YOUTH SERVICE Training Calendar

YOUTH SERVICE Training Calendar April 2014 to March 2015 www.neelb.org.uk Training March 2014 Issue

Youth Service Training Calendar Youth Service The North Eastern Education & Library Board is a statutory organisation, funded through the Department of Education, underpinned by statute in the Education & Libraries Order 1986 to "Through direct provision and in support of Voluntary Organisations, the Board aims to ensure that opportunities are available for the personal and social development of young people within its area". The geographical remit covers 9 council areas: Coleraine, Ballymoney, Magherafelt, Ballymena, Antrim, Moyle, Newtownabbey, Larne and Carrickfergus. The key purpose of youth work is to enable young people to develop holistically, working with them to facilitate their personal, social and educational development, to enable them to develop their voice, influence and place in society and to reach their full potential National Occupational Standards LLUK Youth Work 2008. The Youth Work Curriculum A Model for Effective Practice NI, 2003 is our key guide to youth work practice. In order to help our young people grow and develop we must ensure that the adults who work with them in youth settings: are aware of the important role they hold; gain relevant, current information; and develop and apply key youth work skills. Our experienced youth service staff combine their knowledge of the needs of young people and youth leaders in their areas,with their knowledge of training resources and create a wealth of training courses-compiled in this booklet. The courses are of varied length and intensity, reflecting the diverse nature and needs of our part-time youth worker cohort. Many are mandatory training courses required by controlled sector staff, others are optional areas of knowledge and skill suitable for our part time and full time practitioners. We also aim to nurture the development of our young people by providing personal and social development focused training, progressing to leadership skills courses. To that aim, we have developed a wide range of OCNNI accredited courses for young people (see pages 5-8 for detail) in cooperation with all other Education and Library Board Youth Services. Course are provided free of charge to controlled sector young people and certification fees are charged to voluntary units. All of our training is of high quality and we offer a range of certification for adults also e.g. Open College Network NI, St John Ambulance, NEELB certification etc. provided by our own experienced staff or in partnership with excellent specialist providers. Our training courses not only improve our collective service to young people, but can be of great personal benefit to you in terms of: improvement of self confidence; networking with other local leaders/clubs; attaining knowledge applicable to a range of club/unit or life situations; gaining practical skills immediately applicable in your club/unit; and providing you with motivation to try fresh ideas for new activities or projects. Costs and charges are kept to a minimum to encourage participation and to reflect the effective and efficient management ethos of the NEELB. Courses are provided free for controlled unit staff. Where places are available, voluntary group participants are charged a proportional fee. This booklet provides you with a summary of our courses throughout the NEELB, information about our major courses and fine detail of courses held within specific geographical areas. Please select the course(s) that suits you, seek approval from your centre leader and complete the application form available from one of area youth offices (Office details on page 14) I hope you enjoy your training experience with the NEELB Youth Service and apply your learning to ultimately improve the lives of the young people with whom you work. Ursula Meehan, Senior Youth Officer (Staff Development) NEELB Youth Service 2 Ursula Meehan Senior Youth Officer - Staff Development

Youth Service Training Calendar This booklet sets out detail of the wide range of courses available from March 2014 to April 2015 for Young People (aged 14-17) and Adult Youth Leaders () in the NEELB area. The diagram below shows our training pyramid-a progressive path of courses on offer which will give you increased knowledge on relevant youth issues, and the skills to better promote the personal and social development of the young people with whom you work. No prior experience is required for most courses (see guidance for OCNNI courses). The booklet sets out information based on the categories above and gives detail of the content, duration, cost, dates, times and location of our courses. If you wish to obtain further application forms or information about the courses being held in your own area, please find office details from page 32. The NEELB Youth Service invests much time and energy into providing you with high quality training experiences ultimately, YOU are the main resource that young people have and we are here to support and guide, to enable you to be the best youth leader you possibly can be. Ursula Meehan SYO (Staff Development) 3

Youth Service Training Calendar OCN Level Courses Page 6 Certificate Courses Page 9 Workshops Page 15 Outdoor Education Courses Page 33 4

OCN Level Training

OCN Level Courses Youth Development Course OCNNI Level 1, Credit 3 The Youth Development Course is being offered now as an accredited course for the first time. This training deals with personal development of members within Youth Projects. It addresses their roles as members and encourages them and promotes confidence. (Voluntary Groups) 22.50 14-16 Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Area Closing Date 3rd October 2014 Dates October - December 2014, 6.30-9.30pm Residential Woodhall (To be confirmed) Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 3rd October 2014 Dates 14th October 2014, 7pm - 9.30pm Plus 5 consecutive nights Residential 14th - 16th November 2014, Woodhall Residential Centre 6

