Our 2027 Skills Academy training dates are now published

Our 2027 Skills Academy training dates are now published, and all 12 courses are open for booking.

The Mansfield Forward BID Skills Academy runs practical, one-day courses for people who work in Mansfield town centre. Every course runs from 9am to 4pm in the Chamber Room at Mansfield Old Town Hall, with places limited to 12 per course.

Prices

• Mansfield Forward BID members: £10 per place. Your BID membership subsidises places for you and your team.
• Non-members: £50 per place.

Eventbrite’s booking fee is added at checkout. Payment is by card when you book. Booking closes at 7am on the Monday before each course.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Hands-on training to handle a medical emergency at work, including CPR and the recovery position. Certificate valid for three years.

• Wednesday 13 January – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 10 March – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 19 May – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 14 July – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 15 September – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 17 November – Book on Eventbrite

Mental Wellbeing First Aid Supporter

Learn to spot the signs someone is struggling and how to help, using SkillBase First Aid’s A.C.T. action plan. Certificate valid for three years.

• Wednesday 10 February (Winter) – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 14 April (Spring) – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 21 July (Summer) – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 13 October (Autumn) – Book on Eventbrite

Manual Handling

Lift, carry and move stock and deliveries safely, and cut the risk of injury at work. It’s the same course on both dates, so you only need to book one.

• Wednesday 3 March – Book on Eventbrite
• Wednesday 22 September – Book on Eventbrite

We’re here to help

Not sure which course is right for your team? Call us on 01623 367553 or email info@mansfieldforward.bid. BID members can also ask for a visit from Daryl or a chat with Jay.