DURATION: 1 Day    START DATE: TBC

TIMETABLE: Saturday from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm 

AWARD: PCI College Certificate of Attendance

VENUE: Live-Classroom 

In compliance with COVID-19, the classes will be delivered as live online lessons via Microsoft Teams, which is a platform built on Office 365. It is a secure platform and follows the compliance capabilities.

COURSE CONTENT

• Understanding adolescents
• Cultural considerations
• Communication

LEARNING OUTCOMES

New insight is offered on what is increasingly becoming a problem area in our society, i.e. the cultural difference between today’s adolescents and their parents in terms of technology, alcohol and drug availability and abuse....and communication

The workshops main theme “Working with Adolescents” is addressed through the separate and combined lens of Theoretical insight, skills, mindfulness and communication.

ELIGIBILITY

This workshop is recommended for teachers, guidance counsellors, youth workers, social workers, social care workers, psychologists and counsellors & psychotherapists, others working with adolescents and students currently in professional training.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are required to satisfy the English language requirement. Candidates whose first language is not English and who are presenting qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate may satisfy the requirement through the completion of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or equivalent, on the basis that they obtain a minimum band score of 6, which denotes a very good skill level of English. It should be noted that these are the minimum requirements in English and PCI College may set higher requirements in each case.

IT SKILLS: students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course

Students can expect to be provided with advice and support concerning any learning difficulties that they may encounter. Any diagnosed learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia, must be noted on the application.

FEES 

Full Price: £90

PCI College Graduate & Student*: £75

*PCI College Student rate applies to BSc Degree and Postgraduate students only

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants are invited to book online using the book now. Applications must be accompanied by the payment of the full course fee. Applicants are entitled to a refund if they decide to cancel within 14 days of receipt of their booking, and didn't participate on the course. Please note that the name used on your application needs to be the same name that you have on your passport.

Fees are non-refundable in all personal circumstances. The College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort. A full refund will be given to all applicants in the event that the class does not proceed. 

For more information, please visit our full Terms & Conditions page.