Posts by Viv Menzies
OTC Student Support Service – A Student’s Perspective
As a third-year student, the Student Support Service has been a welcome addition to the overall suite of supports offered by the Open Training College (OTC). The Student Support Service offers a variety of supports, including academic guidance, career guidance…
Read MoreHow will I fit a Social Care degree into my busy life?
This is a question that we get asked all the time, and rightly so, because it helps the potential students to get their heads around the level of commitment required when studying a third level degree course. So, during their…
Read MoreThe Gorilla in the Room! The Complexity of Communication.
The first time I began to appreciate the importance of clear communication was many years ago now while taking part in a training session when the instructor pointed out and made more obvious all of the elements of communication that…
Read MoreCPD Short Courses – Summer/Autumn Schedule 2022
The OTC has launched the Autumn 2022 schedule of short CPD Certificate courses. The College has delivered level 5-7 major awards for many years, as well as a wide range of special purpose and minor awards in the areas of…
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