TRAINING &opme NT e BR o CHUR 2011 · TRAINING & opme NT BR o CHUR e 2011 National Youth Council of...

TRAINING &

DevelopmeNT

BRoCHURe

2011

National Youth Council of IrelandComhairle Náisiúnta na nÓg

For more information or to apply for a place on a course visit www.youth.ie/training or e-mail [email protected]

National Youth Council of Ireland3 montague StreetDublin 2Ireland

T: + 353 (0)1 478 4122F: + 353 (0)1 478 3974

e: [email protected]: www.youth.ie/training


Introduction 04

Starting out 10

Arts

SupportsinYouthArts 12

On-DemandandShort-TermTraining* 14 YouthArtsSummerSchool 16 NYCI’sCertificateinYouthArts 18 YouthArtsModuleforExternalYouthWork/ ArtsEducationProgrammes 20

Child Protection

SupportsinChildProtection 22

ChildProtectionAwarenessProgramme* 24 DesignatedPersonTraining* 25 DesignatedPersonTrainingforVolunteerClubLeaders*26 Designing&DevelopingaChildProtectionPolicy& CodeofBehaviour* 27 TailoredChildProtectionTrainingforYouthGroups/ OrganisationsandtheirManagementTeams* 28 TraininginChildProtectionforBoardsofManagement* 29 TrainingforTrainersintheChildProtection AwarenessProgramme* 30

Contents

Development Education

SupportsinDevelopmentEducation 32

EffectiveDevelopmentEducationProgrammesand theNationalQualityStandardsFramework(NQSF)* 34 GamesFromAroundtheWorld* 35 GlobalInjustice–WhereintheWorld?* 36 GlobalJusticeinYouthWork–FETACLevel5 37 GraphicHarvesting 38 InternationalYouthWork&DevelopmentEducation* 39 MeasuringtheImpactofDevelopmentEducation* 40

Equality & Interculturalism

SupportsinEquality&Interculturalism 42

DesigninganInterculturalProgramme* 44 DevelopingIntercultural/DiversityPolicy& ImplementationPlan* 45 EmbeddingDiversityinYouthWork* 46 ExploringInterculturalism&DiversityinYouthWork* 47 HowtoDesign&DeliveraSessionon InterculturalAwareness* 48 InterculturalAwareness&CulturalCompetency* 49 PracticalSupportsforDoingInterculturalYouthWork* 50 TacklingRacism,HomophobiaandSexism* 51

National Youth Health Programme

SupportsinYouthHealth 52

ACreativeApproachtoDrugs&AlcoholWork* 54 ASIST(AppliedSuicideInterventionSkillsTraining) 55 BuildingSelf-Esteem* 56 ChallengingEncounters* 57 DefusingAngerwhenWorkingwithYoungPeople* 58 GoodPracticeinSexualHealthPromotion* 59 HealthyEatingActiveLiving(HEAL)* 60 HealthPromotioninYouthWorkandtheNational QualityStandardsFramework* 61 HealthPromotingYouthOrganisation– HealthQualityMark–NetworkMeetings* 62 LeaveitTillLater-DelayTraining* 63 Let’sBeatBullying* 64 MentalHealthandYoungPeople* 65 SpecialistCertificateinYouthHealthPromotion* 66

*Available on demand or tailored

Welcome to the National Youth Council of Ireland’s

Training Brochure for 2010.

Who are we?TheNationalYouthCouncilofIreland(NYCI)istheumbrellaorganisationfortheyouthworksectorinIreland.

What do we do?WeworkinpartnershipwithanumberofGovernmentDepartmentsandAgencies;AcademicInstitutionsandAccreditationBodies;alongwithotherorganisationstodevelopanddelivertrainingandlearningopportunities.OurpracticedeliveryincludesprogrammesintheareasofArts,ChildProtection,DevelopmentEducation,EqualityandInterculturalism&Health.

Why we do it?Wearecommittedtothedevelopmentofhighqualityyouthworkandworkincollaborationwithyouthworkpractitioners,managersandspecialistpartnerstosupportthedeliveryofeffectiveandinclusiveyouthworkpracticeandsupportthecapacitydevelopmentoforganisationstoimprovetheirpractice.

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Who is it for and with?Thisbrochureisaimedatyouthorganisations,youthworkers,bothstaffandvolunteers,andanyoneworkingdirectlywithyoungpeopleorengagedinprovidingservicestoyoungpeople,whowanttoimprovetheirskillsandknowledge.Someoftheinitiativesalsoengagewithawidersectorandbringtogetherpractitionersfromothersectorstoshareknowledgeandpracticeskills.

How do we do it?Thebrochureincludesalltheopportunitiesavailabletoorganisationsandyouthworkersrangingfromhalf,oneandtwodaycoursesonspecificsubjectstolongermodularaccreditedlearningopportunities.For2011,allprogrammeshavealsoincludedadditionalinformationrelatingtotheiroverallprogrammeservicesaimedatsupportingorganisationsindevelopingtheirservices,theup-skillingofyouthworkersandthecreationofbestpracticesharingthrougheventsandseminars.

Where do we do it?Inessence,allofNYCI’strainingprovisionisavailableonanationalbasis.Wemonitorandevaluateourtrainingdeliveryonanongoingbasis,andrespondaccordinglytofeedback.WearecommittedtosupportingyouthworkacrossIrelandandonthatbasisallofourcoursesareavailableeitherondemandoratailoredbasisfororganisationstonegotiateaccordingly.

How to Use the BrochureThisbrochurecontainsthetrainingandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesavailablefromNYCIthroughout2011groupedunderthethemesofArts,ChildProtection,DevelopmentEducation,EqualityandInterculturalism&Health.

Theadditionalinformationrelatingtoservicesthateachprogrammeareaprovidesareanewadditiontothebrochurewithanaimtosupportyouthorganisations,up-skillyouthworkersandenablethesharingofbestpracticeintheyouthworksector.

Furtherdetailsareavailableatwww.youth.ie/trainingwhichwillbeupdatedthroughouttheyearascoursesbecomeavailableorchange.

The Application ProcessAllofNYCI’scourseshaveastandardbookingformunlessspecificallystatedinthecourseinformation.

Tobookaplaceonanycourseyouneedto:

• Obtain an application form by downloading it at www.youth.ie/training, by contacting NYCI’s Training Administrator on 01-478 4122 or e-mail [email protected].

• Submit the completed application form via e-mail to [email protected], post to Training Administrator, NYCI, 3 Montague Street, Dublin 2 or fax to 01-478 3974.

Inallcases,formsmustbesubmittedtotheNYCITrainingAdministrator.Whereafeeapplies,aninvoicewillbeissuedandmustbepaidpriortoconfirmationofaparticipantsplace.Whenpaymentisreceived,writtenconfirmationofthebookingwillbeissuedalongwithanyotherrelevantinformation.

Payment PolicyCoursescanbypaidonlinebycreditcardatwww.youth.ie/trainingthroughPayPalorbycheque.ParticipantsshouldnotethataplacewillonlybeconfirmedwheretheappropriatefeehasbeenreceivedbyNYCI.

Coursenumbersarelimited,soweadvisethatpaymentbemadeatthetimeofbookingtoensurethattheplaceisconfirmed.

On Demand or Tailored TrainingNYCIalsoprovidesondemanddeliveryofanumberoftrainingcoursesalongwithprovidingspecificallytailoredcoursesonrequest.Thesecateredtrainingscanbedeliveredtoindividualorganisationsoracollectionoforganisationsatadesiredlocationanddate.Elementsofanumberofrelatedcoursescanbecombinedifdesired.Anycoursesthatareavailablebyrequestaremarked“*availableondemandortailored”.

