We offer training enabling you to gain a qualification and lots of other courses for skills and knowledge.
To book onto a course tel: 01736 334667 or email: training@pcdt.org.uk
Alternatively, complete this short training form giving us details of your group and the type of training you require.
- Level 3 Information, Advice & Guidance (3 sessions) – dates TBC
- Level 2 Information, Advice & Guidance (3 sessions) – dates TBC
- Level 3 Award in Education & Training (5 sessions) – dates TBC
- Measuring Impact and Social Value – 9th & 16th May (It is essential to attend both dates). This short course will help VCSE organisations to understand how to demonstrate their impact, using a tool that has a robust evidence base. During the course you will have the opportunity to try the Social Value Engine and to use it on a project of your choice. You will need to bring a laptop to the training.
- Social Media – half day workshop
- Measuring Impact – half day workshop
- Developing Positive Working Relationships Emotional intelligence, Building rapport, Managing Conflict – 1 day
- Communication, Communication, Communication Public speaking, Listening skills, Writing Skills – 1 day
- Achieving Excellence Planning, People, Partnerships, Performance Management – 1 day
- Developing High Performing Teams Positivity, Personalities, Leadership, Goals, Synergy – 1 day
- Managing Ourselves Assertiveness, Time Management, Achieving our Goals – 1 day
- Tools for Life Responsibility, Self Awareness, Inspiration, Imagination, Perspiration, Focus, Reinforcing Boundaries, Solution Not Pollution, Learning, Circle of Life – 1 day
- Understanding Coaching and Mentoring Skills – 2 days
- Developing Transformational Leadership Skills – 2 days
- Essential Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring Skills – 3 days
- Mental Health Awareness – 2 days
- Mental Mindfulness and Wellbeing – 2 days
VCSE: Upskilling the voluntary sector in Cornwall. If organisations fits into this sector then it may be possible to train their employees and/or volunteers for FREE. There is an eligibility process to go through but this is usually straightforward and relatively pain free. If you would like more information on accessing training for free under this funding then please do get in contact with us to start the sign up process.
CSW: Funding under the Skills for Young People umbrella. This is a 12 week programme for young people aged 15+ who are at risk for becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). If you are an organisation who work with these young people then we may be able to provide you with an exclusive programme. Alternatively, look out for our start dates on the Positive Perspectives Programme and contact us to book a place.
Learn Your Way: An Adult Education funded programme for young people aged 16-24 with learning disabilities who have an Education, Health & Care Plan. This is a mixture of classroom and work experience over 3 days per week where you gain qualification and work experience as part of the programme. This programme is for 1 year but learners have the opportunity of staying on for a second year. This is a full time programme of study and is free to those with an EHCP. Contact us for more information.
Apprenticeships: We currently offer Level 2 apprenticeships in Youth Work. Please keep an eye on our vacancies page for upcoming apprenticeship opportunities. Alternatively, if this is something that you would like to do in 2018 please contact us.