Core Skills Training Framework
The trusted benchmark for statutory and mandatory training
Enabling staff to move between employers without the need to duplicate training.
In this section:
Directory of Aligned Organisations
The directory allows you to see which employing organisations are delivering statutory and mandatory training that is aligned to the Core Skills Training Framework. Once an organisation is confirmed as aligned, the directory is updated to ensure it provides the latest information.
Why align to the Core Skills Training Framework
The Core Skills Training Framework sets out minimum learning outcomes, frequency of refresher training and links to relevant legislation or expert guidance.
Employers that align their statutory and mandatory training can be confident in the content of their training.
It can be used by any healthcare employer in the UK including NHS, independent and voluntary providers.
Statutory and mandatory training becomes portable between employers and skills can be passported around the system in a new and powerful way.
Core Skills Training Framework - UK
The statutory and mandatory subjects in the UK Core Skills Training Framework.
Equality, diversity and human rights
Health, safety and welfare
NHS conflict resolution
Fire safety
Infection prevention and control
Moving and handling
Safeguarding adults
Preventing Radicalisation
Safeguarding children
Resuscitation
Information governance and data security
Violence and aggression (Wales)
Resources
The Subject Guide provides details for each of the subjects, including minimum learning outcomes, target audience, frequency of refresher training and links to relevant legislation or expert guidance. An appendix to the Subject Guide also includes a Core Skills Training Framework User Guide.
Download the Subject Guide here.
The Mapping Tool supports organisations in conducting a self-assessment of how their training aligns to the Core Skills Training Framework subjects.
Download the Mapping Tool here.
Employing organisations that have mapped their training to the Core Skills Training Framework are able to submit a Declaration of Alignment.
Download the Declaration of Alignment here.
A Readiness Assessment tool provides a checklist of recommended activities for an organisation aligning to the Core Skills Training Framework.
Download the Readiness Assessment Tool here.
The use of naming conventions or subject codes enables data to be recognised and shared. A suite of National Competencies derived from the Core Skills Training Framework is available to use for those employers that have access to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This means that NHS organisations in England and Wales that have submitted their Core Skills Training Framework Declaration of Alignment can use the National Competencies in the ESR for recording and reporting training activity that is Core Skills Training Framework aligned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you want to know more about the Core Skills Training Framework? Have a question about alignment or Core Skills Training Framework compliance? Here you can find a range of information based on frequently asked questions or make contact with our team.
Core Skills Training Framework – NHS Trusts in England
The statutory and mandatory subjects in the Core Skills Training Framework for NHS Trusts in England.
Conflict resolution
Equality, diversity and human rights
Fire safety
Health, safety and welfare
Infection prevention and control
Information governance and data security
Moving and handling
Preventing Radicalisation
Resuscitation
Safeguarding adults
Safeguarding children
For more information on the Health Education England Enabling Staff Movement Programme, click here.
Resources
The Subject Guide provides details for each of the statutory and mandatory subjects, including minimum learning outcomes, target audience, required frequency of refresher training and links to relevant legislation or expert guidance. An appendix to the Subject Guide also includes a Core Skills Training Framework User Guide.
Download the Subject Guide here.
The Mapping Tool supports organisations in conducting a self-assessment of how their statutory and mandatory training aligns to the Core Skills Training Framework subjects.
Download the Mapping Tool here.
Employing organisations that have mapped their statutory and mandatory training to the Core Skills Training Framework are able to submit a Declaration of Alignment, confirming their training programmes are aligned to the Core Skills Training Framework subjects.
Download the Declaration of Alignment here.
A Readiness Assessment tool provides a checklist of recommended activities for an organisation aligning to the Core Skills Training Framework.
Download the Readiness Assessment Tool here.
The use of naming conventions or subject codes enables data to be recognised and shared. A suite of National Competencies derived from the Core Skills Training Framework is available to use for those employers that have access to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This means that NHS organisations in England that have submitted their Core Skills Training Framework Declaration of Alignment can use the National Competencies in the ESR for recording and reporting training activity that is Core Skills Training Framework aligned.
CSTF Mandatory Core Skills eLearning Bundle
Skills for Health are the UK’s leading not-for-profit eLearning provider for the health and social care sector. As authors of the Core Skills Training Framework, we understand first-hand how important it is that training and eLearning are effectively aligned to national legislation and meet the needs of the healthcare workforce. Ensure your teams are compliant and up to speed with the latest legislation and regulations with our Mandatory Core Skills eLearning Bundle. Cover all your statutory and mandatory eLearning requirements in one handy package which includes 20 courses. Volume discounts are available.
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