Organisationsshouldbeawarethattheseopportunitiesareofferedonthebasisofcapacityandresources.Assuch,theymaybesubjecttoanadditionalcostdependingonanyadditionalpreparationworkinvolved.

AnyoneinterestedinexploringthisoptionshouldcontacttheNYCITrainingAdministratorwhowillco-ordinatewiththeappropriatestaffmembertoseeifitispossible.Onceatrainingcoursehasbeennegotiatedandagreed,acontractwillbeissuedwhichwillformallyconfirmthedetailsandtermsoftheagreement.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by NYCICoursefeesandarrangementsaregenerallybasedontheminimumnumberofparticipantsinordertobeabletorunacourse.NYCIwillreservetherighttocancelanycourseshouldparticipantnumbersnotbesufficient,eithertomakethedeliverycosteffectiveortoprovideapositivelearningenvironmentandexperienceforparticipants.Inthiseventallregisteredparticipantswillbeinformedatleastfiveworkingdayspriortothecommencementdateandallpaidfeeswillberefunded.

Inrelationtowherebookingsaremadeandthefee(ifrequired)hasnotbeenpaid,NYCI,followingcontactwiththeindividual/organisation,willreservetherighttocancelanyprovisionalplaceallocatedwithoutfurtherrecourse.

Cancellation by ParticipantsWhereabookinghasbeenreceivedandconfirmedfollowingpayment,thefollowingcriteriawillapplytoensurethatanycostsbornebyNYCIarecovered.

• Cancellationmorethan28daysbeforecoursedate: FullRefund• Cancellationbetween14-28daysbeforecoursedate: 50%Refund• Cancellationlessthan14daysbeforecoursedate: NoRefund

Cancellation of On Demand or Tailored TrainingInthecaseofaspecificallyarrangedtrainingoneitheroftheseterms,therewillbenosetfeetobepaid.However,organisationsshouldnotethatinlinewiththeContractforServiceDeliverybetweentheorganisationandNYCI,anycostsincurredbyNYCIoritssub-contractedtrainerswillbepayable.ThesecostswillincludeanyliabilitiestoNYCIonvenue,accommodation,foodandrefreshments,productionofmaterials;aswellasanycontractualcostssuchastrainer’sfeesetc.

National Quality Standards Framework for Youth WorkThroughoutthebrochurethereisreferencetoNationalQualityStandardsFrameworkforYouthWorkwhichwaslaunchedinJuly2010.TheaimoftheNationalQualityStandardsFramework(NQSF)istoprovidetheestablishmentofasingle,standardisedframeworkthatwouldactasanoverarchingstructuretoensureandenhancequalityserviceprovisioninyouthwork.Aresourceisavailabletoactasasupportanddevelopmenttoolforyouthworkorganisationsandprojectswhichplacesyoungpeopleatitscore.

Itisavailabletodownloadatwww.youth.ie/nqsforisavailablefromtheNYCIonrequest.

A National Induction Training programme for

Volunteers engaged in Youth Work Practice

AimToprovideyouthorganisationswithastandardisedframeworkandaccompanyingmaterialstosupporttheinductionprocessfornewvolunteersengagedinyouthworkpractice.

Who is it for?Thisresourcewillbeofusetostaff/volunteersinyouthorganisationswithresponsibilityfortrainingandsupportingnewvolunteers.Additionally,thisresourceoffersanopportunityforyouthorganisationstocollaborateandshareresourcesinthedeliveryoftrainingtovolunteers.

Learning ContentComponentsofthetrainingprogrammehavebeenmappedagainstasetofkeyquestionscontainedintheQualityStandardsFrameworkasfollows:

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Contentisdividedintocorecompetenciesforvolunteersincluding:• Knowledge–Ineedtoknow.• Skills–Ineedtobeableto.• Attributes/Attitudes–Iam.Organisationshavetheflexibilitytotailorthecontenttomeettheirneeds,asthemainfocusisonlearningoutcomesforvolunteersratherthanonaprescribednumberofhoursorstandardisedtrainingcontent.

Undereachcomponent,corecontenthasbeenidentifiedandthisisfurtherdividedintocorecompetencies.Themainfocusisonlearningoutcomesforvolunteersratherthanonaprescribednumberofhoursorstandardisedtrainingcontent.

Theframeworkisnotintendedtoreplaceexistingtrainingprovisioninorganisationbuttocomplementexistingprogrammesandmaterials.Theresourceissupportedbyadatabaseofmaterialsdevisedinrelationtoeachcomponentwithintheframework,whichorganisationsmaychoosetousedirectlyoradaptaccordingtotheirownneeds.

Further informationTheframeworkdocumentandsupportmaterialsareavailabletodownloadatwww.youth.ie/startingout.

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ARTS

Capacity support of organisationsNYCI’sArtsProgrammeaimsspecificallytorealisethepotentialofyoungpeoplethroughgoodqualityartspracticeintheyouthserviceandtodevelopappropriatepoliciesandactivitiesatlocal,regionalandnationallevel.

TheArtsProgrammeoffersassistancetotheyouthartssectorthrough:• Supportingallofthoseworkinginayouthartscapacity,bethey youthworkers,artistsworkingwithyoungpeople,thosebeginning theirengagementinthesectororestablishedyoutharts practitioners.• Providinginformation,guidanceandsupporttoorganisations aimingtoengageinmeaningfulyouthartspractice.• Advocacyandstrategicpromotionofyouthartsnationallyand internationally.• Trainingopportunitiesforthoseworkingintheyouthworkand youthartssectorstoenablethemtoofferhighqualityyoutharts activitiestoyoungpeople.• AnArtistinYouthWorkResidencyScheme,whichoffersfunding fororganisationstoenableyoungpeopletoengageandworkwith professionalartiststhroughoutIreland.

Professional development of workersDeliveredbybothin-houseandspecialisttrainers,NYCIoffersflexible,adaptabletrainingoptionsincludingartformdevelopment,facilitationskillsandyouthartsdevelopmenttraining.

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Throughitstrainingprovision,theYouthArtsprogrammeaimsto:• Provideflexible,dynamictrainingthatoffersvariouslevelsof supportfromonedayseminaropportunitiesthroughtoapart- time,year-longuniversityaccreditedCertificateinYouthArts.• Offermoreaccessible,flexibleandinnovativetrainingopportunities.• Workwithpartnerorganisationstoofferthehighestqualitytraining opportunitiesforthoseworkingintheyouthartssector.• Provideopportunitiesforsharedlearningandinteractive engagementforyouthworkers,youthartspractitionersandartists.• Offerconsultation,adviceandsupporttoorganisationswithyouth artstrainingrequirements.• Offertailoredandon-demandtrainingcoursesthataredesigned torespondtotheidentifiedandspecificneedsofthoseworkingin theyouthartssector.

Providing opportunities to network and share learning and best practiceNYCI’sArtsProgrammeworkstoencourageandsupportnetworksonseverallevels.Wedothiswithinandbetweentheyouthandartssectorsatlocal,regionalandnationallevel.

Weofferopportunitiestonetworkandsharelearning&bestpracticethrough:• Ouryouthartswebsite,www.youtharts.ie,thatoffersinformation abouttheartsprogrammeatNYCI,youthartsbothnationallyand internationally,publicationsandresearchactivity.• Theproductionofourmonthly‘YouthArtsNews’e-bulletin,an onlinenewsletterprovidingcurrentinformation,news, opportunitiesandeventstakingplacewithintheyouthartssector.• Thedeliveryofregionaltraining,meetingsandadvocacyand promotionalevents.• Developinglinkageswithappropriateagenciesandorganisations throughoutIrelandandEurope.

