OTC Podcasts....

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.

Michelle and Mick talk with Niav about surviving and thriving in the honours degree.

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).