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Training and learning update, 04 November 2013
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Course 4 - Fair and Equal VolunteeringDelivered by Fife Voluntary Action | |
When | Wednesday 27th November 2013, 09:30 - 12:30 (3 Hours) | |
Venue |
Fife Voluntary Action (Cupar Office) 69-73 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5AS | |
Facilitator | Stephen Adamson | |
Lunch Provided? | No | |
Cost | Paid Staff Members: £30.00, Volunteers: Free (third sector) Price on Application (others) | |
Course aims |
Discover some of the common barriers to volunteering, and how you can help overcome these barriers in order to make your organisation more inclusive and diverse.
Upon finishing the course, the learner will know the following: • The difference between ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ • The benefits of diversity in your volunteer team • Some of the most common barriers to volunteering • How to make your volunteer team more diverse by promoting equal opportunities | |
Who should attend | Anyone who has, or is expecting to have, responsibility for recruiting/managing volunteers in their organisation. | |
Accreditation information | All participants will receive a certificate of attendance | |
Progression/Further study | There are five courses in our Volunteer Management Training Programme. Progression/further study on from this course is Course 5 ‘Managing Risk in your Volunteer Programme’ | |
Book your place now: | Call us on 08456 006 046 or e-mail info@fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk | |
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REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene CourseDelivered by Fife Voluntary Action | |
When | Thursday 28th November 2013, 09:30 - 16:30 (1 Day) | |
Venue |
Fife Voluntary Action (Cupar Office) 69-73 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5AS | |
Facilitator | Liz Pettigrew | |
Lunch Provided? | No | |
Cost | £65.00pp (third sector) £80.00pp (others) | |
Course aims |
This course is aimed at people handling food and will make them aware of how to keep food and kitchens safe.
It covers the following topics - • Food safety legislation • Bacteria and their characteristics • Food poisoning and its prevention • Personal hygiene • Working environment • Cleaning practices • Common food pests and their control | |
Additional information | Assessment is 30 multi-choice questions with a 60% pass mark. | |
Accreditation information | Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the Royal Environmental Institute of Scotland. | |
Book your place now: | Call us on 08456 006 046 or e-mail info@fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk | |
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Diversity Awareness for Social Work Service StaffDelivered by Fife Council - Social Work Service | |
Free Course | ||
When | Tuesday 3rd December 2013, 09:15 - 16:00 (1 Day) | |
Venue |
Auchterderran Centre Woodend Road Cardenden KY5 0NE | |
Lunch Provided? | No | |
Course aims |
This course has been designed to address the responsibilities of Social Work Service Staff to highlight the equalities agenda in day-to-day practice. Course Outcomes: The course provides an insight into diversity and equality and how we might inadvertently discriminate through our day to day practice. This awareness enables us to promote good anti-discriminatory practices throughout the Social Work Service as well as meet the service duty in relation to the Equality Act 2010. This course is also being offered to Voluntary Sector Social Care Staff. | |
Additional information | 9.15am Registration for 9.30am Start | |
Book your place now: | Call us on 08456 006 046 or e-mail info@fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk | |
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Emergency First Aid at WorkDelivered by Fife Voluntary Action | |
When | Wednesday 4th December 2013, 09:30 - 16:30 (1 Day) | |
Venue |
St Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Avenue Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET | |
Facilitator | Robbie Blyth | |
Lunch Provided? | No | |
Cost | £60.00pp (third sector) £75.00 (others) | |
Course aims |
Course Content Includes:
The role of the first aider
Communicating with a casualty
Contents of First Aid Kits (and avoiding cross infection)
Recording of incidents and accidents
Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
To administer First Aid to a casualty who; • is unconscious • required cardio pulmonary resucitation (CPR) • is choking • is wounded or bleeding • is in shock • has minor conditions - to include: minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns & scalds, small splinters | |
Additional information | No Lunch Provided, however St Bryce Kirk does have a Cafe on site. | |
Who should attend | Staff who work in lower hazard environments, have fewer staff or where HSE guidelines indicate staff should be trained and hold a certificate in emergency first aid at work. Candidates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline. | |
Accreditation information | Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate (valid for 3 years) | |
Book your place now: | Call us on 08456 006 046 or e-mail info@fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk | |
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Course 5: An Introduction to Managing Risk in your Volunteer ProgrammeDelivered by Fife Voluntary Action | |
When | Wednesday 11th December 2013, 09:30 - 12:30 (3 Hours) | |
Venue |
Fife Voluntary Action (Kirkcaldy Office) 10 St Brycedale Avenue (along from Police Station) Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET | |
Facilitator | Sarah Latto | |
Lunch Provided? | No | |
Cost | Paid Staff Members: £30.00, Volunteers: Free (third sector) Price on Application (others) | |
Course aims |
Discover some of the common barriers to volunteering, and how you can help overcome these barriers in order to make your organisation more inclusive and diverse.
Upon finishing the course, the learner will know the following: • An organisation’s responsibilities towards volunteers regarding ‘Duty of Care’ and the law • What is meant by ‘Risk’, and some common risks faced by volunteer involving organisations • Risk Identification and Management processes, including Risk Registers, Risk Assessments, Health and Safety Policies and Insurance. | |
Who should attend | Anyone who has, or is expecting to have, responsibility for recruiting/managing volunteers in their organisation. | |
Accreditation information | All participants will receive a certificate of attendance | |
Progression/Further study | Any of the other courses in the FVA Volunteer Management Training Programme. | |
Book your place now: | Call us on 08456 006 046 or e-mail info@fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk | |
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