OCN Level Courses Young Leaders Course (OCNNI Level 2 Credit 3) This course was previously known as the Trainee Leader Course and is available now as an accredited course It offers 16-18 year olds, who are involved within their youth organisation, an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and practice. The course aims to develop the trainees abilities by covering 3 core areas How to communicate effectively Understanding leadership roles How to organise events, competitions and organisation techniques (Voluntary Groups) 22.50 Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 5th September 2014 Induction 22nd September 2014 Residential 26th - 28th September 2014 7th - 9th November 2014 16-18 Ballymena & Antrim Area Closing Date 5th December 2014 Dates January - March 2015, 6.30-9.30pm Residential Woodhall (To be Confirmed) Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 2nd December 2014 Induction 12th January 2015, 7pm - 9.30pm Plus 6 additional Monday evenings Residential 27th February - 1st March 2015 7

OCN Level Courses Good Relations & Cultural Diversity for Young People, OCNNI Level 1, Credit 3 This 30hr programme aims to provide experiential learning opportunities for young people to further their knowledge and understanding of the themes of identity, culture, diversity, community conflict, local and global citizenship and democracy (Voluntary Groups) 22.50 Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 1st October 2014 Dates 6th November 2014 plus 5 consecutive Thursday evenings, 7-9.30pm Residential 5th 7th December 2014 15-17 Other OCNNI Accredited Training Options for Young People A Range of other OCNNI accredited courses are also available to young people which will delivered through Area Youth Project Workers and Youth Centre for groups members according to availability. Course Categories: Personal and Social Development Employability Health and Well Being Leadership & Development Please contact your local Youth Office (details on Page 36) for details of available courses 8

Certificate Level Course

Certificate Course Youth Support Worker Qualification This training programme is aimed at part time youth work staff and volunteers currently working with young people in a youth work context. This Youth Work Training Course will replace the OCN Level 2 Introduction to Youth Work & OCN Level 3 Programme Development, as a recognised award to gain locally qualified status with the Education and Library Boards. Criteria for Selection Candidates should be years of age Candidates must have 6 month s practical experience working in a Youth Organisation Candidates must currently be working at least one session per week in a Youth Unit or Organisation registered with the NEELB Youth Service Candidates must be able to attend all course sessions (Voluntary Groups) 60 An induction evening and an interview evening will take place at local level. Students will be supported by Course Tutors and will also be expected to find a Mentor/Supervisor within their own organisation who can enable the student to fulfil their role and responsibilities. The taught element of the course will be delivered between September to January in a variety of formats e.g. evening sessions and residential weekends. Students carry out and report on a piece of youth work practice in their unit/club between January and March 2014. Course activities, tasks, Tutor Assessment and Supervisor statements will provide essential evidence for completion of this course. Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 3rd September 2014 Interviews TBC Induction 22nd September 2014 Residential 26th-28th September 2014 & 7th-9th November 2014 Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Area Closing Date 12th September 2014 Interviews 25th September 2014 Date 2nd October 2014 April 2015 7-10pm Residential 28th-30th November 2014, Woodhall Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area 10 Closing Date 5th September 2014 Interviews 15th September 2014 Induction 22nd September 2014 plus 7 Consecutive Mondays Residential TBC

Certificate Courses Adult Trainee Leader The basic Trainee Leader Course has been adapted to offer adults, who might not feel ready for the substantial ELB Youth Support Worker Qualification, but who are involved within their youth organisation, an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and practice. The course aims to develop the trainees work, by looking at 3 core areas How to communicate effectively Understanding leadership roles How to organise events and competitions This course will give new adult leaders the opportunity to gain skills in leadership, communication and organisation. The course will also cover NEELB Departmental Policies, structures and good practice. Sessions are practical, enlightening and challenging. Free Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 12th January 2015 Induction 26th January 2015, 7-10pm Residential 6th-8th February 2015 20th-22nd February 2015 Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Area Closing Date 9th January 2015 Dates January-February 2015, 7-10pm Residential TBC Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 19th December 2014 Dates 15th January 2015 end March 2015 Residential 6th-8th February 2015 11

