OTC Podcasts....: Recent Episodes
Open Training College
This podcast is a support for students and practitioners in social care. "The Open Training College is committed to offering staff in the disability, non-profit and related sectors, learning opportunities which are accredited, accessible and embody best practice." www.opentrainingcollege.com
In this podcast, Claire explains how to complete the remaining three assessments for this module, Creative Approaches in Social Care Settings.
Session Plan
2D Art Piece (9 minutes)
Reflection
IDP Tutor Jessica Tobin provides a brief overview of the benefits of tutorial support and how to make the most of this resource.
Jessica provides a summary of the importance of quality and the role of the practitioner.
The assessment for the PBS programme is in 2 parts: person-centred focus and challenging behaviour.
In this podcast, Fatima talks you through the assessment looking at each part.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact your tutor.
Below is the podcast breakdown with the times of the specific assessment areas being covered.
Challenging Behaviour Module – PBS Podcast Breakdown
Welcome and open your guidelines on page 5 Time: 0.00-0.31
Assessment structure 0.32 – 1.11
Assessment Part 2
Qu 1 1.12 – 3.13
Qu 2 3.14 – 7.13
Assessment Part 3 (page 6 of your guidelines)
Qu. 1 7.14-10.59
Qu. 2 11.00 – 14.02
Project (On page 7 of your guidelines)
Part 1 14.03 – 15.22
Part 2 15.23 – 23.34
In this podcast, Claire will explain how to start Project Part B with your initial plan. You will use the thinking tool of Mindmapping to identify one aspect of your chosen topic upon which you will create your art piece. Please review the guidelines to understand what is expected in this plan.
In this podcast, Claire will explain how to complete the Assessments for the QQI Level 5 Module, Person Centred Focus to Disability. Have the Assessment Guidelines to hand to make notes.
The course director, Dr Noelin Fox, and course tutor Michele Power, discuss the ERSS exam
In this podcast, Brendan Collins, the module author discusses and explains the assessment for Active Inclusion.
If you have any questions for Brendan concerning any of the content or topics covered please email him at brendan.collins@opentrainingcollege.com at any time.
Thank you
Dr Noelin Fox speaks with Vincent Kelly about supporting individuals in individualised services.
Niav McEvoy talks to Alison Caldwell from Dundalk Simon Community on key issues facing homeless individuals in Ireland, and the role of the social care worker in this sector.
A podcast on the assessment for Social Research Methods, for Year 3 BA in Professional Social Care Students.
Raymond Watson outlines key points of the module, and the assignment, for the Responding to Behaviours that Challenge module for year 1 BA in Social Care students.
This short podcast is a welcome to year 1 students and explains what the 'Getting Started' section covers.
This 40-minute podcast guides you through the requirements for the assessment for this special purpose level 7 qualification. The podcast looks at the 4 sections and the overall assessment structure. The podcast is support for your workshop learning. The presenters are Brendan your tutor and Raymond the Head of Online Learning. Any questions please contact your tutor.
Niav McEvoy talks students through the Communication in Social Care assessment guidelines.
Brendan and Raymond discuss the assessment for this 10 credit module. This module is on the BA Applied Management (Human Services). The assessment is an assignment that looks at mentoring, coaching, supervision and conflict management within your organisation. As with any assessment podcast, any technical issues should be referred to elearning@opentrainingcollege.com. Any questions on content or the assessment should be referred to your tutor.
Brendan and Raymond have recorded a podcast that looks at the assessment for project management. Project management is a 20 credit module. The guidelines look at each of the 4 steps involved. For convenience here are the timelines of each step in this project.
Step 1 - 2mins 36 to 9 mins 53
Step 2 - 9 mins 57 to 16 mins 38
Step 3 - 16 mins 39 to 23 mins 04
Step 4 - 23 mins 05 to 25 mins 38
A part on word count, referencing and structure then is provided to the end (at about 35 mins).
Any feedback send to elearning@opentrainingcollgee.com and any questions on the assessment refer to your tutor.
