Officer Development Framework
Essential
This is where your learning journey begins as a new clerk.
The following is a list of vital training needed for new-to-the-sector clerks. Ideally, you would cover the courses in the order listed, however course availability and priority will depend on what time of year you started in the role.
Once you've completed this stage take a look at Skilled and Master.
Suggested timeframe: within first 12 months of becoming a Clerk.
Download the Officer Development Framework Workbook to keep track of your progress. When you've completed a stage, email a copy to mreilly@northantscalc.gov.uk to claim your certificate.
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Year End (choose one of the following)
Each course is designed to take approximately 35-50 minutes to complete with a quiz at the end to test your knowledge. There is a pass rate of 80% required to achieve your certificate.
We want to think our data is secure and well-managed. However, with frequent reports of hacking attacks on large organisations and misused personal information, how can we be sure our data is safe? This e-learning module includes a range of learning activities to help you develop your understanding of data protection.
Information Security Awareness
Organisations that fall prey to cyber criminals due to information security failures suffer the consequences of reduced productivity, damaged customer relationships, tarnished reputations, and significant financial penalties.
This e-learning course includes a range of learning activities to help you develop your understanding of information security.
Standing Orders
Standing Orders are the written rules of a local council. They are used to confirm a council’s internal organisational, administrative and procurement procedures and procedural matters for meetings. Start your reading with the bits in bold, those are the bits the council must do. You don’t need to understand them straight away, as you gain experience they will start to make more sense.
Financial Regulations
The financial regulations are an essential tool for local councils of all sizes. They set out the framework within which the council ensures responsible and sustainable management of the council’s finances. Every council must have financial regulations . Again, you don’t need to understand them straight away, as you gain experience they will start to make more sense.
Cemetery Management
Elections (2025, 2029, 2034)
