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Learning and DevelopmentOpportunitiesDorset County CouncilDorset Youth and Community ServiceImproving the quality of life for people in Dorset,now and for the futureSeptember 2007 – August 2008

ContentsGeneral InformationPageWebsite 5Expenses Claims 5Travel Claims 5Attendance at Training Events 5How to Apply for a Place on a Training Activity 6Dorset Youth and Community Service Training ProgrammeFull Time and Substantial Part Time In-Service Training Days 7Part Time Youth Workers’ Conference 8Training Progression Flow Chart 9Foundation Training for Newly Appointed Youth Workers 10VRQ Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work 11 - 12VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work 13 - 14Youth Worker in Charge Training 15Training Events for Full and Part Time Staff 16 - 18Regional Training Events 18National Conferences/Training Events 18Dorset Adult Education Courses 19Training Opportunities for Young People 20DCC IT Courses 21DCC Corporate Courses 22Application Form YS/T1 (to support a request to attend training)Appendix AApplication form for VRQ Certificate & Diploma in Youth Work Qualification Appendix BAll leaflets can be made available in audio tape, large print and Braille,or alternative languages on request.3

Learning and DevelopmentOpportunities BrochureWelcome to our Learning and Development Opportunities Brochure for theacademic year 2007/2008. It sets out the different types of learning and developmentopportunities that are organised by the Youth and Community Service for the comingyear for full and part time youth workers and admin staff.A key part of our learning and development programme is the Level 2 and Level 3 VRQYouth Work Qualification for part time youth workers. These programmes are designedto ensure we are creating quality experiences for the young people we work with. It isimportant, therefore, that we encourage all our part time youth workers to sign up andthat we provide the necessary support for them to complete these pieces of training.As a Service we are committed to staff development and will do our best to meet theidentified learning and development needs of members of staff through the PersonalDevelopment Review (PDR), within our financial constraints. It is critical, therefore,that all staff receive a PDR and their identified learning needs are forwarded to us.The brochure also contains details of courses that are available through Dorset CountyCouncil’s Learning and Development Team. This is not an exhaustive list of all thelearning and development activities that will take place in the year ahead as other pieceswill be made available to meet identified needs.As the person holding the training and staff development portfolio, I am only too happyto discuss any aspect of this with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me, Jean or Nicif you have any questions about our learning and development programme.Raj LehalYouth and Community Services ManagerContacts for further information:Raj Lehal, Youth & Community Services ManagerTel: 01305 254005 Email: r.lehal@dorsetcc.gov.ukJean Arnold, Training & Staff Development Youth WorkerTel: 01305 254002 Email: j.m.arnold@dorsetcc.gov.ukNic White, Training & Staff Development Administration AssistantTel: 01305 254013 Email: n.j.white@dorsetcc.gov.ukDorset Youth and Community ServiceHammick HouseBridport RoadPoundburyDorchesterDorset DT1 3SDTelephone: 01305 254009Fax: 01305 7571334

General InformationWebsiteInformation on youth work staff development and training opportunities is also held onthe staff pages of the Youth and Community Service’s website.You can find our website at www.dorsetforyou.com and click on the ‘Enjoying’ tab atthe top and find the ‘Young People’ topic down the list of items and then click on the‘Dorset Youth and Community Service’ tab. The Training section is number 09.Expenses ClaimsIn-service training opportunities are provided free of charge to staff working forthe Service (as are most of those courses provided through Dorset County Council’sLearning and Development Team and IT Services).Assistance with costs for external courses and conferences, where available andapproved via a YS/T1 form, will normally include course/conference fees and travelexpenses, to be claimed at the training rate and where car-sharing regulations havebeen applied.Assistance with post-entry qualifications and accredited courses, where available andapproved via a YS/T1 form, will normally cover all or part of tuition fees, registrationand examination costs, travel expenses and purchase of books.Travel ClaimsDorset Youth and Community Service Staff attending training events approved bythe Service can claim travel expenses – up to an agreed maximum, where travel issubstantial. Forms can be obtained from Youth Service HQ or from your Line Manager.In the interests of economy, staff will be required to share transport, wherever possible.Expected/Required Attendance at Training EventsIf you are required, or you have been invited to attend a particular training event, youwill be expected to inform your line manager of any difficulties you have in attending,as soon as you are aware of them. You will also need to inform Nic White (YouthService Training Administrative Assistant) on 01305 254013 that you will not beattending. If there is a cost for the course and you do not let us know that you willnot be attending, you may be liable to pay for your place on the course.If you have applied to attend a specific event/training course and at a later date discoverthat you are unable to attend, please inform Nic White as soon as possible.This will assist us in a number of ways:l To enable someone else to be offered your place;l To enable us to cancel or postpone a course with sufficient notice;l To avoid the unnecessary expense of paying a full fee for non-attendance.5

