Gerry Clarke tutored on the social care programme for the Open Training College for 7 years, before the OTC lost Gerry in June 2013. Gerry came to the College after many years working in Stewarts Hospital where he worked in the area of supporting people labelled as challenging. Gerry also… read more →
There is an option still available to you until October 9th. The Level 7 BA in Professional Social Care (Disability) has been created specifically for, and by, people working in the sector. It provides people with the practical knowledge and skills needed to become successful Social Care Workers. Watch Linda’s… read more →
As we are about to welcome our first group of 28 new applicants to our Social Care course information session this week, its always nice to remind them of what they are striving to achieve. Visit our Student View page and take a look back at our recent graduation ceremony where over 235… read more →
Communications and interpersonal Skills in Social Care Are you curious about the OTC workshops that take place for students of the BA in Professional Social Care (Disability)? Well, here is a great opportunity to find out more. The Open Training College is pleased to invite you to this free workshop… read more →
Enhance your leadership and team-building skills on this 2-day (plus elearning) accredited management course using a learning model that helps you balance your work, life and study commitments. Who Is This Course For? The course is for current/prospective first line supervisors and managers (especially PICs who quickly require an… read more →
The Irish Association of Supported Employment (IASE) have asked us to share with you details of their upcoming Job Shadow Day on April 25th. Please support this great initiative. You can view or download full details here
When: Thursday, March 1st, 2018, anytime between 11am – 7pm Thursday, April 5th, 2018, anytime between 11am – 7pm Location: Open Training College, Prospect Hall, Willowfield Park, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Are you working or seeking work in the disability and/or wider non-profit/human services sector? Upskill with the Open Training College where… read more →
IASCE Post Graduate Bursary – Applications are now being received until January 26th, 2018. This news item may be of interest to any of our Social Care graduates who have gone on to do a masters/doctorate in an IASCE affiliated college such as the Institutes of Technology, including DIT. The… read more →
The annual College conferring ceremony in November in the RDS is always a special occasion to celebrate and acknowledge the graduates of the College. It had an extra sparkle this year as we conferred the first cohort of 74 care assistants from Daughters of Charity who achieved the QQI Level… read more →
As the College continues to celebrate our 25th year anniversary delivering education and training to the disability and wider non-profit sector, we have asked graduates to inform us of where they are and how their OTC education has had an impact on service delivery. This is the first in a… read more →