Certificate Course Child Protection Awareness Course This course is required for controlled sector Youth Workers, to raise awareness of child protection issues. The 3 hour workshop covers awareness of abuse, recognising signs and symptoms and reporting procedures. NB A further course is provided for those undertaking the role of designated Child Protection Worker. This is also mandatory training for relevant controlled sector staff. who will be informed of course availability in their area. Free Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Course Details to be confirmed, Please contact your local area youth office Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Area Course Details to be confirmed, Please contact your local area youth office Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 8th January 2015 Date 28th January 2015 6.45 9.45pm 12

Certificate Courses Disability Awareness Certificate This course aims to provide good practice, ideas and guides for those working with someone with a learning disability, and to develop an understanding of issues relating to disability Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Date February 2015 Parkhall Youth Centre First Aid Certificate (City & Guilds)* This course covers the theoretical and practical instructions needed to give effective first aid. It will cover theory relating to resuscitation, choking, control of bleeding, fractures and epilepsy *CHARGE WILL APPLY TO VOLUNTARY GROUP PARTICIPANTS Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Date 14th & 21st October 2014, 7-10pm 13

Certificate Course Emergency Medical First Aid (City & Guilds) This course aims to show participants how to properly protect themselves and how to carry out effective CPR on adults. Participants will also have an understanding how to deal with an emergency, including a range of trauma incidents (Voluntary Groups) 40.00 Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Date 5th November 2014 12th & 19th November 2014, 6.45-9.45pm Basic Food Hygiene Safety Level 2 This accredited course will give participants a basic awareness of good hygiene and safety issues and meet food industry recommendations with reference to preparing, cooking and handling food (Voluntary Groups) 35.00 Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing date 10th November 2014 Date 18th & 25th November 2014 Rathcoole Youth Centre 14

Workshops

Workshops Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Workshops The NEELB Youth Service are working in partnership with Barnardo s Safe Choices NI service to provide training for youth workers surrounding the issues of child sexual exploitation and children/young people going missing from their home/place of care. Two workshops are being offered in each area from January-March 2015 (Dates and s to be confirmed) Free Workshop 1: Level 1 Awareness and identification Aim - To raise awareness of: the nature and scope of CSE in NI; the risks and indicators of sexual exploitation and going missing; the underlying processes associated with CSE; the links between abuse, current behaviour and vulnerability to CSE; key legislation, policy and agency responses/roles to the issues of missing and CSE. Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date December 19th 2014 Date TBC (January-March 2015) 6.30-9.30pm To Be confirmed, Contact your local area youth office Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt NEW Closing Date December 19th 2014 Date TBC (January-March 2015) 6.30-9.30pm To Be confirmed, Contact your local area youth office Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Closing Date December 19th 2014 Date TBC (January-March 2015) 6.30-9.30pm To Be confirmed, Contact your local area youth office 16

Workshops Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Workshops Workshop 2 Level 2 Skills to practice Aim- To further enhance knowledge and understanding of CSE at a universal, selective and indicated level To gain understanding of Barnardo s Model of Intervention; To explore methods of effective intervention with young people. To equip participants with skills and resources to engage young people in CSE work. To inform our youth work response Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date December 19th 2014 Date TBC (January-March 2015) 6.30-9.30pm To Be confirmed, Contact your local area youth office Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Closing Date December 19th 2014 Date TBC (January-March 2015) 6.30-9.30pm To Be confirmed, Contact your local area youth office Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Closing Date December 19th 2014 Date TBC (January-March 2015) 6.30-9.30pm To Be confirmed, Contact your local area youth office Free NEW 17

Workshops Supervisor Briefing (YSWQ) This is an evening workshop which is essential for anyone supporting a student on the ELB Youth Support Worker Qualification Course. The workshop will help participants get an overview of the course content and assessment requirements as well as clarifying the expectations of the supervisor role. It is desirable that supervisors should have already successfully completed the OCN NI course (or equivalent). The workshop is free of charge and available to those over 18 Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 3rd September 2014 Date 10th September 2014 6.30-9.30pm Ballymena Youth Office QAF Refresher Training The Quality Assurance Framework is a support and development tool that provides youth work organisations with an opportunity to articulate, assess and improve their work within a structured framework. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the structure of the document and how it can benefit your organisation. Participants will be guided through each section and be able to experience some of the exercises for themselves. Guidance will also be given on how to apply this helpful tool in your setting. Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 26th of September 2014 Date 1st of October 2014 7pm - 10pm Ballymena Youth Office 18

