Training Courses
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arvato training services offers a wide variety of courses for revenues staff. Programmes are provided at venues nationwide, accessible to the majority of authorities in England and Wales.

Please review the courses outlined below for more information.

If you are unable to find a course that specifically meets your requirements then please contact us to discuss how we can support you further.

2012 Course Outlines

Please see the course outlines below for more information about our programme of day delegate courses for 2012. Our prices offer exceptional value at only £120 plus VAT per delegate.


Council Tax – how the system works

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for those who have previously had little, or no, formal instruction, whilst also providing a thorough refresher for more experienced staff.

Council Tax Exemptions & Discounts Masterclass

Focuses on the major issues that affect day-to-day operations. Provides an opportunity for experienced staff to consider in detail the interpretation of key regulations relating to exemptions and discounts & reductions.

Council Tax Liability Masterclass

Focuses on the major issues that affect day-to-day operations. Provides an opportunity for to consider in detail the interpretation of key regulations across all areas of liability

Non-Domestic Rating – how the system works

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for those who have previously had little, or no, formal instruction, whilst also providing a thorough refresher for more experienced staff.

Business Rates Transition Scheme 2010

Developed for all staff involved in the day-to-day administration of non-domestic rates, irrespective of previous experience.. Provides a working knowledge of the principles involved in transitional adjustments and the interaction with small business rate relief.

Local Taxation Recovery & Enforcement – the full story

This course considers how to develop an effective integrated collection strategy. It assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of all available enforcement remedies. The course provides a suitable framework for staff of all levels and experience.

Local Taxation & Insolvency

Covers all current insolvency procedures. Considers Insolvency as part of an effective collection strategy and assesses when such action is appropriate. Outlines the steps required when apportioning local taxation liability in Insolvency cases. Provides a suitable framework for staff of all levels and experience.

Local Taxation for Revenues Inspectors

Developed to provide Property Inspection staff with a comprehensive understanding of practical local taxation issues, considering property and liability issues in detail.

Completion Notices & Tribunals

Provides an in-depth review of the requirements and procedures for serving Completion Notices. The course focuses on the need for comprehensive inspection records as tribunal evidence. Allows maximisation of revenues from new properties, based on full consideration of the material circumstances. The course provides an in-depth understanding for experienced staff, whilst de-mystifying processes for others with little or no formal instruction.

Local Taxation Information & Data Protection

Considers the scope for information gathering for local taxation purposes. Addresses some of the perceived barriers to information sharing and considers the statutory implications of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.

Business Process Re-engineering - Driving Efficiency & Performance

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of transformational change - a challenge currently facing all local authorities.