FormoreinformationonanyofourtrainingopportunitiespleasecontactFionaSmith,[email protected].

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on-Demand and Short-Term Training*

NYCI’s on-demand and short-term tailored training offers youth organisations the opportunity to avail of youth arts training specific to their organisational needs and context. In the past, short-term and on-demand training has been delivered in conjunction with organisations such as The Gallery of Photography, The National Association of Youth Drama and international providers including Arts Plan UK.

The Arts programme continues to work with these organisations to offer high quality short-term and on-demand training opportunities to those working in the youth work and youth arts sector.

*available on demand or tailored

Dates & Locations: Onlyavailableondemand

Course fee: PleaseenquirewithNYCI

Duration: Tailored(ingeneral1day)

Learning content• In-depthunderstandingacrossavarietyofartformsfroma youthcentredperspective.• Recogniseanddevelopthecreativeandimaginativeskillsrequired forbestyouthartspractice.• Exploretheroleofyouthartsasayouthworkmethodology.• Improveunderstandingoftheideasandprinciplesunderpinning youthartspractice.• Designing,managinganddeliveryhighqualityyouthartsprojects.• Workingwithyoungpeopleincreativeways.• Documentingandevaluatingyouryouthartsactivities.

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Designed forYouthworkers,youthartsco-ordinatorsandfreelancepractitionersalreadyengaginginyouthartspracticewhowouldliketodevelopandextendtheircurrentpracticeand/oranyoneworkingwithyoungpeople,inthenon-formaleducationsector,whowishestoexplorewaysofintroducing,enhancingandextendingyouthartsprovisionfortheyoungpeoplewithwhomtheywork.

Numbers:10-20participantspergroup

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Youth Arts Summer School

A three day residential summer school tailored tooffer those in the youth work and youth arts sector anopportunity to cultivate existing methods and to developnew skills for arts work with young people. Offering artform area development, practical approaches & ideas forproject planning and delivery, and networking opportunitiesacross the youth arts sector, the summer school aims toprovide an intensive yet invaluable chance to bring freshideas to your youth arts practice.

Dates: Summer2011 Locations:TBC

Course fee: TBC Duration: Threedays

Learning content• In-depthexperienceinoneormoreartformsfromayouth centredperspective.• Improveunderstandingoftheideasandprinciplesunderpinning youthartspractice.• Exploretheroleofyouthartsasayouthworkmethodology.• Recognisemodelsofgoodpracticeinyoutharts.• Recogniseanddevelopthecreativeandimaginativeskillsrequired forbestyouthartspractice.• Developarangeofpracticalgroupworkskills.• Exchangeexperienceandknowledgewithinanetworkofyouth artspractitionersnationally.• Theelementsoffacilitation:theworkenvironment,youthefacilitator, yourgroup,thetasksandwork,theproblemsyoumightencounter.• Inaddition,anumberofevening‘clinics’andworkshopswillbeheld toexplorepracticalproblemsexperiencedontheground–suchas funding,relationshipmanagement,evaluationetc.

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Designed forAnyoneworkingwithyoungpeople,inthenon-formaleducationsector,whowishestoexplorewaysofintroducing,enhancingandextendingyouthartsprovisionfortheyoungpeoplewithwhomtheywork.

Numbers:15participantsperworkshop

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NYCI’s Certificate in Youth Arts

NYCI’s Certificate in Youth Arts course is the only one of its kindin Ireland. Certified by NUI Maynooth, it provides participantswith a contextual and practice-based understanding of artspractice with young people. It provides opportunities toexperience various art forms, learn from practitioners in thefield and consider the values and methodologies underpinningarts practice with young people. It is the first opportunity manyparticipants already working in the youth arts field will have tocertify their own experiential learning.

Dates & Locations Sep/Oct2011-June2012,Dublin

Course fee: €1,250(for2010/2011)

Duration: 1academicyear(part-time)

Learning content• Developknowledgeofthecontextandbackgroundtoyoutharts.• Improveunderstandingoftheideasandprinciplesunderpinning youthartspractice.• Exploretheroleofyouthartsasayouthworkmethodology.• Recognisemodelsofgoodpracticeinyoutharts.• Developtheskillsandknowledgetoplan,implementandevaluate ayouthartsproject.• Recogniseanddevelopthecreativeandimaginativeskillsrequired forbestyouthartspractice.• Developarangeofpracticalgroupworkskills.• Exchangeexperienceandknowledgewithinanetworkofyouth artspractitionersnationally.

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Designed forAnyoneworkingwithyoungpeople,partiallyorentirelythroughthearts,inthenon-formaleducationsector.Participantsshouldhavetwoyearsfull-timeorfouryearspart-timeexperience.Theyshouldhaveparticipatedinoroverseenatleasttwoyouthartsprojectsinaco-ordinationormanagementcapacityinthattime.(Aprojectisdefinedforthesepurposesasbeingatleastathreesessionactivitywithanartsfocus).Applicationiscompetitiveandwecannotguaranteethatthosewhomeettheminimumrequirementswillgainadmission.

Numbers:20participants

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Youth Arts module for external YouthWork / Arts education programmes*

From our extensive experience in delivering the Certificatein Youth Arts, as part of the tailored training programme,NYCI has developed a module which provides an overviewof youth arts practice in Ireland, designed to be deliveredwithin wider youth work or arts training/education. Thismodule can be adapted based on the needs and context ofthe group in question.

*only available on demand

Course fee: PleaseenquirewithNYCI Duration: Tailored (ingeneral2-3hours)

Learning content• Understandingofcurrentagreedpolicy/perspectiveonyouthartsin Irelandandtheshiftswhichhavefedintothis.• Workingknowledgeoftheopportunitiesforselfexpressionafforded toyoungpeoplethroughthearts.• Workingknowledgeofthedefiningcharacteristicsofyoutharts fromayouthworkperspective.• Workingknowledgeoftheimportanceofthepartnershipbetween artsandyouthworkexpertiseinthedeliveryofhighqualityyoutharts.• KeyexamplesofmodelIrishprojects/casestudies.• Introductoryexamplesofsupports/resources(organisations, artistsetc).

Designed forTheclients/participantsofthoseinvolvedinprovidinggeneralyouthworktrainingprogrammesandthoseinvolvedinartseducationandtraining.

Numbers:10-20participantspergroup

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For more information or to apply for a place on a course visit www.youth.ie/trainingor e-mail [email protected]

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CHIlD

pRoTeCTIoN

Capacity support of organisationsTheChildProtectionProgramme(CPP)offerssupportandgeneralassistancetotheyouthworksectorthrough:

• Guidanceinthedevelopmentofanorganisation’schild protectionpolicyand/orcodeofbehaviour.• Advicesupportandtrainingtoanorganisationonbestpractice indevelopingsaferecruitmentproceduresandsystems, includingGardavetting.• Advicetoyouthleaders,managersandorganisationsin developingsafepracticewhileworkingwithyoungpeople.• TheprovisionofGardavettingthroughmembershipofthe YouthWorkGardaVettingConsortium.• Information,adviceandsupporttoorganisationswhoare implementingvettingproceduresfortheirownstaffand volunteers.

Professional development of workersDevelopingtrainingmaterial,resourcesandprovidingtrainingforyouthleadersandmanagersisanimportantroleoftheChildProtectionProgramme.Coursesaredesignedandtailoredtorespondtotheidentifiedneedsofvolunteers,youthworkersandmanagers,allofwhomhaveresponsibilityforsafeguardingchildren

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withintheirorganisations.Ouraimistosupportindividualsandorganisationsindevelopingandensuringbestpracticeintheareaofchildprotectionandwelfare.