How to Apply for a Training or StaffDevelopment ActivityTo make an application you should:l Discuss the relevance of the training and development activity with your linemanager.l Enlist his or her support in your request by asking them to complete the supportingstatement on the appropriate YS/T1 application form.(The training ‘YS/T1’ form is located at the back of this brochure and should beused for all training applications, as it assists with the training records for everyindividual member of staff, including volunteers).l Send your completed YS/T1 forms to Raj Lehal, Youth and Community ServiceManager for Training and Staff Development.l All requests must be received at HQ no later than two weeks before the closing date(Unless otherwise stated).l In the event of a line manager not supporting your application, you should beadvised of their reason. You have the right to appeal to a more senior manager ifyou are not happy with the decision they have taken.For substantial and open learning courses relating to post-entry qualifications,completed application forms, including line manager’s supporting statement, shouldbe received by HQ for consideration by March 31st of the financial year prior tocommencement of the course.A Training and Development activity will only be supported and funded provided theapplication form has been fully completed and returned to the Youth and CommunityService Training Manager no later than 2 weeks before the start of the event. Any costincurred without full approval will be the responsibility of the individual.6

Dorset Youth and Community ServiceIn-Service Training DaysFor full time and substantial part time workers who are employed formore than 15 hours per week.The following opportunities are to support the development of staff in their workwithin the Dorset Youth and Community Service. Unless otherwise stated, attendancefrom all full time youth workers will be expected. Should this not be possible, it is theresponsibility of the individual worker to discuss with their line manager their reasonfor non-attendance and secure their agreement before informing headquarters of theirapologies for absence.Training Subject Date VenueAutumn Term 2007Welcoming Diversity:Prejudice ReductionWednesday17th October 2007TBCSpring Term 2008TBCThursday 14thFebruary 2008WarehamYouth andCommunity CentreSummer Term 2008ResidentialWednesday 16th– Thursday17thApril 2008ChantmarleResource Centre7

Part Time Youth Workers’ Training OpportunitiesAs a Youth Service, staff development and training is an important part of our work toensure we are creating quality experiences for the young people we work with.Part TimeYouth Workers’ ConferenceThe annual Conference provides an opportunity for part-time youth workersand volunteers to come together and engage in shared learning in a relaxedand friendly atmosphere.This year’s conference focuses on providing a range of workshops for you totake part in including:- Dealing with conflict, anger and aggression- Leadership in the outdoors- Circus Skills for personal and social development- STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)- Alcohol and Young People- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)(Please note, these workshops are dependant upon facilitators being available)This day will also incorporate a presentation on the VRQ qualification.More information will be sent out to all part time workers nearer to thedate of the conference.Date: Saturday 8th March 2008Venue: TBCTimes: 10am – 4pm8

Foundation Training, VRQ Certificate andDiploma in Youth WorkWe offer two different levels of training for part time workers who want to gain a youthwork qualification, after completing their foundation training. A discussion needs to takeplace with the Line Manager to identify which level of training is appropriate.Foundation TrainingFor Newly Appointed Youth WorkersVRQ Level 2 Certificate in Youth WorkFor P/T Youth Workers who have completed theirInduction and have at least 6 months youth work experience.VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth WorkFor P/T Workers who have completed Level 2 (or who candemonstrate competence at Level 2) and who are required totake responsibility for some areas of work in their centres.The VRQ qualification aims to improve the service to young people by providing anaward that embraces national standards for the practice of youth and community work,which is also recognised by other agencies.To apply for a place on the Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma in Youth WorkQualification course you need to complete the application form at the back of thisbooklet and return it to:Jean Arnold, Dorset Youth and Community Service, Hammick House,Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester. Dorset DT1 3SDby Friday 6th June 2008The intake for September 2007 has already been agreed,therefore your name will be put on the waiting list for the September 2008 intake.9

