Training Providers
A number of local organisations provide training that may be useful to your group. Below are details of the organisations and the type of training they provide. These organisations are happy for you to make contact with them to discuss any training needs you may have. A number of the organisations provide training free of charge or at a reduced rate for voluntary and community groups.
| Organisation | Type of Training |
Volunteer Centre Shetland Market House Phone: 01595 743900 |
VCS runs a variety of courses throughout the year. This training is available to all community and voluntary groups for their staff, volunteers and helpers. Examples of the training sessions provided includes, basic first aid, manual handling, Autism awareness, children’s rights, effective recruitment of volunteers, etc. The training provided is usually free of charge. VCS advertise courses in the Shetland Times but please contact them if you wish to discuss your training needs. |
Train Shetland Tel: 01595 744744 |
Train Shetland provides a whole range of training including first aid, recruitment and interviewing skills, health and safety, food hygiene, and risk assessment training. There is a charge for the training but discounts can be provided for groups who wish to send a number of staff, volunteers or helpers on a training session. To discuss the costs associated and to obtain further information about the wide range of training they undertake please contact Jackie Watt, Short Course Manager. |
Child Care Partnership Tel: 01959 697460 |
The Child Care Partnership provides a range of training throughout the year including First aid courses, health and safety, food hygiene and child protection awareness. Priority for training will be given to those providing child care but please contact the family centre to discuss your groups needs, as they will be happy to assist if they can. |
Child Protection Training |
For the latest information on the availability of child protection training please contact Helen Watkins, Shetland Child Protection Committee Co-ordinator on 01595 744435 |