Run in conjunction with Relate Training and Education the Adult Education Unit offers a full range of Counselling courses.
Effective Vocational Counselling Skills Programme - includes 20 distinct units of study. Students can build up credits over a period of time to gain an award, certificate or diploma by joining any of the courses run in this programme. There are five different pathways or modules which students can choose to follow, but may also choose units from other modules to supplement their learning and the number of credits gained. In all cases students will need to follow units in a progressive order so that a Stage 1 unit is taken before Stage 2, and then Stage 3. Students may take as many modules as they wish from each stage, although there may be some overlap.
Introduction To Psychology: 21/01A; Lynne Murray; Mon 19.00 to 21.00; 29/09/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (A). The course will focus on exploring a basic understanding of psychology as applied in various situations - groups, psychometrics, stress, for example. The content will be offered in a discussion group format with inputs and group work as appropriate. This programme is suitable for anyone interested in the subject of psychological applications.
Introduction To Psychology: 21/03A; Linda MacDonnell; Thu 19.00 to 21.00; 09/10/1997; 10 mtgs; WCT; £40.90 (35%). This course provides and introduction to the study of human behaviour and experience. It will prove useful to those considering an academic qualification or those who simply wish to know more about the subject.
AEB Counselling Skills - Stage 1: 22/01A; TBA; Sat 9.30 to 16.30; 25/10/1997; 3 mtgs; REL; £300.00 (£48.00). For people who want to use counselling skills to assist others to clarify and define for themselves ways of coping more effectively. Leads to an AEB award based on an assessment of skills and completion of written tests.
Personal Skills for Business - Stage 1 Unit: 22/03A; TBA; Wed
19.00 to 21.15; 24/09/1997; 10 mtgs; REL; £70.00 (A). This is designed
for anyone working in business. From receptionists wishing to improve first
voice contact with the customer to coping skills for the self employed.
The modules are designed to help any one function more efficiently at work.
Specifically in the areas of juggling the time commitments of work and
the pressures of home, working more effectively with pressure and planning
for retirementAEB Counselling Skills - Stage 2: 22/06A; TBA; Sat
9.30 to 16.30; 15/11/1997; 3 mtgs; REL; £300.00 (£48.00).
Personal Development - Stage 1 Unit: 22/07A; TBA; Fri 10.00 to 12.15; 26/09/1997;
10 mtgs; REL; £70.00 (A). This is ideal for anyone wishing to improve
their inter-personal skills. It would be suitable for people who are job
hunting or considering returning to work after a break.
Counselling Skills - Stage 1 Unit: 22/09A; TBA; Mon 19.00 to 21.15; 29/09/1997; 10 mtgs; REL; £70.00 (A). For people wishing to use counselling skills in their job. The modules although still experimental do cover some counselling theory, making them also relevant for those wishing to use this course as prior learning for an academic qualification.
Skills for Carers - Stage 1 Unit: 22/10A; TBA; Wed 10.00 to 12.15; 24/09/1997; 10 mtgs; REL; £70.00 (A). A course specifically designed for carers working at home or in a voluntary or statutory sector. Modules are designed to give useful skills, an affirmation of current practices and support systems.
Working with Young People: 22/13A; TBA; Sat 10.00 to 12.15; 27/09/1997; 10 mtgs; REL; £70.00 (A). A course relevant for anyone working with young people. It is particularly relevant for teachers who take PSE, year heads, student tutors. It would also be relevant for any body working in the statutory or voluntary sectors with young people.