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Training & Events Programme
A programme of training courses, information seminars and networking events for the Voluntary & Community Sector in Wiltshire.
Training
Community Lunches
Hot Topics
Voluntary Sector Forum Network
Spring/Summer 2011
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GROW Enhancing Community Support offers support and information to voluntary organisations and community groups across Wiltshire. Our services are designed to help voluntary organisations deliver their services more effectively and support their long-term development and sustainability. Many of our services are FREE to local groups.
A warm welcome to the Spring/Summer Training & Events programme which has been developed in response to requests received from you and your organisations. We look forward to working with a larger number of new groups while continuing to support groups who have been using our services for many years. We hope to be able to make contact with as many groups as possible in the very near future. You can contact us at any time to discuss your training, development and support needs — we are here to help! In the meantime, membership is free so why not register your details with us so that we can send you our weekly e-bulletin and any other useful information you may require. Jackie Crowther - Training & Development Officer for GROW Jackie@growwilltshire.org.uk Maria Van de Vorst - Community Development Officer for GROW Maria@growwiltshire.org.uk
Events Spring/Summer 2011 Funding Advice Surgeries - Provided by the Charities Information Bureau (CIB) Trowbridge 28th Apr, 26th May, 23rd Jun, 28th July Pewsey 4th Apr, 9th May, 13th Jun, 11th July Chippenham 13th Apr, 18th May, 15th Jun, 20th July Salisbury 6th Apr, 4th May, 8th Jun, 6th July For information about further dates, to book an appointment or talk to an adviser call CIB on 01380 729279 or email enquiries@cibwilts.org.uk quoting “GROW” Wiltshire Voluntary Sector Forum Network Meetings booking is essential - call 0845 034 5250 quoting VSF to book your place The next two meetings for Spring are:-
South/East - 27 April Devizes Bowls Club, Long Street, Devizes
10.00 - 12.30
North/West - 22 June St John’s Parish Centre, Trowbridge
10.00 - 12.30
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk 2
Training & Events Spring/Summer 2011 Supported by StepUp Date
Location
Page
Community Lunch - Parliamentary Outreach
06/04/11 Salisbury
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Commissioning - Procurement Demystified
28/04/11 Chippenham
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Training - Level 2 Emergency First Aid
11/05/11 Devizes
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Commissioning - Tenders Ready - Be Prepared
17/05/11 Devizes
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Commissioning - Managing Your Contract
16/06/11 Amesbury
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Training - Level 2 Award in Food Safety
21/06/11 Wootton Bassett
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Training - Health & Safety in the Workplace
23/06/11 Westbury
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Training - Manual Handling
04/07/11 Trowbridge
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Please use the enclosed booking form on pages 8/9 or visit our website www.growwiltshire.org.uk
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PARLIAMENTARY OUTREACH Breaking Barriers! GROW & WESSEX COMMUNITY ACTION - A Partnership Event Date:
Wednesday, 6th April
Venue: Salisbury Methodist Church, St Edmund’s Church Street, Salisbury, SP1 1EF Time:
12:00 - 2:00
Cost:
£10
Event: Community Lunch
Lunch will be provided! This Community Lunch is for those who know how Parliament works and want to learn about getting involved, it will contain a quick overview of Parliament to ensure that everyone know the basics, and give some more detailed coverage of the methods to get your voice heard, such as Select Committees, Parliamentary questions, All-Party Parliamentary groups. The Aim is to make Parliament more accessible, and make it more straightforward to find out what’s happening there, and work with groups to ensure that it’s easier for people to get involved in issues of relevance to them. There will also be an opportunity for networking with other community and voluntary organisations from Wiltshire. Booking is essential!!!
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk 4
COMMISSIONING - Procurement Demystified 1 of 3 workshops - why not book all 3? Date:
Thursday, 28th April
Venue: Learning Curve Suite, 3-4 New Road, Chippenham, SN15 1EJ Time:
12:00 - 2:00
Cost:
£10
Event: Hot Topic Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch! In increasingly challenging times, understanding the priorities and demands of your local authority is essential if your organisation is to potentially benefit from the public funding available for the delivery of services to the people of Wiltshire. It is also important that in such competitive times, that you and your organisation understand how Wiltshire Council purchases services, the rules it is required to follow, and how you and your organisation can be prepared to take advantage of the opportunities as they become available. During this ‘hot topic’ we will cover the business objectives of Wiltshire Council around Procurement, within the current economic climate understand the key requirements which require the Council to act as it does…..What does the Council ‘have’ to do? understand the technical processes which this involves… how does it work? explore and understand the implications of the above on a group or organisation. The session will take the form of a short, informal outline presentation, some interactive examples and the opportunity for significant questions and answers with time to explore your areas of interest and concerns.