Providing opportunities to network and share learning andbest practiceTheCPPoffersopportunitiestonetworkandsharelearningandbestpracticethrough:

• Consultationwiththeyouthworksectoronchildprotection issuesandthedevelopmentofkeyadvocacypositionsthatmay impactontheeffectiverunningofyouthorganisations.• Hostinganumberofinformationseminarsthroughouttheyear ontopicsrelatedtochildprotectionandwelfare.• Sendingoutamonthlyinformatione-bulletinonchild protectionandwelfarerelatedtopicsandupdatingthe www.childprotection.iewebsiteasausefulresource.• Hostingannualsupportmeetingsforchildprotectiontrainers anddesignatedpersons.

TheabovesupportsfromtheCPPwillassistyouthorganisationstofulfilltheirrequirementstothechildprotectionstandardwhichisnamedintheNationalQualityStandardsFramework.

FormoreinformationonchildprotectionortrainingopportunitiespleasecontactOliveRing,[email protected].

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Child protection Awareness programme*

A 2×2 hour awareness programme for youth leadersdelivered as an individual training module or as part ofoverall youth work training. This programme is also available in Irish, Polish and French and through sign language.


Dates14thFebruary,7thMay&Oct18th

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: 2x2hours

Learning contentTheAwarenessProgrammewillprovide:• Anunderstandingoftherelevanceofchildprotectiontoyouthwork.• Anawarenessofthebroadercontextforthiswork.• Anexplorationofarangeofattitudesinrelationtothisissue.• Anawarenessofthedefinitionsofchildabuse.• Anawarenessofhowworkersmightbecomeawareof/have concernsaboutabuse.• Anunderstandingofthecharacteristicswhichmightrenderan individualsuitable/unsuitableforworkingwithchildren/youngpeople.• Possibleresponsesfordealingwithdisclosures,concernsor suspicionsinrelationtochildabuse.• Anunderstandingofreportingprocedures.• Anunderstandingoftheuseofacodeofbehaviorincluding thekeyelements.

Designed forYouthleadersinanorganisation.

Numbers:Approx12-20participants

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Designated person Training*

This three day course is a designed for those with theresponsibilities of a Designated Person/Child ProtectionOfficers within their youth organisation. This trainingequips participants who have overall child protectionresponsibilities in their organisations.


Dates11th-13thApril;14th-16thNov

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: ThreeDays

Learning content• Legislationandguidelinesrelatingtochildprotection.• Tobecomefamiliarwithreportingprocedureswherethereis concern,disclosureorallegation.• FamiliariseDP’sonissuesconcerningconfidentiality, dataprotectionandreportwriting.• Workingwithyoungpeople,staffandparents.• ReportingtoHSEandAnGardaSíochána.

Designed forDesignatedPersons/ChildProtectionOfficersinayouthworkorganisation.


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Designated person Training forvolunteer Club leaders*

This three hour course is a designed for those who haveattended child protection awareness training and havereporting responsibilities in their club. This training isprimarily for volunteer club leaders.


Dates27thApril&26thNovember

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: Threehours

Learning content• Tobecomefamiliarwithreportingprocedureswherethereis concern,disclosureorallegation.• Anoverviewofconfidentiality,dataprotectionandreportwriting.• AnoverviewofreportingprocedurestotheHSEandAnGarda Síochána.

Designed forVolunteerclubleadersintheyouthworksector.


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Designing & Developing a Child protection policy & Code of Behaviour*

A one day training programme for senior staff/volunteers and decision makers in organisations.


Dates21stMarch&9thDecember


Learning content• Toassistvoluntarygroupsandorganisationsworkingwithchildren/ youngpeopleindrawingup,developingandorreviewingChild Protectionstructuresandprocedures.• Toensurethatthestructuresandproceduresdevelopedareinline withNationalGuidelines:−ChildrenFirst,NationalGuidelinesforthe ProtectionandWelfareofChildren,DepartmentofHealthand Children1999;−OurDutytoCare,principlesofgoodpracticefor theprotectionofchildrenandyoungpeople,DepartmentofHealth andChildren,2002.• Toassistorganisationsindevelopingappropriateinternalstructures toensurethatallpoliciesand/orproceduresareupdatedor developedandcommunicatedeffectivelythroughouttheorganisation.

Designed forSeniorpersonnelandmanagementresponsibleforchildprotectionproceduresinanorganisation.


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Tailored Child protection Training forYouth Groups / organisations and theirmanagement Teams*

Individually designed and specifically tailored childprotection training, designed and delivered following aneeds analysis or by request.


DatesOnlyavailableondemand

Course fee: Freeofcharge

Learning content• Toensurethatchildprotectionstructuresandproceduresare developedthatareappropriateandfittingtoanorganisation consideringitsculture,environment,resourcesandcapacity.• Toidentifykeyindividualrequirementsinanorganisationand providespecificguideddirectionintheseareas.• Toensurethatanorganisationbenefitsfromanindividuallytailored approachtostructureandproceduredevelopment.

Designed forOrganisationsneedingaspecificapproachtochildprotectiontraining.

Numbers:Tobeagreed

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Training in Child protectionfor Boards of management*

This course is a designed for those with Board ofManagement responsibilities in a youth work organisation.


DatesOnlyavailableondemand


Learning content• TobecomefamiliarwithroleoftheBoardofManagementin dealingwithchildprotectionissues.• TounderstandtheresponsibilitiesofBoardsindealingwithchild protectionissues.• Informationonhowtosafeguardyoungpeopleinayouth organisation.

Designed forMembersofBoardsofManagementinayouthworkorganisation.


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Training for Trainers in the Childprotection Awareness programme

This course is an induction and familiarisation training forexisting trainers on the use and delivery of the four hourChild Protection Awareness Programme.

Dates26th&27thofJanuary;29th&30thSeptember

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration:Twodays

Learning content• TofamiliarisetrainersontheuseanddeliveryofourChild ProtectionAwarenessProgramme.• Toprepareandsupporttrainersindeliveringtheprogramme thereafter,withintheirownorganisations.

Designed forChildProtectiontrainers.


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DevelopmeNT

eDUCATIoN

What is Development Education in youth work?Developmenteducationinyouthworkaimstosupportyoungpeopleinincreasingtheirawarenessandunderstandingoftheinterdependentandunequalworldinwhichwelive,throughaprocessofinteractivelearning,debate,actionandreflection.Itchallengesperceptionsoftheworldandencouragesyoungpeopletoactforamorejustandequalsocietyatanationalandinternationallevel.

Capacity support of organisationsTheDevelopmentEducationProgrammeofferssupporttotheyouthworksectorthrough:

• Assistanceinthedevelopmentoforganisationalpolicy fordevelopmenteducation.• Adviceandsupporttoorganisationsindesigningquality developmenteducationprogrammes.• Organisationofkeyevents,includingOneWorldWeekand March21st(InternationalDayAgainstRacism).

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Professional development of workersTrainingprovisionandresourceproductionaretwokeyareasofourwork.ThroughaseriesofhalfandfulldaytrainingsaswellasaFETAClevel5courseonDevelopmentEducationweaimtoprovideyouthworkerswithsufficientknowledgeandskillstoconfidentlyandeffectivelydeliverqualitydevelopmenteducationprogrammes.Ouronlineresourcesareavailablefreeofchargetobeusedastoolsfordesigningprogrammes.

