Book a place at an AccessNI event

Signatories in AccessNI-registered organisations can book places online for AccessNI introductory or advanced training events. To book online, you must know your signatory number and have an email address. You can book one place at a time for any training event.

Before you start

All registered body signatory training has been postponed for the foreseeable due to Covid 19 and the guidelines issued from the NI Executive.  AccessNI continue to monitor the situation and training will begin again once it is safe to do so. 

To book a place at an event, you need to fill in the online form and provide:

  • your name
  • your signatory number
  • registered body/organisation’s name
  • your email

AccessNI will send you a booking confirmation by email.

Training Courses

Introductory and advanced training courses are available for new and established signatories.

Introductory training

This session is for new or recently appointed signatories and signatories who want refresher training.  The session lasts around 90 minutes and covers:

  • background to AccessNI
  • types of disclosure
  • eligibility
  • online disclosure process 
  • case tracking
  • checking ID
  • account maintenance

Advanced training

This session is for established signatories who are familiar with the process and have been signatories for a few months.  The session lasts around 60 minutes and covers:

  •         description of disclosure information     
  •         criminal history assessment
  •         Code of Practice
  •         Duty to Refer
  •         independent monitor / independent reviewer

You can cancel your booking by email.

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