Foundation Training for Newly AppointedYouth WorkersAll newly appointed youth workers, as part of their induction and development arerequired to attend the following courses within their first six months in post (or assoon as is convenient): Introduction to Youth Work Training Part 1 and 2 and ChildProtection Training.An Introduction to Youth Work Part 1 and 2This course is being delivered in two parts, an evening session and a day session.You are required to attend both parts.Part 1 (Evening Session)This is an introductory workshop which explores the values upon which youth work isbuilt. It will enable the participant to explore the following issues:l The role of a youth workerl What is youth work?l Dorset Youth and Community Service Mission Statementl Policies and procedures in youth workDate: Tues. 2nd October 2007 Thurs. 24th January 2008 Thurs. 24th April 2008Venue: TBC The Training Centre, Dorchester Sherborne Youth CentreTimes 7:00pm – 9:30pm 7:00pm – 9:30pm 7:00pm – 9:30pmPart 2 (Day session)This workshop will enable the participant to explore the following issues:l The Every Child Matters five outcomesl Developing a curriculum based programmel Learning, recorded and accredited outcomesl How people learnDate: Sat. 6th October 2007 Sat. 26th January 2008 Sat. 26th April 2008Venue: Corfe Mullen Youth Centre The Training Centre, Dorchester Sherborne Youth CentreTimes 9:30am – 3:00pm 9:30am – 3:00pm 9:30am – 3:00pmChild Protection TrainingThis workshop will provide participants with an introduction to child protection issuesand how to keep children and young people safe from harm. It will focus on: What isabuse, identifying signs and symptoms, what to do if someone discloses a situation ofabuse to you, good practice guidelines.Date: Sat. 29th September 2007 Sat. 19th January 2008 Sat. 3rd May 2008 Tues. 10th June 2008Venue: Corfe Mullen The Training Centre, Sturminster Newton BlandfordYouth Centre Dorchester Youth Centre Youth CentreTimes: 9:30am -3:30pm 9:30am -3:30pm 9:30am -3:30pm 9:30am-3:30pmAttendance at these training workshops will be paid as it is a requirement thatyou attend. You should claim using the Yellow Training Payment Claim Formavailable from your Line Manager.10

VRQ Level 2 Certificate in Youth WorkThe Level 2 qualification is designed for people working in a youth work setting(statutory or voluntary, paid or unpaid) who are either new to youth work and whosework is closely supervised, or for people who have experience of youth work and wantan access route to a qualification.The Level 2 Certificate Course covers the following 6 units:UnitThe unit will explore the following:1 Engaging young people in l Developing communication skills and buildingrelationships and conversations trusting relationshipsl Issues that affect young people’s livesl An introduction to Young People’s Developmentl The role of the youth worker2 Promoting a safe environment in l Policies and procedures that apply to youth workyouth worke.g. Child Protection and risk assessmentsl Working with young people who are distressedl The professional boundaries of a youth worker3 Equality, Diversity and l How prejudice, discrimination and oppressiveParticipationbehaviour affect the lives of young people andhow to help them to challenge prejudicel How to value and celebrate diversityl Causes of non-participation and how to solve itl Involving young people in decision makingabout issues that affect their lives4 Understanding and reflecting on l How our values and attitudes affect our youthpractice and learningwork practicel The learning cyclel Monitoring and reviewing youth work practicel Giving and receiving feedback5 Encouraging young people to l Factors that impact on young peopledevelop awareness andl Reflection techniques to use with young peopleunderstanding of themselves l Working with young people to create anatmosphere of mutual respect6 Young people as active citizens l The value of communitiesl The range of organisations involved in localpolicy makingl Factors that affect young people’s involvementin decision making in their own lives and theircommunitiesA minimum of 180 guided learning hours are necessary for the satisfactory completionof the Level 2 qualification, this is broken down as follows:l Training workshops (approx) 36 hoursl Tutorial hours with training supervisor (approx) 9 hoursl Supervision session with line manager (approx) 6 hoursl Placement hours (approx) 90 hoursl Building a portfolio (approx) 39 hours11

Level 2 Training WorkshopsA large part of the training is delivered through Training Workshops which participantson the VRQ Youth Work Qualification are required to attend. Payment will be made forattendance at these workshops.These training workshops are however open to any other youth worker (full or part time,paid or unpaid) who would like to attend. Youth Workers who are not on the VRQ course,who would like to attend, need to send a YS/T1 form to Nic White requesting a place.Venue: Blandford Youth and Community CentreTuesday 7.00pm - 9.30pmWorkshops:Course Registration and Building a PortfolioDates:Saturday15th September 2007Unit 1 Engaging Young People in Relationships and Conversationsl Session 1 18th September 2007l Session 2 25th September 2007Unit 2 Promoting a Safe Environment in Youth Work 13th November 2007Unit 3 Equality, Diversity and Participationl Session 1 8th January 2008l Session 2 15th January 2008Unit 4 Understanding and Reflecting on Practice and Learning 26th February 2008Unit 5 Encouraging Young People to Develop Awareness andUnderstanding of Themselves 8th April 2008Unit 6 Young People as Citizens 20th May 2008Review of the Course 24th June 2008Venue: The Training Centre DorchesterThursday 7.00pm - 9.30pmWorkshops:Course Registration and Building a PortfolioDates:Saturday15th September 2007Unit 1 Engaging Young People in Relationships and Conversationsl Session 1 20th September 2007l Session 2 27th September 2007Unit 2 Promoting a Safe Environment in Youth Work 15th November 2007Unit 3 Equality, Diversity and Participationl Session 1 10th January 2008l Session 2 17th January 2008Unit 4 Understanding and Reflecting on Practice and Learning 28th February 2008Unit 5 Encouraging Young People to Develop Awareness andUnderstanding of Themselves 10th April 2008Unit 6 Young People as Citizens 22nd May 2008Review of the Course 26th June 200812

VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Youth WorkThe Level 3 qualification is designed for Youth Support Workers who are required totake responsibility for areas of their work, including specialist tasks associated with, forexample Street-Based Youth Work, Information, Advice & Guidance and Project Workat a level more demanding than at Level 2. The award is also designed for those postsin which workers are required to supervise the work of small teams of other paid andvoluntary staff.The Level 3 Diploma Course covers the following 8 units:UnitThe unit will explore the following:1 Youth work and informal l Informal education concepts and frameworks mosteducationfrequently used in youth work settingsl Working with young people to reflect on and recordtheir learningl Different styles of learning – giving and receiving feedback2 Assessing needs in l The factors that impact on young people’s needsyouth workl Planning and promoting youth work opportunities tomeet these needs3 Planning and delivering l The need for learning outcomesyouth workl Different styles of leadershipl How to plan and evaluate sessions4 Evaluating and reviewing l Different styles of evaluationyouth workl Using evaluation results to inform Service planningl Involving young people in evaluation5 Group work in youth work l An understanding of group roles and group dynamicsl Using group work as a key element of working withyoung peoplel Challenging unacceptable behaviour in groups6 Values and ethics in l The importance of values and ethics in youth workyouth workl The core values of youth workl Building up young people’s self esteem and self imagel Communications skills7 Working in organisations l The purpose, structure and workings of organisationsand teamsl The importance of the differing roles in teamworkl The importance of supervisionl Policies and procedures in youth work8 Working with partner l The range of organisations involved in young people’sorganisations andpersonal and social development and the contributionscommunitiesthey makel Developing relationships with community groups andother agencies in a local areaA minimum of 240 guided learning hours are necessary for the satisfactory completionof the Level 3 qualification, this is broken down as follows:l Training workshops (approx) 48 hrsl Placement hours (approx) 120 hrsl Tutorial hours with training supervisor (approx) 12 hrsl Supervision sessions with Line Manager (approx) 8 hrsl Portfolio Building (approx) 52 hours13

Level 3 Training WorkshopsA large part of the youth work training is delivered through Training Workshops whichparticipants on the VRQ Youth Work Qualification are required to attend. Payment willbe made for attendance at these workshops.These training workshops are however open to any other youth worker (full or part time,paid or unpaid) who would like to attend. Youth Workers who are not on the VRQcourse who would like to attend need to send a YS/T1 form to Nic White requestinga place.Venue: Blandford Youth and Community CentreTuesday 7.00pm - 9.30pmWorkshops:Dates:Course Registration and Building a Portfolio Saturday 15th September 2007Youth Work and Informal Educationl Session 1 18th September 2007l Session 2 25th September 2007Assessing Needs in Youth Work 30th October 2007Planning and Delivering Youth Work 27th November 2007Evaluating and Reviewing Youth Work 4th December 2007Group Work in Youth Workl Session 1 29th January 2008l Session 2 5th February 2008Values and Ethics in Youth Workl Session 1 11th March 2008l Session 2 18th March 2008Working in Organisations and Teams 6th May 2008Working with Partner Organisations and Communities 17th June 2008Review of the Course 8th July 200814

Youth Worker in Charge TrainingNewly Appointed Youth Worker in Charge TrainingThe course is designed to equip those who are new to the role of Youth Worker inCharge with some of the skills and knowledge they will require for this role. The coursewill be run over an evening session and a whole day session (you will need to attendboth sessions).The course will cover the following:l Your role and responsibilitiesl Staff Development – support, supervision, PDRsl Motivationl Dealing with conflictl Self managementl Leadership stylesl Policies and proceduresl Recordingsl Financial ProceduresDates: Evening session: Day session:Thursday 8th November 2007 Saturday 10th November 2007Venue: The Training Centre, Dorchester The Training Centre, DorchesterYouth & Community CentreYouth & Community CentreTimes: Evening session 7:00pm – 9:00pm Day session: 10:00am – 3:00pmRefresher Youth Worker in Charge TrainingThis course is designed for those who have been working as a Youth Worker in Chargefor sometime and would benefit from a refresher training course.Dates: Evening session: Day session:Thursday 15th May 2008 Saturday 17th May 2008Venue: The Training Centre, Dorchester The Training Centre, DorchesterYouth & Community CentreYouth & Community CentreTimes: Evening session 7:00pm – 9:00pm Day session: 10:00am – 3:00pmThese courses will be led by Kate Hall, Youth and Community Service Manager andJean Arnold, Training and Staff Development Youth Worker.15

