Off-site Training

Training Courses Overview

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Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) Training - TBC

A 1-day course for the appointed EVC in primary and secondary schools and the youth service.
Course includes:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Risk assessment
• Competence, leadership and supervision
• What the EVC needs to know and do

Evolve Training

This course is designed for group leaders running off site school trips to introduce the new IT system which will reduce the admin and organisation required to produce the necessary documentation.

If you need any additional training or advice please contact Sean Taylor on 01432 383371/ 07792 880778 or email staylor2@herefordshire.gov.uk .

Group Leader Training - September 2009 date to be confirmed.

A 1-day course for staff and volunteers operating in a supervisory capacity on an off-site trip.
Course includes:

• Active risk management
• Group management
• National and local guidance
• Working by water (canals, streams, ponds, rivers etc)

Organising a Snowsports Visit - TBA

A 1 day workshop for teachers/youth workers involved in organising ski and snowboard trips.
Workshop includes:

Please note a cost would be incurred for attending this course.

• Current local and national good practice in the supervision of young people
• Key guidance documentation and sources of advice and support
• Training in risk assessing snowsport visits

Risk Assessment Workshop - Arranged on request

A short workshop covering all aspects of the risk assessment process from initial planning to evaluation. This course is run in schools/organisations as a twilight session (1.5 hours).
Please contact Sean Taylor (contact details below) if you would like a workshop put on in your school.

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Programme for Winter 2009

Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) training; 1 day; No cost; date to be confirmed.
Group Leader training; 1 day; Location dependant on group size; date to be confirmed.
Snowsport Visit Workshop; 1 day; TBA; Herefordshire Council Offices, Hereford
Risk Assessment Workshop; 1.5 hours; No cost; Dates on request at your school or centre

For more information about any of the courses listed above, please contact:
Sean Taylor on 07792 880778 or by email: staylor2@herefordshire.gov.uk