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OTC programmes of education and training are created by and for people in the disability, health-related, voluntary and non-profit sectors. They are sector specific, student centred, practical, relevant and professionally accredited..

Our accredited certificate, degree and professional development (CPD) programmes provide people with the knowledge and skills required to manage effectively in challenging and ever-changing environments. We offer Higher and Further Education programmes in the areas of Social Care, Disability service provision and Management (Human Services), at levels 5 through 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

We have spent over 27 years working as education and training experts with over 220 organisations nationally and internationally. In that role we have combined extensive first-line experience with a detailed knowledge of the strategic and operational dynamics of the contexts within which we work.

From that we have developed a range of bespoke tools, methodologies and models that are aimed specifically at people in human services and non-profit organisations and provide us with a unique perspective on these sectors. This drives how we develop our programmes of education and training but it is also the foundation on which our consultancy and partnership services are built.

Supports are put in place to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and encourage the development of a learning community that is both mutually supportive and provides a mechanism for linking learning to real world experience. This is something that is at the heart of the expert-led inputs which are designed to facilitate the application of knowledge in the workplace.

Our award winning elearning platform offers complete flexibility for students who are balancing work, family and study commitments on a daily basis. It is based on a blended learning model that combines online learning with expert-led workshops. The eLearning component makes use of the college’s open supported learning model which prioritises the learner in the learning experience. Materials are created in a way that allows people build their study around their work schedule thereby reducing the pressures of combining work with study.

Featured Courses:

Newly Revalidated: BA in Social Care

School: Social Care | Credits: 180 | Duration: 3 Years BA in Social Care – Level 7

This course is designed for people who want to attain the standards of proficiency for social care workers as defined by CORU. The learner will engage with 18 modules that explore social care practice and how it applies in various…

Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) – Level 6

School: Continuing Professional Development & Management | Credits: 60 | Duration: 1 Year Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) – Level 6

The Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) is a one-year professional development programme created for people working in the human services, community and non-profit sector. It will: Develop your understanding of the specific management skills required to deliver quality services in…

Certificate in Facilitated Learning (Systematic Instruction)

School: Continuing Professional Development & Social Care | Credits: 10 | Duration: 10 Weeks Certificate in Facilitated Learning (Systematic Instruction)

This accredited Level 6 course will help you develop and implement an individual training plan for a person with disability using the Systematic Instruction teaching strategy. During the 10-week course you will work in partnership with a service user to…

Certificate in Key Management Skills

School: Continuing Professional Development & Management | Credits: 10 | Duration: 6 Weeks Certificate in Key Management Skills

The six-week course takes contemporary key management skills in human service management and analyses them in terms of their practical usefulness to managing in the human services and non-profit sector. The certificate will increase your ability to lead, motivate and…

Certificate in Managing for Regulation and Inspection

School: Continuing Professional Development & Management | Credits: 10 | Duration: 6 Weeks Certificate in Managing for Regulation and Inspection

This 6-week course encourages the student to reflect on the importance of getting regulation and inspection right within their role and the impact both have on the organisation, staff and service users. Who Is This Regulation and Inspection Course For?…

Certificate in Patient Safety Complaints Advocacy

School: Continuing Professional Development | Credits: 20 | Duration: 12 Weeks Certificate in Patient Safety Complaints Advocacy

This course is intended for people who will be working as advocates for patients wishing to make complaints about the service they or a family member has received from state-funded health or social services. Those participating in the course may…

Honours BA in Contemporary Disability Studies – Level 8

School: Continuing Professional Development & Social Care | Credits: 60 | Duration: 1 Year Honours BA in Contemporary Disability Studies – Level 8

The Honours BA in Contemporary Disability Studies provides qualified Social Care Workers and other professionals with the knowledge and skills to make substantive, positive changes to organisations in the contemporary disability sector. The one year, part time course will help…
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Our team combines expertise in adult education with deep sectoral experience and a passionate commitment to delivering excellence in everything we do.

They are supported by more than 20 nationally recognised, subject matter experts and associate tutors who work with us to:

• Support students in their studies and the process of applying what they learn to their practice
• Provide leading edge insight

Average No. of Years in Sector
Front Line Experience: 16 years
Delivering Training & Education: 19 years
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