Course Description
Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Supports – Autumn 2021
Open Training College
The Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Supports is an accredited programme that focuses on how to effectively support staff who work with individuals on the autistic spectrum to:
- Lead the life they want to live,
- Support and reaffirm the people that are key in the person’s life
The course also explores well being and quality of life. The module looks at positive measures that can provide positive outcomes for a person who has behaviours that challenge. These measures include environmental modification, learning appropriate skills and improving a person’s lifestyle.
Successful completion leads to a Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Support Special Purpose Award, a QQI approved Level 7 qualification.
Who is this course for
Supervisors, PICs and managers of human services for people labelled as challenging. It is also suitable for people aspiring to those roles.
Course Content
The course consists of two modules:
- Module 1: Supporting a Person Within the Autism Spectrum
- Module 2: Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Supports
Important Dates
The next course is due to commence in Autumn 2021.
To register your interest in this course please contact the College via the OTC’s Online Application Centre.
To find out more, please contact Conor on 01-2990580/cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com, or visit our website: opentrainingcollege.com.
| Course Code | 7S20219 |
| College Name | Open Training College |
| Course Category | Humanities & Social Sciences, Social Care |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Special Purpose Award / Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 14 |
| Course Start Date | 30th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 31st December 2021 |
| Course Fee | 995 |
| Course Duration | 12 weeks |
| Course Times | Course Commencement: Autumn 2021, Dates to be decided. The course runs for 12 weeks. Please note: Workshops will be held online during Covid-19 restrictions. Please contact the College to apply or for more details. |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Supports |
| Entry Requirements | To apply you must: - Be either 23 years of age when you apply, or - Have successfully completed a QQI Level 6 Certificate. All applicants must be employed or volunteering in a service for people with disabilities for at least 10 hours a week. International Applicants must provide appropriate documentary evidence of proficiency in English (i.e. IELTS 6. |
| Career Path | The special purpose award is aimed at qualified practitioners who wish to ensure the people they support even those with complex needs have the best options based on the life they want to live. The course is certified as a Level 7 Special Purpose Award (20 credits) by QQI. Successful participants will receive a Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Supports. The qualification enhances any CV where you may want to go into residential services, day services, community inclusion or empowerment. |
Course Provider
Open Training College
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Goatstown, Dublin
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