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Open Training College Conferring Awards 2019
The Open Training College’s conferring is being held in the RDS on 16th November 2019. This very important day in the College’s calendar is an opportunity to celebrate with this year’s graduates. The awards this year are for the following…
Read MoreCPD Short Courses – Spring Schedule 2020
The OTC has launched their Spring schedule for their short 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 MoreBrothers of Charity workers graduate with Certificate in Intellectual Disability Practice award
Sixteen support workers employed by the Brothers of Charity Services, all working in Clare Services, recently received a QQI, Level 5 Certificate in Intellectual Disability Practice at a graduation ceremony in early September. While the Brothers of Charity hosted the…
Read MoreOTC Event: ‘So what do Social Care Workers do?’
We are delighted to announce that Raymond Watson, Assistant College Director at the Open Training College will be speaking at the upcoming Education Expo to be held at the RDS Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, on Saturday September 7th from 10am until…
Read MoreThe Unique Selling Point
What makes our further education more than just training? On the face of it, our business is pretty straightforward. We provide training and education solutions and qualifications, we deliver, staff send in their submissions and achieve a well deserved QQI…
Read MoreCPD Short Courses – Winter Schedule 2019-20
The OTC has launched their Autumn schedule for their short courses. The OTC has delivered level 5-7 major awards for many years. But the OTC has a wide range of special purpose and minor awards in the areas of social…
Read MoreInformation on LAMH Course
This programme is for those seeking further comprehensive training in how to better facilitate Lámh signing for individuals using a total communication approach and who may want to progress to Lámh Tutor Training. Overview: This key training in Lámh signs,…
Read MoreExciting times for OTC applicants
The OTC was delighted to accommodate 30 new applicants at our recent BA Social Care course interview and information event on July 19th. Applicants were eager to attend and asked all the right questions in relation to practice, registration and…
Read MoreNew Assistant College Director
The Open Training College is delighted to announce the new Assistant College Director. Raymond Watson is taking over the role from Aine Melinn who retired in May 2019. Raymond has been with the College since 2002 and in his 18…
Read MoreAlan Martin – winner of the Gerry Clarke Award for Best Reflective Practice in Social Care 2018
The OTC is delighted to announce that Alan Martin, Camphill Communities has been awarded the Gerry Clarke Award for Best Reflective Practice in Social Care, 2018 at our Annual Conferring Ceremony on Saturday, 17th November, 2018 in the RDS. Gerry…
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