Workshops Themed Arts & Crafts Consists of instruction on how to deliver 3 different hands on projects suitable for young people. This will be explained through demonstrations and the information pack supplies Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 9th October 2014 Date 16th October 2014 7-10pm Broughshane Youth Centre Embedding CRED Training This course aims to support participants to develop capacity to implement CRED Policy within their youth work practice. CRED has become a statutory element of the curriculum and all settings should be able to demonstrate how they have implemented CRED in their individual settings Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 22nd October 2014 Date 29th October 2014 6.30-9.30pm Ballykeel Youth Centre 19

Workshops Moving ahead with CRED This course aims to support participants to develop capacity to implement CRED Policy within their youth work practice. CRED has become a statutory element of the curriculum and all settings should be able to demonstrate how they have implemented CRED in their individual settings. (Community Relations, Equity & Diversity-CRED) Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 5th November 2014 Date 12th November 2014 6.30-9.30pm Ballykeel Youth Centre New Games Ideas Getting fed up with the same old running games? Looking for something new and different for your evening sessions, residentials or camps? Well, come along to this exciting and fun session where you can become a child again and learn new games or be reminded of some old games you may not have used in a long time Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 28th October 2014 Date 4th November 2014 7.00-10.00pm Broughshhane Youth Centre 20

Workshops Basic Food Hygiene This accredited course will give participants an awareness of food hygiene, safety issues that meet food industry recommendations, with reference to preparing, cooking and handling food. This is a mandatory course for controlled sector staff handling/preparing food for others. Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date Contact Your Local Area Youth Office Date September 2014 7.00-10.00pm Parkhall Youth Club Cyber Bullying This workshop will focus on cyber bullying and the impact it can have on young people. It will also provide participants with practical ways of supporting young people who have experienced this. Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 16th January 2015 Date 21st January 2015 7pm - 10pm Ballykeel Youth Centre 21

Workshops Suicide Awareness Level 1 Suicide talk is an exploration in suicide awareness organised around the question Should we talk about suicide?. It provides a structure in which session members can safely explore some of the most challenging attitudinal issues about suicide, and encourages every member to find a part that they can play Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 23rd January 2015 Date 28th January 2015 7pm - 10pm Ballykeel Youth Centre Suicide Awareness Level 2 This is a 3 hour course, globally recognised and certified. It will enable participants to follow a 4 step programme, to help prevent suicide. Ideal for those who have not yet completed the 2 day ASIST course, but require further training Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 6th February 2015 Date 11th February 2015 7pm - 10pm Ballykeel Youth Centre 22

Workshops Seasonal Arts and Crafts A selection of practical art and craft ideas that can be used with a variety of ages within the youth club setting. This workshop will engage participants in new, fun ideas for taking art and craft sessions with a seasonal theme. Participants will have the opportunity to try out a range of ideas and share ideas with other youth groups Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date TBC Date March 2015 TBC Broughshane Youth Centre Indoors/Outdoors Course This workshop will look at exciting survival activities that you can run from your centre that you haven t thought of before e.g. fire lighting, cooking, orienteering and shelter. Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 30th January 2015 Date 7th February 2015 10am-4pm Broughshane Youth Centre 23

Workshops Brief Intervention Workshop The Brief Intervention Workshop training specifically for youth workers includes the following, as it is most relevant to the target group; Brief intervention training aims to provide training on; Impact of smoking on health How to raise smoking with clients How to assess smokers readiness to change Explore the change cycle Know about the NRT options available Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Closing Date 17th September 2014 Date 24th September 2014 6.30-9.30pm Ballykeel Youth Centre Ballymena, Antrim & Moyle Youth Office 8-10 John Street Ballymena BT43 6DU Tel: (028) 2564 3625 24

Workshops Behaviour Management with your unit This workshop will look at practical ways of managing challenging behaviours of young people within your unit. Participants will gain understanding of the reasons behind such behaviours and the role they can play in their prevention and diffusion. Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 26th August 2014 Date 2nd September 2014 7-10pm Magherafelt Youth Centre Alternative Arts and Crafts This workshop will provide a selection of practical arts and crafts ideas that can be used with a variety of ages within a youth work setting Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 1st October 2014 Date 15th October 2014 TBC Sunlea Youth Centre 25

Workshops Basic Food Hygiene This accredited course will give participants an awareness of food hygiene, safety issues that meet food industry recommendations, with reference to preparing, cooking and handling food. This is a mandatory course for controlled sector staff handling/preparing food for others. Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 13th October 2014 Date 5th November 2014 7-10pm Coleraine Baptist Church Hate Crime This course will provide participants with an understanding of hate crime and the impact it has on young people. Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 3rd November 2014 Date 19th November 2014 7-10pm Cheers Youth Club 26

