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SCVS offers quality training appropriate to members of the third sector in the Swansea area. Our courses help to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers.


Unless otherwise stated in the course information, SCVS Training courses are priced as follows:

Cancellation & Non-attendance Policy: Non-attendance and cancellations with less than two week's notice will be charged at the full rate. If you find that you are unable to attend, we do allow and encourage you to find someone to take your place on the course. For our free courses non-attendance and cancellations with less than two week's notice will be charged a fee of £20.

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Can't find the course you're interested in on this terms Training Programme? Click here to let us know what courses you'd like us to consider running in the future.

It's never too early to book you place on our courses - we need a minimum number of participants in order to run our sessions, so with trainer's cancellation time periods in mind, it's best to book earlier rather than later so we can have an idea of numbers in advance.


Fully Booked - Introduction to Volunteer Management - Face-to-face

This course is now fully booked. Read more

Start: 4th December, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 5th December, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 30th June, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Fully Booked - Adult Mental Health First Aid (unaccredited)

This course is now fully booked but we are running it again in March. Read more

Start: 5th December, 2023 at 9:30am

End: 12th December, 2023 at 4:30pm

Published: 30th June, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Fully Booked - ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

This course is now fully booked. If you would like to be put on the reservice list, please email [email protected] Read more

Start: 6th December, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 7th December, 2023 at 5:00pm

Published: 30th June, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Safeguarding Children & Adults - West Glamorgan Safeguarding Board Group B

This two-day online course covers what you need to know to ensure the safeguarding of children and adults in your organisation. The training is aimed at staff and volunteers who have any contact with children, young people and/or their parents/carers or adults at risk and/or their carers. Read more

Start: 11th December, 2023 at 9:30am

End: 12th December, 2023 at 1:00pm

Published: 30th June, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

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Fully Booked - Coaching - Face-to-face

This course is now fully booked. Read more

Start: 11th December, 2023 at 9:45am

End: 18th December, 2023 at 3:45pm

Published: 4th October, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Emergency First Aid at Work: 1 Day Course NUCO Accredited - Face-to-face Course

Gain the knowledge and understanding of a selection of different emergencies that will enable you to assist with any that you may come across. Read more

Start: 15th January, 2024 at 9:30am

End: 15th January, 2024 at 4:30pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Safeguarding Children & Adults - West Glamorgan Safeguarding Board Group B

This two-day online course covers what you need to know to ensure the safeguarding of children and adults in your organisation. The training is aimed at staff and volunteers who have any contact with children, young people and/or their parents/carers or adults at risk and/or their carers. Read more

Start: 16th January, 2024 at 9:30am

End: 23rd January, 2024 at 1:00pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

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Charity Commission Reporting Requirements - FREE Online Briefing

A short briefing considering what information Charities are required to report to the Charity Commission. This course is aimed at trustees and those involved in reporting. Read more

Start: 29th January, 2024 at 9:30am

End: 29th January, 2024 at 11:00am

Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 15th November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Accredited - Face-to-face course

Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood and it is important to detect problems early to ensure the young person is properly treated and supported. Read more

Start: 30th January, 2024 at 9:30am

End: 6th February, 2024 at 5:00pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Roles & Responsibilities of Trustees & Board Members

Whether you are a new trustee or you’ve been a board member for a while looking for a refresher, this course covers the roles and responsibilities of trustees. Read more

Start: 30th January, 2024 at 5:00pm

End: 30th January, 2024 at 7:30pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Face-to-face course

This workshop is for anyone who wants to have a greater practical understanding of how to promote and enhance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in their projects and services. Read more

Start: 31st January, 2024 at 1:00pm

End: 31st January, 2024 at 4:00pm

Published: 28th November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Trans, Gender Identity & Gender Expression Awareness

This interactive course will support you to develop your understanding of trans, gender identity and gender expression and the issues faced by trans and non-binary people as employees, clients, and members of the public. Read more

Start: 5th February, 2024 at 9:30am

End: 5th February, 2024 at 1:00pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Face-to-face - venue to be confirmed

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Enhancing Communication with AI: How to use AI language tools, such as ChatGPT, to improve your communications - FREE COURSE

This presentation outlines how AI language tools, such as ChatGPT, can be used in communications, from drafting more concise emails and persuasive marketing materials to writing compelling newsletters and detailed research papers. Read more

Start: 7th February, 2024 at 9:30am

End: 7th February, 2024 at 10:30am

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

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Vicarious Trauma Awareness

Vicarious Trauma is the common and natural response to working with people affected by trauma. This short training will help you to understand what Vicarious Trauma is, how to spot it and how to build resilience and increase protective factors. Read more

Start: 19th February, 2024 at 10:00am

End: 19th February, 2024 at 11:30am

Published: 1st November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

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Introduction to the Third Sector for Young People

An Introduction to the Third Sector for Young People is for any young person aged between 15 and 25 with an interest in becoming a charity trustee or who wants to learn the basics about how charities operate. Read more

Start: 20th February, 2024 at 5:00pm

End: 20th February, 2024 at 7:00pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 15th November, 2023

Author: Claire Davies

Location: Online via Zoom

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