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This qualification will further develop learners, who have existing knowledge and skills in gym instruction, to enable them to pursue a career in personal training. This is a Blended Learning qualification that can be started any time.

This qualification will provide learners with a combination of knowledge and skills to prescribe, plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes and personal training sessions to a range of clients. *This is a Blended Learning qualification that can be started at any time.

This course is for those working internationally and is based on the findings of our recent research into international Christian work. It will help you to understand your safeguarding responsibilities and improve safeguarding practice in your own context. This course is ideal for those who may oversee partnership relationships with organisations overseas, recruit and equip individuals to undertake mission trips to overseas partner projects, or for individuals undertaking mission trips themselves. We will explore the complexities and challenges of safeguarding in an international context and look at how to equip individuals effectively as well as how to build capacity.

This course is for those with a responsibility for implementing safer recruitment processes in their organisations, whether churches, faith-based organisations, charities, community groups, local authorities or other organisations providing a service to children, young people and adults. It covers the safer recruitment processes, decision making, and developing safer cultures. The aim of this course is to understand the need for Safer Recruitment through the recruitment process.

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We, Us, Them is a collaborative exhibition between Belfast Exposed and the Centre for Contemporary Photography, Melbourne which takes a female focus in relation to cultural values within first nation and global racism as well as the representation of women. The exhibition also focuses on the understanding of place, body and language.

Belfast Exposed presents a solo photographic exhibition that showcases new photographic works by Futures Awardee, Ioanna Sakellaraki, ‘The Truth is in the Soil’. Sakellaraki’s body of work is compelling and intense as she explores grief and mourning rituals in today's Greek communities.

The Northern Ireland Awarding Body, OCN accredit the Level 3 RQF Award, the first step for trainers, tutors, assessors to work in an education and training setting. The qualification is suitable for new and existing facilitators and learning and development professionals. Comprising three units, learners will understand the roles and responsibilities, inclusive teaching and learning and assessment.

Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable abolitionist, philanthropist and social reformer. Mary Ann McCracken, who was born over 250 years ago, is intrinsically linked to the city of Belfast.

The history of Belfast begins at Clifton House! From the moment you step through our door you will be transported back in time to the Belfast Poor House – opened in 1774 – which provided sanctuary to thousands of people, from the young and old, to local citizens and passing sailors, throughout the years.

North Belfast’s unique built heritage is a hidden gem stretching back to the 18th Century. In just over one mile, 14 such buildings and sites sit, sometimes side by side, and collectively tell a fascinating story of our city’s past.

The level 3 OCN CAVA Qualification is the full certificate for assessing occupational competence and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. Delivered online to meet needs in Belfast, Antrim and greater Northern Ireland communities. This qualification is suitable for trainee assessors working in a learning and development capacity e.g. NVQ programmes, apprenticeships, and non regulated frameworks.

Let’s go on an art-venture! Visit Golden Thread Gallery, The Naughton Gallery, Belfast Exposed and CCA from 11th April - 13th June to discover what goes on behind the scenes. You can see the current exhibitions & access another side to the galleries through your phone, in your own time, for free.

ONLINE Information Lecture from IRELAND NORTH & SCOTLAND! A Natural Path to Health for Body and Soul through the Teaching of Bruno Groening

Reach new heights in fundraising with the BAC Europa Charity Abseil!

Belfast Exposed presents the exhibition entitled Seen To Be Heard by award-winning photographer Jennifer Willis, featuring 32 portraits of women from Northern Ireland all living with a secondary breast cancer diagnosis.

In the month of May, we have 6 Patient Advocacy workshops designed to teach you more about the healthcare system in Northern Ireland. Spots are still available for the following dates, so register today! All workshops will be held on Zoom. Thursday, May 5th at 4pm Wednesday, May 11th at 7pm Thursday, May 12th at 4pm Friday, May 20th at 1pm Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm Monday, May 30th at 1pm

In collaboration with the Eastern Federation Support Unit, Queens University Belfast have developed three short courses for individuals working in primary and community care. This opportunity is ideal for people working in the field of health and wellbeing from a range of sectors.

Set yourself up for success in your heavy vehicle driver training by attending a FREE one-week course at Transport Training Services.

This training will take place on Monday evenings 6:30pm from Monday 9th May 2022. The QA Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed to be an introduction to teaching for those who work or would like to work in the further education and skills sector. Over a 10 Weeks, candidates will build an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities related to planning, delivering and reviewing inclusive training sessions. Topics covered include: maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, ways to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment, assessing learners and providing constructive and developmental feedback. Successful candidates will leave with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare them for teaching in a wide range of contexts, in environments such as Further Education (FE) Colleges, Local Authorities or independent training. What's Covered? - Roles and responsibilities in education and training - Ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment - Relationships between teachers and other professionals - Boundaries between the teaching role and other professionals - Points of referral to meet the individual needs of learners - Inclusive teaching, including: • Ways to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment • Creating an inclusive teaching and learning plan • Justifying own selection of teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods in relation to individual learner needs • Delivering inclusive teaching and learning to meet individual needs • Evaluating the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning including areas for improvement • Using teaching and learning approaches to meet learner needs • Communicating with learners in a way that meets their needs Understanding assessment in education and training • Different methods of assessment and how they can be adapted to meet individual learner needs • How to involve learners and others in the assessment process • The role and use of constructive feedback • Record keeping of assessments

The course introduces a basic mediation process for use in a two party dispute or in constructive relationship building. Mediation Theory & Practice is accredited by the Open College Network Northern Ireland. This course is accredited as a Level 3 course earning 9 credit points. This equates to an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma.

A week long awareness campaign of Acquired brain injury and the effects of hidden disability

Women & Money - Women face particular Financial & Personal issues. Our Session will help provide Information and Advice to cover areas such as : Divorce, Menopause, Ill- health, Pensions, Caring Responsibilities, Motherhood etc

National Energy Action (NEA), are one of the leading providers of domestic energy and fuel poverty training and education services for over 30 years, NEA is delighted to offer both face to face and online tuition across the United Kingdom to enhance the quality of energy advice services nationwide. The course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of energy advice and the knowledge required to deliver energy advice to householders. This remains NEA’s most popular course for energy efficiency advisers.  Previous candidates who have successfully achieved this qualification have come from the voluntary/community sector, industry, health and housing, local council and consumer bodies

Sessions for School Age Childcare settings.