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C&G 7303 Additonal Learning Materials: These materials are in addition to handouts provided on the course. They have been made available should you wish to research a topic or issue a little more thoroughly.
C&G 7303 Forms: Learners Forms
C&G 7304 Forms: Forms required for the City & Guilds 7304 (CTLLS) course
C&G 7304 Handouts: This qualification is part of the recently introduced government requirements for those teaching/training adults. This course leads to the minimum qualification needed for those in what has been categorised as the ‘Associate Teacher’ role. Additonal Learning Materials for this course, which learners may find interesting, useful and informative.
City & Guilds 7300 - Introduction to Trainer Skills: This NEW City & Guilds course is an ideal qualification for those who train others in organisations. The course is delivered over two days and provides a sound introduction to the concepts of a systematic approach to training.
IT - Access (Advanced): Following the Intermediate Parts A and B
IT - Access (Intermediate part A): Part A of the Intermediate Access course for all things database
IT - Access (Intermediate part B): Part B of the 3 part intermediate Access course
IT - Access (Introduction): An introduction to MS Access (database)
IT - Excel (Intermediate): This POD contains all the elements for the Microsoft Excel Course
MA - Managing Volunteers for the First Time: Practical skills and knowledge needed by those new to managing volunteers.
MA - Writing a Volunteer Policy: All organisations recruiting and managing volunteers require a Volunteer Policy. This course provides an overview of what should be in a Volunteer Policy and why.
MV - Recognising & Retaining Volunteers: Retaining volunteers is important to an organisation. This course looks at how to recognise the contribution made by volunteers and what to put in place to ensure they stay committed and motivated.
MV - Recruiting & Selecting Volunteers: This course identifies creative ways to recruit volunteers and how to provide a fair and effective selection process.
MV - Supporting & Supervising Volunteers: Looks at effective support and supervision for volunteers to enable them to remain focused and interested in what they are doing.
MV - Volunteers and the Law: An introduction to where volunteers fit within current legislation and an organisations' obligations and responsibilities towards their volunteers.
NOCN - Developing Leadership Skills (Level 3): This 2 day course is for anyone new to leadership and a useful refresher for those in a leadership role.
NOCN - Developing Presentation Skills (Level 3): This 2 day course is suitable for anyone making presentations whether you are new to presentations or want to review and appraise your existing skills.
PD - Assertiveness: We all have times and places where we find it difficult to assertively state our needs. This course is appropriate for anyone wishing to understand and develop assertiveness skills.
PD - Time Management: There never seems enough time for what we need or want to do. Both home and work life can suffer as we desperately look for more time. get back in control.
Trustees: The aim of this POD is to assist new and established charity trustees in understanding their roles, responsibilities and duties. It is hoped that this POD will provide something for everyone.
Volunteer Management: The management and co-ordination of volunteers is a challenging and rewarding position that can bring you into contact with a broader range of people than the management of contracted staff.