Workshops Games for Gulpins A six hour workshop for all youth workers to learn new and innovative games for a variety of purposes within any youth setting. Participants will learn these new skills by taking active part in the games and experiencing the benefits firsthand. Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 3rd November 2014 Date 15th November 2014 10am-4pm Coleraine Baptist Church Cyberkids This workshop will focus on cyber bullying and the impact it can have on young people. Up to date information will be given on current guidance and issues for young people using social media. It will also provide participants with practical ways of supporting young people who have experienced this. Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 1st December 2014 Date 8th December 2014 7-10pm Sunlea ICT Centre 27

Workshops Leadership in your Unit This workshop will refresh and introduce participants to the key components of leadership that will enhance practice delivery within your unit Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Area Closing Date 15th August 2014 Date 26th August 2014 7pm - 10pm Portrush Youth Centre Coleraine, Ballymoney & Magherafelt Youth Office The Bungalow Coleraine High School, Lodge Road Coleraine BT52 1LZ Tel: (028) 7035 2279 28

Workshops Working with aggressively challenging young people This workshop will look at practical ways of managing challenging behaviours of young people within your unit. Participants will gain understanding of the reasons behind such behaviours and the role they can play in their prevention and diffusion. Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 30th October 2014 Date 6th November 2014 6.45-9.45pm Sunnylands Youth Centre Drugs, Alcohol and Legal Highs Workshop This workshop will explore the changes associated with the misuse of drugs and alcohol and introduce the topic of legal highs. The workshop will provide an opportunity to explore the signs and symptoms of misuse and what to do when a young person displays these Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 18th November 2014 Date 25th November 2014 7-9.45pm Greenisland Youth Centre 29

Workshops Embedding CRED To explore CRED resources and develop programme ideas that can be delivered and developed with children and young people. (Community Relations Equity and Diversity-CRED) Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 17th September 2014 Date 25th September 2014 6.45-9.45pm Rathcoole Youth Centre Cyberkids This workshop will focus on cyber bullying and the impact it can have on young people. Up to date information will be given on current guidance and issues for young people using social media. It will also provide participants with practical ways of supporting young people who have experienced this. Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 27th August 2014 Date 1st September 2014 7-9.30pm Millgreen Youth Centre 30

Workshops An introduction to transactional analysis This workshop will explore the different strategies and approaches in addressing young peoples challenging behaviour Participants will gain understanding of the reasons behind such behaviours and the role they can play in their prevention and diffusion. Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 10th February 2015 Date 18th February 2015 7-10pm TBC Suicide Awareness Level 1 This short Suicide Awareness programme is globally recognised. The TALK aims to increase participants awareness of the key messages around suicide awareness and encourages participants to think about the things they can do to prevent suicide within their team, group, organisation and communities. The programme is tailored to meet individual group needs Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus & Larne Area Closing Date 16th February 2015 Date 24th February 2015 7-10pm TBC 31

Youth Service Training Calendar Useful Contacts Coleraine/Ballymoney/Magherafelt Area Eugene Stewart Area Youth Officer The Area Youth Office The Bungalow Coleraine High School Lodge Road Coleraine BT52 1LZ Tel 028 7035 2279/8470 Fax: 028 7032 1157 Ballymena/Antrim/Moyle Area Tommy Dallas Area Youth Officer Area Youth Office 8-10 John Street Ballymena BT43 6DU Tel 028 2564 3625 Fax: 028 2563 1287 Outdoor Leadership Courses Gerry Meehan (Warden) Bushmills Education Centre 7 Priestland Road Bushmills, Co Antrim, BT57 8QP Tel 028 2073 1599 Fax 028 2073 1591 Email: Gerry.Meehan@neelb.org.uk Elizabeth.Gibson@neelb.org.uk Newtownabbey/Carrickfergus/Larne Area Davy Norris Area Youth Officer The Area Youth Office 134a Ballyclare Road Glengormley Newtownabbey BT36 5HN Tel: 028 9084 0971 Fax: 028 9083 3687 General enquires regarding Youth Leadership Training contact: Ursula Meehan Senior Youth Officer (Staff Development) Youth Department County Hall, 182 Galgorm Road, Ballymena BT42 1HN Email Tel 028 2566 2271/2 Ursula.Meehan@neelb.org.uk 32

