OCN Training for Youth Work This is an accredited source of training for part-time and voluntary youth work staff working in Youth and Children's Ministry and is recognised by Education and Library Boards as the first step to professional qualification. The programme is designed for anyone aged 18 and over who want to develop their understanding of, and ability to work effectively with, young people. The ‘Introduction to Youth Work’ programme is awarded at NIOCN Level 2 and consists of 30 hours of actual tutor/participant contact time. In addition, participants will be expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours working with young people/children in a youth work/youth ministry setting over the duration of the course. Further time may be needed for individuals to complete associated tasks e.g. personal learning log, worksheets, etc. This will amount to approximately 10 hours. The programme is a competence-based programme and is assessed through portfolio building (gathering evidence of your learning) and a witness testimony from the candidate's supervisor. (Further details over page) Name Address Parish Contact phone no address Any special learning support needs? Yes / No (If yes please detail on a separate sheet) To register for the course send completed form to Peter Hamill or Andrew Brannigan Church of Ireland House Donegall Street Belfast BT1 2QH Or your details to or [You will be contacted once your place on the course has been confirmed ]

Open College Network Training for Youth Work Certificate In association with Are you 18+ and involved as a leader in Church Youth Work or Children’s Ministry? Subjects covered in the course – Needs of young people Providing a safe environment for young people Planning and resourcing youth work Issues of Youth / Children's Ministry Communication Skills Anticipating and dealing with conflict situations Awareness of the boundaries of your role Evaluating youth work Cost £30 (subsidised down from £100) When Monday 26 Sept (7-9 pm), Mondays (7-10pm) 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov Where Lisburn Cathedral Halls Over 100 people have completed the course from Down and Dromore and Connor, and have found it very useful: “A team of volunteer Youth workers undertook the OCN Youth work course towards the beginning of 2006 and I must commend the facilitation and content of the whole programme. Its completion has increased the confidence of our Youth Team here in St. Mark's emphasising the importance we place on our Youth Ministry.” Stephen Docherty, Youth Co-ordinator, St. Mark’s, Newtownards Lisburn September - November 2011 More information - Peter Hamill / Andrew Brannigan at the address overleaf, ring or or /