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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 - Safeguarding Children and Adults Group B Safeguarding training - Face to face

This course is now fully booked. We will be running it again a few times over the Autumn Term, which will be available online from 1st July. Read more

Start: 2nd July, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 2nd July, 2026 at 4:30pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

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Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

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Creating a Positive Culture for Volunteers - Online

This session is 1 of 8 90-minute Bitesize sessions which are designed to fit into the day for busy volunteer managers, covering essential topics for both new and experienced volunteer managers. Each workshop is independent, but collectively they form a broad development programme. Read more

Start: 8th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 8th July, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

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Location: Online via Zoom

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RouteMap - Essentials of Good Volunteer Management

This course is for participants who are new to volunteer management or for organisations who are thinking of encouraging and engaging volunteers. Read more

Start: 9th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 9th July, 2026 at 1:00pm

Published: 16th March, 2026

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Location: Online via Zoom

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Responsibilities of Trustees in Safeguarding

This course is for trustees, Directors of CICs, committee members - anyone who has the overall responsibility of safeguarding.  Read more

Start: 9th July, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 9th July, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 18th May, 2026

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

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Fully booked - Autism Awareness - Face to face - FREE COURSE

This course is now fully booked but we are running it again during the Autumn Term, see course listings. Read more

Start: 14th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 14th July, 2026 at 12:30pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

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Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

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Fully booked - ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - Face to face

This course is now fully booked but we are running it again in the Autumn Term, see course listings. Read more

Start: 16th July, 2026 at 8:45am

End: 17th July, 2026 at 5:00pm

Published: 30th January, 2026

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

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MiDAS - Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme - Face to face

MiDAS is the gold standard training scheme for minibus drivers in the community transport sector and beyond, ensuring that minibus drivers are able to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys.  Read more

Start: 15th September, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 15th September, 2026 at 2:30pm

Published: 1st July, 2026

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Location: Friends of Coed Gwilym Parc, The Pavilion, Pontardawe Rd,, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5NS

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Safeguarding Children and Adults Group B Safeguarding training - Online

This one-day equivalent, 2-part 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: 22nd September, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 23rd September, 2026 at 1:30pm

Published: 1st July, 2026

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Location: Online via Zoom

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

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: 28th September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 28th September, 2026 at 5:00pm

Published: 1st July, 2026

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Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

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Dementia Aware Plus - Face to face - FREE COURSE

Dementia Aware Plus is a training session aimed at raising awareness and providing practical strategies for supporting individuals with dementia. Read more

Start: 30th September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 30th September, 2026 at 12:30pm

Published: 1st July, 2026

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Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

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Autism Awareness - Face to face - FREE COURSE

A course for those looking for an introduction to autism. It will cover autism awareness and understanding, and suggest strategies for those who are supporting autistic adults. The information will be based on autism without a learning disability. Read more

Start: 6th October, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 6th October, 2026 at 12:30pm

Published: 1st July, 2026

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Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

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Introduction to Mentoring - Face to face

Mentoring can make a real difference in the voluntary and community sector, helping people feel supported and able to move forward with their development. This short practical course is ideal for new mentors, staff and volunteers who support others, and anyone coordinating a mentoring project. Read more

Start: 7th October, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 7th October, 2026 at 3:45pm

Published: 1st July, 2026

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Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

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Supervising Volunteers - Top Tips - Online

This session is 1 of 8 90-minute Bitesize sessions which are designed to fit into the day for busy volunteer managers, covering essential topics for both new and experienced volunteer managers. Each workshop is independent, but collectively they form a broad development programme. Read more

Start: 8th October, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 8th October, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

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Location: Online via Zoom

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Adult Mental Health First Aid (unaccredited) - Face to face

Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Read more

Start: 13th October, 2026 at 9:30am

End: 20th October, 2026 at 4:30pm

Published: 1st July, 2026

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Location: Venue will be confirmed upon booking

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Giving Feedback – Top Tips - Online

This session is 1 of 8 90-minute Bitesize sessions which are designed to fit into the day for busy volunteer managers, covering essential topics for both new and experienced volunteer managers. Each workshop is independent, but collectively they form a broad development programme. Read more

Start: 15th October, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 15th October, 2026 at 11:30am

Published: 30th January, 2026

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Location: Online via Zoom

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  • SCVS July ebulletin out now

    It's first of July, so that means a brand new SCVS ebulletin for the sector!

  • Minute Taking - Online

    Minute taking is an important skill which enables organistions to record decisions made in meetings and also to keep people informed.

  • Writing Impactful Case Studies - Online

    Would you like to develop your confidence and skills to write case-studies that make a difference? This short course will take you through tips and techniques to help you write impactful case-studies.

  • Dementia Aware Plus - Face to face - FREE COURSE

    Dementia Aware Plus is a training session aimed at raising awareness and providing practical strategies for supporting individuals with dementia.

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We work to support and develop the Third Sector by providing a wide range of information, advice and support services and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy makers. Read more

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Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS) Registered Charity Number: 1063242
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