Training, events and room hire – CPAG in Scotland

We run a full programme of training in Glasgow and a number of courses in Edinburgh and Inverness. We also offer in-house courses to organisations throughout Scotland.

Download our 2010/2011 training programme [1.1MB pdf file]. To request a copy please email acarr@cpagscotland.org.uk

Level of course

It is important that you choose the right level of course. We grade them at four levels.

Basic: For frontline workers who do not work specifically in welfare rights but want to know about benefit issues relevant to their clients to give basic advice or refer on.

Introductory: For people new to benefit advice work or who have little or no experience of the subject covered by the course.

Standard: For people with a working knowledge of the benefit system or the subject covered by the course. These are suitable for people wanting a refresher or to update skills or information.

Experienced: For more experienced benefit advisers, who are confident about covering issues in more and sometimes complex detail.

Scottish National Standards (SNS)
Many of our courses cover skills and knowledge required to meet Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers. These are indicated according to the relevant standards category. For example ‘SNS 4.2’ in the course description indicates that this course deals with some or all of the requirements of Money and Welfare Benefit Related Advice Competence 4.2 (housing benefit and council tax benefit) For details of the standards see CPAG in Scotland's Scottish National Standards page.

Course materials and access
We can provide course packs in large print or Braille. Training venues are all wheelchair accessible. Please indicate on your booking form if you have any other needs or call us to discuss them.

In-house training
We can provide most of our public training courses in-house on a date and at your premises or a venue to suit you, to meet the training needs of your group or organisation. Providing a course 'in house' can be more cost effective - saving on time, travel and accommodation costs. We provide the expert tutor(s) and all the training materials. If you want to share the cost, you can invite participants from other groups in your area. For information about fees click here and to make an enquiry email staff@cpagscotland.org.uk or contact us on 0141 552 3303.

For further information contact:

Pauline Chalmers
CPAG in Scotland
Unit 9, Ladywell
94 Duke Street
Glasgow
G4 0UW

Tel: 0141 552 3303
Fax: 0141 552 4404
pchalmers@cpagscotland.org.uk