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CPD Short Courses – Autumn Schedule 2021
The OTC has launched the Autumn 2021 schedule of short CPD 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 social…
Read MoreOpen Training College (OTC) Additional Open Day event: Social Care Workers – what they do, and how to become one.
At this virtual event, you will: be informed about the role of the Social Care Worker learn about the Social Care Worker regulator, CORU learn how to gain a qualification as a Social Care Worker learn about the OTC’s Supported…
Read MoreBA in Social Care degree, September 2021- Now Open for applications
The College is now accepting applications for the September 2021 commencement of the BA in Social Care degree programme: The deadline for applications is June 30th, 2021 (Summer cohort of applicants). Applicants Day: 7th July, 2021: An…
Read MoreOTC develops new online options to support training in the sector at this time
During this public health emergency, the OTC has developed a variety of online options to keep staff education, training and development progressing during these challenging times. The College’s mission is to provide educational and training opportunities for staff within human…
Read MoreCPD Short Courses – Spring Schedule 2021
The OTC has launched the Winter/Spring 2021 schedule of short CPD 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 social…
Read MoreOTC HEA Government funded Modules – application deadline extended to January 12th (for 3 modules)
The recently launched initiative from the Higher Education Authority and the Irish government has awarded the OTC over 150 student places, across 5 modular courses, starting in January. Please note applications are now closed for Collaborative Practice & Teamwork and Creative…
Read MoreDiscounted prices for CPD courses in support of the sector!
The OTC is offering huge savings on three popular CPD courses – Apply today! As we all approach the ‘next normal’ of working together in the sector, the OTC has discounted some popular CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses in order…
Read MoreCPD Short Courses – Autumn/Winter Schedule 2020
The OTC has launched the Autumn/Winter schedule of short CPD 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 social care,…
Read MoreOTC Blog – Values are all we have
Values as a Guide and Gauge Values are important because they guide our beliefs, attitudes and behaviour. They are what we cling to when things are not going well. Whether that be personally or at work having clear values is…
Read MoreThe Importance of Staff Education and Training
Why a strong training and education ethos in an organisation works for the workforce? The top benefit for driving employee development is to shape a more efficient, competitive, and engaged workforce. (From Get Smarter, 2020) Companies that have actively…
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