Providing opportunities to network and share learning andbest practiceWeofferopportunitiestonetworkandsharelearningandbestpracticethrough:

• TheproductionofourMonthly“DENews”.Anonline newsletterprovidinguptodateinformationandsignposting foreventstakingplacebothnationallyandinternationally.• Awebsitesharinginformationaboutcurrentandupcoming developmenteducationopportunitiesandoffering publicationsfordownload.• Thedeliveryofregionaltrainings,meetingsandseminars• Theprovisionofnetworkingandtrainingopportunitiesata Europeanandinternationallevel.

Todiscussanydevelopmenteducationtrainingmatterorformoreinformationcontactalan@nyci.ieorcall014784122.

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effective Development educationprogrammes & the National QualityStandards Framework (NQSF)*

This training will introduce participants to a step-by-stepguide to delivering effective and high quality developmenteducation programmes. Based on the ‘Going Global’resource, it highlights the value of development educationto young people in Ireland and globally and shows whyyouth work settings are ideal for doing developmenteducation. It will introduce the core principles of the NQSFand make links between it and a development educationapproach to youth work.


Course fee: €35 Duration: Oneday

Learning content• Todemonstratehowaneffectivedevelopmenteducation programmeaddressesthecoreprinciplesoftheNQSF.• Toexaminewhatdevelopmenteducationinyouthworkis.• Tounderstandhowdevelopmenteducationfitsintogood youthworkpractice.• Tolearnmethodsthatexplorelocal&globalconnectionsin people’slives.• Tolinkyourcurrentpracticewiththepossibilitiesfordoing developmenteducation.

Designed forThiscoursewillsuitvolunteersandstaffcurrentlydeliveringyouthworkactivitiesandwishtobroadenexistingprogrammes.


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Games from Around the World*

This training session is an action packed workshop givingparticipants an opportunity to increase their repertoire offun games from around the world for exploring a range ofissues relevant to young people. It will bring fresh ideasand creative approaches to your work with young people.


DatesPleasecontactNYCI

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: Halfday

Learning content• Howtousefunandengaginggamestointroduceglobal justiceissues.• Highlightingthesimilaritiesbetweenyoungpeople’sgames fromvariousdifferentcountries.• Adaptingexistinggamestosuityourgroupsneeds.

Designed forVolunteersandstaffofyouthorganisationsworkingwithyoungpeopleinoutofschoolsettings.


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Global Injustice –Where in the World?*

This training will introduce participants to a number ofglobal justice issues around the world. It will provideyou with an understanding of the challenges faced bycommunities around the world and make links betweenthese issues and social justice issues that exist in Ireland.



Learning content• Tointroducesomeoftheinjusticesaffectingpeopleglobally.• Toexploresimilarities&differencesbetweenlocal&globalcontext.• Toexploretherelationshipbetweeninterdependencyandinjustice.• Toprovideknowledgeandskillstoexploretheseissueswithyour groups.

Designed forThistrainingisdesignedforvolunteersandstaffwithaninterestinexploringlocal&globaljusticeissuesinayouthworksetting.

Numbers: Approx10-15participants

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Global Justice in Youth Work –FeTAC level 5*

This training session is an action packed workshop givingparticipants an opportunity to increase their repertoire offun games from around the world for exploring a range ofissues relevant to young people. It will bring fresh ideasand creative approaches to your work with young people.

*This course will take place twice in 2011, one in Spring and the other in Autumn

Course fee: €300 Duration: Sixdaysintotal

Learning content• Understandingglobalisationandglobalissues.• Exploringperspectivesandvaluesinyouthwork.• Examininginterdependencyandaction.• Developingfacilitationskillsrelevanttodevelopmenteducation.

Designed forThosewithatleastoneyearsexperienceasayouthworker/leader.Participantsmusthaveaninterestinglobaljusticeissuesandbeatleast18yearsofage.Participationinbothresidentialphasesofacourseisapre-requisite.


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Graphic Harvesting(HostedbyNYCI’sNationalYouthArtsProgramme&NationalYouthDevelopmentEducationProgramme)

This seminar is a basic introduction to the art of visuallyrecording and harvesting meaning from meetings,conversations or conferences. It can be a powerful toolwith which to document important meetings and informdecisions. Participants will learn about the principles ofgraphic recording and have a chance to develop their ownapproach to using this tool. No drawing skills are necessary.

The overarching theme of the day will be global justice andparticipants will build their skills around this content.

Course fee: €50includinglunchandaGraphicfacilitatorsstarterpack.

Duration: Oneday

Learning content• Anintroductiontotheconceptofgraphicrecording.• Developmentofpersonalvisualvocabulary.• Anunderstandingofthebenefitsofgraphicrecordinginglobal justicework.

Designed forThistrainingisdesignedforthoseworkingwithyoungpeopleinyouthworksettings.

Numbers:Maximumof15participants

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International Youth Work &Development education(HostedbyNYCI’sInternationalProgramme&NationalYouthDevelopmentEducationProgramme

This training will introduce participants to the links betweeninternational youth work and development education. It willprovide information on funding opportunities with a viewto implementing an international programme of activities inyour organisation.

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: Halfday

Learning content• Tointroduceexistinginternationalfundingopportunities.• Explorefundinglinesrelevanttodevelopmenteducation.• Understandtheapplicationprocedurewithhelpfulhints&tips.• Examinetheaddedbenefitsofaninternationaldimensionto youthwork.• Casestudiesofgoodinternationalyouthwork.

Designed forThiscourseisdesignedforvolunteersandstaffwhoareinterestedinlearningmoreaboutintroducingorbuildinganinternationaldimensiontoyouryouthwork.


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measuring the Impact ofDevelopment education

This training will examine the need to measure the impact of our development education work. It will explore evaluation methods and identify how we can ensure qualityin programme delivery with a view to being able to measurechanges in attitudes and opinions among the young peoplewe work with.

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration:Halfday

Learning content• Toidentifythepurposeofmeasuringimpact.• Tointroducemethodsformeasuringimpact.• Toexaminethelinksbetweenprogrammedesign,delivery andimpact.

Designed forThistrainingisdesignedforvolunteersandstaffwhowishtooralreadydeliverdevelopmenteducationprogrammes.


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eQUAlITY

& INTeR -

CUlTURAlISm

Capacity support of organisationsTheEquality&InterculturalismProgrammesupportsorganisationsto:

• Lookattheeffectivenessoftheirintercultural,inclusionand diversitypractice.• Addressinterculturalandequalitychallengestheyarefacing.• Writeanintercultural/diversitypolicyorstrategy• Developandrolloutanimplementationplan.

ThiswillsupportyouinachievingthequalitystandardsconnectedtoCorePrinciple4oftheNQSF(showingyourcommitmenttoensuringandpromotingequalityandinclusivenessinallyourdealingswithyoungpeopleandadults).TheNYCIInterculturalandEqualityOfficerwillmeetyou,lookatyourdiversityworkpractice,suggeststrategiesforbecomingmoreinclusive,andfollowupwithongoingsupport.Inadditionadvice,supportandinformationareavailablebyphoneore-mail.

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Networking & sharing of good practiceTheEquality&InterculturalismProgrammeassistsorganisationsby:

• Creatingnetworkingopportunities.• Linkingorganisationsandpeopleonrequest.• Keepingourwww.intercultural.iewebsiteupdatedwith resources,activityideas,information,publicationsandadvice.• Collectinggoodpracticebymeetingwithyouthorganisations andsharingthelearningthroughthee-publication‘Promoting QualityinInterculturalYouthWork.

Professional development of youth workersTheprogrammeoffersaseriesoftrainingopportunitiesforyouthworkers.Theycanbetreatedasasuiteoftrainings,eachbuildingonthepreviousoneortheycanbetakenasstand-alonesessions.Theyareruninarelaxedandinteractiveworkshopstyle.

