Training
Community engagement is increasingly a ‘must have’ competency for anyone overseeing projects or programs that have an impact on the broader community, or require the involvement of many stakeholders for project success. It is integral to how government, and, consequently, how DEPI works, and is considered a key to both project success and risk reduction.
The two day ‘Fundamentals’ workshop leads seamlessly into the ‘Advanced’ 1 day program offered by DEPI Engagement and Partnership Team, which collectively make up the most comprehensive community engagement planning course being offered in Victoria.
Content
Community (and stakeholder) engagement is increasingly becoming a requirement for successful projects. It is also emerging as a discipline in its own right with a body of knowledge and particular areas of expertise. This course introduces participants to community engagement planning which provides practitioners an introduction to the discipline. Through participating in a rigorous ‘learning by doing’ course methodology, participants will gain experience in developing community engagement plans and be able to discern effective community engagement from "tokenistic community consultation". Participants will also be able to ensure that community engagement is much more than providing opportunities for the vocal minority.Designed for
Project Managers and project team members who are looking to either brief or engage consultants or undertake for themselves a planned approach to their community consultation process around a specific project. The course should also be helpful for those who oversee or manage major planning strategies or projects that require wide community involvement.Learning outcomes
- A process to identify stakeholders and analyse their appropriate type of engagement to ensure that the wider community and not just the vocal minority are heard.
- Understand the commonly accepted different levels of stakeholder involvement
- Clearly identify the parameters of a project and establish clear community expectations
- Understand the underlying themes to the most common engagement techniques
- Gain experience in developing a community engagement plan
- Plan to minimise community outrage
- Feel confident that diverse groups have be heard.
Training Dates:
Advanced Community Engagement Planning - December 2011
December 1 2011 at the Metropole Hotel - Melbourne
Cost
DEPI personnel: $100.00**
Other agencies: $175.00**
**Excludes: GST
Includes: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Introduction to Community Engagement - March 2012
March 21 2012 at the Metropole Hotel - Melbourne
Cost
DEPI personnel: $19500**
Other agencies: $295.00**
**Excludes: GST
Includes: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Community Engagement Planning - Fundamentals (2 days) May 2012
May 9 & 10 at the Central Springs Inn, Daylesford
Cost
DEPI personnel: $650.00**
Other agencies: $650.00**
Advanced Community Engagement Planning - June 2012
June 14 2012 at the Metropole Hotel - Melbourne
Cost
DEPI personnel: $100.00**
Other agencies: $175.00**
**Excludes: GST
Includes: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
**Excludes: GST
Includes: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and overnight accommodation.
For further information regarding training courses:
Martin Butcher 5226 4079
To make a booking for a training course:
phone 1300 361 787