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At VAST we recognise that training is a vital part of any business operation and we are confident that our programme remains quality assured at all times. Our trainers have over 10 years experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors and are: fully qualified in all subject areas delivered, qualified teacher/trainers, qualified assessors & internal verifiers, those that offer Business Support are also SFEDI accredited.
We hope that the following may not only be of interest to you and your organisation but will also give you the added benefit of knowing that the money you have invested is being used to further benefit the people of Stoke-on-Trent.
We appreciate that funding or lack of it plays a major part in an organisations ability to access training and therefore we aim to keep our fees at very competitive prices.
Grant funding available for training
Grassroots Grants is a scheme aimed at helping Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire based third sector, voluntary and charitable groups with grants between £250 & £5,000. In order to be eligible for a Grassroots Grant you need to be able to show that your income is under £30,000 per year and that you are working for the benefit of the community. You also need to show that your group is sustainable, or that you are working towards being sustainable, and what better way to show that than through training? For further information please contact the Staffordshire Community Foundation on 01782 683018 or visit their website at www.staffsfoundation.org.uk
The Training Programme
Download the 2010-2011 Training Programme - PDF Format - 2.7mb
Available Courses (2010-2011):
Communicating
- Chairing an Effective Meeting
- Minute Taking
- Networking and Representing Your Organisation
- Presentation Skills
Finance
- Finance for the Non-Financial
- Introduction to Excel Book Keeping
First Aid
- 1-day Defibrillation
- 1-day Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
- 3-day First Aid at Work
- 2-day First Aid in the Workplace (re-qualification)
Health & Safety
- Health & Safety in the Workplace - Level 2 CIEH Award
- Food Safety in Catering - Level 2 CIEH Award
- Drug Awareness - NCFE Level 1
- Drug Awareness Studies & Their Applications - NCFE Level 2
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Personal Safety
- Principles of Tackling Substance Misuse - NOCN Level 3 Award
Legislation
- Terms & Conditions of Employment - The Essentials
- Child Protection Awareness - Level 1
- Child Protection Awareness - NOCN Level 3
- CRB Workshop
- Data Protection
- Employment Law Part 1
- Employment Law Part 2
- Employment Law update
- Roles & Responsibilities of a management committee
Management and Management of Volunteers
- NVQ Levels 3, 4 & 5 in Management of Volunteers
- Volunteer Recruitment & Selection
- Managing Volunteers
- Supporting & Supervising Volunteers
- Motivating & Retaining Volunteers
- NVQ Levels 3, 4 & 5 in Management
- Team Leading - ILM Level 2 Award
- NVQ ILM Level 5 Diploma in Management
- Effective Team Member Skills - ILM Level 2 Award
- Effective Management - ILM Level 3 Award
- NVQ ILM Level 3 Certificate in Management
Personal/Organisational Development
- Appraisal Skills
- Assertiveness
- Planning a Successful Community Event
- 7303 PTLLS Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Lifestyle Awareness
- Time Management
- Recruitment & Selection of Employees
- Stress Awareness & Coping
- Supporting & Developing Employees
Working with Service Users
- Dementia Awareness
- Anger Management
- Dyslexia Awareness - Level 2 NOCN
Accredited Courses
All the courses in this section of the programme lead to a nationally recognised unit accreditation or full qualification. To achieve these, candidates will be required to complete the course and, for some courses submit a portfolio of all the necessary work.
Accredited courses are individually priced and include delivery, registration, resources, examination papers where applicable and certification. The delivery will be a mix of taught sessions, one-to-one, and online support via email.
First Aid
- 1-day Defibrillation
- 1-day Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
- 3-day First Aid at Work
- 2-day First Aid in the Workplace (re-qualification)
Health & Safety
- Health & Safety in the Workplace - Level 2 CIEH Award
- Food Safety in Catering - Level 2 CIEH Award
- Drug Awareness - NCFE Level 1
- Drug Awareness Studies & Their Applications - NCFE Level 2
- Principles of Tackling Substance Misuse - NOCN Level 3 Award
Legislation
- Child Protection Awareness - Level 1
- Child Protection Awareness - NOCN Level 3
Management and Management of Volunteers
- NVQ Levels 3, 4 & 5 in Management of Volunteers
- NVQ Levels 3, 4 & 5 in Management
- Team Leading - ILM Level 2 Award
- NVQ ILM Level 5 Diploma in Management
- Effective Team Member Skills - ILM Level 2 Award
- Effective Management - ILM Level 3 Award
- NVQ ILM Level 3 Certificate in Management
Personal/Organisational Development
- 7303 PTLLS Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
For further information on the courses please download the Training Programme
Training Programme 2010-2011 - PDF Format - 2.7mb
Frequently asked questions:
Who can attend? - Our training is tailored specifically for the Voluntary Sector. However, we welcome anyone who would benefit from the training and who would like to attend.
Where are the courses held? - Most workshops are held at the Dudson Centre unless otherwise stated. All of our training rooms have wheelchair access and all are fitted with a hearing loop.
What about course fees? - Course fees listed in this brochure are applicable to voluntary and community organisations and other sectors at a surcharge of 50%.
Missed the course? - If the date of the course has passed, still contact us as we add and repeat courses as the year progresses. We will add your details to the waiting list and contact you as soon as we can.
Refreshments - We start with the essential tea and coffee, which will then be replenished depending on duration of the session. Lunch will be provided on individual courses where stated.
How do I make a booking? - Please call the training department on 01782 683030 to check for course availability and to request a booking form, downloading the booking form here or you can find the form at the back of the training programme. Please return the form to:
Training Department, VAST, The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD
We can only accept provisional bookings by telephone and all bookings must be followed up with a booking form. Once this has been received we will confirm your booking by e-mail as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us seven days before the event, you should contact us on 01782 683030.
How do I register
If you would like to receive the VAST Training Programme please contact the Training Department at VAST on 01782 683030 or download and return the subscription form to:
Training Department, VAST, The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD
Receive the Training Programme by email
To help us protect the environment and save paper you can receive our Training Programme by e-mail by sending an e-mail to training@vast.org.uk requesting the Training Programme.
Did you know?
Any changes to our training programme are not sent out by post due to printing and postal costs.
By receiving training information by e-mail you will be sent regular updates of additional courses together with any information regarding available bursaries etc.
What about payment? - Once your booking has been received and confirmed we will issue an invoice. Payment must be made prior to attending the course.
Cancellation Policy:
Please download our policy on cancellation and non-attendance.
Do you deliver training to staff, volunteers or service users?
If so, you could recognise their achievements by offering OCN WMR (Open College Network West Midlands Region) accreditation.
Benefits for the learner:
- Confidence building
- Continued professional development
- Evidence of workplace competence
- Accreditation and recognition
On recommendation & signposting by OCN WMR, VAST continues to offer satellite facilities to organisations who either cannot or do not want to go down the centre approval route themselves.
Benefits for the organisation:
- Demonstrates the value of your training
- Provides evidence of staff development
- Provides evidence of organisational development
- Training records are a useful tool when applying to Funders!
VAST can help you by:
- Searching for recognised units that fit your delivery
- Providing advice and mentoring on quality assurance and delivery
- Provide assessment, verification, certification and administration support through our Centre status
- Keeping you informed of all OCN WMR updates and opportunities.
If you think your organisation would like to offer accredited qualifications and would benefit from this support please contact: Tracey Chater - Learning & Development Manager by email at tchater@vast.org.uk or by telephone on 01782 683030
Approved Accredited Training Centre by the following awarding bodies.
