Hertfordshire Work With Parents Level 3 Award

How to apply

The application process

1. There will be five courses delivered between January 2010 and March 2011, with 15 places per course.
2. Applications for each course will open 8 weeks prior to courses starting and close 4 weeks prior to course starting (except where otherwise stated below).
3. All wishing to apply must complete the Application Form and Learner Initial Task. The Application Form can be completed on-line. The Initial Task must then be completed and submitted by email.
   • The Application Form is here.
   • The Learner Initial Task is described here.
   • A template for completion of the Initial Task is provided
   • The completed Initial Task must be emailed to hertswwp@familymatters.org.uk as soon as possible after completion of the Application Form
   • See here if you are unable to complete the Application Form on-line
4. Applications will be vetted against the selection criteria (see below) and the tutorial team will conduct interviews with all shortlisted applicants soon after receipt of both Application Form and Learner Initial Task.
5. You and your manager must also sign and fax back the Learner Contract in order to complete your application.
6. Final decisions regarding applications will not be made until after the closing date of the course, at which point you will be sent a confirmation email.
7. Read our Learner's Charter here.
8. If you have any questions or problems with the application process, please check the Frequently Asked Questions page or call us during office hours on 01767 641001 or 641002.

Details of courses

Note that all the courses are now fully booked but you may make an application up until the closing date in order to join a waiting list.

ID	Venue and dates	Application closes
HW01	Oxlease House, Hatfield. AL10 8TJ   map	26 Jan 2010
	Wednesdays: Jan 27, Feb 10 and 24, Mar 10 and 24, Apr 21, May 5 and 19, June 16 and 30, Sept 8; interviews Jan 20
HW02	Oxlease House, Hatfield. AL10 8TJ   map	22 Feb 2010
	Wednesdays: Mar 3 and 31, Apr 28, May 12 and 26, June 9 and 23, July 7, 14 and 21; interviews Feb 3
HW03	Sele Farm Community Centre, Hertford. SG14 2LW   map	12 Apr 2010
	Mondays: Apr 19 and 26, May 10, 17 and 24, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, July 5 and 12
HW04	Foundation House, 2-4 Forum Place, Fiddlebridge Lane, Hatfield. AL10 0RN   map	6 Sep 2010	Apply now
	Tuesdays: Sept 21, Oct 5 and 19, Nov 2, 16 and 30, Dec 7, Jan 11 and 25, Feb 8 and 22; interviews TBD
HW05	Sele Farm Community Centre, Hertford. SG14 2LW   map	6 Sep 2010	Apply now
	Mondays: Sept 20, Oct 4 and 18, Nov 1, 15 and 29, Dec 6, Jan 10 and 24, Feb 7 and 21

Selection criteria

• Only two people from the same organisation will be accepted on each course
• Max 10 people per organisation over all

Professionals are:

• already working with parents either on 1-1 or in group based setting
• intending to or already running a parenting course (priority will be given to anyone who has undertaken NAPP training in an Evidence Based Programme.)
• volunteers or employed
• willing to contribute to group learning
• committed to working with parents for 12 months after completion of the qualification

Professionals have:

• effective interpersonal skills
• GCSE/ equivalent English and Maths Grade C or above
• signed support from their service manager

Booking

Places are limited and early application is highly recommended.

Click here to apply now.