VOLTRAIN is an exciting new programme that provides subsidised training opportunities for those working within voluntary and not-for-profit organisations.
VOLTRAIN has been specifically designed to raise standards within organisations by addressing identified skills shortages with individual training programmes; VOLTRAIN will help employers, employees and volunteers alike.
VOLTRAIN aims to
- Raise the professional capacity of voluntary and community organisations, charities and other not-for-profit enterprises by developing and accrediting the skills of managers, staff and volunteers
- Help those organisations better serve the communities they represent
VOLTRAIN offers
- Organisational and individual Training Needs Analyses
- Delivery of NVQ Level 2, 3 and 4 qualifications in a range of relevant subjects
- Support for individuals with literacy/numeracy development needs
VOLTRAIN will help
- Individuals aged 19+ employed by, or volunteering with, community and voluntary organisations looking to achieve their first Level 2/Level 3 qualification
- Individuals already possessing a Level 2 qualification to achieve additional qualifications relevant to their work activity
- Those needing help to develop literacy/numeracy skills
- Those looking to develop management level skills or have their skills recognised
It's easy to get on board with VOLTRAIN – follow our six key easy steps
- Give VOLTRAIN a call – we can then have a preliminary discussion and provide interested employers with outline information on the programme
- Leave us to it – a member or members of the highly experienced VOLTRAIN team will carry out a detailed needs assessment with organisations, individual employees and volunteers
- An individual solution – this is in the form of an Individual Learning Plan(s) which will identify the particular form of assistance that would best benefit the individual(s)
- Skills for Life – where VOLTRAIN have identified Skills for Life requirements, individuals will be provided with the appropriate level of support to enable them to develop their skills
- Ongoing support – Individuals will be supported through a programme of learning workshops and individual workplace assessments towards their chosen qualification
- Achieving valuable qualifications – Ongoing assessment and review will guide the individual(s) through the learning programme and towards their ultimate goal of qualification
Qualifications available
- Advice and Guidance – NVQ levels 2, 3, 4
- Business and Administration – NVQ levels 2, 3
- Children’s Care, Learning and Development – NVQ levels 2, 3
- Community Development Work – NVQ levels 2, 3
- Customer Service – NVQ levels 2, 3
- Health and Social Care – NVQ levels 2, 3
- IT User (ITQ) – NVQ level 2
- Management – NVQ level 3
- Management of Volunteers – NVQ levels 3, 4
- Skills for Life – Entry level to level 1
- Team Leading – NVQ level 2
- Youth Work – NVQ level 2
Other Information
- Participants will be able to self-refer, but will be required to have the support of the organisation for whom they are working/volunteering
- Information, Advice & Guidance will be offered to individuals at the initial assessment stage and throughout the course of the programme
Downloads
Download all the information you need in a handy PDF format.
Train to Gain is a flagship government service offering free or subsidised training to employers to help them improve their productivity and competitiveness through skills development. It is funded through the Learning & Skills Council and operated by approved providers of training – both colleges and private training organisations.
Wessex Partnerships Ltd
Wessex Partnerships (WPL) is the lead partner responsible for marketing, promotional events, employer engagement and contract management.
Portsmouth and Barton Peveril Colleges
The college partners will undertake organisational and individual needs analyses and deliver training and assessment, development, and Information, Advice & Guidance.
How to Apply
Registration is simple!
To find out more, e-mail: info@voltrain.org
Tel: 023 9244 9466
Web: www.voltrain.org
To book places and for more information
Whether you have just one or two candidates, or put forward a group of volunteers/staff, participation on any of these courses affords you a valuable opportunity to raise the quality of your services and to formalise the standards to which your organisation delivers them.
Either complete the Enquiry Form opposite or telephone us to discuss your requirements. Many other courses and qualifications are available and can be tailored for your organisation.