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk
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L2 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK Date:
Wednesday, 11th May
Venue: Alzheimer Centre, 5 Sidmouth Street, Devizes, SN10 1LD Time:
9:30 - 4:30
Cost:
ÂŁ60 Members/ÂŁ80 non-members
Event: Training Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch! Suitable for: individuals who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a nationally recognised qualification in First Aid. Role and responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider
Recognise and assist a casualty who is Choking
Assessing an incident
Managing a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
Managing a casualty who is in shock Managing a casualty with a minor injury
This course consists of theory and practical work. Due to the practical nature of the course candidates need to be fit to undertake the competencies and should bring a blanket or towel to perform these tasks comfortably. This Level 2 qualification from HABC is valid for 3 years and will be by individual assessment, by the trainer, throughout the course. Please call us prior to booking if you would like to discuss level/suitability.
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk 6
Booking Form Please detach form and send to address on reverse, alternatively you can book using our online system at www.growwiltshire.org.uk/training
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Booking Form Training & Events Name Organisation Address Telephone Email Please answer the following questions: (please circle) I have read and understood the course objectives which are appropriate for me?
YES/NO
I have contacted GROW to check a place is available?
YES/NO
Do you consider that you have any disability or any additional needs?
YES/NO
(Please indicate how we can help e.g. hearing loop, large font hand-outs, and return this form as soon as possible to allow time for us to alert the venue and/or trainer) ______________________________________________________________________________ We will, from time to time, take photographs of training to be used in course promotion. Please indicate your agreement or otherwise.
YES/NO
Before booking on any course or event please contact us to ensure there are places available. 0845 034 5250 or training@growwiltshire.org.uk
Total Cost £
I enclose a cheque (made payable to Develop) Please send an invoice
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Training Courses
Date
Location
Page
Community Lunch - Parliamentary Outreach
06/04/11 Salisbury
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Commissioning - Procurement Demystified
28/04/11 Chippenham
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Training - Level 2 Emergency First Aid
11/05/11 Devizes
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Commissioning - Tenders Ready - Be Prepared
17/05/11 Devizes
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Commissioning - Managing Your Contract
16/06/11 Amesbury
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Training - Level 2 Award in Food Safety
21/06/11 Wootton Bassett
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Training - Health & Safety in the Workplace
23/06/11 Westbury
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Training - Manual Handling
04/07/11 Trowbridge
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Please sign to confirm that you wish to enrol on the above course/event and understand that the stated fee is non-refundable / will still be charged, unless a minimum of two weeks’ notice of cancellation is received. Forms should be returned to Develop (address overleaf)
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Spring/Summer 2011 Training & Events Programme Booking Information N.B. PLEASE TELEPHONE IN THE FIRST INSTANCE (0845 034 5250 local rates apply) TO CHECK THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES AS THEY ARE STRICTLY LIMITED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Then please complete and return the enclosed booking form together with your payment or invoice request. You can also complete a booking form online at: www.growwiltshire.org.uk/training. Places will only be confirmed upon receipt of a completed booking form. An initial receipt will be issued upon return of a booking form. Confirmation & Directions You will receive full confirmation, attendance instructions and directions to the venue within two weeks of the event. Cancellations Please let us know as soon as possible if you have booked a place and then need to cancel it. You will be charged the full course fee if we receive less than two weeks notice of cancellation and are unable to fill your place from a reserve list. Develop reserves the right to withdraw a course or event at any time, in which case a refund will be issued or an alternative course or date arranged if applicable. For more information about these training courses and events visit:
www.growwiltshire.org.uk
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COMMISSIONING - Tenders - Be Prepared!! 1 of 3 workshops - why not book all 3? Date:
Tuesday, 17th May
Venue: Alzheimer Centre, 5 Sidmouth Street, Devizes, SN10 1LD Time:
12:00 - 2:00
Cost:
£10
Event: Hot Topic In increasingly challenging times, understanding the priorities and demands of your local authority is essential if your organisation is to potentially benefit from the public funding available for the delivery of services to the people of Wiltshire. It is also important that in such competitive times, that you and your organisation understand how Wiltshire Council purchases services, the rules it is required to follow, and how you and your organisation can be prepared to take advantage of the opportunities as they become available. During this ‘hot topic’ we will cover the business objectives of Wiltshire Council around Tendering, within the current economic climate understand the key requirements which require the Council to act as it does…..what does the Council ‘have’ to do? understand the technical processes which this involves……how does it work? explore and understand the implications of the above on a group or organisation. The session will take the form of a short, informal outline presentation, some interactive examples and the opportunity for significant question and answers with time to explore your areas of interest and concerns.
