Who benefits from the Training project?
This programme will prioritise those working in the fields of Community Relations specifically those working with unemployed people – young and old, who would like to further develop their skills in facilitation, advanced group work and training. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore mediation, understanding the changing industries in NI, how they have come about, the impacts on local communities and the international context and influences from a conflict management perspective.
This part of the Training of Trainers course is accredited by the Open College Network NI (level 3).
The three modules in Stage 1 are:
- Advanced Group Work Skills OCN NI III
- Conflict Management OCN NI II
- Politics OCN NI III
Each module is 30 hours of face-to-face seminar based. Participants will be supported in developing a portfolio illustrating their learning throughout the course.
During the second stage of the programme, participants will have the opportunity to avail of a practical, and potential financial mentoring and support process for the design, deliver and evaluate of their own innovate project.
OCN NI – Open College Network Northern Ireland Level 3 accreditation, 6 credits are available. Upon completion of Stage 2, you will be awarded a certificate by TIDES Training recognising you as a Community Relations Trainer.
The programme has been subsidised by the International Fund for Ireland, under the Community Bridges Programme and therefore is free of charge.
Dates for training: (FINAL CONFIRMED DATES)
- 21st, 22nd April 2009
- 5th, 6th, 14th, 15th, 28th, 29th May 2009
- 11th, 12th June 2009
The training will take place in the TIDES office; 48 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast
For Further information please email Enda Young or contact the Office on 02890202026.
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