Course Description

Certificate in Supported Employment ONLINE- Level 7 – Autumn 2024

Open Training College

Next commencement: Autumn, 2024 with an Online Orientation Session (on Zoom) from noon – 1pm.
Apply now, or express your interest via the Online Application Centre

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This Level 7 course is a professional qualification targeted 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 in the principles, processes and best practices of Supported Employment
The skills and tools required to work effectively as a jobs facilitator for the good of service users

This course is suitable for newly promoted and/or experienced job coaches and employment facilitators who are looking for an accredited qualification specifically devoted to Supported Employment.

This online course is made up of two modules and two 2-day online workshop/webinars. The workshops will be 2-day events that will help you place what you have learnt in the context of your own practice. Discussion and the sharing of experiences are actively encouraged.

Unit 1: Supported Employment: An Overview

Define employment
The history of services for people with disability in Ireland
Work and employment for people with disability
The importance of being employed
Working when you have a disability
Previous work options for people with disability
Sheltered workshops
Factors that influence the emergence of supported employment

Unit 2: The Context of Supported Employment in Ireland

Employment Legislation In Northern Ireland
The Context of Supported Employment in the South of Ireland
The Commission on the Status of People with Disability
The NACTE Report: Challenges for The Millennium

Unit 3: Development of Supported Employment

Supported Employment: The Beginning
The Evolution of the Model of Supported Employment
Individual Placement Models
Supported Employment in the Present
Trends for the Future Development of Supported Employment

Unit 4: Core Values & Underlying Principles of Supported Employment

The ideological cornerstones of Supported Employment
Underlying principles of Supported Employment

Unit 5: Essential Employment Facilitator Skills

The role of the employment facilitator
Skills for effective communication
Person centred planning
The role of person centred planning in Supported Employment
Career planning
Marketing
Job analysis
Analysis the work site culture & the environment
Preparation for the first days at work
Guidelines for facilitating decisions about support strategies
Systematic Instruction
Evaluating outcomes & supports

Assessment

You will write an essay demonstrating your understanding of key areas of Supported Employment and undertake a project to complete the course. It is expected that you are in a position to work with a person in finding or supporting them while on their job.

By doing this you will have the opportunity to perform your role in a highly supported environment where you have access to experts and fellow practitioners facing the exact same challenges/opportunities as you.

You will be supported in your assessment through the OTC’s innovative, award winning learner support model. Read more about the model here.

Taking the Course

The course uses a blended approach which combines online learning, virtual tutorials and face to face workshop/webinars. Our online learning materials are designed to accommodate the pressures that come with trying to balance work, life and learning. They make it possible to build study time around your work schedule. These are accessible through our learning centre which provides a platform for you to study, collaborate and communicate with your fellow learners. Regular online tutorials will expand your knowledge of the topic and answer any questions you have as you study. Each workshop focuses on extending your understanding of the subject matter and helping you apply it in your working practice. The one-day session will be led by a subject matter expert who also has plenty of experience in providing coaching/training to people working in the human services and non-profit sector.

Duration

The course runs for 12 weeks.

Dates:

The next course will commence* online in Spring 2024 and run for 12 weeks.

There will be 4 online workshop/webinars – please see details below and on the course page on opentrainingcollege.com.

As this course is numbers dependent, please apply or register your interest now via the OTC’s Online Application Centre

To find out more, or to apply, please contact Conor at cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com, or on mobile: 086 0756580, or visit our website: opentrainingcollege.com

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Course Code	PG23915
College Name	Open Training College
Course Category	Disability Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Type	Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course Qualification	Special Purpose Award / Certificate
Course Location	Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 14
Course Start Date	13th September 2024
Course End Date	13th December 2024
Course Fee	€1055
Course Duration	12 weeks
Course Times	Course Commences Online: Autumn 2024 - Date to be decided. Starts with an online Orientation session by Zoom from noon - 1pm. Apply now Workshop 1 Date: Autumn 2024 - Date to be decided. Workshop 2 Date: Autumn 2024- Date to be decided. Workshop 3 Date: Autumn 20244 - Date to be decided. Workshop 4 Date: Autumn 2024- Date to be decided. Assignment Submission: Autumn 2024 - Date to be decided.
Awarding Body	QQI
Title of Awarding	Certificate in Supported Employment
Entry Requirements	To apply, you must: - have successfully completed a QQI Level 6 Certificate. - be employed or volunteering in a service for people with disabilities for at least 10 hours a week. - be currently working in Supported Employment with some experience to meet the assessment requirements. International Applicants must provide appropriate documentary evidence of proficiency in English (i.e. IELTS 6.0).
Career Path	Successful completion of the 12-week course will provide you with the tools required to facilitate job seekers into work experience/job sampling and/or supported employment opportunities. You will also receive a Certificate in Supported Employment which is a QQI Level 7 Special Purpose Award.