Blue Sky training

During their contract with us, Blue Sky employees will receive training in some or all of the following skills:

The safe use of:

Grounds maintenance and landscaping skills:

Grass and hedge-cutting
Hoeing
Weeding
Edging/Trimming
Digging
Shrub and Tree Pruning
Laying out and planting of bedding
Removal of weeds and litter from beds, plant containers, pathways and grassed areas
Watering of containers, flower beds and plants
Collection and removal of waste
Strimming and general maintenance
All other landscaping duties

Other work-related training

Teamworking and personal development skills

Development of self-motivation and self esteem
Telephone techniques
Money management
Work ethos
Problem solving
Understanding and dealing with complex work issues.
Dress codes: what to wear at interviews, meeting on construction sites/factories or other
Personal development for progress into work
Taking on further skills/education
Further opportunities/training in the workplace.

Job-finding skills

Understanding of the labour market and specific areas
Understanding what potential employers look for in an employee
How to apply for jobs, understanding and writing a CV and covering letter.
How to fill in application forms
How to research job vacancies using the internet/library resources
Where and how to look for work
Best practice interview techniques
Interview role play
Understanding disclosure, what is a spent conviction and how to make a personal disclosure statement
Exploring potential job opportunities.
Researching specific organisations
Understanding personal skills relevant to selected jobs.