It’s good to have you here! Feel free to share anything - ideas, questions or whatever is on your mind. This forum will be available throughout your training with us.
We will use this forum to send you messages from the North Tees Centre – if you click on the ‘follow’ button on the forum main page for your specific cohort then you will receive any updates from us direct to you via email.

First of all, 2 key dates to remember:
17/02/22 - this will be your first online session with us - the timetable for this day is available in your cohort’s password protected area (your cohort password has been sent with your course joining instructions).
24/02/22 – this is your second online session with us and will continue on from the first session – again the timetable for this day is available in your cohort’s password protected area.
You will need IT access (e.g., mobile device or laptop) for these online training sessions that will run from 10am to approx. 4pm each day. You do not need a camera to access our zoom meetings (just headphones /speaker so that you can hear me).
The zoom meeting room ID can also be found in your cohort’s password protected area - this zoom meeting ID number will not change. When starting zoom for the first time please click the 'Join a meeting' and then enter your cohorts 10-digit unique number starting with 704 xxx xxxx.
Your first online session will also contain information about how to use the online learning material and web site navigation, so please do not worry if you are still unsure about what to do and what is expected - I will explain everything on your first session with me.
Please contact us (use the link at the bottom of this web page) if you have not yet received your joining instructions – all joining instruction will usually be sent approx. 2 weeks from the date of application.
Your work-based mentors / managers may also have access to this forum (please inform them) so that they are kept up to date of any changes as well!
I look forward to meeting you soon,
Kind regards,
Darren Makin
Should be ok in collecting evidence but I’ll go though my note and see what I need. I think I have enough evidence to complete my assessments. Thank you 😊
Hi again,
Yes it should be fine - although you may struggle with collecting some of the evidence pieces - so may need to ask for some - would they (ex-employees) still be able to assist you?
Kind regards,
Darren
Good morning Darren, I hope your keeping well ? Question - my employment is coming to an end. Can I still complete my assignment and complete my course ? NAFD told me previously it shouldn’t be a problem as long as I start the course. What are your thoughts on this ? Have a good day, Mannie
Hi Darren, I hope your keeping well ? Thank you for updating our progress records. Have a wonderful weekend m, Mannie
Hi Darren, module 2,3 & 5 online quizzes completed. I think that’s all the online quizzes. Just the assessments to hand in. Thank you, Mannie
Hi Darren, I’ve completed module 2 online quiz. Please update your records, thank you. Mannie
Hi Darren, I’ve completed Module 3 online quiz. Please update your records, thank you. Mannie
Hi Darren, I’ve completed Module 5 online quiz and emailed you the results. Please update your records, thank you. Mannie
Hi Darren, another interesting presentation. I really enjoyed todays training, you make it very easy to learn. Thank you, Mannie
Thank you
Hi Darren, I hope your well ? On the candidate course progress sheet my name is showing as Manpreet Singh. My full name is Manpreet Singh Pooni. Singh is my middle name. Please can you update records so there’s no confusion later on, my mistake on not mentioning it earlier. Thank you Mannie
Hi Darren, thank you for uploading the videos. You have a lovely weekend
Ok, thank you for the quick response. You have a lovely day
Hi Darren, I really enjoyed today’s presentation. Question - when will you want assignments 1,2,3 in ? Question - when will you put today’s presentation video up to watch again ? Thank you, Mannie
Hi I have sent you an email with zoom access details, Kind regards, Darren
Hi Darren, please can you help by resend me the zoom joining link for Thursday coming. Thank you, Mannie
Thank you, I’m overthinking 🙈
Hi Darren, getting close to our 1st meet-up coming Thursday :) I work in Asian funeral care home, since I’ve been working for this independent company. I’ve only carried out cremation and no burials. All Hindu and Sikh cremation services. Q. will this be a problem for me doing my training/course work ? Very excited to meet you on Thursday, thank you. Mannie
Hi Darren, I’m excited about our first meet-up on the 17th February I’ve registered and looking forward to the session. Have a lovely day, Mannie