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Over 60 Incommunities tenants have successfully completed courses organised by the housing group to develop their skills and support their community work.

The courses included basic IT skills, using the internet, first aid training and food safety.

The training was developed in response to customer feedback from some of Incommunities’ ‘involved customers’. They include tenants who are volunteer customer inspectors and members of Incommunities’ consultation group, the 100 Club.

Local training provider, Safety First, ran the training courses from their base at Evans Towers, off Manchester Road.

On Wednesday (28 July), a group of tenants will be presented with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Food Safety Level I certificates.

One of the successful learners, Jean Grogan from Thorpe Edge said: “I am really proud to have completed the course.

“As part of Incommunities’ consultation with customers I said training in food safety and preparation would be a big help for people looking for work and those involved in catering.

“It is great that Incommunities is keen to encourage customers to learn new skills.”

At Wednesday’s event, Safety First Manager Chris Graham will also present Incommunities with the ‘Most Supportive Community Landlord Award 2010’ in recognition of its contribution to tenant participation, employment support and lifelong learning.

Adrienne Reid, Incommunities Assistant Chief Executive, Neighbourhood Services, said: “Well done to all our customers on their training awards. These individual successes and the Safety First award demonstrate Incommunities commitment to putting our Customers 1st.

“Incommunities has many customers who give their time and energy to provide us with valuable feedback which helps us improve local services for everyone. It is important that we support them and encourage their lifelong learning.