Book a place at an AccessNI event

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

Before you start

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 issue an individual email with the joining instructions.  Do not share the email with anyone else.

Training Courses

The following training courses are available for new and established signatories.

Introduction to AccessNI –duration 40 mins

  • Background to AccessNI
  • I've signed up, what's next?
  • Types of disclosures
  • Filtering
  • Independent Reviewer
  • When a certificate is issued
  • Help and advice

Application Process –duration 25 mins

  • Applicant Process
  • 3rd Party Applications
  • Signatory Process
  • Case Tracking

Responsibilities and Regulations – duration 40 mins

  • Legislation and Guidance
  • Eligibility
  • ID Checking
  • Code of Practice
  • Fees + Volunteers
  • Duty to Refer

Disclosure Information and Criminal History Assessment – duration 40 mins

  • Disclosure information
  • Convictions
  • Cautions
  • Police Information
  • Barred Lists
  • Conflict Related
  • Independent Monitor / Independent Reviewer
  • Criminal History Assessment (Tool)

You can cancel your booking by email.

Book a place at an AccessNI event

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