TodiscussanyequalityorinterculturalismmatterorforfurtherinformationcontactAnneWalshatanne@nyci.ieorcall014784122

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Designing an Intercultural programme*

This course will guide participants through an interculturalproject development process. It will invite participants todevise a programme of activities suitable for working inmulti-ethnic youth work settings. It will outline the practical factors to be considered in culturally diverse youth work settings.


Dates & LocationsOnlyavailableondemand


Learning content• Assistparticipantstodevelopprogrammesthatengageanddevelop youngpeoplefromdiversecultures,includingthosewithbasiclevels ofEnglish.• Explorethevariousstagesofprojectdevelopmentanddelivery.• Lookatwhatmakesaprojectintercultural.• Identifyprojectsthatworkwellwithmulti-ethnicgroups.• Developparticipants’skillstoinvolveyoungminorityethnicpeople inyouthworkprogrammes.• Assistparticipantstotakeleadershiprolesindevelopingan interculturalprojectintheirorganisation.



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Developing an Intercultural/Diversity policy & Implementation plan*

This course is designed to ease participants througha policy development process. At the end of the firstday participants will have developed an interculturalpolicy template for their organisation which will includeunderstanding the purpose and need for developing anintercultural /diversity policy. The second day will guide participants through the development of an implementation plan.


Dates & LocationsMarch,Dublin&November,Portlaoise

Course fee: €100 Duration: Twodays

Learning content• Understandthepurposeofpolicydevelopment.• Embedyourorganisation’sethosandvaluesintoapolicyframework.• Understandhownationalequalitylegislationimpactsonyourpolicy.• Explorehowracismandotherdiscriminationscanbetackledina policycontext.• Accesscurrentorganisationalpracticeandidentifychallengesin planningforchangewithinayouthsetting.

Designed forVolunteersandstaffofyouthorganisationsworkingwithyoungpeopleinoutofschoolsettings.Itisdesignedespeciallyforanyoneinvolvedinplanning,evaluationandprogrammedevelopment.


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embedding Diversityin Youth Work*

Is your youth group as diverse as it could be? This training will introduce participants to NYCI’s recently developed diversity toolkit ‘Access All Areas’. This resource can be used to carry out a diversity assessment on youth projects. It will demonstrate how to develop an action plan based on identified gaps in service and present practical routes to achieve new diversity goals. This course can provide understanding on meeting the requirements of the NQSF.


Dates & LocationsFebruary,Waterford&September,Athlone


Learning contentThetrainingwillbuildunderstandingon:• Whydiversityworkisimportant.• Whatdifferenceitcanmaketoyoungpeople.• Whatyouthworkerscandotoensurediversityisthenormintheirservices.• Meetingtheneedsandissuesofdiverseyouthinyourcommunity.Inplanningforchangeitwill:• Guideparticipantsthroughselfassessmentoftheirorganisation.• Examinepracticalwaystoachievenewdiversitygoals.• Givepracticaltipsforengagingwithawidevarietyofyoungpeople.• Leadparticipantsthroughthedevelopmentofanactionplantobridge thegapsidentified.

Designed forVolunteersandstaffofyouthorganisationworkingwithyoungpeopleinout-of-schoolsettings.Itisdesignedspecificallyforanyoneinvolvedinplanning,evaluationandprogrammedevelopment.


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exploring Interculturalism& Diversity in Youth Work*

This two hour session is designed to support youth workteams who are keen to bring more interculturalism anddiversity into their youth work.



Course fee: ContactNYCI Duration: Twohours

Learning content• Exploreeffectivewaystoengagewithminorityethnicyoung peopleandtheirfamilies.• Identifyandovercomechallengesinmulti-ethnicsettings.• Becomefamiliarwitharangeofresources.



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How to Design & Deliver a Sessionon Intercultural Awareness*

This course explores theory and methodologies required to bring an intercultural focus into youth work settings. Day onefollows the structure of the ‘Intercultural Awareness & CulturalCompetency’ training, while the second day will developpractical skills to engage with young people and volunteersin a multi-ethnic setting. Participants will plan and practice delivering a session on intercultural awareness.


Date & LocationsApril,Galway&October,Dublin


Learning content• Understandandreflectonindividualcultures.• Lookatcultureanditsroleincommunication,relationshipsandyouthwork.• Recognisethedifferentstagesofculturalcompetency.• Identifydifferingculturalwaysofworkingandcommunicating.• Developtheskillstoworkmoreeffectivelywithyoungpeopleand volunteersinamulti-ethnicsetting.• Challengemythsaboutdiverseculturesandpeople.• Lookatwhatmakesaprojectintercultural.• Identifyprojectsthatworkwellwithmulti-ethnicgroups.• Planforandpresentamini-sessiononinterculturalawarenessfor ayouthgroup.

Designed forIndividualswithaprofessionalrole(voluntaryorstaff)inayouthworksetting.


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Intercultural Awareness &Cultural Competency*

This course is designed to introduce participants to the theory, methodologies and practice required to develop and maintain culturally diverse youth work settings. It will assistparticipants to engage with young people, volunteers andstaff from diverse cultures.


Dates & LocationsMay,Limerick


Learning content• Lookatcultureandhowitaffectsthewaywework.• Recognisethedifferentstagesofculturalcompetency.• Identifydifferingculturalwaysofworkingandcommunicating.• Developtheskillstoworkmoreeffectivelywithyoungpeopleand volunteersinamulti-ethnicsetting.



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practical Supports for DoingIntercultural Youth Work*

This course will introduce the skills and resources needed in planning effective and sustainable intercultural youth programmes.


Date & LocationsMay,Athlone


Learning content• Understandtheneedsandissuesofculturallydiverseyoungpeople andparentsinthecommunity.• Identifywaysofworkingwithyoungpeople,theirparentsandvolunteers fromminorityethnicbackgrounds.• Developtheskillstoincreaseparticipationofyoungpeoplefromminority ethnicbackgroundsinyourorganisation.• Examinecurrentyouthworkpracticesinyourorganisationand possiblebarriers.• Addresstheissueofcross-culturalcommunicationwhenworkingwith youngpeople,parentsandvolunteersfromaminorityethnicbackground includingEnglishlanguagedifficulties.• Promoteandtakeactiontowardsdevelopingaculturallyinclusive youthservice.• Examinewhatmakesaprojectintercultural.• Exploreactivitiesanddevelopprogrammeideasthatworkwellinmulti- ethnicyouthsettings.



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Tackling Racism, Homophobiaand Sexism *

This course will help participants to understand racism, stereotyping, discrimination and prejudice. It will help participants identify racism, homophobia and sexism and will present methods for tackling them.


Dates & LocationsJanuary,CorkOctober,Galway


Learning content• Understandracismanddiscrimination.• Identifyracistandotherdiscriminatorybehaviour.• Developtheskillstotackleracismandotherdiscriminationsin youthworkandcommunitysettings.• Developtheskillstoassistyoungpeopletoreflectontheir attitudesandprejudices.• Addressmythsthataredisciminatory.



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NATIoNAl

YoUTH HeAlTH

pRoGRAmme

Capacity support of organisationsTheaimoftheNationalYouthHealthProgrammeistoprovideabroad-based,flexiblehealthpromotion/healtheducationsupportandtrainingservicestoyouthandcommunityorganisationsandtothoseworkingwithyoungpeopleinout-of-schoolsettings.

Thisworkisachievedthroughthedevelopmentofprogrammesandinterventionsspecificallyforandwithyouthandcommunityorganisationsthroughoutthecountryandthetrainingandsupportofworkersandvolunteersinvolvedinaddressinghealthissueswithyoungpeople.

