Useful Links
A Career In Retail Comprehensive advice on careers in the retail sector
Acas Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations
Apprenticeships.org.uk Government funded site providing information on Apprenticeships for 16-24 year olds and employers
Apprenticeships Online Website with details of Apprenticeship programmes in several areas across the south.
Asset Skills Asset Skills is the Sector Skills Council for the Property, Facilities Management, Housing and Cleaning industries
BII The professional body for the licensed retail sector
Britain’s Health and Safety Commission Britain’s Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is an independent professional body which primary function is to promote the knowledge and understanding of Environmental issues.
City & Guilds City & Guilds is the leading provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom which all Smart Training & Recruitment qualifications are accredited to.
Coeliac UK Coeliac UK produce a comprehensive book listing a wide range of gluten free products
Commission for Racial Equality The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality
Council for Administration The National body for Vocational Education in Business & Administration.
Disability Rights Commission The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people
Disability.gov.uk Web site detailing legislation relating to disability
Equal Opportunities Commission The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st Century Britain.
Institute of Customer Service Institute of Customer Service (ICS) is the independent professional body for customer service
Investors in People Investors in People is the national Standard which sets a level of good practice for training and development of people to achieve business goals
OFSTED The Office for Standards in Education. Main aim is to help improve the quality and standards of education.
People 1st People 1st represents hospitality employers on all aspects of education, training, skills and qualifications
Riddor.gov.uk Web site with information about Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Skillsmart Retail The Sector Skills Council for Retail.
Train4Food Train4Food is a specialist site for those who make or serve food. Their online packages are quick, simple and require no computer skills.