Outdoor Education Courses

Outdoor Education Application for Outdoor Leadership Courses The appropriate forms can be obtained from:- The Warden Bushmills & Woodhall Centres 7 Priestland Road BUSHMILLS Co Antrim BT57 8QP Tel: 028 2073 1599 Fax: 028 2073 1591 Email: Gerry.meehan@neelb.org.uk Elizabeth.gibson@neelb.org.uk Application forms must be countersigned, in the case of Youth Workers, by the Club / unit Leader and the Area Youth Officer or in the case of Teachers, by the applicant s Principal If a candidate finds, after being accepted for a course, that they cannot attend, they should inform the Centre accordingly so that the vacancy can be re-allocated. 34 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Training Outdoor Education has long been recognised as a valuable means of encouraging the balanced development of young people. Adventure activities, which are part of this wider concept, are seen as a means of inculcating and developing in young people the many qualities which contribute to the personal and social development of the individual. Qualities of leadership, of taking initiative, learning to co-operate and be self-reliant, are all brought to the fore, and help to give people a sense of purpose and achievement. In addition to the development of personal qualities and acquisition of new skills, adventure activities should also embrace environmental and ecological caring of the outdoors by young people. Quality of leadership is seen as the key to effective, challenging and safe programmes of adventure activities. It is essential that Youth Workers & Teachers presenting these activities are equipped to do so safely, with sound judgement and knowledge. Towards this end, the NEELB provides the training necessary for Youth Workers & Teachers wishing to become proficient as leaders in adventure activities. The courses offered in this booklet, which are all part of the Board s In-Service Training Programme, follow a syllabus agreed between the 5 Education Boards in Northern Ireland. On successful completion of a course, leaders will be registered with their Board and recognised to operate out-of-doors at the appropriate level in their chosen discipline. Common Module Weekends From Level 2 upwards, participants in any discipline are required to attend two Modular Weekends in Outdoor Leadership and First Aid. Details are supplied in the information describing each course. However it should be noted that a Module Weekend should only be attended once; it is not necessary for a leader wishing to be trained in a further discipline, to repeat a Module already covered. Inter-Board Training Syllabus in Outdoor Education The Courses offered in this booklet follow a Syllabus agreed with the other Education Boards, in which four levels of training have been established. These range from Level 1, which is generally proficiency based and is not seen as an instructional qualification, to Level 4 which is appropriate for those working as tutors on more advanced courses within the Education Board framework. All four levels, but especially Levels, 2, 3 and 4 are free standing. Many users may find that Levels 1 and 2 meet their needs and therefore proceed no further. The advanced levels are provided for those wishing to operate in more difficult terrain where a higher level of expertise is necessary. Applicants for courses will only be accepted if it is clearly stated how they propose to use the qualification gained, in their youth club /unit or school in the following years. Youth Workers or Teachers who gain qualifications will have to re-register every three years. This process involves maintaining a Log Book giving details of their work with young people over the previous three year period. If the youth worker or teacher has not used his/her qualification during this period, their name may be removed from the database, and they would no longer be recognised as a Board instructor. Governing Body Awards and Revalidation Within each Syllabus, participants may be expected to take Governing Body Awards these are in no way a substitute for the training provided, but are seen as complementary to it.

Outdoor Education Hill Walking Levels 1 & 2 This course which extends over 8 residential weekends, provides an introduction to the basic leadership skills required to take young people Hillwalking in open country during the period April to October. Candidates will be expected to attend all sessions over the 8 weekends, both day time and evening. Assessment will be continuous but considerable weight will be given to the final weekend s work which will take the form of a two night expedition over unfamiliar terrain. In addition to this commitment, candidates will be required to keep a Log Book recording a minimum of 6 Quality Mountain Days (QMD) over and above the course weekends to consolidate skills and broaden experience. This would typically constitute one QMD between each course weekend. Further information on Log Books and QMDs will be available on enrolment for the course. All applicants should be physically fit, with an established interest in Mountain Activities. Attendance at the Education in the Outdoors - Leadership Module and First Aid Module is mandatory unless the candidate has already attended that weekend on a previous training course. NEELB Youth Workers 108.60 NEELB Teachers & Others 434.40 Application Details ALL AREAS : Bushmills Education Centre 20+ Dates Level 1: 19th-21st September 2014 3rd-5th October 2014 24th-26th October 2014 Education in the Outdoors Leadership Module: 9th-11th January 2015 First Aid Module: 23th-25th January 2015 Level 2: 13th-15th February 2015 27th-1st March 2015 27th-29th March 2015 s: CLOSING DATE: Normally 7pm Friday - 2.30pm Sunday FRIDAY 12th SEPTEMBR 2014 (18 Spaces) 35

