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OCN NI Level 2 Understanding Diversity in Society

(16-18 year olds)

 

This programme, designed to be delivered to young adults in schools or youth groups, explores the celebration of different aspects of diversity as well as challenges to diversity such as sectarianism, racism and homophobia.

 

Over the 30 hours of the programme the participants will:

  • understand the meaning of the term ‘diversity';
  • demonstrate an awareness of diverse groups;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences between groups;
  • become aware of the importance of respecting diversity;
  • recognize the contributions which diverse groups make to society;
  • understand conflict between groups and how to deal with it.

This programme can be delivered with a focus on world religions and therefore form part of a school's Religious Studies syllabus.

 

For more information contact John.

 

 

Peace Building and Reconciliation Training

 

Conflict Transformation Programme including OCN NI Level 2 ‘Handling Life's Conflicts'.

(This programme can be delivered at youth level for 15-17 year olds or at an adult level).

 

This programme is designed:

  • to build capacity within local communities to develop a culture of non-violence;
  • to enable young adults discover and explore alternative ways of dealing with relationships, difference and conflict; and
  • to contribute to peace and reconciliation activities within areas of sectarian conflict.

Content includes:

  • the nature and role of conflict;
  • managing and transforming conflict;
  • the conflict puzzle;
  • personal styles in conflict;
  • skills for handling conflict;
  • negotiation and mediation skills.

Duration:  30 hours - residential and/or single/half days

 

For more information contact John.

 

 

OCN NI Level 2 Introduction to Community Relations Work

(18+ year olds)

 

This programme will explore the key issues at the heart of community division.  The course is designed to equip participants with the basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of equity, diversity and interdependence and the skills to engage in meaningful community relations work with young people. 

 

Content includes:  

  • a value-based approach to Community Relations Work
  • The Rationale and Principles of Equity, Diversity and Interdependence
  • Identity, Tradition, Culture and Citizenship
  • Human Rights and Equality Legislation
  • The Causes and Impact of Prejudice, Sectarianism and Racism
  • Understanding Conflict and Conflict Transformation
  • Practice of Cummunity Relations Work
  • Community Relations Programming and Resources

Duration:   40 hours.

 

For more information contact John.

 

 

OCN NI Level 3 Programme Development for CR/EDI Work with Young People

 

This programme is for those who have completed the introduction to CR/EDI and wish to progress to deliver introductory CR/EDI youth work programmes.  It has been designed to provide a flexible basis to increase candidate's knowledge, skill and understanding of the delivery of CR/EDI based programmes with young people and to help them develop the confidence to be effective in the delivery.

 

Key themes include: preparing to deliver a CR/EDI programme; planning a CR/EDI session/programme; co-facilitation skills; reflection and practice. Assessment is based on the production of a report following the co-facilitation of a basic CR/EDI programme with a group of young people.

 

For more information contact John.

 

 

OCN Level 3 CR/EDI for Experienced Practitioners working with young people - in-depth training

 

This programme has been designed to encourage full-time youth workers with some experience of CR/EDI work to explore the current context of this important area of youth work.

 

Candidates will have the opportunity to explore the contribution of the EDI principles to civic society, reflect on the commitment required to put EDI principles into practice, examine the stages and content of EDI/CR youth programmes and the key skills required for the delivery of these programmes.  Facilitation skills and the application of reflective practice and evaluation models in CR/EDI programming will also be covered.

 

Accreditation is gained through attendance at a ten week course followed by submission of a report on the design and delivery of a CR/EDI youth project.

 

For more information contact John.

 

 

Reframe

includes OCN NI Level 3 Cultural Diversity (accreditation pending)

 

This skill-based programme equips people with the tools for effective living within a culturally diverse society. It addresses the following:

  • Is our community changing?
  • If so in what ways?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities we face?
  • How can we respond?

This 30 hour course, based on Christian values, explores ways of reframing how we look at the world in order to be more effective in welcoming foreign nationals into our communities or alternatively to prepare young people/adults to work in other cultures overseas.

 

Topics covered include:

  • Discovering my frame: How do I relate to my community?  This enables participants to learn how they view the world and the values they hold.
  • Challenging our frame: This encourages participants to ask questions about how they view the world. This creates a healthy self-evaluation process encouraging a journey of self-discovery and development.
  • Interacting with other frames: Communicating with people with a different cultural background. Resolving conflict between people with different ‘frames'. Dialogue with people with a different worldview.

For more information contact John.