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EVC Revalidation

EVC Training


EVC Revalidation Training is recommended for EVCs who have completed Initial EVC Training within the last 3 years. The course provides refresher training on the core elements of the role and covers changes in national guidance and good practice. It provides an important opportunity to reflect on your practice since completing your initial training and identify areas for future development.

EVC Revalidation Training from EVOLVE Advice was previously known as EVC Update Training.

EVC Revalidation Training from EVOLVE Advice is accredited by IOL and IOSH.

  • National Guidance 3.1a recommends that EVCs renew their training every three years. This is important to ensure you are up-to-date with changes in national guidance and good practice for educational visits management.

  • The live, facilitated revalidation training is delivered in a small group, online via Zoom. (3 hours)

    Due to IQA and EQA requirements, you must have a working camera and microphone. 

  • This course is aimed at existing EVCs in all schools and educational settings (maintained, Independent Schools, Foundation Schools, Academies and alternative provision) in England and Wales who have completed Initial EVC Training or EVC Revalidation Training in the past 3 years. The employer must agree that this training is suitable.

    Although much of the content is transferable, this course is not aimed at FE and HE settings.

  • Learning outcomes:

    • Updated knowledge of relevant guidance and current practice;

    • Greater confidence and ability to act as the Education Visit Coordinator;

    • Increased competence in risk assessing and managing risks on off-site visits.

    • EVC Revalidation Training is designed to revalidate and update existing EVCs with the key requirements to continue in the role of Educational Visit Co-ordinator.

      The course provides refresher training on strategies used for risk management and risk assessment off site

      Core course content:

      • Planning

      • Risk management

      • Competence

      • Supervision

      • Guidance

      • Best Practice

      • Legal issues

      Please note this is not training on the use of the EVOLVE system. See EVOLVE Training for EVCs/Visit Leaders here.

  • Learners completing EVC Revalidation Training will be issued with:

    • A digital certificate

    • A digital badge

    • A printed certificate

    • A metal pin badge for your lanyard

    You will automatically be added to The EVC Register, the central, searchable database of trained EVCs. find out more.

    This course is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Find out more about accreditation and why it matters, here

  • Our courses are delivered by a team of experienced Educational Visits Advisers.

    We focus on the key aspects of running, planning and managing educational visits, ensuring our course content is up to date with guidance and legislation changes. We work as a team to ensure our internal and external quality assurance is robust and our course has rigour.

  • EVC Revalidation Training

    £100 + VAT at 20% per person.

    Courses run frequently during the school year. Find dates and book your place here. Find dates and book your place, here.

    Interested in organising a private (closed) group training?

    We can arrange group training for up to 20 people for just £950 +VAT at 20% (plus £15 certification and registration per person). 

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  • We get it. Sometimes things happen and you can no longer make the training session you’ve booked. Don’t worry, you can make changes to your booking using the ‘manage your booking’ button on the booking page.

    Follow the instructions to pick a new date and we’ll sort out the rest. If you’re having difficulty, email us at info@evolveadvice.co.uk with the changes you need to make and we’ll be happy to help.