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk 11
COMMISSIONING - Managing Your Contract 1 of 3 workshops - why not book all 3? Date:
Monday, 16th June
Venue: Bowman Centre, Shears Drive, Archers Gate, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7XT Time:
12:00 - 2:00
Cost:
£10
Event: Hot Topic Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch! In increasingly challenging times, understanding the priorities and demands of your local authority is essential if your organisation is to potentially benefit from the public funding available for the delivery of services to the people of Wiltshire. It is also important that in such competitive times, that you and your organisation understand how Wiltshire Council purchases services, the rules it is required to follow, and how you and your organisation can be prepared to take advantage of the opportunities as they become available. During this ‘hot topic’ we will cover the business objectives of Wiltshire Council around Contract Management understand the key requirements which require the Council to act as it does…..What does the Council ‘have’ to do? understand the technical processes which this involves……How does it work? explore and understand the implications of the above on a group or organisation. The session will take the form of a short, informal outline presentation, some interactive examples and the opportunity for significant question and answer with time to explore your areas of interest and concerns.
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk
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LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD SAFETY Date:
Tuesday, 21st June
Venue: Wootton Bassett Civic Centre, Station Road, Wootton Bassett, SN4 7DZ Time:
9:30 - 4:30
Cost:
ÂŁ55 members/ÂŁ75 non-members
Event: Training Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch! Suitable for: anyone who is working in the catering and hospitality industries, food retail or manufacturing requiring a nationally recognised qualification. Course Details: This course uses the Highfield publication training pack commended by the Royal Institute of Public Health. On completion of the course candidates will have an understanding of the following topics: Introduction to food safety & microbiological hazards Food poisoning & its control Contamination hazards and controls HACCP Personal hygiene Food premises & equipment Cleaning & disinfection Pest control Food Law and enforcement Certification Successful candidates who achieve 20 correct answers out of 30 will receive a Level 2 award in Food Safety Certificate.
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk
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HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE Date:
Thursday, 23rd June
Venue: Westbury United Reformed Church, Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13 3PJ Time:
9:30 - 4:30
Cost:
ÂŁ50 members/ÂŁ70 non-members
Event: Training This course will provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in any sector of business. This will enable you to contribute to the overall health and safety of any business. Health & Safety at work/health & safety law
Occupational health/hazardous substances
Prevention of accidents and ill health
Ergonomics and workstation design
Risk assessment/first aid at work
Manual handling/noise and vibration
Personal protective equipment Workplace health, safety and welfare Working at height
Work equipment/electricity/fire prevention Transport at work
A course book will be provided. The course will be tailored as far as possible to delegates work circumstances. It is advised that all candidates have a minimum of Level1 in literacy or equivalent. Reasonable adjustments can be made if requests are made before commencement of the course.
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk 14
MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING Date:
Monday, 4th July
Venue: Bridge House, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, BA14 9AE Time:
9:30 - 12:30
Cost:
£30 members/£50 non-members
Event: Training Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch! Suitable for: This course is ideal for individuals who wish to gain knowledge of safe Manual Handling principles. Course Details: Candidates will learn The definition of Manual Handling Identification of common Manual Handling injuries Identification of the possible causes Factors to consider prior to undertaking Manual
Handling tasks
Correct Manual Handling procedures Relating the information gained to your own working environment Although there is no formal assessment, the course will end with a short multiple choice question paper to demonstrate the delegate’s awareness and a certificate will be awarded. Please contact us prior to booking if you would like to discuss level/suitability
Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk Booking: 0845 034 5250 / www.growwiltshire.org.uk
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Promoting and supporting the development of a thriving voluntary & community sector in Wiltshire
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