Overview
CiLCA Portfolio Course
This is a training course for clerks, deputy clerks and other council staff in Wales, who wish to obtain their CiLCA Level 3 qualification.
The Building your CiLCA portfolio course sessions will be webinar based and delivered over 6 webinar sessions, once a month throughout the year.
Cost: Members – £250 + VAT, Non-members – £300 + VAT
Please note that the above cost is for the CiLCA Portfolio training course only and not the CiLCA qualification.
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, includes LO7 under GPOC
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 19 February 2025
Session 2 – Wednesday 19 March 2025
Session 3 – Wednesday 16 April 2025
Session 4 – Wednesday 14 May 2025
Session 5 – Wednesday 2 July 2025
Session 6 – Wednesday 30 July 2025
Time: Each session will be from 10:00 – 12:00
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
Helena Fox, Further details to come.
Wrong time? Wrong place?
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.
