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CERTIFICATE IN ADULT GUIDANCE THEORY AND PRACTICE

Qualification: CERTIFICATE IN ADULT GUIDANCE,THEORY & PRACTICE
Award Type and NFQ Level: CERTIFICATE LEVEL 8
Course code: AG
CAO/PAC code: n/a
Points: n/a
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	Details
	Course Aims The course will address the needs of those working in a guidance capacity with Adult Learners, unemployed and disadvantaged adults and those exploring career options. It will introduce participants to models of labour market, educational guidance and will begin to explore the theoretical principles which underpin good practice.

Details

Course Aims

The course will address the needs of those working in a guidance capacity with Adult Learners, unemployed and disadvantaged adults and those exploring career options.

It will introduce participants to models of labour market, educational guidance and will begin to explore the theoretical principles which underpin good practice.

	Entry requirements
	Mature students - Information: Admission Requirements Participants will have a minimum of 6–8 months experience of working directly with clients in an adult guidance and counselling context. The course will be particularly suitable for those who want to develop and enhance their applied and theoretical understanding of adult guidance and counselling and labour market services. It will enable participants to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge to access the Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Adult Guidance and Counselling) – subject to selection process.

Entry requirements

	Additional information
	Course Duration and Delivery The course will be delivered in an open learning format incorporating home based distance learning materials and workshops. Home based support materials = 100 hours Seven x 2 day workshops = 100 hours

	How to apply
	Please apply using our On Line application system HERE For further information please contact Breda Gibney at 01-7083752 Email: adultguidancecourses@mu.ie An Easy Payment Option is available upon registration

Course structure

Workshop Themes

Adult Development and the Guidance process

Models of Adult Guidance

Applied Guidance Skills

Support Systems, Contracts and Boundaries

Change, Transition and Loss

Understanding Aggression and Conflict

Developing a Quality of Work Life

Endings and Evaluation

Assessment Procedures

In addition to a minimum attendance of 80%, the following assessment methods will be employed on the course:

Learning Journal

Essay

Case Study

Service Network Audit

Interview

Participants will be expected to attend all workshops and participate fully in the group process and learning.

Campus venue: NUI Maynooth

Duration: The course will be delivered in an open learning format incorporating home based distance learning

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.