Forthcoming Training Courses

Forthcoming ARC training courses in Scotland, Spring 2010.

Developing Assertiveness Skills

ARC Scotland - Dalkeith: 17-03-10  The course looks at using assertive skills to feel more confident in different situations.

Positive Approaches to Autism

ARC Scotland - Dalkeith: 19-03-10  New course date due to high demand. Provides an insight to autism in all its forms and with all its complexities with an emphasis on how to provide unique and individual support.

Moving On, Planning Ahead

ARC Scotland - Dalkeith: 13-04-10  £225 per person An interactive training programme aimed at staff who are working with people with a learning disability who are moving on and planning ahead to more independent living situations. Participants will be provided with a full training pack to enable them to deliver this information to other staff and service users.

Supporting Individuals with Personal Care

ARC Scotland - Dalkeith: 19-04-10  £65 per person 'Invaluable', 'thought provoking', 'enlightening', 'common sense approach' – comments from people previously attending this course.

Managing People and Difficult Situations

ARC Scotland - Dalkeith: 26-04-10  £78 per person How to "nip situations in the bud".

Challenged to Change

ARC Scotland - Dalkeith: 29-04-10  £78 per person A positive way of exploring behaviours we find challenging.

Adult Support & Protection Act Training

Funding for our FREE Adult Support and Protection Training has now finished but for anyone who was unable to access this we are still able to offer the training either "in house" on request or on "open" courses which we will continue to run periodically".

For further information and costs on "in house" training contact Muriel McLeod on 0131 663 4444.

Specialist Training

ARC Scotland provide specialist training courses focusing on learning disability issues. These also provide some of the underpinning knowledge for SVQ's. See our range of Specialist Training Courses

CONTACT ARC SCOTLAND TRAINING

For further information on any of our training or to discuss your own specific requirements, please contact us:
Muriel McLeod
Tel: 0131 663 4444
Email: muriel.mcleod@arcuk.org.uk

CHOOSING AN SVQ PROVIDER

Choosing an SVQ provider can be a minefield for organisations that need to find a competent provider for SVQ awards.

The Voluntary Sector Social Services Workforce Unit have produced a guide to make the search an easier and more satisfactory process.

See Choosing an SVQ provider

MANUAL HANDLING, MOVING AND POSITIONING

We now offer the following variations of Manual Handling, Moving & Positioning Training -
  • Troubleshooting
  • One day Theoretical and Practical training
Our trainers carry relevant RCN, NHS and HSE qualifications to deliver training on site.
Details and costs...