This course is in two parts, running on two consecutive days. To attend the whole course, please select 2-Part Discount ticket for £120 + VAT, you do not need to book separately onto Part 2 on the following day.
REMOTE INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR ADVICE WORK, Part 1:
9.45am - 12.45pm
Aims
This course invites staff and volunteers to identify and develop the skills and techniques necessary to conduct productive interviews over the telephone and online. It will also provide an overview of the strategies that can be used to structure an interview, manage expectations and deal with challenging situations.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:
REMOTE INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR ADVICE WORK, Part 2:
9.45am - 12.45pm
Aims
This course invites staff and volunteers to identify and develop the skills and techniques necessary to conduct productive interviews over the telephone and online. It will also provide an overview of the strategies that can be used to structure an interview, manage expectations and deal with challenging situations.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:
Methods of delivery
This course is delivered online live with a BTC trainer. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and case studies, group discussion and games. Participants will be provided with e-learning supporting material including PowerPoint slide handouts, a comprehensive training pack pdf and additional resources.
Intended audience
This course is for advice workers who are new to interviewing clients and conducting casework. It is also relevant to those who have been in the role for some time who wish to revisit and refresh their skills and techniques especially with regards to increased communication taking place over the telephone and online.
Certificate & post course support
Named participants who complete both parts of this course will be eligible for an e-certificate, access to our benefits news and 12 months access to our post course advice service.
In the week before the course, you will receive an email with Zoom link(s) to the course and a Dropbox link to access the pack/slides which are in pdf format. You will need to download (or print) the pack (and slides, if you wish) before each part of the course.
You will need a good wifi connection and a suitable computer/laptop to access both the Zoom session and the pack throughout. You may wish to use a separate device for the pack (or split your screen) if you cannot or do not wish to print.
We recommend participants log in a few minutes beforehand. You may also wish to have a pen and paper handy to make notes.
Cost | ||
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2 part discount ticket (booking for both Parts 1 & 2) with downloadable materials This ticket covers both Part 1 and Part 2 (the following day) |
£120.00 + VAT | |
Single module ticket Standard price per module |
£70.00 + VAT | |
2 part ticket (booking for both Parts 1 & 2) with printed pack This ticket includes the cost of printing and delivery of a printed pack to your given address in advance. It is only available to those who book AT LEAST one week before the first training date. |
£145.00 + VAT |