Episodes
Overview of the requirements for LDHE Assessed Activity 5 & 6
Published 04/28/20
An overview of the assessed activities 3 & 4
Published 04/24/20
An overview of parts 1 and 2 of the assignment
Published 04/23/20
This short podcast is a welcome to year 1 students and explains what the 'Getting Started' section covers.
Published 04/23/20
This 40-minute podcast guides you through the requirements for the assessment for this special purpose level 7 qualification. The podcast looks at the 4 sections and the overall assessment structure. The podcast is support for your workshop learning. The presenters are Brendan your tutor and Raymond the Head of Online Learning. Any questions please contact your tutor. 
Published 02/14/20
Niav McEvoy talks students through the Communication in Social Care assessment guidelines.
Published 12/10/19
Brendan and Raymond discuss the assessment for this 10 credit module. This module is on the BA Applied Management (Human Services). The assessment is an assignment that looks at mentoring, coaching, supervision and conflict management within your organisation. As with any assessment podcast, any technical issues should be referred to [email protected]. Any questions on content or the assessment should be referred to your tutor.
Published 11/04/19
Brendan and Raymond have recorded a podcast that looks at the assessment for project management. Project management is a 20 credit module. The guidelines look at each of the 4 steps involved. For convenience here are the timelines of each step in this project.  Step 1 - 2mins 36 to 9 mins 53 Step 2 - 9 mins 57 to 16 mins 38 Step 3 - 16 mins 39 to 23 mins 04 Step 4 - 23 mins 05 to 25 mins 38 A part on word count, referencing and structure then is provided to the end (at about 35...
Published 11/04/19
Brendan and Raymond discuss the assignment for this module on the Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) - NFQ L6 (QQI). Any questions please contact your tutor. See more about the course and College at www.opentrainingcollege.com 
Published 05/24/19
Niav discusses the Active Inclusion assessment with the module author, Mr. Brendan Collins. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentrainingcollege/message
Published 05/21/19
Raymond talks you through the seen question for the Quality and Risk Examination. The seen question asks the student to review a case study and write a professional report on the findings. As usual if you have any questions, contact your tutor. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/opentrainingcollege/message
Published 05/16/19
Brendan and Raymond explore the assessment for this module in the Open Training College's Certificate in Applied Management. Areas include quality service versus quality systems, the ingredients of quality; and positive organisational culture and safeguarding. See the free online safeguarding resource at www.yourotc.net
Published 04/17/19
Niav talks you through the Working with Families Assessment and some general assignment tips.
Published 04/10/19
Brendan and Raymond talk you through the assessment for the 5 credit module on the Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) Level 6 course.
Published 02/27/19
Raymond provides an overview of the assessment for research methods for third year students in social care. The assessment is focused on providing a well structured research proposal. As always any questions generated by this podcast should go to your tutor. 
Published 02/21/19
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.
Published 11/28/18
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.
Published 11/21/18
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.
Published 10/18/18
Michelle and Mick talk with Niav about surviving and thriving in the honours degree.
Published 10/11/18
This OTC podcast discusses the requirements for the research proposal for the Applied Research Methods module for our honours degree students.
Published 10/11/18
This podcast will talk you through the requirements of the assessment for the module Supporting a Person in Mainstream Work
Published 10/05/18
This podcast will talk you through the requirements of the assessment for the module Supporting a Person within the Autistic Spectrum
Published 10/05/18
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,...
Published 09/07/18
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 deal 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...
Published 07/24/18
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).
Published 06/05/18