Bachelor of Arts(Training & Education)

Entry Requirements:

• Applicants who have reached 21 years of age onJanuary 1st of the calendar year of entry may enterwithout prior academic qualifications.

• Applicants under 21 years of age must satisfy theMatriculation requirements of the National Universityof Ireland, Galway.

• All applicants should have appropriate experiencein a training or educational organisation and must bein a position to undertake assignments and work-based projects relating to practical aspects oftraining or education.

• Participants are expected to be computer proficientand to be able to access and use the internet.

Enrolment and RegistrationApplication for enrolment and registration is made bycompleting an application form. Forms are available fromthe website at www.nuigalway.ie/openlearningcentre orby contacting the centre at 091 494055.

Course DeliveryCourse delivery is facilitated through module relatedworkshops. Participants are required to attend allworkshops. Workshop locations are selected to begeographically accessible for students. Course deliveryis also supported through the Blackboard LearningManagement system.

AssessmentParticipants are assessed through written assignments,practical assignments, online discussion contributions andlearning journal reflections.

Student SupportNUI Galway personnel, tutors and course administratorsprovide a high level of support to students throughoutthe programme. This is facilitated through telephonesupport and the Blackboard Learning Managementsystem. Students are encouraged to create informalsupport groups and networks.

Course feesFees information is available from the Open LearningCentre at 091 494055 or on the website:www.nuigalway.ie/openlearningcentre

Recognition of Prior LearningNUI Galway has adopted the process of Recognitionof Prior Learning (RPL). This may allow students to gainexemptions/credit on a programme of study based ondemonstrated learning achieved prior to admission.

Applicants to Year 1 of the BA in Training and Educationprogramme may wish to apply for module exemptionsin accordance with the University’s Recognition of PriorLearning policy. For further information on the RPLapplication process please contact the Open LearningCentre at 091 494055. TRAI

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www.nuigalway.ie/openlearningcentre

Open Learning Centre

Ballard House, Westside, Galway

Telephone: 091 494055

Facsimile: 091 528905

Web: www.nuigalway.ie/openlearningcentre

Email: openlearningcentre@nuigalway.ie

IntroductionThe Open Learning Centre at the National University ofIreland, Galway provides accredited courses in trainingand education. Our approach promotes an accessiblelearning environment, allowing course participants todevelop independent learning skills while undertakingrecognised university programmes using a distancelearning model.

Who can apply?Courses are designed for

• vocational trainers, tutors, instructors• educational consultants • human resource specialists• those practising or planning a career as trainers in

the educational, industrial, commercial, voluntaryand community sectors.

The open learning programmes aim to develop theknowledge and skills of training professionals in linewith National and European competences and standards.

Distance LearningDistance Learning programmes combine open learningand face-to-face methods of delivery. This allowsparticipants to study at a time, place and pace whichsuit their individual circumstances.

ProgrammesAll programmes are designed on a modular, credit-basedmodel. Each module has a specific number of ECTS*. Astudent can attain 45 credits in a year. The Open LearningCentre offers programmes at levels 7, 8 and 9 on theNational Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Such awardsare categorised as major or minor based on learningoutcomes and credits.

Certificate & Diploma in Employee Assistance

YEAR 1 ECTS*Individual Help in the Employee Assistance Process 10

Employee Assistance: Origins, Principles

and Organisation 5

Problem Management and Creativity 5

Negotiations and Negotiation Skills 5

The Legal and Policy Framework of EAP 10

Work-based Project 10

On successful completion of Year 1, students may exit witha Certificate award (Level 7).

YEAR 2 ECTS* Responding to Substance Misuse in the Workplace 10

Practical Research and Report Writing 5

Depression and Common Mental Disorders in EAP 10

Employee Assistance: Psychological Trauma 5

Employee Assistance: Bullying and Harassment 5

Work Based Project 10

On successful completion of Year 2, students are awardeda Diploma (Level 7) and can progress to Year 3 and Year 4 ofthe BA (Level 8) in Training and Education.

Undergraduate Degree Programme Content

YEAR 1 ECTS*Essential Trainer Skills 10

The Individual Learner 5

Learning in Groups 10

The Learning Process 5

The Assessment of Learning 5

Skills for Life and Employment 10

On successful completion of Year 1, students may exit witha Certificate award (Level 7).

YEAR 2 ECTS*Management of Training and Education 10

Course Design 10

Course Delivery 5

Understanding Communities 5

Introduction to Research in the Social Sciences 5

Work-based Project 10

On successful completion of Year 2, students may exit witha Diploma award (Level 7).

YEAR 3 ECTS*Organisational Management: Human Resources 10

Social Science: Research Methods 5

Project Management 5

Contemporary Lifelong Learning; Policy and Practice (Training, Education and Development) 5

Coaching for Improved Performance or

The Virtual Learning Environment 10

Work-based Project 10

YEAR 4 ECTS*Critical Thinking 10

Applied Innovation Management 10

The Irish Administrative System 10

Research Project 15

On successful completion of Year 4, students are awardeda BA degree (Level 8) in Training and Education.

NOTE: Modules of equivalent status may be offered oneach year of the programme.

Short Accredited Programmes

Foundation Diploma (Training and Education)Essential Trainer Skills 10 ECTS*

or

Essential Trainer Skills (Sports Coaches) 10 ECTS*

Foundation Diploma (Training and Education)Assessment 10 ECTS*

Foundation Diploma (Skills for Life andEmployment)Skills for Life and Employment 10 ECTS*

Certificate in Advanced Trainer Skills Coaching 10 ECTS*

Skills for Life and Employment 5 ECTS** European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System