Outdoor Education Hill Walking Level 3 This course extends over 7 weekends with the final weekend being an assessment. It is aimed at leaders who have experience in leading groups at level 2 standard. The course further develops the necessary skills and knowledge a leader requires for leading groups in familiar areas within Northern Ireland all year round (excluding snow and ice). Subject to approval, experienced level 3 leaders may be recognised to work in other familiar areas outside northern Ireland. This is a joint course being organised between the NEELB & SEELB and will therefore be located between both centres and other locations Applicants must hold a level 2 hill walking or equivalent and have logged experience of leading the activity at level 2 standard There will be a limited number of spaces on this course and the number of applicants from one unit may be restricted NEELB Youth Workers 81.45 NEELB Teachers & Others 325.80 20+ Application Details ALL AREAS : Various Centres around the province Dates Level 3: 17th-19th October 2014 21st-23rd November 2014 12th-14th December 2014 9th-11th January 2015 6th-8th February 2015 Assessment Date: 13th-14th March 2015 s: CLOSING DATE: Normally 7pm Friday - 3.30pm Sunday FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2014 (Limited Spaces) 36

Outdoor Education ELB Bronze Expedition Supervisors Course This course has been especially created for teachers and youth workers who are involved or wish to become involved in assisting the Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator and other Leaders with centres hillwalking expeditions Participants at the end of the programme will be able to train those involved in the Bronze award for their expedition using the Bronze Expeditions training framework Successful participants will also be able to act as Bronze Supervisor on expeditions working within the parameters of bronze award. The leader with relevant experience will also be able to assist an NIELB Hillwalking Level 2 Leader with groups in Wild Country Areas in Northern Ireland up to a maximum of 14 young people Candidates on the course will be expected to attend all session, both day-time, evening and including one overnight camp. As this is an abridged course complete attendance will be required. The course will finish after an evening meal on the final day. Further information on log books will be available during the course All applicants should be physically fit, with an established interest in Mountain Activities NEELB Youth Workers 106.63 NEELB Teachers & Others 106.63 Application Details ALL AREAS : Bushmills Education Centre 20+ Dates: 24th-26th June 2015 s: Normally 9am Monday - 4.30pm Wednesday CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 8th MAY 2015 37

Outdoor Education Orienteering Teaching Orienteering Part 1 & 2 is for Youth Workers, Teachers and instructors at our residential centre Orienteering is a sport where you navigate using a special map You can orienteer around your own club or school grounds, local parks and forest or at a club or school event Orienteering is an ideal way to teach navigation for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme expeditions An increasing number of secondary schools are using orienteering for pupils involved in GCSE PE Orienteering develops spatial awareness and teaches life skills, many of these skills can be taught on your local grounds Orienteering can be practised by young people of all ages and ability NEELB Youth Workers 13.58 NEELB Teachers & Others 54.30 Application Details ALL AREAS : Woodhall Centre Kilrea Dates: 5th-7th December 2014 s: CLOSING DATE: Normally 7pm Friday - 2.30pm Sunday FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2014 (24 Spaces) 38

Outdoor Education Rescue and Emergency Care First Aid This is a certificated Rescue & Emergency Care course designed to revalidate youth workers and teachers who gained their initial outdoor activity qualification more than 3 years ago. The training offered will be to a higher level than that of the Basic First Aid course which candidates would have experienced previously through Bushmills Education Centre. It is intended not only as a refresher course where participants will have the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills in outdoor first aid, but also the chance to renew friendships made through Bushmills Education Centre in times past. REC fees for registration and certification are included in the Course Fees below. This single weekend course will seek to strike the balance between theory and practical application of knowledge; some of the first aid scenarios will be in the outdoor environment (All Applicants) 110 20+ Application Details ALL AREAS : Bushmills Education Centre Dates: 23rd-25th January 2015 s: Normally 7pm Friday - 2.30pm Sunday CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2014 (12 Spaces) 39

