Training

BATPC offers a broad range of training courses and sessions, for example:-

Councillor Training: (2 hour sessions)

• New Councillor Induction Training  Aims to take newly-elected councillors through the basics of being a parish or town councillor.
• Developing Chairmanship Skills  This course covers the basics of the Chairman's role including:  Role of the Chairman; preparation before a meeting; the agenda; chairing styles; managing the meeting.
• Intermediate Chairmanship Skills  This course is aimed at Chairmen with some experience in the role and includes:  Handling the public, press and visiting speakers; the public relations role of the Chairman; the council as an employer - the Chairman's role; dealing with harassment and bullying.
• The Council as an Employer Workshop aims to illustrate the importance of the council's role as an employer; to consider best practice in recruitment and appraisal; to develop strategies to avoid expensive mistakes.

Local Council Clerk:

• Core Skills A training course which takes Clerks and other officers through the basics of local council administration and prepares them to compile a portfolio of evidence to gain the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) - the nationally recognised qualification for clerks and other officers in the parish and town council sector. (6 x 2½ hour sessions.)
• CiLCA Revision A useful half-day refresher course which will work through the requirements to compile your portfolio, revising and clarifying each question.

Whole Council Power of Well-Being Training

• In order for a council to use the power of well-being, a number of eligibility criteria must be met including councillors attending a training session on the power and its use.  We can deliver training in your parish or town at your convenience.

Please contact BATPC office for further details or to discuss your training needs.