Training Events for Full and Part Time StaffThe following training events are available to all staff: Full time, part time, and voluntarywithin the Youth Service.Creative Arts and Resources SessionA hands-on workshop which will enable you to explore new ideas and resources forsessions with young people. This will be a joint initiative between Dorset, Bournemouthand Poole.Date: Saturday 15th March 2008Venue: TBCTimes: 10.00am – 4.00pmCost: FreeAn Introduction to Counselling SkillsThis course would be good for youth leaders who want to acquire a qualification in basiccounselling skills. It can be a starting point for people who are interested in developingcounselling skills and wish to find out a bit more. More advanced courses are offeredthrough Dorset Adult Education. Contact Helen Howell on 01202 868666 for moreinformation.Date: Saturday 12th April 2008Venue: The Training Centre, DorchesterTimes: 9.30am – 4.00pmCost: FreeSexual Health and Relationships Education TrainingA workshop session for all youth workers wishing to develop their approach to SRE.This course is essential for youth workers who are planning to issue condoms toyoung people.(We are hoping to make other levels of SRE Training available to staff. More information will bedistributed when available).Date: Saturday Tuesday Saturday Saturday13th October 2007 4th December 2007 2nd February 2008 7th June 2008Venue: Wareham Youth & The Training Centre, Ferndown Youth & Tides ProjectCommunity Centre Dorchester Community Centre Centre, WeymouthTimes: 9.15am – 4.00pm 9.15am – 4.00pm 9.15am – 4.00pm 9.15am – 4.00pmTrainer/Facilitator: Lisa Browne (Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinator)HSE Appointed Persons First Aid CertificateA six hour course for all part time staff and volunteers. It will focus on, resuscitation,incident management, dressing wounds and dealing with a variety of illnesses.Date: Sat. 24th November 2007 Sun. 10th February 2008 Sat. 3rd May 2008Venue: Sturminster Newton Wareham Youth & Dorchester Youth &Youth & Community Centre Community Centre Community CentreTimes: 9:00am – 4:00pm 9:30am – 4:30pm 9:00am – 4:00pm16

Food and Hygiene TrainingThis is an accredited course equipping candidates with the Foundation Level 1Certificate in Basic Food and Hygiene. All youth workers involved in food preparationand cooking with young people should complete this course.Date: Sat 20th October 2007 Sat 1st March 2008 Sat 14th June 2008Venue: The Training Centre, Corfe Mullen Youth & Sturminster Newton Youth &Dorchester Community Centre Community CentreTimes: 9.30am – 4.30pm 9. 30am – 4.30pm 9.30am – 4.30pmTrainer/Facilitator: Dorset Adult EducationLocal Authorities run regular courses at approximately £30 per person. Contact your local authoritydirectly for dates and availability.If you find a Food and Hygiene course that suits your training and development needs please complete aYS/T1 form and return to Raj Lehal to apply for funding.Young People and Dealing with Emotional Health IssuesFor Youth Workers who wish to develop their understanding and dealing with issues of,Self injury/harm, Bullying, Emotional Intelligence and Relationships, Domestic Violence,Eating Disorders and Young People Coping with Stressful Situations.This training day is a joint initiative between, Poole Youth Service, Bournemouth YouthService, Dorset Youth & Community Service and Primary Care Trusts.Date:Venue:Times:Cost:TBCBournemouth Learning Centre, Ensbury Avenue9.00am – 3.30pm£55.00 per personIntroduction to Conflict ResolutionThis training will be delivered by Mediation Dorset. There are 18 places available on thecourse and it will be looking at dealing with conflict resolution.Date: Thurs 31st January 2008Venue: The Training Centre, DorchesterTimes: 9.30am – 4.30pmCost: FreeDisability TrainingSarah Piercy, 2000 London Marathon winner for wheelchair users, is offering DisabilityTraining through her company ‘Wheelthing’. She will work with a group of youngpeople in your centres using wheelchairs. The aim of the sessions is for young people toexperience what it is like to use a wheelchair and to discover some of the activities theycan still participate in.Our Disabilities Project Worker, Sandy Cave, is also able to offer some disability training.For more information on either of the above please contact Nic White.Bereavement CounsellingWe are hoping to offer some Bereavement Counselling through Relate. Information willbe sent out as soon as it is available.17

