Level 1 Participatory Appraisal Training
Posted On: Wednesday 27th May
Phone: Liz on 01482 387482
Location: Derby
PA takes place when local people are asked to talk about their own needs and suggest solutions to any problems they might face. PA allows people to be more involved with the decision-making process, it allows you to make your own solutions and take your own action.
This training course consists of a 3 day class based training course (starting on 20th July or 27th July) and a further 4 practice project days where you get the opportunity to practice your skills in real life instances, in a range of PA projects in an attempt to discover what would make life better for those who live in your area (this will be 1 day a week starting 4th August).
Specific themes include: Crime and ASB, Young People, Health, Environment, Local decision making, Citizenship, Children, Parents, Elderly, Vulnerable, Employment and Training.
Venue: The Hooper Building, Guildhall Road, Hull, HU1 1HL
Price: 300 per person
Run in conjunction with Hull Universitys Centre for Lifelong Learning.
What will you gain from the training? :-
Development of your research skills (introduction to PA tools and gaining confidence in using them)
Working as part of a team
Development of active problem solving and project planning skills
Becoming more involved in what is happening in your area and having a say
Volunteering experience of working in communities
Opportunities to engage in other projects