FE Governance

Who should attend?

This qualification programme is designed specifically for Clerks to the Corporation within an FE college or equivalent provider institution. Those working at deputy level or those aspiring to become Clerks will also benefit from the skills and knowledge gained from the programme. As part of the governance development and support framework, the ICSA Certificate in FE Governance is a qualification programme specifically designed to develop the skills and knowledge of Clerks or Deputy Clerks to the Corporation within an FE college or equivalent provider institution. There is mno prior entry qualification. The learning approach is interactive with a combination of case study, presentation, role-play, self-managed learning, online resources and e-mail discussion forums. The course is delivered in an introductory day, followed by three two-day workshops. Assessment is by massignment and examination.

About the qualification

Qualification: ICSA Certificate in FE Governance
Awarding Body: The Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
Level: NVQ 5 (2005 Qualification Framework)

The programme structure

The one-day unit introduces candidates to the
programme. The syllabus comprises three units:
Unit 1 Procedures and Practices
Unit 2 Legal Requirements and Statutory Powers
Unit 3 Ensuring the Effective and Efficient Running
of the Corporation

Examination: Three hour written

Programme benefits

The programme will:
Increase knowledge and understanding of the corporate governance and legal framework in which colleges work
Build understanding of the critical links between college governing bodies, senior managers and college staff
Develop confidence in handling information, interpreting data and advising governors
Apply sound judgment to advice given to governors
Analyse group dynamics and develop behavioural skills to develop the clerk as a manager and leader of good governance
Provide a progression route for Clerks wanting to gain full membership of the ICSA.

Dates and location

9 January 2009 Goodenough College
1 day - Introductory Day London
23 January 2009 Ashridge
2 days - Unit 1
27 March 2009 Ashridge
2 days - Unit 2
6 June 2009 Ashridge
2 days - Unit 3
19 September 2009 CEL offices
3 hours - Examination London

Fee

£2,100 + vat per delegate