Brendan and Raymond discuss the assignment for this module on the Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) - NFQ L6 (QQI). Any questions please contact your tutor.
See more about the course and College at www.opentrainingcollege.com
Niav discusses the Active Inclusion assessment with the module author, Mr. Brendan Collins.
Raymond talks you through the seen question for the Quality and Risk Examination. The seen question asks the student to review a case study and write a professional report on the findings. As usual if you have any questions, contact your tutor.
Brendan and Raymond explore the assessment for this module in the Open Training College's Certificate in Applied Management. Areas include quality service versus quality systems, the ingredients of quality; and positive organisational culture and safeguarding. See the free online safeguarding resource at www.yourotc.net
Niav talks you through the Working with Families Assessment and some general assignment tips.
Brendan and Raymond talk you through the assessment for the 5 credit module on the Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) Level 6 course.
Raymond provides an overview of the assessment for research methods for third year students in social care. The assessment is focused on providing a well structured research proposal.
As always any questions generated by this podcast should go to your tutor.
In the second podcast for this year Brendan and Raymond look at the assessment for the key management skills module, including word counts, referencing, assignment structure and online discussions. Any questions, ask your tutor. If you want Raymond and Brendan to answer any specific question on the course in the next podcast, email Brendan to or E learning to let us know.
A podcast by Raymond that provides an overview of the dual assessment for the module. the podcast reviews the exam and assignment elements for the third year social care students.
For students of the Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services). Brendan (Course Director) and Raymond (Head of Online Learning) discusses what you need to do to complete your first assessment. Areas covered includes assignment structure (introduction, conclusion); referencing; online discussions and the areas you are asked to explore.
If you have any questions please contact your tutor.
This OTC podcast discusses the requirements for the research proposal for the Applied Research Methods module for our honours degree students.
This podcast will talk you through the requirements of the assessment for the module Supporting a Person in Mainstream Work
This podcast will talk you through the requirements of the assessment for the module Supporting a Person within the Autistic Spectrum
The employer is important, if not essential, to the supported employment process and these podcasts give you a look at the best way to cultivate and maintain relationships with employers from small employers to multinationals.
The second of 2 podcasts looks deeper into the relationship the agency builds with potential employers. The meetings are very important in setting the tone and starting off with a clear mission for all. Getting this part of the process correct is essential.
In July, the OTC interviewed Marian Hennessey- Roache, an Ability@work Co-Ordinator with Cope Services in Cork. The podcasts focusses on how a service should engage with an employer when trying to support an individual to access work.
Claire Hopkins, the programme director for short courses within the OTC including the popular Certificate in Supported employment, interviewed Marian focussing on her vast experience engaging with and meeting employers.
In July, the OTC interviewed Marian Hennessey- Roache, an Ability@work Co-Ordinator with Cope Services in Cork. The podcasts focusses on how a service should engage with an employer when trying to support an individual to access work.
Claire Hopkins, the programme director for short courses within the OTC including the popular Certificate in Supported employment, interviewed Marian focussing on her vast experience engaging with and meeting employers.
The employer is important, if not essential, to the supported employment process and these podcasts give you a look at the best way to cultivate and maintain relationships with employers from small employers to multinationals.
Raymond looks at how you can approach the seen question for the QR examination. The question is testing your understanding of quality in human services and your ability to provide the content of a professional report. (Note the pass standard in part b is 3 action plans).
Niav and Raymond present a podcast to support the first year OTC students in social care in completing their assessments. As usual any questions and the student should contact their tutor.
The OTC podcasts team produce their first management podcast. This podcast is a support for the online unit on Strategic Management from the BA module Leading within a Learning Organisation. Brendan and Raymond look at strategic management within human services looking at frequently asked questions and the key processes that lead to successful strategising.
Niav and Raymond discuss the topic of using person-first language. The podcast is aimed at all students within the OTC but contains some discussion points for all. Areas include what is person-first language, how do you ensure you are using it correctly, and why it is important for social care workers to use it. Empowerment starts with the words.
Our second podcast has Niav and Raymond discussing how to be successful when taking an OTC exam in social care.