BALC CiLCA TRAINING AND SUPPORT
COURSE
(Certificate in Local Council Administration)
This is a four-session course delivered
by Kim Bedford FILCM
Dates:
·
Session 1 - Wed 26 April 2017 9:30 to 1:30 (lunch included)
·
Session 2 - Monday 26 June 2017 9:30 to 1:30 (bring own
lunch)*
·
Session 3 - Monday 4 Sept 2017 9:30 to 1:30 (bring
own lunch)*
·
Session 4 -Monday 6 Nov 2017 9:30 to 1:30 (bring own
lunch)*
*hot and
cold drinks provided
Where?: The Calcot Centre, Reading RG31
4XD
Who Should Attend: The course is ideal for anyone
wanting to undertake the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)
who already has some foundation and understanding of Local Councils and the
work involved. This isn't intended to be a training course for clerks.
It is aimed at CiLCA candidates only.
The course is split into four sessions, spaced apart, allowing time for
delegates to get started on the different units of CiLCA Portfolio Guide. All students will receive a brief in advance
to prepare for the next Tutorial.
- What is required to complete
the Portfolio
- Understanding the Learning
Outcomes
- Covering Each Unit
- An Opportunity to network
with others completing CiLCA
- Targets to keep you on track
- Briefings from the trainer
on what to do next
- Knowing there is support
available
A CiLCA
qualified Clerk will help towards their Council gaining the General Power of Competence
and achieving a Quality or Quality Gold Local Council Award (formerly known as
Quality Status)
Cost: For the Supportive Training Course will be dependent
on the take up and if say ten delegates sign up then the cost per delegate
would be in the region of £220.00 for the four day course (which is in line
with other providers nationally). This
will be in addition to The CiLCA Administrative/registration fee to SLCC of
£250.00 (see also information below) Please do not register for the CiLCA
Course with SLCC until after your first training session.
Please contact Jayne at BALC before Friday 31 March 2017 to register your
interest or for more information.
FAQ and Further Information:
·
CiLCA
(Certificate in Local Council Administration)
The Certificate in Local Council Administration
(CiLCA) is the recognised qualification demonstrating the competence of a
Parish Clerk.
·
What is
CiLCA? CiLCA is like an 'A' level (a level 3 qualification) tailored for the
officers of local councils.
·
Why
should you take CiLCA? CiLCA helps you
to become more aware of the law and procedures for local Councils, it checks
that you can manage the council's activities, its finances and community
engagement
·
A CiLCA
qualified Clerk is essential for a Council to gain both the General Power of
Competence and Quality or Quality Gold level for the Local Council Award
(previously Quality Council Scheme).
·
How does
CiLCA Work? To prepare for CiLCA you attend training managed by trained
trainers. This provides both the
knowledge and guidance on completing the tasks to be assessed. You put together a portfolio of work for 30
activities to demonstrate you know, understand and can do what is expected to
pass. There are five units covering the
five themes:
·
To gain
the CiLCA qualification, a portfolio of evidence is submitted, showing
knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Local Council sector.
1.
Core
Roles in Local Council Administration.
2.
Law &
Procedure for Local Councils
3.
Finance
for Local Councils
4.
Management
for Local Councils
5.
Community
Engagement
·
How long
does CiLCA take?
It may take between six
months and a year (the maximum time limit) to complete CiLCA
·
How much
does it cost?
· The
Registration Fee for taking CiLCA is £250 plus charges for training/mentoring
from your training provider (BALC - see above)
·
How can
the Council help?
Pay all the costs. The
investment is rewarded from the outset.
