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 – Friday 6 May 2022

Session 2 – Friday 10 June 2022

Session 3 – Friday 15 July 2022

Session 4 – Friday 16 September 2022

Session 5 – Friday 14 October 2022

Session 6 – Friday 18 November 2022

Time: Each session will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm

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 £410. 

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.

Helena Fox

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.

Express an interest in an SLCC course or webinar