develop basic hairdressing and customer service skills. Individuals will learn how to meet and greet, gown up, wash and condition hair and prepare the client for the hairdresser. Individuals will work under the guidance of a fully qualified hairdresser and will work within the expectations and health and hygiene requirements of the workplace. Nationally recognised qualifications can be accessed to support learning and progression in this area.
STEPScic Car Wash Service
For those interested in vehicle cleaning, work experience can be gained at our onsite car wash. In the designated car wash area, individuals will develop vehicle cleaning and customer service skills by working on vehicles booked in by members of the public. Individuals will develop their knowledge of health and safety and expectations of the workplace. Nationally recognised qualifications can be accessed to support learning and progression in this area.
Customer Feedback
The Coffee House – I came over to Ashland House today to see Kris Green, Body in Motion. When I arrived there was a very polite and helpful young man called Gareth on reception. He was extremely helpful, cheerful and polite. When I was leaving he was with a young girl called Abigail, who was also very courteous and happy. I would like to pass on my praise to both of them, they are a credit to you. I had a chat to them both, along with the lovely lady in the café, and bought them a coffee to show my appreciation to them. It is so refreshing to see cheerful young people, willing to work, trying hard and being extremely polite and well mannered. Please pass on my gratitude to everyone involved. Kind regards and best wishes. Keep up the fantastic work. Steve C