Training and Conferences
This page lists training events at Number Ten, workshops and training sessions organised by DVA or any member organisations or any other training in Dundee that might be of interest to the voluntary and community sector.
DISCOVER LEARNING IN DUNDEE
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Learning site home page
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Data Protection Workshop
Thursday 15 March 2012: 10 am - 1 pm
or
Thursday 22 March 2012: 10 am - 1 pm
or
Thursday 29 March 2012: 10 am - 1 pm
To be delivered by Sheila Logan, Operations and Policy Manager, Information Commissioner's Office - Scotland
Are you confused by the Data Protection Act 1998
Come along to this workshop to find out exactly how it affects you - at work and at home
There will be a nominal charge of £10 to cover administrative costs
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
‘Collecting Information to Report on Outcomes
To be delivered by Evaluation Support Scotland
Thursday 26 January 2012
10 am – 4 pm
Cost £ 90 inc VAT
You may be fairly clear about the outcomes of your project but need some ideas about how to collect information to measure them.
At this workshop you will:
- Learn how to set outcome indicators to help you decide if you are achieving your outcomes.
- Learn about methods and tools to collect information about outcomes.
- Draw up a simple monitoring and evaluation plan for your project.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Set outcome indicators for their project/s
- Use different methods and tools to collect information about outcomes.
- Put in place a monitoring and evaluation strategy for their project/s.
Previous Participants said:
“Strange… a day on evaluation can be interesting”
“Very, very useful. Really enjoyed it! Will give it a try!”
“Enjoyed the day thoroughly. The best thing was networking. Learned a lot from the other groups as well as the tutor”
“Facilitation was relaxed and focused”
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Health & Safety Awareness and Risk Assessment
To be delivered by Jane Duffy, Healthy Working Lives
Tuesday 21 February 2012
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Cost £ 10 to cover administration and associated costs
- Be aware of your Health & Safety responsibilities
- What applies to you?
- Learn how to conduct risk assessments for your staff and volunteers within your organisation
- Find out where to get further assistance, resources and templates free of charge
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Taking Notes and Minutes
Thursday 2 February 2012
Number Ten
10 am – 1 pm
Cost: £30
To be delivered by Heather Carnegie, Dundee Voluntary Action
Aims and Objectives
- Recognise the link between Agenda and Minutes
- Understand what is required in Minutes
- Recognise different types of Minutes
- Be aware of common problems and their solutions
- Be able to write at least one type of Minutes
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Awards for All Training Workshop
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Number Ten
10 am – 1 pm
Cost: £30
To be delivered by Heather Carnegie and Evelyn Cairns, Dundee Voluntary Action
What will be covered?
- Brief overview of Awards for All
- Who and What can be funded
- The application process
- Practical exercises to help with applications
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Roles and Responsibilities of Charity Trustees
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Number Ten
5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Cost: £30
To be delivered by Christine Lowden, Deputy Chief Executive, Dundee Voluntary Action
Do you recognise any of these statements?
- There have been so many changes since I joined the charity and I’m worried I’m not keeping up the legislation.
- I am new committee member and would like to know what my responsibilities are?
- My organisation has just become a charity but do I need to do anything differently?
Come and find out the answer to these questions and more.
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
MiDAS Training
Tuesday 21 February 2012 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm (theory session)
Number Ten
Cost: £75
To be delivered by Alex Weir, MiDAS Trainer
WHAT IS MiDAS:
Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. Drivers who successfully complete the training programme will receive a nationally recognised certificate, valid for 4 years.
The tests will cover topics such as:
- Legal responsibilities of a minibus driver
- Passenger safety
- Child passenger safety
- Defensive driving
- Manual handling awareness
- Health & Safety awareness
- Accident and emergency procedures
- Personal safety for drivers.
The training is in two parts:
- Theory, which takes 3-4 hours. This is done in a classroom setting in group of up to 10 people and includes a multiple choice question at the end.
- Practical driving – this will take between 1-2 hours and involves familiarisation with DCT’s minibus.
