Training Courses
General information about AEA courses
All courses are delivered by AEA accredited trainers with a wealth of experience as practitioners and who are up to date with current thinking and developing good practice. Many of the trainers have obtained AEA qualifications at Certificate or Diploma level.
Courses of 1, 2 and 4 days' duration are held at various locations across the country on a range of subjects. All courses provide delegates with knowledge and guidance on relevant legislation, procedures and good practice. They also provide opportunities for the exchange of experiences and ideas during group discussions. When attending most courses delegates will be provided with appropriate course notes and other documentation for future reference.
Foundation Course
The Foundation Course was launched in 2004 by the Qualifications Board as the entry level to the Qualification. It has become established as one of the leading sources of training in electoral administration in the country. The course, which is organised on a modular basis through the year, is primarily aimed at new entrants to the profession and at those staff wishing to undertake the Association's qualification. The course is also suitable for more experienced staff wishing to obtain a refresher in aspects of electoral administration. Persons completing the five modules receive a Certificate of Attendance and a copy of the following year’s Foundation Course manual. For those without the relevant work experience, it also qualifies them to register for the Certificate qualification.
The course is delivered in five 1 day modules at venues across the country. Further details and an application form can be viewed and downloaded here.
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A Practical Guide to Parish Matters in England
1st October - West Malling
This course will be wide ranging covering topics such as parish electoral arrangements, parish reviews, councillor qualifications, parish council elections, parish council casual vacancies, parish meetings and parish polls. The course is aimed at staff working within principal councils whose duties include dealing with parish matters. This will include those who deal with parish council elections, vacancies, reviews, councillors qualifications and briefing/advising parish clerks. You can view an advertising flyer here and download an application form here. |
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Electoral Administration Four-Day Residential Course 1st - 4th December 2008 at the Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire This is an intensive and comprehensive course, which will cover all aspects of election and electoral registration administration. Whereas all areas will be covered it will not be specific to a particular type or combination of elections. It will provide the opportunity to:-
A comprehensive course booklet will be distributed to course delegates on arrival. Group work and practical exercises will be used during the course and delegates will be encouraged to participate to the full. The Association is currently developing a comprehensive training strategy to further improve and expand its current programme. As the Foundation Course is now available, the 4 day residential courses are aimed at staff who have a minimum of 12 months experience. It is also suitable as a revision tool for people taking AEA qualifications. Click here for details and an application form. |
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Annual Conference 8th - 11th February 2009 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton The Association's Annual Conference typically comprises plenary sessions on a range of topics relating to electoral administration and related matters. Speakers normally include the relevant Government Minister, the Chairman and staff of the Electoral Commission, representatives of the Ministry of Justice and other leaders in the field of electoral matters. Workshops are held relating to topical issues and provide an opportunity for members to consider and discuss matters of practical implementation of legislation and procedures. An exhibition takes place alongside the conference where delegates have direct access to all the leading suppliers of systems and materials in the electoral field. Details of the programme, including workshops, together with an application form, will be available in Autumn 2008. Election Administration
Dates and Venues TBA This course will provide an opportunity for both experienced and less experienced electoral administrators to participate in an in-depth learning and good practice sharing experience on election administration and processes prior to the forthcoming elections in 2009. This course will cover all aspects of election administration, but it will be particularly tailored to equip delegates to deal with the types and combination of elections to be held in 2009/2010. Details of the programme, together with an application form will be available later in 2008, but in the meantime details of the course held in March 2008 can be downloaded here as the details will be similar. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE OLD FORM TO APPLY FOR THE 2009 COURSE. |
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Election Administration One-day Course Dates and Venues TBA This course provides delegates with a quick run through of the whole election process, but particularly focussing on legislation, procedures and topical issues relevant to the types and combination of elections to be held in 2009/2010. The course is intended as a refresher on election processes for experienced administrators as well as an opportunity for less experienced administrators to obtain an overview of election processes. Details and an application form will be made available as soon as arrangements have been finalised, but in the meantime details of the course held in March 2008 can be downloaded here as the details will be similar. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE OLD FORM TO APPLY FOR THE 2009 COURSE. |