Adult Training
Pro-Action has a number of adult training courses running on various dates from May 2010 to March 2011 at locations across Hertfordshire. The courses are designed to enhance the work of volunteers, youth workers and professionals and are held in evenings and weekends to give all interested parties a chance to attend.
Non-Members (Voluntary & Community Groups): £15 per course
Non-Members (For all other organisations): £30 per course
Please Note: All Non-Member bookings must be made by post to the address below with payment enclosed, please make cheques payable to Pro-Action.
Postal Address:Pro-Action
Sylvia Adams House
24 The Common
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 0NB
Adult Training Courses to July 2010
Red Cross Emergency First Aid
Every youth provision when open to the public needs to have a first aider on site. This 4 hour course covers management of the unconscious casualty and resuscitation procedures for adults, children and infants plus controlling bleeding, treating burns, caring for someone affected by shock, and a little about broken bones. Certification: A Certificate of Competence from the ‘Red Cross’ is issued valid for 3 years. |
Date Time Venue |
Saturday 9th October 2010 1-5pm Stevenage |
Sunday 17th October 2010 1-5pm Dacorum |
Saturday 13th November 2010 1-5pm Watford |
Sunday 28th November 2010 1-5pm Hatfield |
Level 1: Basic Safegaurding Awareness This course is essential for any adult who delivers services for children and young people. The course introduces child protection processes and procedures, developing confidence in dealing with issues and recognition of abuse and analysing parenting skills. The aim is that practitioners will be aware of how to log and report concerns and will be able to promote working in a protective ethos. Certification: Accredited ‘Education Child Protection’ certificate valid for 3 years |
Date Time Venue |
Wednesday 27th October 2010 7-10pm Stevenage |
Thursday 4th November 2010 7-10pm Hemel Hempstead |
Tuesday 16th November 2010 7-10pm East Herts |
Thursday 2nd December 2010 7-10pm Watford |
| Level 2: Designated Professional Child Protection Training This course is aimed at the designated lead for child protection in youth projects. Following on from the stage 1 it builds on developing participants understanding of the legal framework and procedures surrounding child protection, as well as looking at the practices of their own organisation and recognising vulnerable young people. Certification: Accredited ‘Education Child Protection’ certificate valid for 3 years. |
Date Time Venue |
Saturday 6th November 2010 10-4pm Hatfield |
Sunday 21st November 2010 10-4pm Stevenage |
Behaviour Management Training The session covers areas including ‘What is difficult behaviour’, exploring the theories behind behaviour and assertiveness techniques, as well as working through practical examples of applying the theory to real-life examples. Certification: A certificate of attendance is issued |
Date Time Venue |
Saturday 16th October 2010 10-4pm St Albans |
Sunday 14th November 2010 10-4pm Stevenage |
CIEH Level 2 Food Safety This course aims to enhance awareness regarding the preparation, cooking and serving of food, including hazard awareness and legislation, food handling, temperature control and the principles of safe food storage. The six hour course includes a short multiple choice exam to complete the certification. Certification: CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety QCA accredited |
Date Time Venue |
Sunday 10th October 2010 10-4pm Stevenage |
Saturday 20th November 2010 10-4pm Watford |
Drug Awareness Session aims to raise practitioner's knowledge of drugs and their street names and their physical effects on young people. Certificate of attendance issued Free Course For All Organsations |
Date Time Venue |
Thursday 11th November 2010 7-10pm St Albans |
Day Certificate in Sports Leadership The Day Certificate has been designed support adults in a variety of different settings including community groups, uniformed organisations, sports and youth projects deliver physical activities as a part of their projects programme. Research undertaken by Sports Leaders UK suggests that many candidates who have already been engaged with the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership now feel far more confident and assertive in their role as a Sports Leader, delivering quality and engaging activities for young people. |
Date Time Venue |
Saturday 27th November 2010 10-5pm Hatfield |
Sexual Health Awareness Training Session aims to raise practitioner's knowledge of sexual health in adolescents, including relevant information, advice and guidance. Certificate of attendance issued |
Date Time Venue |
Wednesday 17th November 2010 7-10pm Stevenage |
Disability Awareness Session This session aims to increase your awareness of working with young people with disabilities in a youth setting. You will explore different techniques and integration methods and a raised awareness of an integrated approach to delivering positive activities. Certificate of attendance issued. |
Date Time Venue |
Tuesday 30th November 2010 7-10pm East Herts |
Health and Safety Training A 6 hour course on Health & Safety legislation and welfare, dealing with theory and practical risk assessments. Necessary for the lead professional working with Children & Young People responsible for H&S. Short multiple choice exam to gain certificate of competence - valid for 3 years. . |
Date Time Venue |
Sunday 7th November 2010 10-4pm Hatfield |
HSCB safeguarding training is now available ONLINE !
The Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board is pleased to announce the launch of its new online training booking system.
There is no longer a need to fill in paper or electronic forms. The online booking system provides a quick, easy way to access all available HSCB courses which includes information on the target audience, the attendance criteria and the learning outcomes. You will also find directions / maps of training locations, and will receive immediate acknowledgement of your booking to delegate and line manager
This system provides a 'one stop shop' for all customers inside and outside of Hertfordshire County Council who will be able to book training places online.
To view all the training courses, and to book, simply visit the online booking area through the link here HSCB Training