TheprogrammealsoadministersaHealthQualityAwardprocesswhichaimstodevelopandsustainqualityyouthhealthpromotioninyouthorganisations.‘TheHealthQualityMark(HQM)’takesasettings-basedapproachinyouthwork,aimingtocreateahealthpromotingyouthorganisation.TheHQMawardsorganisationsthatsatisfyagreedqualitycriteriamuchofwhichhasbeendrawnfromtheWorldHealthOrganisationdevelopedfortheHealthPromotingSchoolsInitiativeandadapted.

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Professional development of workersThetrainingprovidedbytheprogrammeaimstoenhancetheprofessionalandpersonaldevelopmentoftheyouthworker.Opportunitiesareprovidedwhereparticipantscandevelopskills,gainknowledgeandcriticallyexaminetheattitudeswhichcanenhancetheirownhealthandwell-beingandthosewithwhomtheywork.Thetrainingprogrammecoversabroadrangeofspecifichealthissuesandgenerichealthpromotiontheory.ThetrainingcoursesrangefromonedayeventstothelongerSpecialistCertificateinYouthHealthPromotion.Alltrainingprogrammesaresupportedbyresourcemanualsthathavebeendevelopedbytheprogramme.

Providing opportunities to network and share learning andbest practiceTheeducationalprogrammesaredesignedanddeliveredwiththeintentionofgivingparticipantstheopportunitytocriticallyreflectontheirworkpracticesandsharegoodpractice.

Experientiallearningmethodsareusedthroughoutandongoingeval-uationinformsthecontinuousdevelopmentofthetrainingprogrammes.

SpecificnetworkmeetingsforyouthhealthpromoterswilltakeplaceinJune2011.ForfurtherdetailsoranyotherhealthinformationpleasecontactKevinO’[email protected].

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A Creative Approach toDrugs & Alcohol Work*

This training will provide participants with a re-engerisedapproach to working with young people around drugs andalcohol. Participants will receive a copy of “Putting thePieces Together” resource for trainers developed by theWestern Regional Drugs Task Force.


Dates & Locations9th&10thFebruary,Dublin12th&13thApril,Cork1st&2ndJune,Donegal


Learning content• Reviewcurrentapproaches-whatworks/whatdoesn’twork.• Explorecurrenttrendsandcorrespondinginitiatives.• Toexplorearangeofresponsestodrug/alcoholrelatedincidents.• Todiscussissuesofgoodpracticeinrelationtothiswork.• Toengagewitharangeofnewexercisesforusewithyoungpeople.

Designed forAnyoneworkingwithyoungpeopleinayouthwork,out-of-schoolornon-formaleducationsetting.

Numbers: Maximumof20participants

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ASIST (Applied SuicideIntervention Skills Training)

This is an intensive, interactive workshop whereparticipants develop their skills through simulations androle-playing in order to become more ready, willing and ableto help people at risk of suicide.

Dates & LocationsPleaseenquirewithNYCI

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: Twodays

Learning content• Torecognisethatcaregiversandpersonsatriskareaffected bypersonalandsocietalattitudesaboutsuicide.• Tolearnhowtodiscusssuicidewithapersonatriskina directmanner.• Tobeabletoidentifyriskalertsanddevelopsafeplansrelated tothem.• Todemonstratetheskillsrequiredtointervenewhenaperson isatriskofsuicide.• Tobecomefamiliarwiththetypesofresourcesavailabletoa personatriskofsuicide,includingthemselves.• Tomakeacommitmenttoimprovingcommunityresources.

Designed forAllcaregiverswhichincludesprofessionals,paraprofessionalsandlaypeople.Itissuitableformentalhealthprofessionals,nurses,physicians,teachers,counsellors,youthworkers,policeandcorrectionalstaff,schoolsupportstaff,clergyandcommunityvolunteers.


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Building Self-esteem*

This course explores issues of self-esteem and healthbehaviours in adolescence. It will look at the nature ofadolescence and assist in identifying the importance ofself-esteem as a foundation for healthier lifestyles amongyoung people.



Course fee: ContactNYCI Duration: Oneortwodays

Learning content• Todevelopanunderstandingofthenatureandimportanceof self-esteem.• Toidentifythefactorswhichimpactpositivelyandnegativelyon self-esteeminyoungpeople(riskandresilience).• Toexploremethodologiesforbuildingself-esteemwithyoungpeople.• Toprovideparticipantswiththeopportunitytoreflectontheirown self-esteemandtheirworkwithyoungpeople.



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Challenging encounters*

This course will introduce participants to the theoryand skills required to engage young people at points ofdifficulty and to assist young people to learn from suchevents for the future.




Learning content• Tounderstandthepurposeofangerinhumanbehaviour.• Toidentifyangeratpointsofchallengeandconflict,andhow tomanageit.• Toexplorethetriageofrelationshipsintheworkenvironmentand therolegroupcontractshavetoplayinbehaviouralmanagement.• Toidentifybehaviourmanagementtechniques.• Tobegintodeveloptheskillstoappropriatelyengageyoungpeople attimesofdifficulty.• Tostarttodevelopskillstoassistyoungpeopletoproblemsolve andplanforthefutureafterdifficultevents.

Designed forThoseworkingwithyoungpeopleinayouthwork,out-of-schoolornonformaleducationsetting.(Itisessentialthatparticipantsattendforthefulldurationofthiscourse).


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Defusing Anger whenWorking with Young people*

This is an introductory course designed to enableparticipants to develop the knowledge and skills tomanage anger and conflict situations when workingwith young people.




Learning content• Tounderstandthepurposeofangerinhumanbehaviour.• Tofacilitateworkerstoidentifytheirowntriggersandanger dissipatingtechniques.• Torecognisetheroleworkersplayindefusingangerwithyoung peopleduringdifficultsituations.• Tobegintodeveloptheskillstomanageangerandconflictwhen workingwithyoungpeople.



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Good practice in SexualHealth promotion*

This course is a follow on from the Delay/B4U Decidetraining or other sexual health courses. It aims to strengthenthe organisational environment for the delivery of sexualhealth programmes and will consider the development ofpolicy and good practice. Participants will receive a copy ofthe ‘Sense and Sexuality’ resource and the ‘TRUST’ (TalkingRelationships Understanding Sexuality Teaching) pack.


Dates & Locations1stFebruary,Galway 13thOctober,Cork22ndMarch,Dublin 20thSeptember,Letterkenny

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: Oneday

Learning content• Toexaminethecontextforaddressingthesexualhealthneedsof youngpeople.• Todiscusstheroleoforganisationsinrelationtothiswork.• Toexaminethesupportneedsofworkersandorganisationsin theareaofsexualhealth.• Toidentifyrationaleandprocessforpolicydevelopment.• Toexploregoodpracticewithregardtosexualhealtheducation programmes.

Designed forYouthworkerswhoareinterestedindevelopingtheirpracticeandpolicyinrelationtosexualhealthworkwithyoungpeople.


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Healthy eating Active living (HeAl)*

This one day training aims to equip youth workers with the skills necessary to create a healthy eating active living environment in their organisation by providing information on health education, healthy eating, active living and policy guidelines



Course fee: ContactHealthProgrammeatNYCI

Duration: Oneday

Learning content• Understandtheconceptsofgoodpracticehealthpromotion/ healtheducation.• Theroleofyouthworkinaddressingyoungpeople’shealth.• Healthyeatingandphysicalactivitypolicy.• Promotingphysicalactivityinyouthorganisations.• Whatcanyouthorganisationsdotoinfluencehealthyeating?• Allparticipantswillreceiveacopyofthe‘HealthyEatingActive Living’resource.



