EVC Training (Initial)

Initial EVC Training

This course is for new EVCs. If you have completed initial EVC Training within the last 3 years, you may prefer to attend EVC Revalidation.

Initial EVC Training from EVOLVE Advice is a comprehensive training course for new EVCs. The course provides essential training on the responsibilities of an Educational Visits Coordinator, and how to fulfil them, including: supervising off-site activities, risk management, and planning educational visits.

This is a comprehensive 6-hour course for new EVCs in schools and educational settings across England and Wales. It is delivered live by EVOLVE Advice Educational Visits Advisers. The course consists of a 3-hour self-guided e-learning module followed by a 3-hour live online session via Zoom. EVC certification is awarded on the successful completion of both parts.

Initial EVC Training is also recommended for EVCs who have not completed EVC Training within the last three years. Experienced EVCs looking to refresh their training on the recommended three-yearly cycle are encouraged to choose EVC Revalidation Training

Courses run weekly throughout the school year and are delivered live online giving you maximum choice and flexibility.

How is Initial EVC Training delivered?

Initial EVC Training is made up of two parts, totalling 6 hours of guided learning.

Part 1: 3 hours. Self-guided e-learning introducing you to core content which will be explored in more detail in the live training. Part 1must be completed before part 2.

Part 2: 3 hours. Live facilitated training is delivered in a small group online via Zoom. Due to IQA and EQA requirements, you must have a working camera and microphone. The session is made up of delivery, discussion and break out rooms and is 3 hours.

Our live online training courses are taught in real-time, allowing you to have a direct dialogue with our experts, a high level of interaction with the other attendees and lots of opportunities to ask questions - just as you would in a real classroom.

All you will need is an internet-connected computer, laptop or tablet with a webcam and microphone.

Before you book, you can check that you meet the Zoom system requirements and run a diagnostic test to ensure the software is compatible with your firewall settings.

Who should complete Initial EVC Training ?

This course is aimed at new EVCs in schools and educational settings (maintained, Independent Schools, Foundation Schools, Academies and alternative provision) in England and Wales. It is also recommended for EVCs whose training cycle has lapsed (i.e. they have not completed EVC training within the last three years). Your employer must agree that this training is suitable.

Although much of the content is transferable, this course is not aimed at FE and HE settings.

What will I learn?

Learning outcomes:

• Knowledge and understanding about the effective supervision of young people taking part in off-site activities and visits;
• Confidence and ability to act as the Education Visit Co-ordinator;
• Competence in risk-assessment and managing risks on off-site visits.

What does the course cover?

Initial EVC Training is designed to equip staff with the required knowledge and skills to become a competent Educational Visit Coordinator. The course outlines key considerations in planning an educational visit, explains the importance of National Guidance and how to apply it, and highlights current good practice in the supervision of young people.

EVCs will be introduced to strategies used for risk management and risk assessment off site.

Core course content:

• Planning
• Risk management
• Competence
• Supervision
• Guidance
• Best practice
• Legal issues
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Please note this is not training on the use of the EVOLVE system. See EVOLVE Training for EVCs/Visit Leaders here.

Certification, accreditation and The EVC Register

On successful completion of parts 1 and 2, you will be issued with:

• A digital certificate
• A digital badge
• A printed certificate
• A metal pin badge for your lanyard

You will automatically be added to The EVC Register, the central, searchable database of trained EVCs. Find out more.

This course is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Find out more about accreditation and why it matters, here.

EVC Training is recognised by the Department for Education and should be transferable between employers, however, to understand local context, engagement with the employer’s adviser may be necessary.

Boost your recognition with IOSH approved EVC certification

Educational Visits Coordinators completing EVOLVE Advice Initial EVC Training can choose to take an additional assessment to be awarded certification as ‘IOSH Approved Educational Visit Coordinator with EVOLVE Advice Ltd’ for a cost of £35 + VAT at 20%. Find out more here https://www.evolveadvice.co.uk/evc-training-iosh 

EVCs who successfully complete EVOLVE Advice Initial EVC Training can take an additional assessment to achieve IOSH approved EVC status. Assessment days will be held remotely in June, October and February. After completion you will be sent information about your assessment day. 

Why choose Initial EVC Training from EVOLVE Advice?

Our courses are delivered by a team of experienced Educational Visits Advisers.

We focus on the key aspects of running, planning and managing educational visits, ensuring our course content is up to date with guidance and legislation changes. We work as a team to ensure our internal and external quality assurance is robust and our course has rigour.

Costs

Initial EVC Training

£160 + VAT at 20% per person

Courses run weekly throughout the school year. 

Note: if you have a promo code, this must be used at the point of booking, refunds will not be possible if the code is not used.

Need to rearrange your training?

We get it. Sometimes things happen and you can no longer make the training session you’ve booked. Don’t worry, you can make changes to your booking using the ‘manage your booking’ button on the booking page. Follow the instructions to pick a new date and we’ll sort out the rest. If you’re having difficulty, email us at info@evolveadvice.co.uk with the changes you need to make and we’ll be happy to help.