Armed Forces Covenant Duty elearning (INTE00077)
- This is an East Riding Council staff course. If you are not a member of staff, you will not be able to apply or enrol to this course.
Course details
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. It is essential that as a council we consider the needs of the Armed Forces Community. The new Covenant Duty which came into force in November 2022 places a legal obligation on public bodies to pay ‘due regard to the principles of the Covenant’ and requires decisions about the development and delivery of certain services to be made with conscious consideration of the needs of the Armed Forces community.
This eLearning provides an overview of the unique challenges of Service life and the return to civilian life. It also provides guidance on how staff can help support the Armed Forces community including veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families. It will also help staff understand the Armed Forces Covenant and the ‘due regard’ duty, which was introduced as part of the Armed Forces Act 2021 (focusing on Health, Education and Housing). The e-learning includes information on where to find out about the support available locally for the Armed Forces community
This eLearning will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
What do I need to join the course?
This course is available to all staff, but is particularly appropriate for frontline staff whose role involves supporting residents. In order to join this eLearning course you will need: A reliable internet connection and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone/Smartphone. You may also choose to use a headset or earphones. Please click the Apply button above, then check out using the basket icon at the top of the screen. Once you have you have compelted this, we will add you to the eLearn course and you will be sent an automated email with a link to access the course shortly after.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
No specific equipment is required to attend the course, although pens and paper for taking notes whilst the training is in progress may be useful. You should ensure that you have a suitable place to study that is free from any distractions.
How will I be taught?
This is an eLearning course, which allows you to work at your own pace. Once logged on to eLearn you can access the course on your dashboard. You will find information to read and questions to take part in which must be answered correctly to progress through the course.
What will I learn?
- What the Armed Forces Covenant is
- How to recognise what is fact and debunk some of the myths surrounding the Armed Forces community.
- Who the Armed Forces community are and how their lives differ between the military and civilian worlds
- Some of the issues and challenges facing the Armed Forces community, as well as the inherent obligations and sacrifices that can be part of military life.
- Where to get further information, help and support.
- The importance of the recent addition of the Armed Forces Covenant Duty.
- How to demonstrate “due regard” to the Armed Forces Community
What could I do next?
If you wish to undertake further training you should discuss this with your line manager in the first instance. Details of other courses are available to view on the course booking system.