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Health promotion in Youth Work and theNational Quality Standards Framework*

This training will give participants the opportunity toconsider the core principles of the National QualityStandards Framework in particular the principle which isconcerned with promoting the safety and well-being of youngpeople. The training will consider the application of qualityassurance systems to youth health promotion initiatives.


Dates & Locations14thMarch,Dublin 5thMay,Donegal7thApril,Galway 10thMay,Cork


Learning content• Understandtheconceptsofgoodpracticehealthpromotion.• UnderstandhowNationalQualityStandardsFrameworkapplies healthpromotioninitiativesinyouthwork.• Qualityassuranceinimplementingandevaluatinghealthpromotion initiatives.• Qualityassuranceinrelationtopolicyandstrategydevelopment withinayouthorganisation.• HowtheHealthPromotingYouthOrganisationProcesscancomplement andsupportthecoreprinciplesoftheQualityStandardsFrameworkfor YouthWork.• ParticipantswillreceiveacopyoftheHealthQualityMarksupport manual.

Designed forAnyoneworkingintheareaofhealthpromotionintheyouthsectororengagedNQSFprocess.


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Health promoting Youth organisation -Health Quality mark – Network meetings

This is an opportunity for Health Promoters within youthorganisations to exchange examples of good practice andconsider current developments in youth health promotion.The meetings will address the criteria for the Health QualityMark and issues in developing a health promoting youthorganisation.

Dates & Locations7thJune,Dublin9thJune,Galway14thJune,Kerry


Learning content• Exchangegoodpracticeintheareaofyouthhealthpromotion.• IssuesandconcernsinprogressingtheHealthQualityMarkprocess.• Currentdevelopmentsandnewresources.• HealthpromotionandtheNationalQualityStandardsFramework.• DistributionofsupportmanualforHQM.

Designed forAnyoneworkingwithinanorganisationwhohasaHealthQualityAwardorconsideringbeginningtheprocess.


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leave it Till later - Delay Training*

This training course is offered in conjunction with theCrisis Pregnancy Agency. This training and accompanyingresource will explore the concept of delaying early sexamong young people.


Dates & Locations15th&16thFebruary,Monaghan 25th&26thMay,Cork9th&10thMarch,Dublin 6th&7thSeptember,Galway

Course fee: Freeofcharge Duration: Twodays

Learning content• Tolookatthecausesandeffectsofearlysexandcurrent researchfindings.• Tounderstandtheroleplayedbythemediaandpeerpressureon youngpeopleandearlysex.• Toexplorearangeofwaysofworkingwithyoungpeopletohelp themmakepositiveandhealthydecisionsforthemselves.• Togainskillstopassontoyoungpeopleinhowtosay‘No’and resistpressure.• Toexploretheroleoffriendshipinthedevelopmentofhealthy relationships.



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let’s Beat Bullying*

This course addresses the issue of bullying by focusing onthe issue in its widest sense including cyber bullying. It willalso enable participants to examine a ‘whole’ organisationalresponse to the issue of bullying.


Dates & Locations29thMarch,Galway18thOctober,Dublin


Learning content• Todefinewhatbullyingisandwhatitisnot.• Toexplorethenatureofbullyinganditseffects.• Toexplorestrategiesforpreventionandintervention.• Toidentifyarationaleandprocessfordevelopingan antibullyingpolicy.• Toexaminegoodpracticeguidelinesforworkersandorganisations.• Toprepareparticipantstodeliverasessiononbullyingtovolunteers andstaffinyouthworksettings.



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mental Health andYoung people*

This training is based on the ‘Good Habits of Mind’ supportpack aims to examine how the issue of mental healthimpacts on young people. It also offers participants anopportunity to explore issues of good practice in relation topromoting mental health with young people.


Dates & LocationsPleaseenquirewithNYCI Duration: Oneortwodays

Course fee: ContactNYCI

Learning content• Toexaminehowtheissueofmentalhealthimpactsonyoungpeople.• Toexplorepracticalstrategiesforthepromotionofmentalhealth.• Toworkwithyoungpeopleanddevelopeffectivecopingstrategies intimesofdifficulty.• Toexaminereferralandcommunitysupportstructures.



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Specialist Certificate inYouth Health promotion*

This is a 3rd level Certificate accredited by NUI Galway inYouth Health Promotion. This programme provides participants with the opportunity to make a real difference and facilitate their organisation towards becoming an effective setting for health promotion and lead the organisation to obtaining a Health Quality Mark.


Dates & Locations:5blocksofthreedays,Dublin

Course fee: €600 Duration: Oneacademicyear

Learning content• Understandtheconceptsofhealth,healtheducation& healthpromotion.• Haveknowledgeofthehistoricalcontext&backgroundto healthpromotion.• UnderstandtheNQSFforyouthworkandapplyquality assurancesystemstoyouthhealthpromotioninitiatives.• Criticallyanalyseandevaluateparticipants’organisationsas healthpromotionsettings.• Developtheskillsandknowledgetoplan,implementandevaluatea rangeofhealthpromotioninitiativeswithintheirownworksetting.• Developskillsrequiredforpolicyandstrategydevelopmentwithin theirorganisation.• Understandandapplytherelevanthealthpromotiontheoriesand modelstotheirownworkwithyoungpeople.• Developawiderangeofpracticalgroupworkandtrainingskillsand applythesestotrainothersintheirorganisation.• Understandtheissuesandinfluentialfactorsrelatingtothecurrent healthstatusofyoungpeople.

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Designed forAnyoneworkingwithyoungpeopleinayouthwork,out-of-schoolornon-formaleducationsetting,whoareinterestedinpromotinghealthwithintheirworksetting.


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Relevance -AllNYCI’scoursesaredevelopedbypeoplewithextensiveexperienceinthesectorandthereforearedevelopedspecificallyforindividualsandorganisationsintheyouthsectorandnotonagenericbasis.

Effective Interaction -Ourcoursesareopentostaffandvolunteers;youthworkersandorganisationmanagement;andthereforewhereappropriatecreateanenvironmentforinteractionandeffectivelearning.

Convenience -Trainingiseitherplannedtoapre-setcleartimetableorscheduledtofitinwithanorganisation’sneedsanddemands.

Value -AllofNYCI’scoursesaredeliveredonafreeoraminimumcostbasis.Thismeansthattherearenounexpected‘add-ons’tothecostandanyfeepaidonlycoversthecostofyourparticipationonthatcourse.NYCIdoesnotmakeaprofitonanyofitstrainingcoursesorlearninginitiatives.

Key Standards

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NYCIiscommittedtoensuringthatallofitslearningandtrainingopportunitieshaveaconsistentqualitystandardthatappliesacrossallofitscourses.

Ourcoursesareplanned,developedanddeliveredbyateamofhighlyqualifiedtrainersandfacilitators,eitherNYCIstafforcontractedconsultants,whohavesignificantexperienceintheirrespectivefields.NYCIalsoimplementsarigorousprocessofmonitoringandevaluatingallofoureventstoensurethatstandardsaremaintained.

Wealsogiveanassurancethatthefeedbackreceivedfromsuchevaluationplaysacriticalroleininformingthefuturedevelopmentofourcoursesandinmakingimprovementsasandwhenrequired.

NYCI’s Commitmentto Quality

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Notes

National Youth Council of Ireland3 montague StreetDublin 2Ireland

T: + 353 (0)1 478 4122F: + 353 (0)1 478 3974

e: [email protected]: www.youth.ie/training


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