Professional Development

Exploring Diversity - Facilitating Community Relations Work

OCN Accredited Level: 3 Credits: 4

 

Course Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skill, knowledge and confidence to facilitate cross-community work with diverse groups.

 

Course Objectives:

  • Understand and practice facilitation skills necessary for community relations work
  • Have knowledge of history since the Act of Union in 1801
  • Design a programme for respective age groups
  • Have an awareness of how to develop an Anit-Sectarian Police
  • Be able to differentiate bewteen prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, racism and sectarianism
  • Understand demographic changes in Northern Ireland
  • Candidates will devise, facilitate and evaluate a community relations programme
  • Understand the concept of citizenship

 

Duration:

60 hours teaching, 60 hours home study

For further information contact Peace and Reconciliation Group on 02871369206 or www.peaceprg.co.uk