Training 101 - Presentation from NVTW 2012

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Training 101



Icebreaker



EWB-UK

Vision:

A world where everyone has access to

the engineering they need for a life freefrom poverty .”

Mission:

To empower human development through engineering



Training & EWB-UK’s New Strategy



Training & Massive Small Change

International development has to be people-sized if it is to be effective.

The challenges we face call for phenomenal

and systemic change on a massive scale.

We want to inspire and empower everyoneto take on these challenges in their own

lives.



Structure

Members become volunteers who are empowered as

decision-makers.



What Does EWB Training

Deliver?

Development Awareness

Millennium Development Goals

Appropriate Technology

Micro FinanceDisaster Relief

Technical Knowledge

Micro Hydro

Mud Bricks

Arch Loo LatrinesSolar PV

Hard Skills

SurveyingConcrete Mixing

Rope Skills

Basic Carpentry

Soft Skills

TeamworkLeadership

Project Management

Conflict Resolution



Talks/Workshops/Courses

Workshops

1 Day

Talks

0.5-2 Hours

Courses

> 1 Day



Training Co-ordinator

• Volunteer Position• Organises National Events• Manages the Training Budget• Maintaining Training Resources

– Workshops – Equipment – Relationships with Speakers – Venues – Funding Sources – Web Resources

• Support You!



Training / Events Officer

• Organises Branch Training Events

• Report Training Events “Up The Line” – Branch Survey

• Taking part in Training Idea Days



Regional Training Co-ordinator

• Supports Me

• Organises Regional Events

• Maintains Training Resources

–

Workshops – Equipment

– Relationships with Speakers

– Venues

– Funding Sources

– Web Resources

• Supports Regions Branches



EWB-UK Funding Available

• Submit a Budget as Early as Possible.

• Accommodation/Food – 30%

• Speaker Travel Costs – 100%

• Material Costs – 100%

• Available at Training ProgrammeManager’s Discretion

BUT… Beg, Borrow & Steel



Discussion



What gaps are their inUniversity engineering

education?



Break



What makes a Successful

Training Event?



Speakers

• Speaker Database

– Request Speakers From Me

• Submit New Contacts

– Avoids Multiple Approaches

– Expands List Available to Branches

– Include: Organisation, Area of Speciality, Geographical Location, etc.



Venues

• University Facilities / CompanyConference Rooms

• SalesForce Venue Database

• Venue Requirements (Projector,Shelter)

•

Insurance / Security• Scout Halls / YHA / Independent

Hostels



Advertising

Posters

University Resources



IT Back Office System



Event Sign-Ups

•

Emergency Contact Details• Medical / Dietary Requirements

• Cancellation Policy

• Copy!



Equipment / Materials

• Ask Speaker for Requirements

• Develop and Maintain Branch Toolbox

•

EWB-UK materials available• Trade discount at Builders Merchant’s / B&Q

• Beg, Borrow or Steal



Joining Instructions

• 7 Days Before

• Update / Reminder 2 Days Before

• Directions by Car / Train / Bus

• Parking

• Food / Accommodation

• What to Bring

• Weather Forecast (if outdoors)

• Traffic / Transport Delays



Health & Safety

• Risk Assessment

• Safety Equipment

• Designated First Aider

• First Aid Kit

• Health and Safety

Briefing



Running An Event

• DON’T PANIC

• Keep to your schedule

•

Keep it fun• Remember the little things – Cups & a Kettle



Participant Feedback

• Generic Feedback Form

– www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/training/feedback

• Google Forms / SurveyMonkey

• Group feedback session

http://www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/training/feedback






Further Follow Up

• Thank You Gift to Speaker(s), etc.

– £5 Bottle of Wine, Chocolates, etc.

• Participant List / Numbers

• Event Review

– Participant Review

– Publish Photos on Facebook, Picasa, etc.

• Collate Feedback

• Handover Pack



Lunch



Member Viewpoint Awareness



Training Ideas



Training Overseas –

The Broader Context

Documents

Training 101 - Presentation from NVTW 2012