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The Certificate in Training and Development twelve week programme provides participants with the tools to identify training needs and design, plan, deliver and evaluate quality and engaging training. The course is aimed at qualified practitioners who wish to pursue a career as a trainer. The course is aimed at individuals…...
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The Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) is a one-year professional development programme created for people working in the human services, community and non-profit sector. It will: Develop your understanding of the specific management skills required to deliver quality services in the sector Provide you with the tools needed to supervise,…...
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The Higher Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) is a one-year professional development programme created for people working in the human services, community and non-profit sector. It will: Explore leadership as a sector-specific management issue Examine how the organisational structures and operating principles characteristic of the sector determine how you manage Look at the role…...
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The BA in Applied Management (Human Services) is a QQI accredited (Level 7) 3-year degree programme created by, and for people working in the human services and non-profit sector. It provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to manage for the good of: Services users The organisation, and People who work with…...
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This programme, the Honours BA in Professional Social Care (Disability), provides qualified Social Care Workers with the knowledge and skills to make substantive, positive changes to organisations in the pan disability sector. The one year, part time course will help you to become an advanced social care practitioner and drive…...
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This one year programme provides participants with the tools to take a person-centred approach to supporting individuals with an intellectual disability. This will enhance their quality of life and allow them to achieve their full potential. Earning the Certificate in Intellectual Disability Practice will ensure you satisfy the requirement for…...
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This degree programme will prepare social care workers for CORU registration. Focusing specifically on the disability sector, the three-year, part-time/open learning degree provides participants with the skills to work effectively within the rapidly evolving disability services sector. After completing it, you will be able to deliver better services to the…...
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Person centred planning is now seen as a best practice approach in many human services. It allows an individual define their future for themselves and determine how/what services are needed to support this vision of a desirable future. This course is a practical one-day workshop covering the principles, values and…...
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This twelve-week, accredited course provides a comprehensive introduction to the person centred approach to disability and empowerment. It combines online learning with a series of intensive workshops that will provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to use person centred planning to: Support a person to develop their…...
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This accredited Level 6 course examines how a person centred plan is implemented, facilitated and evaluated. It explores the organisational structures and changes required to support a person centred service that is focused on individualised supports and care. The ten-week programme, which blends online learning with intensive workshops, has a…...
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This twelve-week, accredited course: Addresses the philosophy and values of person centredness Explores the ways in which a person centred approach underpins positive behavioural support strategies that are capable of producing increased quality of life for service users It has been developed by people with extensive front line experience and…...
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The Certificate in Management of a Positive Behaviour Culture is an accredited programme that focuses on how to utilise and effectively manage Positive Behaviour Support in a way that will allow your team to: Manage behaviours that may limit opportunities to be part of the community; and, Allow the people they…...
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This professionally accredited course will introduce you to the principles and practices of supported employment using a person centred approach to working with job seekers. During the 8-week programme you will learn the core skills required to use the 5-stage Supported Employment process. Who Is This Course For? This course…...
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This Certificate in Supported Employment Level 7 course is a professional qualification targeted specifically at the needs of people working as job coaches and employment facilitators. It will provide: A detailed understanding of the social and legislative context in which the employment of marginalised groups takes place A formal grounding…...
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Empowering individuals is a key part of any human service organisation. But what do we mean when we say empowerment? The answers can be quite vague, or aspirational and sometimes do not translate into real, meaningful or practical actions. This one day, foundation course introduces you to ideas, values and…...
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This accredited course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the use of the Systematic Instruction teaching strategy in disability services. It will equip you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to understand how: People learn To facilitate people with a disability to learn and develop new knowledge and skills…...
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This accredited Level 7 course will help you develop and implement an individual training plan for a person with disability using the Systematic Instruction teaching strategy. During the 10-week course you will work in partnership with a service user to support them to develop a skill that relates to their…...
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This one-day expert-led workshop provides: A detailed overview of the HIQA standards and how they affect residential services for people with disabilities The opportunity to assess organisational preparedness by allowing participants: Work through simulated inspections Conduct detailed self-assessments Who Is This Course For? This course is aimed a people working…...
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The Exploring Disability course is a professionally accredited programme that will introduce you to the theories and models that have: Shaped our understanding of people with disability Influenced how disability services have developed and operated in Ireland You will be actively encouraged throughout to constantly apply what you are learning…...
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This professionally accredited course will improve your communication and people skills. It will help you understand communication and what makes a good communicator. During the six week course you will: Acquire the knowledge and communication skills required to work effectively with individuals and groups Learn how to negotiate with people,…...
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of Irish social policy and legislation and its specific importance for people with disabilities, their families and people/organisations providing services to them. The accredited, six-week programme: Surveys the political and legislative context in which social policy/legislation has developed and operates Explains the structure, development…...
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This QQI accredited Professional Practice 1: Social Care Practice and Ethics course focuses on the role and responsibilities of the social care worker. It examines the personal and professional skills and capabilities, and the understanding of ethics required to effectively fulfill this complex role. Social care is going through many significant…...
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This online course has been developed to help people better understand disability issues and to enhance the daily interactions and relationships with people with disabilities. The course, which was developed by people with extensive experience in the field, tries to look at disability in a different way. Not as a…...
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This one-day expert-led workshop looks at HIQA as a management issue. It: Provides an overview of the HIQA standards and how they affect residential services for people with disabilities Examines the governance and management issues that must be considered when implementing HIQA Allows participants assess organisational preparedness by providing the…...
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The accredited course focuses on the role and responsibilities of the first line manager in the social care and non-profit sector. It examines the personal and professional skills and capabilities required to occupy this complex role. As well as helping you develop your current skills and competencies the course will…...
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This accredited, professional course is the second module of our 2-module Fast Track Management course for PIC’s. It provides current and prospective supervisors and managers with the knowledge and tools required to manage service quality in a human services and non-profit organisation. The six-week course takes contemporary best practices in service…...
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This intensive, six week course Key Management Skills – the first module of our 2-module Fast Track Management course for PIC’s – will increase your ability to lead, motivate and manage a team in the human services and non-profit sector. After completing the certified programme, you will: Understand the critical factors that…...
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Understanding employment law is an absolute necessity for first line managers because they are becoming increasingly involved in employment contracts and disciplinary/grievance procedures. This accredited, six-week course examines employment law as a management issue for the human services and non-profit sector Completing the course will provide you with detailed knowledge…...
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