Leadership in the Outdoors (residential)In the very early stages of planning with youth workers and Rob Brindley, DCCOutdoor Education Manager. The underlying aim of this will be to raise awareness,understanding and increase participation in outdoor education amongst young peopleand staff. The programme is likely to be built around the Coastal and CountrysideCourse and possibly include risk assessment and first aid. The intention is to offersomething in May /June 2008 over a couple of weekends. Information will be circulatedonce the details have been finalised.Drugs & Alcohol TrainingDrugs and Alcohol Training will be delivered by the East Dorset Drug andAlcohol Advisory Service.Participants and their line-managers will need to decide which level of trainingindividual workers need to attend after looking at the course content. Workers with agood knowledge and understanding of the issues covered by Stages 1 and 2 of theprogramme and who are regularly dealing with these issues in their work with youngpeople, will be allowed to start at Stage 3, dealing with the use of the Screening Tool.Please contact EDDAAS for course information, telephone: 01202 311606.Regional Training EventsThroughout the year various events organised by colleagues in the South West areadvertised through Learning South West (previously SWAFET). Publicity for these eventswill be forwarded to each centre in the weekly mailings.National Conferences/Training EventsThroughout the year information is received at headquarters on various events andcourses organised by colleagues in other Local Authority Youth Services, commercialtraining providers and professional organisations.Information and details will be circulated, as they are known. Many of these eventshave a cost attached – dependent on their duration and location. In this respecta discussion with your line manager in the first instance is ‘a must’ before furtherdiscussions are held in order to obtain their agreement and support and to identifywhere funding may be available.18

Courses offered through Dorset Adult EducationCourse Name Level Length Cost*Award in Effective Listening 2 15 hours £79.49 FF£48.00 CFAward in Listening Support Skills 2 20 hours £88.95 FF£48.00 CFCounselling Skills 2 90 Hours £332.42 FF£144.00 CFCounselling Studies 3 90 Hours £332.42 FF£144.00 CFCertificate in First Aid for Sport 2 21 Hours 16 – 18 Free£82.30 FF£50 CFEmergency Life Support 4 Hours £35 (set by SJA)Award in Play Work 3 60 Hours 16 – 18 Free£181.87 FF£44.00 CFAward in Food Safety and Catering 1 8 hours 16 – 18 Free£30.98 FF£15.00 CF£12.00 registration fee* FF = Full Fee and is the full cost of the courseCF = Concessionary Fee and is applicable to learners who income is under:l £10,800 (single person)l £13,000 (couple)l £15,050 (families, single parents with dependant children under 19)If you would like any more information on any of these courses please contact Nic Whiteat Youth Service Headquarters on 01305 254013 or contact Helen Howell at DorsetAdult Education on 01202 868666.19

Training Opportunities for Young PeopleSenior Members’ TrainingA course is being organised for senior members’ to take place in the Springterm. It will consist of an evening session and a residential weekend.The AimThe Programme aims to further develop young people’s skills, knowledge andunderstanding of themselves, others and of youth work so they are more ableto assist with the delivery of youth work back at their unit/project. It is alsohoped all participants will gain the Dorset Award for Young People.Who is it for?The programme is designed for young people aged between 15 -19, prior tothe programme, who are already involved in Dorset Youth and CommunityService. Please note only 16 places are available on the programme.How to get on itYoung people will be required to apply by completing an application formand if short listed attend an interview with a panel made up of youth workersand young people who are likely to be delivering the training.Further information about the SMT will be circulated during the Autumn term.The dates for the residential are:Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th February 2008At the Portland YMCASexual Health ResidentialSaturday 26th - Sunday 27th January 2008Chantmarle Resources CentreThe aim of the residential will be to enable young people to become moreinformed about sexual health and relationships. It is also intended that theyoung people will acquire skills to deliver basic aspects of the work back attheir unit/project with their peers.The details of the residential have yet to be worked out and the intentionis to involve young people in the planning and delivery of the programme.Further information will be circulated in the early part of the Autumn term.20

