Training and skills development
The Museum of East Anglian Life can offer accredited training in a number of practical skills areas. Based on our beautiful 75 acre site, we particularly specialize in training in land based skills using both in-house and external trainers. Our aim is to help people to develop, learn new skills, gain qualifications and fulfill their potential.
Here are some of the courses available:
| Course | Awarding Body | Course Duration |
| Workshop Safety | LANTRA | 1 day |
| ATV | LANTRA | 1 day |
| Brush cutters | LANTRA | 1 day |
| Lawn Mowers | LANTRA | 1 day |
| Tractor Driving | LANTRA | 2 days |
| Fork Lift | LANTRA | 2 days |
| First Aid | Flameskill | 1 day |
| Fire Marshall | Flameskill | 1 day |
| NVQ Horticulture level 2 | City and Guilds | Up to 1 year |
| MEAL work-based learning programme | Various | 8 weeks |
MEAL is also an accredited centre for the National Open College Network, offering from entry level up to level 3 certification.
In addition to learning practical skills, trainees learn to work as part of a team, manage projects, develop communication skills and build their self-confidence.
So if you are looking to kick start your future or improve your employability why not join us?
For details of courses, costs and dates, please contact Paul Palmer 01449 612229
or email: paul.palmer@eastanglianlife.org.uk or via the contact form.

