Continuous professional development is a key priority for staff and volunteers in the voluntary sector. Training not only raises the quality of services but also motivates staff and volunteers. ACHIEVE recognises that there is a need for accredited training which is why we have been working hard to achieve national accreditations so that the VCS in Ealing and Hounslow have access to affordable accredited learning.

ACHIEVE is now accredited to deliver courses approved by the following awarding bodies:

• Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
  
• Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)
  
• Open College Network (OCN)
  
• Lantra
  

Accredited courses include:

• Mentoring Skills
  
• Introduction to Leadership
  
• Volunteer Management
  
• Research Skills
  
• First Aid
  
• Understanding Health Improvement
  
• Understanding Mental Health Awareness

If you would like to find out more about any of these courses, please contact Gurpreet Rana – [email protected]

First Aid Training

Work Shop Aim: To provide practical first aid skills necessary to manage an emergency situation. Participants will learn techniques that will assist someone needing attention whilst waiting for the arrival of emergency services.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role of the First Aider

• Administer First Aid in a range of situations e.g. CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Choking, Seizures etc.)

• Administer First Aid for minor injuries e.g. small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns or scalds

• Understanding the importance of preventing cross infection, i.e. barrier use

• The need for recording incidents and actions

Participants must attend the full day to receive their Certificate.

Certificates are valid for 3 years.

Thursday 28th February 2019 10:00am - 17:00pm

CAN Mezzanine

2nd Floor Treaty Centre

Hounslow

TW3 1ES

To register for your place, click here.

Friday 8th March 2019 10:00am - 17:00pm

Lido Centre

63 Mattock Lane

London

W13 9LA

To register for your place, click here.