DCC IT CoursesDCC offers a variety of IT based courses and all Information including cost, duration andtopics covered, can be found on the DCC Staff Intranet, by clicking on the drop-down‘Popular Pages’ menu and select ‘IT Training’. Please also contact Nic White on 01305254013 for further details/course information and how to apply.Access IntroductionIntended for those people who would like to build fairly basic databases for their own data.Access Follow-upIntended for those people who are already familiar with databases and who want to createmore complicated ones than can easily be done using a flat file format.Excel IntroductionIntended for those people wishing to produce financial or other numerical informationusing Excel’s powerful calculation, presentation and charting facilities.Excel Follow-upThis course will be useful to existing users of Excel who want to discover more powerfulfeatures and less commonly used facilities.Internet IntroductionIntended for delegates who wish to learn how to access information via the World WideWeb and send and receive e-mails via the Internet.Lotus Notes including Notes Mail and CalendarIntended for those people new to Lotus Notes e-mail and databases.PowerPoint IntroductionIntended for those people who wish to produce quality presentation and promotionalmaterial.Publishing IntroductionIntended for those people who are new to using Microsoft Publisher 2003 and would liketo design and publish materials for print with professional results.Using laptops for mobile workingIntended for delegates who require or have been given a laptop for mobile working.Windows XP IntroductionIntended for those people who wish to use the facilities in Windows XP.Word IntroductionIntended for those who have little or no knowledge of this word processing programme.Word Follow-upIntended for those who have attended the Introduction to Word course or are familiarwith Word.21

DCC Corporate CoursesThere is a programme of courses and events organised by the County Council’sLearning and Development team that are designed to help you with both your ownpersonal training needs and those of your colleagues. These courses are ideal foremployees needing a better understanding of issues enabling Dorset County Councilto provide a more efficient and effective service. These courses can be found on theDorset County Council Staff Intranet.A number of people have requested some sort of Assertiveness training. This is offeredthrough Dorset County Council.“Assertiveness is an attitude and way of relating to people and situations, backed up bya set of skills for effective communication. This event provides you with an introductioninto those skills, providing an overview relating to the use of assertion but change willonly happen if you want it to. For some of you, this may not be a stand alone area,time management issues may be raised and some may find their stress levels affected.”For more information on this course, please look on the Dorset County CouncilStaff Intranet under ‘Team and Personal Development’ or contact Nic White on01305 254013.For Driver Improvement Courses please contact Road Safety on 01305 224558 forfurther details. To apply for a place on the course please contact Nic White andcomplete a YS/T1 Form.22

DORSETSide AAND COMMUNITY SERVICEYS/T1 FormAppendix AApplication to attend a Training and Development ActivityPlease complete the details on this side of the YS/T1 form to request attendance atany training and development activity.Information on Side B only needs completing for courses that involve a cost.Completed forms should be returned to Raj Lehal, Youth and Community ServiceManager, Dorset Youth and Community Service, Hammick House, Bridport Road,Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SD.Course Title:Course Date(s):Course Venue:PERSONAL DETAILSForename(s):Unit:Surname:Post Title:Contact Address (for correspondence):Do you have any special educational requirements?Do you have any special dietary requirements?Daytime Tel No:*Mobile Tel No:*Evening Tel No:(*in case of course cancellation at short notice)Email address:Signature of youth worker:Date:LINE MANAGER’S NAMEI agree to the request for this trainingSignature of line manager:Date:

Side BYS/T1 FormPlease complete this side of the form if you are requesting attendance at a Training andDevelopment Activity organised by an external provider or DCC, where there is a costfor the course and or a significant cost for your travel.What is the cost of the course?Is reimbursement for travel required? Yes/No Rail CarCostIs overnight accommodation required?Yes/NoIs there a cost for resources, e.g. books, materials etc?Are there any other costs (please specify) Blandford Youth CentreTotal Funding Requested:Reason for Applying: Briefly tell us what you hope to gain from this course and how itwill improve your work.I understand that, if this application is approved and substantial funding provided, itmay be necessary for me to repay all or part of the assistance given should I leave theAuthority within two years of the date of completion of the course.Signature:Date:Line Manager Approval: Briefly outline reasons for approval (or not) and how you willevaluate the outcomes from the training activity with your member of staff.Signature:Date:FOR OFFICE USE: Application approved: Yes/No (If no please note reasons below).Funding available: Yes/No If Yes: All/PartInstructions/Comments:Signature:Date:

Line Manager’s Supporting StatementName of Line Manager:Does the Youth Worker have any specific and/or additional responsibilities in his/heryouth work?Has the Youth Worker completed the following training?Course: Yes NoPart Time Youth Worker Induction BookletInduction to Youth Work Training WorkshopChild Protection TrainingCurriculum Development TrainingBasic First Aid TrainingIf not can you identify dates when this training will be completed?Dates:What areas of youth work does the worker need to gain experience andtraining in?Have you identified any areas the youth worker will need extra support in duringtheir training?How will you ensure the youth worker receives the necessary support from you,as their line manager, whilst taking part in the qualification course?Line Manager’s Signature:Date:To apply for a place on the Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Courseplease return this form by June 6th 2008 to:Jean Arnold, Dorset Youth & Community Service Headquarters, Hammick House,Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 3SD

