Essential courses

Course title Description Who is it for Dates

Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act 

 

2½ hours

 

 

The Information Compliance Officer organises sessions for academic and support staff to learn about their responsibilities when dealing with personal information as a result of the Data Protection Act (1998) and how it affects the way they work.

This session also covers the University's responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act.

More information about Data Protection and Freedom of Information training...

Contact Ray Cooke in Computer Services, info.sec@brookes.ac.uk about this course.

The ICO will also organise additional, specific seminars if requested.

Essential for staff who have access to staff or student information  

Display screen equipment (DSE)

90 minutes

(9.45 - 11.15 am)

Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane

If you are more than 5 minutes late then you will not be able to attend the course and will need to re-arrange. A cost of £50 to your Faculty/ Directorate will be incurred.

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This short course provides vital training on the safe operation of display screen equipment (ie computer monitors). Compulsory for all staff who use computers for their work
  • 11 Jun 12
  • 28 Jun 12

Welcome to Brookes

½ day

(9.00 am - 2.00 pm)

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An opportunity to welcome new staff to Oxford Brookes University. An assortment of speakers provide an insight into issues of importance for the University and its future. There is also the chance to meet and question a representative of the Senior Management Team. At the end of the workshop lunch is provided and delegates are invited to talk to a variety of representatives.

Find out more about induction processes.

Compulsory for new staff
  • 27 Jun 12 full
  • 17 Jul 12
  • 7 Aug 12

Introduction to health and safety at Oxford Brookes

2½ hours

(9.30 am - 12 noon)

If you are more than 5 minutes late then you will not be able to attend the course and will need to re-arrange. A cost of £50 to your Faculty/ Directorate will be incurred.

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This training will provide new members of staff with essential information for them to work safely and ensure the University complies with its statutory legal requirements. The course covers fire procedures, accident reporting, first aid, occupational health and the organisation of health and safety at Oxford Brookes.

 

If dates are full then please email Roy Grant to be added to a waiting list.

Compulsory for new staff. Must be completed within six months of starting at Brookes
  • 29 May 12 full
  • 25 Jun 12
  • 19 Jul 12

Manual handling

1½ hours

(9.45 - 11.15 am)

Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane

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This course covers the mechanics of good and safe lifting practice.

Those who move or lift items as part of their job.
  • 16 May 12

Personal Development Review (PDR)

Each part 2 hours

(9.30 am - 1pm)

Part 1: Guidance is provided for reviewees in preparing for their PDR meeting. Everyone
  • 11 May 12
  • 6 Jun 12 full
  • 25 Jul 12

Part 2: Covers reviewers’ responsibilities in the PDR process.

Compulsory for those who conduct reviews
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (PCTHE)

A part-time certificated course designed to develop and enhance teaching skills. The course is nationally recognised and is validated by the Higher Education Academy. A portfolio of teaching evidence is required to satisfactorily complete the course

Compulsory for teaching staff working more than 0.5 fte with less than five years experience teaching in HE Half- and full-day sessions throughout the year.

Recruitment and selection (introduction)

2 days

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Please note that this course gets booked up very quickly.

Training in employment legislation issues, the University’s recruitment and selection policies and procedures, equal opportunities issues and interview techniques. The course is practical, and appropriate levels of training are given according to the delegates’ previous experience.

 

The University does not permit any employee to sit on a formal interview panel without having attended this workshop
  • 21-22 May 12 WHE full
  • 11-12 Jul 12 WHE

Recruitment and selection (refresher)

1 day

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This refresher focuses on Brookes-specific recruitment policies, and on recent legal changes that affect recruitment and selection decisions.

Anyone who attended the two-day course more than three years ago
  • 14 Jun 12 WHE
  • 23 Oct 12 WHE
Stress management and Resilience More information and how to book here    

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Copyright material in teaching resources

1 hour

The RADAR team are offering a short session on the basics of using copyright material in teaching resources. Specifically, the training will be designed to help staff contribute materials to the Teaching Collection in RADAR.

Email radar@brookes.ac.uk about this course.

Anyone contributing to RADAR Dates listed on the RADAR site

FURTHER INFORMATION:

These workshops are compulsory for either all staff or certain groups of staff, for example teaching staff or those who will be required to sit on interview panels.

OCSLD use guidelines for inclusive training to deliver training and workshops.

OCSLD general courses