What do you need to undertake MiDAS Training:
- You must be over 21 and under 70
- Hold a FULL current driving licence
- Must have passed your test at least 2 years previously
- Have a D1 category on licence or hold a PVC
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
PREVENT
Police Services, Local Authorities and the Voluntary Sector are committed to aims and objectives which include
- Protecting vulnerable people
- Engaging with the wider community safety strategy
- Intervening early
- Ensuring that staff are trained to recognise the importance of multi agency working to achieve these goal
One part of this wider community safety strategy includes the Government’s counter terrorism strategy, Contest, the aims of which include:
- Respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the threat from those who promote it
- Prevent individuals from being drawn into terrorism and ensure that they are given appropriate advice and support
- Work with institutions where there are risks of radicalisation that we need to addres
Dundee Voluntary Action intend to help raise awareness of this by hosting a 60 minute exercise on Thursday 23 February 2012 at 2.30 pm called Conviction which will be delivered by Tayside Police’s Community Engagement Officer for Prevent. The programme for this exercise is as follows
- Introductions
- Knowledge check and explanations
- Isa’s story
- 3 Questions
- 20 minute DVD
- Discuss 3 questions and feedback
- What makes him vulnerable?
- Where are the opportunities to recognise concerns?
- What are the factors leading to radicalisation?
- Referring and support options
- Key points
It is recommended that anyone who may come into contact with children or adults who may be vulnerable to radicalisation take part in this exercise which is FREE OF CHARGE.
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
PROTECTING PEOPLE AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Thursday 12 April 2012
Number Ten
Cost: £10 (to cover administration and associated costs)
To be delivered by Heather Carnegie, Dundee Voluntary Action
Protecting People brings together local specialists from agencies concerned with: adult support and protection, the prevention of domestic violence against women, protection of children and young people and multi- agency public protection arrangements.
This awareness raising workshop has been developed to promote understanding of these issues.
By the end of the session you will be able to:-
- Understand the principles that underpin protection
- Explain your role and responsibilities for the protection of children, adults and communities
- Recognise when the needs and rights of people are not met and they may be at risk of harm
- List the indicators of possible harm, exploitation or neglect
- Identify how your values and assumptions can impact on your responses to protection concerns
- Describe how to respond to concerns
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Employment Law
To be delivered by Healthy Working Lives in conjunction with ACAS
Thursday 19 April 2012
Time to be confirmed
Cost £ 10 to covert administration and associated costs
- An expert from ACAS will deliver this workshop on Employment Law in conjunction with Jane Duffy from Healthy Working Lives
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in the Workplace and Business Pamper Sessions
To be delivered by Sylvia Mudie, Healthy Working Lives and Kirstie Wilkinson, Dundee City Council
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Number Ten
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Cost: £10 to cover administration and associated costs
- Recognise the benefits of physical activity for both physical and mental welfare
- Understand what is meant by healthy eating and how to make healthy choices using labelling guides
- Information and advice about alcohol
- Information and advice about exercise
- Speak to the trainer on the day to book a Business Pamper Day for your organisation
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Managing Aggression in the Workplac
To be delivered by Jane Duffy, Healthy Working Lives
Thursday 17 May 2012
Number Ten
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Cost: £10 to cover administration and associated costs
- Understand the definition of aggression
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of aggression
- Consequences of failing to manage situations within your workplace
- How to proactively manage aggression in your workplace
- How to manage aggressive situations
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Absence Management
To be delivered by Jane Duffy and Sylvia Mudie, Healthy Working Lives
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Number Ten
1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Cost: £10 to cover administration and association costs
- How to improve attendance
- How to manage absence
- Referring to Occupational Health
- Understanding the “Fit Note”
- The benefits of Working Health Services and how to refer in to this service
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702 (heathercarnegie@number10.org) or to book a place contact Hazel on 01382 305731 (hazelimrie@number10.org)
Deaf and Deafblind Awareness Training at Deaflinks
Information on 2012 Dates for Deaf and Deafblind AwarenessTraining
Click here for dates and booking information
Click here for general course information
Dundee City Council Social Work Department Learning and Workforce Development
Click here for information on informal workshops being run in February 2012 for registered staff in health and social care/registered social workers on keeping their PRTL records up to date with the SSSC.
FURTHER TRAINING AT NUMBER TEN
Further sessions are planned :-
Managing Challenging Behaviour
Managing Stress at Work
Health and Safety Awareness and Risk Assessment
Managing Sickness Absence (including the new Fit Note)
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in the Workplace (including pamper session)
Employment Law
Mainstreaming Equalities
Constitutions
SCIOs (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
PREVENT – Preventing Vulnerable People from Becoming Radicalised
For further information contact Heather on 01382 305702, heathercarnegie@number10.org
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