For Clubs, Groups & ProjectsTraining Programme
Every year we offer our members access to a range of different training event. For details of forthcoming training events and booking information please download the brochure and booking form.
Click here to download our current training brochure
Click here to download a training booking form
In addition we also offer our tailor made training programmes called Option 2 and Option 3. These are designed specifically to meet the needs of you and your colleagues and the club, group or project you work at. Telephone us at the office on 01962 852307 or you can email us to find out more.
For booking terms and conditions and prices please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Forthcoming Training Programme Events
Training Option 1, You Come to Us
A series of courses run at our offices in Winchester open to members from any youth club, group or project. You complete a booking form, send us your payment and you come along and take part in the training. This option includes Child Protection, Risk Assessment, First Aid and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour.
Risk Assessment
An introduction to the concept of Risk Assessment as a method to minimise risk and create a safe environment for young people and workers.
Saturday 12th December 2009 10am-4pm
Saturday 10th July 2010, 10am-4pm
Child Protection (Safeguarding)
Understand the basics of Child Protection, how to spot signs and symptoms of abuse and what action to take.
Saturday 14th November 2009 10am-4pm
Saturday 13th March 2010 10am-4pm
Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
Tips and techniques about how to handle those tricky situations where young people’s behaviour is verging on being ‘out of control’.
Saturday 27th February 2010 9:30am-4:30pm
Saturday 19th June 2010, 9:30am-4:30pm
First Aid
A one day course to help you get to grips with the basics of being a First Aider.
Saturday 3rd October 2009 9:30am-4:30pm
Saturday 15th May 2010, 9:30am-4:30pm
(Taking place at the Red Cross Centre, Winnall Close, Winchester, SO23 0LB)
Training Option 2, We Come to You
A range of different courses that you book and we come to you to run for you and your colleagues at a time and location that is convenient. Choose from any of the wide range of courses in the Training Programme leaflet or give us a ring to discuss your needs if you can’t see what you’re looking for.
Training Option 3, The Basics
An introduction to youth work for those who are new or feel in need of a refresher. Comprising of 4 units each of 2 hours each we can deliver this training in Winchester or we can come to you.
This is an ideal induction course for new volunteers.
To discuss your training needs or book some training call us on 01962 852307.
Booking, Terms and Conditions
TRAINING COSTS
Our Training Programme is for those working with young people in an informal education setting such as a youth club, group or project.
We have designed our training programme to make available to you regular and affordable opportunities. Our training is designed to provide youth workers with the skills necessary to help them do their job.
Option 1
These are open to members at a cost of £5 per participant or £25 per non-member. (See booking form for full terms and conditions)
Options 2 and 3
We want to make our training as affordable and accessible as possible and in most cases it is possible to provide some training to our members at no cost, although donations towards covering our costs are very much appreciated. Where there is a cost for training we can support you to identify appropriate funding.
ADDITIONAL BOOKING INFORMATION
Full payment and a completed booking form must be received by the YCHIOW office no later than 2 weeks before the date of the course. Bookings will not be accepted without payment.
All training charges are non-refundable unless a minimum of 2 weeks notice is given in writing that you wish to cancel, (other than in exceptional circumstances in which case you must telephone the Chief Executive on 01962 852307).
Non-attendance without notification will incur a charge of £45 per participant.
If we have to cancel a course a credit note will be issued for those participants registered to attend the next course within the period of one year.
Please note that a separate booking form for should be used for each course you wish to book.
Did you know that training courses are also open to non-members who are doing informal education work with young people? See the training booking form for details of how to book and prices.