New national restrictions have been introduced from Monday 4th January 2021. The new rulings allow for our training schools in Penistone and Sheffield to remain open and courses will be running as normal. Please note that our training school in Houston, Texas also remains open.
We have conducted a specific risk assessment associated with COVID-19 and continue to follow strict health and safety procedures. This includes using specific PPE and extensive facility disinfection regime minimising the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus to ensure the safety of our employees and students.
Our Health and Safety procedure has been audited by external advisors and has been found to surpass government advice. It is worth noting that it has been written as a live document and as such is subject to change in accordance with any updates to government guidelines. Click here to view our Health and Safety procedure in full. Students will be required to adhere to the procedure to undertake their course at the training schools.
Accommodation for students attending courses
We are aware that some hotels may close from 5th January 2021. We have partnerships with local accommodation providers (self-catering and hotels) close to both our Penistone and Sheffield training schools, who have made the relevant safety precautions in line with government guidelines. Please visit the student information on our website to view a list of places to stay in Penistone and Sheffield AMP that will remain open throughout the national lockdown.
We do advise contacting the property or hotel before booking to check availability. Our students are considered as key workers and we are able provide evidence of training course attendance, please get in touch if you are struggling to find accommodation: amy.reed@lavender-ndt.com.
Study online!
We now offer the option to study online for our Level 3 Basic course and Level 2 Pre-Learning. For more details, please email onlinetraining@lavender-ndt.com.