1963 Courses in Cardiff

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. This course aims to give the learner a greater knowledge of causes, symptoms, treatments and management

Studies have shown that People with healthy eating patterns live longer, the aim of this course is to give the learner the knowledge regarding the importance of nutrition, the effects and implications of a lack of nutrition and malnutrition.

The course is both theoretical and activity based in nature The participant will receive up to date research based information relating to Acquired Brain Injury and appropriate learning and behavioural & management strategies to use and coupled with person centred approaches can help promote recovery and positive self image.

Effective customer service plays a vital role in attracting and retaining customers. Businesses can use good customer service to boost sales and loyalty. Empathy, good communication, and problem-solving are core skills in providing excellent customer service. This course provides the knowledge and skills to help you hone your customer service skills.

Try a beginners pole taster lesson out before joining on to our 6 week course For complete beginners, you will learn some spins, gyrations, steps, linking moves and put together a short routine in this 1 hour lesson. Ideal if you'd like to give pole a try first before committing to a 6x week course with us then this is the ideal option for you!

This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities, characteristics and behaviours and how they affect people. We will consider which learning & behavioural strategies are appropriate and how using a person centred approach to care will get the best results and ensure that needs of the individual are effectively met. We also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities

 This course covers both theoretical and practical training skills, and knowledge covering. EVAC Chair  Extinguisher 

It is important for Officers to understand the roles and responsibilities, processes and procedures involved when working with Elected Members. They also need to appreciate the significance of Elected Members as the decision-makers in local government. Officers have a responsibility to work and communicate with Elected Members effectively. This very successful course is designed to help Officers with this. Note: this is very much an indicative outline. The programme is tailored to the needs of each particular organisation. To provide managers with the knowledge and understanding they need to have productive working relationships with Elected Members and provide appropriate support. By the end of the course participants will: Understand the roles, responsibilities, processes and procedures in place for working with Elected Members Be able to identify the best way to approach potentially sensitive issues Understand the skills and behaviours required for working effectively with Members Be able to deploy their influencing skills more successfully Review their learning and have an action plan to take back and implement at work Note: this is very much an indicative outline. The programme is tailored to the needs of each particular organisation. 1 Introduction Welcome and introductions Objectives and programme overview 2 Working in a political environment What is political awareness? Contact and experience with Members Importance of the role of Members 3 Why be an Elected Member? Perceptions of what Elected Members are and do Values of Members and their motivations for doing what they do 4 Political decision-making in local government Current challenges and drivers affecting the organisation / the council Roles and responsibilities of Officers and Members Centrality of Members' strategic role 5 (Option) A day in the life of an Elected Member An Elected Member gives a talk about what they do 6 Having a beneficial relationship between Officers and Members 7 Member / Officer communication Discussion of the formal processes, service procedures, etc (whether enshrined in a protocol, Memorandum of Understanding, etc) Response times and requirements Procedures required by Heads of Service [if appropriate] 8 Influencing styles and strategies Different forms of power and how they impact Developing an appropriate 'influencing style' Exploring strategies for improving communication and influencing at work 9 Review and evaluation Review and evaluation of learning Personal action plans

This course is designed to give the learner the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support a person with down syndrome. It provides information regarding causes of the condition genetics & screening, behaviours, practical support and how to promote effective communication.

The EVI Training course is a Welsh Government-funded initiative designed for local authority officers involved in the planning, coordination and delivery of public electric vehicle infrastructure.  This course is for Welsh local authorities and public sector workers only and is not open to the public.  This comprehensive course delves into the crucial facets of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI), equipping participants with indispensable insights and expertise essential for navigating the dynamic landscape of electric vehicle infrastructure.  Across the ten weeks, learners will cover electric vehicles (EVs) and charging technology, stakeholders, strategy, procurement, deployment and operations, empowering participants to facilitate effective EV infrastructure rollout. Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills for EVI deployment, fostering consistency and knowledge sharing across local authorities, ultimately supporting the transition to EV. / Learner Testimonial:  The EVI Training course has been invaluable in improving my knowledge and confidence in EVI deployment. The course structure takes the learner through the whole process, from understanding the reasons why it’s needed, to planning, development and installation. The content has been engaging and interactive, and I’m already using what I have learnt on the course in my role at the Council. Important Information Transport for Wales have pre-funded at least one seat per Welsh local authority. Should you wish to send more than one officer, additional pre-funded seats will be considered and offered at the discretion of Transport for Wales. Each seat has a value of £2000 plus VAT. Funded seats are primarily for any local authority officer involved in EV infrastructure (EVI) delivery, with a specific focus on EVI Officers. Associated departments such as Energy, Climate Change, Procurement etc. can benefit but will only receive a pre-funded seat at the discretion of Transport for Wales. Disclaimers: Name changes can be facilitated, but once this seat has been used and the course started, it cannot be reassigned.  Cancellation, Refund, & Change Policy:  Cancellation Deadline: You can cancel your seat at no cost up to 2 weeks before the course start date. Seats can be deferred, subject to availability, if communicated 2 weeks before the course start date. Names can be changed if communicated a minimum of 3 working days before the course start date. Refund Policy. Transport for Wales will be subject to costs if you: If you cancel after the 2-week deadline but before 3 working days prior to the start date, a 50% refund can be offered. No refunds are eligible for cancellations made less than 3 working days before the course start date. This course is CPD accredited.