Training Programme for 2014 – out now

Looking for affordable training courses for yourself or your staff? The SkillBase Training programme for 2014 is out now. First up in January , Minute taking on 16th, then Strategic & Business Planning on 21st and an interesting new course Just About you on 22nd.

Also PTLLS courses starting in January in Cannock & Staffordshire.

Contact SkillBase Training on 01785 279938 skillbase@sdvs.org.uk

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Training Brochure

We would like to introduce you to our new training brochure for the autumn of 2012.

Let us know what you think!

 

E Bulletin 25 June

Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Stafford district Voluntary services offer a free training course on basic computer skills for unemployed people in Stafford borough only  Please telephone 01785 606670 for further details     Booking can be made by emailing the booking form to sbadmin @sdvs.org.uk or post to skillbase, SDVS, 131-141 North Walls, Stafford, ST16 3AD or telephone 01785279930 Spaces still Available Emergency First Aid  (1 Day course) – 28th June 2012 – Stafford Booking form available here  Financial Management in Tough Times 17 July 2012 – Stafford More and more organisations are facing reductions in traditional sources of funding as grants are reduced and we move to more commissioned services.  We also face much more uncertainty and less funding generally. This workshop aims to give you tools and techniques to plan ahead with confidence – even if the future is to close down,   Booking form available here  HR in Difficult Times 18 July 2012 – Stafford This workshop looks at the HR process with regard to how groups deal with the consequences of reduced funding. This may raise the “R” word – redundancy.  Before groups get to that point they may not have considered what other practical alternatives may be open to them  Booking form available here  Register Interest We are currently asking anyone who would like to to register interest for the following courses Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) which we hope to run again in several locations in the county   L3 Advice and Guidance in Tamworth, Lichfield and Newcastle  ILM Volunteer Management Level 3 Please email: sbadmin@sdvs.org .uk Volunteer Opportunity We are current looking for Volunteers with interests in Marketing, Social Media and Administration.  Please contact: sbadmin@sdvs.org .uk or call: 01785 279938 Funding Opportunity – Grants For Community Learning Application forms are now available for Grants for Community Learning  The Guidance is available here and Application form is available here Job Opportunity: Volunteering 4 Health Co-ordinator – Stafford – 9 Hours per week Details are available here  Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2013 Nominations are required please follow the link for further details

NVQ Level 3 Advice and Guidance

We have the opportunity to run a NVQ level 3 Award in Advice and Guidance

Do you work directly with clients disseminating information with some level of advice and guidance.
We are looking at running an affordable course in Advice and Guidance subject to demand.
The course would include four mandatory units (12 Credits) including
• Establishing Communication,
• Supporting clients to use the A&G Service,
• Understanding the importance of legislation and Reviewing one’s own contribution to the service.

Optional Units could include:
• Assisting clients to decide on a course of action,
• Liaison with other services,
• Managing a personal caseload,
• Promoting careers education and Facilitating group learning.

Approximate Cost will be £300.00
Please contact us for further details and to express interest in the workshop