Outdoor Education Archery Leaders Award This single weekend course and Assessment Day will provide training in the skills and knowledge required for the Grand National Archery Society (GNAS) Leaders Award. This is the basic qualification intended for Youth Workers & Teachers wanting to introduce young people to Archery, making use of sports halls or local Leisure Centres. Participants are responsible for their own Assessment fees 210 Application Details ALL AREAS : Bushmills Education Centre Dates: 13th-15th February 2015 14th March 2015 (Assessment Day) s: Residential Normally 7pm Friday - 2.30pm Sunday Assessment Day 9.30am 5.00pm Saturday CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2014 (12 Spaces) 40

Outdoor Education Understanding our Environment Spring This weekend will explore the diversity of our environment in the North Antrim area. The course will look at a variety of habitats Mountain & Bogland, Forest, River and Coastline. The focus throughout the weekend will be to provide Youth Workers and Teachers with a knowledge and understanding of those areas that will enhance their work with young people out-of-doors. As the group visit each habitat, tutors will be exploring evidence of archaeology, flora and fauna and man s impact on the environment. NEELB Youth Workers 13.58 NEELB Teachers & Others 54.30 Application Details ALL AREAS : Bushmills Education Centre. Dates: 10th-12th April 2015 20+ s: Normally 7pm Friday - 2.30pm Sunday CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 6th MARCH 2015 (16 Spaces) 41

Outdoor Education Education in the Outdoors Leadership Module (EOLM) From September 2012 the EOLM course is considered as being a mandatory requirement for part-time instructors engaged at NIELB Outdoor Centres. Staff who hold the NIELB 6 Hours Outdoor Leadership Module or OCNNI Introduction to Youth Work & Programme Development units, or equivalent, will be exempt. The programme will consider key purpose ethos and values of education in the outdoors. The course will help participants explore the role of a leader in the education of young people and adults in the outdoors and the impact of self within the outdoor context. NEELB Youth Workers Key models and strategies will be explored such as the Model for Effective Practice, NI Curriculum (Learning for Life and Work), Developmental Needs of young people, Leadership and Group Development. 6.65 The majority of candidates will not need to apply separately for this Module as the dates and fees are already incorporated in the main Level 1 or 2 course for which they applied. NEELB Teachers & Others 26.61 20+ Application Details ALL AREAS : Bushmills Education Centre Dates: 9th-10th January 2015 s: 7.00pm Start (Friday) 9.30pm Finish (Saturday) CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER 2014 (24 Spaces) 42

Outdoor Education Kayaking and Open Canoeing Levels 1 & 2 This course extends over 8 residential weekends and offers candidates an introduction to kayaking and open canoeing. The first 3 practical weekends focus on personal skills, leading to assessment at BCU/CANI Two Star Level, successful candidates being recognised to assist a fully qualified leader. The final 3 weekends concentrate on leadership technique, culminating in an assessment for the NEELB Canoeing (Level 2) qualification. This is the basic level of leadership necessary to take young people canoeing and kayaking in approved sheltered water sites, from April to October. Attendance at the Leadership and First Aid Modules is mandatory unless the candidate has already attended those weekends on a previous training course. One of the 8 weekends incorporates the Foundation Safety and Rescue Training Course which is common to all our canoeing courses. Candidates will be expected to attend all sessions over the 8 weekends, both day time and evenings. Assessment will be continuous and considerable weight will be given to the final weekend. In addition to this commitment candidates will be required to maintain a Log Book recording canoeing experiences. It is expected that participants would need to practice over and above the course practical sessions to consolidate skills learnt during the course. This would typically constitute one halfday spent in a kayak and one half-day in an open canoe. Further information will be available on Log Books and course requirements following enrolment for the course. All applicants must be Youth Workers or Teachers who are able to swim a minimum of 50 metres, and who have a clear desire to use this qualification to introduce young people to either canoeing or kayaking. Successful candidates will be recognised at NEELB Level 2. Applicants should note that any BCU assessment fees are not included in the course fee below. Participants should be fit and water confident as this course is physically demanding and some previous experience of canoeing or kayaking would be expected. Application Details ALL AREAS : Bushmills Education Centre NEELB Youth Workers 108.60 NEELB Teachers & Others 434.40 20+ Education in the Outdoors Leadership Module: 9th-11th January 2015 First Aid Module: 23rd-25th January 2015 Dates: Level 1: 17th-19th April 2015 15th-17th May 2015 12th-14th June 2015 Level 2: 11th-13th September 2015 9th-11trh October 2015 13th-15th November 2015 s: CLOSING DATE: Normally 7pm Friday - 2.30pm Sunday FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER 2014 (12 Spaces) 43

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