Offender Accommodation Skills Training (OAST)

OAST logoThe Offender Accommodation Skills Training (OAST) programme was a well established programme offering high quality training on a range of topics.  Unfortunately due to funding issues the programme is not running in its original form in 2011 -12, however we are able to offer alternative training so please contact sally.cherry@swm.probation.gsi.gov.uk for more information.  We have left last year’s programme and brochure on the website so that you can get an idea of what we offer.

You might also be interested in our practitioner learning and development programme http://www.probationtraining-midlandsconsortium.org.uk/learning-development/pso-programme/ for more information on this contact Michelle Walters, Learning and Development Manager:  michelle.walters@ntlworld.com

Our courses are suitable for anyone working with offenders and other clients about whom you might need specialist knowledge. Some are especially suitable for people working with offenders in residential settings and or floating support.

Workshops are offered from induction level through to more advanced training, including courses on working with offenders with special needs such as drug users, sex offenders etc.

OAST Course Calendar 2010/11

An overview of courses from last year all of which can be provided for you this year. Download Word doc (504k) | Download PDF (124k)

OAST Course Brochure

Further details of current courses on offer and other services.  The course details should tell you about the target group for the course, but please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any more information.
Download Word doc (764k) | Download PDF (632k)

To attend any of our workshops, please photocopy the application form at the back of the OAST Course brochure, complete the necessary details and send to Maureen Nicholls.

If you would like to be added to our mailing list, or you would like a copy of the brochure to be sent to anyone else, please give us a ring or email us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sally Cherry, OAST Programme Manager
Learning and Development Manager
Email: sally.cherry@swm.probation.gsi.gov.uk

Jo Reeves, Administrator

Email: jo.reeves@swm.probation.gsi.gov.uk

Midlands Consortium, Suite 415, 4th Floor, Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham, B24 9FD
Tel: 0121 730 3360

We’ll create the right course for your staff

  • In addition to offering open courses we can also deliver in-house events for you
  • We can also facilitate ‘one off’ workshops and consultancy or organise special courses on your behalf.
  • Before you send people away for that very important and expensive training course, check with us; we might be able to organise it nearer to home, and maybe sell places to a few other organisations to make it cheaper for you.  If you want a particular trainer we might be able to contract that person to train on our behalf and make it more cost effective for your organisation.

OAST Training Available Includes (see brochure for further details)

  • Current Issues in Probation  (FREE to Members event)
  • Strategies to Meet the Required Quality Assessment Framework  (FREE to Members event)
  • Common Myths and Pitfalls of Working with Sex Offenders
  • Safeguarding and Protection from Abuse
  • Working with Mental Health – Day l – Awareness
  • Working with Mental Health – Day 2 – Practical Skills
  • Engaging and Motivating Offenders – Incorporating an Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and Working using Solution Focused Methods
  • Managing Stress in Others
  • Working with the Benefits System Incorporating ESA Guidance
  • Working with Dual Diagnosis
  • Support Planning and key Working:  Structuring Outcomes with Offenders
  • Suicide and Self Harm Awareness
  • Risk Assessment
  • Introduction to First Line Management
  • New Approved Premises Managers.