Dorset Youth and Community ServiceCalendar of Key Training ActivitiesDate Course VenueSeptemberSat. 15th ‘Getting Started on the The Training Centre, DorchesterVRQ Programme’Tues. 18th VRQ Level 2 Training Blandford Youth CentreVRQ Level 3 TrainingBlandford Youth CentreThurs. 20th VRQ Level 2 Training The Training Centre, DorchesterTues. 25th VRQ Level 2 Training Blandford Youth CentreVRQ Level 3 TrainingBlandford Youth CentreThurs. 27th VRQ Level 2 Training The Training Centre, DorchesterSat. 29th Child Protection Training Corfe Mullen Youth CentreOctoberTues. 2nd Introduction to Youth Work (part 1) Corfe Mullen Youth CentreSat. 6th Introduction to Youth Work (part 2) Corfe Mullen Youth CentreSat. 13th Sexual Health & Relationships Training Wareham Youth &Community CentreWed. 17th F/T & Substantial P/T Staff TBCTraining Day -Sat. 20th Basic Food Hygiene Training The Training Centre, DorchesterTues. 30th VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreNovemberThurs. 8th Newly Appointed YWIC Training The Training Centre, DorchesterSat. 10th Newly Appointed YWIC Training The Training Centre, DorchesterTues. 13th VRQ Level 2 Training Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 15th VRQ Level 2 Training The Training Centre, DorchesterSat. 24th First Aid Training Sturminster NewtonYouth & Community CentreTues. 27th VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreDecemberTues. 4th Sexual Health & Relationships Training The Training Centre, DorchesterTues. 4th VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreJanuaryTues. 8th & 15th VRQ Level 2 Training Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 10th & 17th VRQ Level 2 Training The Training Centre, DorchesterSat. 19th Child Protection Training The Training Centre, DorchesterThurs. 24th Introduction to Youth Work (part 1) The Training Centre, DorchesterSat 26th Introduction to Youth Work (part 2) The Training Centre, DorchesterTues. 29th VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 31st Conflict Resolution The Training Centre, DorchesterDate Course VenueFebruarySat. 2nd Sexual Health & Relationships Training FerndownYouth & Community CentreTues. 5th VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreSun. 10th First Aid Training Wareham Youth CentreTues. 12th VRQ Presentation Evening TBCThurs. 14th F/T & Substantial P/T Staff Training Day Wareham Youth CentreFri. 22nd – Sun 24th Senior Members’ Training Portland YMCATues. 26th VRQ Level 2 Training Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 28th VRQ Level 2 Training The Training Centre, DorchesterMarchSat. 1st Basic Food Hygiene Training Corfe Mullen Youth CentreSat. 8th Part Time Staff Conference TBCTues. 11th & VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreTues. 18thSat. 15th Creative Arts Day TBCAprilTues. 8th VRQ Level 2 Training Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 10th VRQ Level 2 Training The Training Centre, DorchesterSat. 12th April An Introduction to Counselling Skills The Training Centre, DorchesterWed. 16th Full Time Staff Residential Chantmarle Resources CentreThurs. 24th Introduction to Youth Work (part 1) SherborneSat. 26th Introduction to Youth Work (part 2) Youth & Community CentreMaySat. 3rd Child Protection Training Sturminster NewtonYouth CentreSat. 3rd First Aid Training Sherborne Youth CentreTues. 6th VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 15th & Refresher YWIC Training (eve) The Training Centre, DorchesterSat. 17th Refresher YWIC Training (day) The Training Centre, DorchesterTues. 20th VRQ Level 2 Training Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 22nd VRQ Level 2 Training The Training Centre, DorchesterJuneSat. 7th Sexual Health & Relationships Tides Project Centre, WeymouthTues. 10th Child Protection Blandford Youth CentreSat. 14th Food & Hygiene Sturminster NewtonYouth CentreTues. 17th VRQ Level 3 Training Blandford Youth CentreTues. 24th Level 2 VRQ Review Blandford Youth CentreThurs. 26th Level 2 VRQ Review The Training Centre, DorchesterJulyTues. 8th Level 3 VRQ Review Blandford Youth CentreKey: VRQ level 2 and 3 qualification Conferences and training days Full and part time youth worker training opportunitiesFoundation Training courses

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