Training & Qualifications

Last Up-dated:

09 September 2008

1. Induction Period

All co-workers arriving at the beginning of the school year attend an Induction Week prior to the start of term. During this week, each co-worker is made familiar with all aspects of the life and work within Ochil Tower. Essential information regarding child protection, health and safety issues, fire precautions, methods of care and control, etc. is also included. At the end of the week, the co-workers are all asked to sign the Induction Programme Checklist stating that they have been made aware of and understand the essential areas covered, and that they have read the Co-Worker Information Pack.

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2. Training and Development

Camphill Communities have been educating and training Co-workers in their philosophy and its practical application for nearly sixty years. Emphasis is placed on adult education for all members of the community. As the main aim is to create a setting where people can live together supporting each other, the first qualification of the Co-worker is the wish to live and work this way. The corner stone of our training is community living as a path of learning. Co-workers coming new to Camphill take part in a one year Foundation Course in Curative Education and Social Therapy. Within each fortnight they attend four sessions that aim to help the development of the following:

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3. Further Training on Offer

Co-workers staying longer than one or two years are strongly encouraged to take up further training. They have the possibility of joining the Three Year Course in Curative Education at the Camphill Rudolf Steiner School in Aberdeen, courses in Perth College or Stirling University and/or of joining one of the many formal training courses offered by Camphill usually as traveling seminars.

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4. Curative Education Awards Scheme

The above scheme is run by the Camphill Rudolf Steiner Schools and Northern College in Aberdeen, Scotland GB. It is open to co-workers after one year in Ochil Tower showing the necessary abilities.

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