Time commitment
The IDVA foundation course comprises 14-days online training, delivered in three blocks; e-learning modules which must be completed prior to attending each block of training; and the completion of three assessed worksheets that are submitted online.
The first eight days of all foundation courses cover the core essentials for anyone working with victims of domestic abuse, followed by five days focused on the specialist subject. Learners must also attend a mandatory introductory session beforehand and are required to complete all 14 days of training.
The list below provides guidance on recommended study time you should allow:
- Guided learning (training blocks, pre-course reading and e-learning modules) – 120 hours
- Worksheets – 50 hours
- Notional study – 130 hours
- Total course time requirement – 300 hours
Eligibility
SafeLives are pleased to offer a fully-funded IDVA foundation course for Wales-based practitioners who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Anyone with a current active caseload of adults in the community. This is to ensure that you have a varied range of case examples for your worksheets.
- A line manager or equivalent role within an appropriate organisation, who can vouch for you for the entire time you are on the course and completing the worksheets.
- Applicants must currently be employed in the role of an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), or in a directly equivalent domestic abuse advocacy role
To promote diversity and widen our learners’ network, we will limit the number of successful applicants from the same organisation admitted to one course. Please consider this before you apply to avoid any disappointment.
Price
Places on this Wales course are free. You must be based in Wales in order to be accepted onto this course.
If you are based outside of Wales please refer to our Our foundation Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) training.