Avonleigh Gardens
Provider: The Oldham College
Nature of Business: Care Home
Location: Oldham
Care Train to Gain
Avonleigh Gardens is one of 60 residential homes which comes under the umbrella of the Methodist Homes for the Aged. The company identified a need to improve the skills of their employees but were unsure of what training was available and how to select the right course. The Oldham College have helped Avonleigh Gardens deliver 18 NVQs since 2000.
“We like working with the Oldham College because they are willing to fit the training around our requirements. I find The Oldham College assessor to be very understanding to the business’ needs as well as the learner. They offer us a complete service for all our staff and I would recommend them wholeheartedly to another interested employer.”
Jackie Lloyd, for Avonleigh Gardens
Background
Avonleigh Gardens is one of 60 residential homes which comes under the umbrella of the Methodist Homes for the Aged. The home has been open since 1993 and can accommodate 39 residents.
Challenge
Avonleigh Gardens had identified a need to improve the skills of their employees but were unsure of what training was available and how to select the right course.
The Solution
The Oldham College and Avonleigh Gardens have been working in partnership on NVQs since 2000. To date 18 NVQ qualifications have been delivered (twelve Level 2, five Level 3 and one Level 4).