Officer Development
DAPTC provides training in a mixture of online scheduled courses, accessible at any time e-learning modules and in-person courses and events. Below are all training courses for clerks, officers and employees - they are listed once by subject matter and selecting a course will show all available dates for you to choose from. Each course also shows which part of the Councillor/Officer Development Framework it belongs to.
Prices listed include the 50% discount available to DAPTC member councils. Non DAPTC member councils are welcome to book a place for double the price shown against each course.
Get in touch if your council is interested in bulk purchasing e-learning modules or whole council training on a specified topic. Call 01305 224460 or email
This course is aimed at clerks and RFOs of parish and town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets. It is also suitable for councillors on Finance Committees.
| Price | £35 for members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Essentials, CDF Intermediate |
Essential for new councillors in order to understand their responsibilities and for existing councillors wanting a refresher on the subject.
| Price | £30 for members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, ODF Optional |
This course provides councillors, officers and employees an understanding for the need of internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.
| Price | £35.00 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Essentials, ODF Essentials |
This course is for officers and employees involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders, or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Essentials, CDF Optional |
This course is for clerks/RFOs, employees in finance and councillors. It explains how VAT rules affect local councils, whether they are VAT registered or reclaim VAT using Form 126 and its importance when contemplating major building projects.
| Price | £35.00 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Essentials, CDF Optional |
This course is for those who already understand the rules of VAT and explains when VAT cannot be reclaimed in relation to exempt activities and what options may be available.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Intermediate, Clerk Development |
This course puts your communication plan into action for effective community engagement and a sustainable approach to reaching the public. Part 2 of 2.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, ODF Intermediate |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
This course is designed to give councillors and clerks an understanding of what is involved in the development of a Neighbourhood Plan and associated documents such as Design Codes, with a view to enabling them to get started or review an existing plan.
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| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
This course will help clerks/RFOs and employees to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and comply with the requirements of the audit process.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Intermediate |
This course explains why a strong and recognisable brand identity is key to ensuring your council is seen, heard and valued by the community.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, ODF Optional |
Contact
Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
