In
addition to the recruitment and training of learning representatives Communitas
supports the reps by organising local and regional support networks and
brokering further on-going accredited (up to and including Level 3),
skills-based training.
Such training includes:
Skills for Life Awareness: a 3 day course that examines the key issues.
Information, Advice and Guidance: a 3 day course that examines the role and functions
of IAG partnerships , the role of quality standards in relation to IAG and the
role of the learning reps in advice and guidance delivery in the workplace
and/or the community.
Workforce development: a 3 day course covering opportunities for
negotiating employee development schemes, methods of provision and the role of
the learning rep in Workforce Development.
Negotiating Skills: a 3 day course to equip learning reps with the
skills to negotiate with management and other agencies on all matters
concerning learning opportunities and provision.
Presentation Skills: a 2 day course designed to increase the confidence
of learning reps to enable them to stand up and address a group and to give
them the skills to prepare and deliver a presentation.
Pensions Awareness: a 1 day course to increase the awareness of
attendees with respect to the importance of having pension provision.
Pensions: a 3 day course to give learning reps the
opportunity to update themselves on the substantial changes to the provision of
pensions in recent years; consider how the changes have affected the workplace
and draw up an action plan.
Health and Safety: a range of courses are offered both general and
specific covering most aspects of health and safety; the courses vary in length
from 2 days to 36 days.
Skills for Life National Tests: a tutor led programme to support learners to
achieve the National Tests in literacy and/or numeracy. Duration depends on the
starting point and level of competence desired.
ESOL: these courses are designed to give non-English speakers the skills and
confidence to communicate verbally and in writing within the workplace and the
wider community. Duration depends on the starting point and the level of
competence desired.
Computing: a full range of general and specific courses are
available ranging form the absolute beginner to the advanced use
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