TRAINING SESSIONS
IS TIME AWARDED FOR TRAINING SESSIONS?
Yes, time is awarded for training sessions. Please make sure you sign in / out to ensure you are awarded the time which is due.
WHY DO I NEED TRAINING SESSIONS?
Training sessions are designed to ensure all students are comfortable with recruiting, using the equipment involved in data collection and in giving consultations/interpreting results.
They are also designed to build your confidence and help you develop a professional ‘bedside manner’.
For this reason, all SUPER scheme members must attend the following training sessions:
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Technical training
Consultation training
Recruitment training
HOW DO I BOOK TRAINING SESSIONS?
The SUPER Scheme is a fully flexible program. We endeavour to respond to members around the clock however as many of us have different working and studying schedules, it is recommended to mute group chats when needed. The mute function on Whatsapp allows you to mute a group from 8 hours to 1 year. It is however also advised to check the group chats regularly (once a day) in order to be notified of any upcoming vacancies, training and/or relevant news.
Please note that many of the managers have other commitments throughout their days or even be unwell and unable to respond within a certain time. Messages should be responded to within 2 working days. If no response is provided within this time, please contact the Director of Training Operations (Sabrina Iqbal: Iqbals21@lsbu.ac.uk)
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE MY TRAINING IS FINISHED / WHEN CAN I BEGIN VOLUNTEERING AS A RESEARCHER?
After you have finished any given training, you will be given the option to repeat any training session you feel you need to repeat. It is important that you feel 100% confident and able in carrying out recruitment, data collection and in delivering consultations before you begin volunteering as a researcher.
Once you are satisfied with your progress, you need to sign up for an assessment session. These can be booked via the links posted on Whatsapp. The ‘assessment’ is formally graded. If you fail to demonstrate proficiency in the relevant skill sets, you will simply be invited to receive further training.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
WHY DO I NEED TECHNICAL TRAINING?
Technical training is run to ensure all students are comfortable with and proficient in the data collection process; the use of the equipment.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A TECHNICAL TRAINING SESSION?
Technical training will be carried out by technical training managers.
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These sessions can be run individually (upon request) or in groups of up to 6 persons. It is recommended to participate in a training session with more than 2 individuals as you will be able to practise showing them how to use the machines with your training manager present.
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Training sessions last for approximately one hour. Please note that these sessions can sometimes overrun.
During the technical training your manager will provide you with a South Bank Student Survey (SSS) participant data collection pack; the same data collection pack which participants of the SSS study will use. This pack consists of a consent form, data entry section, optional study data and numerous questionnaires (background/lifestyle questionnaire, food preferences questionnaire and a locus of control questionnaire).
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We encourage all potential researchers to participate in the study themselves in order to have a sound understanding of the process and the experiences of participants. Your participation also provides structure to the training session.
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Before participating, however, you must read the participant information sheet, paying special attention to the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Once you are sure that you are eligible to participate, you will then need to carefully read and then sign the consent form.
If you are not eligible, please let your training manager know. You can still receive training.
WHICH MEASURES WILL I BE TAKING?
Height, Weight, BMI, Muscle mass (kg & %), Fat mass (kg/%), Bone mass (kg), Visceral fat, Metabolic age, Grip strength, Blood pressure, Forced expiratory volume (FEV1/FEV6).
WHO ARE THE CURRENT TECHNICAL TRAINING MANAGERS?
Reedinah Johnson
Ibrahim Bah
Baraya Saleem
Sabrina Iqbal