Overview
CiLCA Portfolio Course
This is a CiLCA training course for clerks, deputy clerks and other council staff who wish to obtain their Level 3 qualification.
It is very strongly recommended that you attend a CiLCA training course to help you in completing your evidence for the qualification.
Cost: Members – £250 + VAT, Non-members – £300 + VAT
Duration: 2 hours per session
100% Virtual: Sessions lead by a CiLCA trainer
Course Overview
The course comprises six 2-hour webinar sessions once a month. The aim is to help you to build your portfolio by understanding the evidence to be submitted for the CiLCA qualification. The sessions are lead by an experienced and well-qualified CiLCA trainer who will answer all your questions. The course content is as follows:
Session 1 – Unit One: Core Roles in Local Council Administration
Session 2 – Unit Two: Law and Procedures for Local Councils
Session 3 – Unit Three: Finance for Local Councils
Session 4 – Unit Four: Management for Local Councils
Session 5 – Unit Five: Community Engagement
Session 6 – Recap session: Opportunity to discuss any Learning Outcomes (LOs) you may need clarification on
Sessions are not recorded to protect confidentiality.
Course Dates
Session 1 – Wednesday 14 May 2025
Session 2 – Wednesday 25 June 2025
Session 3 – Wednesday 23 July 2025
Session 4 – Wednesday 3 September 2025
Session 5 – Wednesday 1 October 2025
Session 6 – Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: Each session will be from 13:00 – 15:00
You will need to complete a CiLCA training needs analysis and return it to [email protected] prior to the first session.
This course is similar to driving lessons; it is not the actual CiLCA qualification.
Candidates must register separately for the qualification for which the fee is £450.
Requirements
- You are strongly advised to have had a minimum of 12 months working in the sector
- You should have achieved ILCA and ILCA to CiLCA or attended training for clerks run by your County Association
- You must complete a Training Needs Analysis form for your trainer
- You must have access to a computer/laptop in a location where you are not disturbed
- Attended an Introduction to CiLCA session
Attendance Requirements: It is expected that all students will attend all six sessions.
CPD Points: You can claim 10 CPD points for attending this course.
About the Trainer
Elisabeth Skinner is a Senior Support Tutor for those undertaking the Community Governance qualifications delivered in partnership with De Montfort University and a CiLCA recognised trainer. After 22 years as a lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire as a Course Leader for the higher education qualification for clerks, Elisabeth was appointed the Academic Leader of the Society from 2012 – 2023, where she had overall responsibility for the SLCC qualifications. On behalf of the Improvement & Development Board for the sector she helped to create CiLCA. She was awarded an MBE for her services to the local council sector in 2019.
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SLCC is always keen to respond to members’ needs for training. If you would like to register an interest in having a particular course delivered via webinar or in your region, please let us know.
