MANDATORY TRAINING
Mandatory training is in place to ensure that particular categories of staff are equipped with the skills, knowledge and behaviours to perform their role and to ensure that DIT meets all legislative obligations.
Details of mandatory training are listed below.
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
Child Protection Training
Dignity at Work Training
Health & Safety
Interviewing Skills
PMDS - Performance Management Development System
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
GDPR training is mandatory under the DIT Data Protection Policy. The Institute is committed to the provision of Data Protection Training on a mandatory basis to ensure all individuals are aware of their respective responsibilities and obligations.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on the 25th May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. In preparation and to ensure that all staff are aware of their obligations under the regulations the following on-line training must be undertaken
All staff - online training
The DIT Data Protection Policy is available here
Under the DIT Data Protection Policy all staff are expected to:
- Read and acquaint themselves with, and abide by, the rules of Data Protection set out in this Policy
- Understand what is meant by 'personal data' and 'sensitive personal data' and know how to handle such data
- Not jeopardise individuals' rights or risk a contravention of the Act
- Contact their Head of School/Function or Information Governance Officer if in any doubt
Child Protection Training
All Staff - The Child Protection Policy will be brought to the attention of all staff at Induction
One Day Child Protection Training Course provides focused training for all staff who work with or deal with children - see list of designated areas in Child Protection Policy
Additional training is provided for the following:
- Managers of areas who work with or deal with children
- Designated Liason Persons
- Deputy Designated Liason Persons
- The Child Protection Support Team
The DIT Child Protection Policy is available here
Next training date: Friday 3rd November 2017
Check out our Calendar of Events for further details or contact Hannah Evers at 402 7870
Dignity at Work Training
Managers are required to attend a one day training session
All other staff are required to attend a half day Awareness Session
The DIT Dignity at Work Anti Bullying & Harassement Policy is available here
Next training date:
Check out our Calendar of Events for further details or contact Hannah Evers at 402 7870
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on the 25th May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. In preparation and to ensure that all staff are aware of their obligations under the regulations the following training must be undertaken
All staff - online training (details to be announced soon)
Managers and those who have staff reporting to them - GDPR Managers' Session (available from early 2018 - details to follow)
The DIT Data Protection Policy is available here
Health & Safety
Health and Safety training is a legal requirement specified by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and associated Regulations. It is a legal requirement for all employees to participate in appropriate Health and Safety training and assessment as is required by the Institute. Training also serves to develop and improve safety awareness and attitudes that are essential for effective safety management. It is the policy of DIT to provide appropriate Health and Safety training to all staff members.
Check out your training obligations under Section 5 of the DIT Health & Safety Training Policy
Details of how to register for Online Manual Handling Training and Online Emergency Response Training are available here
Interviewing Skills
All staff who are required to sit on Interview Panels for the recruitment of staff to DIT must obtain a Licence to Interview at DIT by attending Interview Skills Training.
Further details are available here: Licence to Interview for Staff at DIT
Next training date:
Check out our Calendar of Events for further details or contact Hannah Evers at 402 7870
PMDS - Performance Management Development System
PMDS provides an opportunity to create and deliver on a shared vision for the Institute with the engagement of all staff. It is an opportunity for managers and staff to work together to clarify the Institute’s strategic objectives and the team development plan and to identify the role each staff member plays in delivering these objectives.
PMDS also supports staff and managers to work together to review the staff member’s achievements against previously agreed goals and objectives. It is an important opportunity for managers to acknowledge past achievements and successes, to identify areas where staff members need support, and to agree goals and a training and development plan for the coming year.
Staff Development provides training and support for reviewing managers to understand the PMDS process and how to facilitate the Performance Development Plan (PDP) meeting. Training is also provided for staff to support them to prepare for their PDP meeting to ensure they understand the process and can accurately identify their past achievements and future training and development needs.
Next training dates:
- PMDS Workshop for Managers - Thursday 19th October 2017
- PMDS General Preparatory Workshop - Thursday 26th October 2017
Check out our Calendar of Events for further details or contact Hannah Evers at 402 7870