Older Person’s Adviser Course

Course Reference:  Ref No (OPAC/3/2012)

About OPAC:  

Older Person’s Adviser Course is an award winning training programme developed by Advice NI in  partnership with Age NI to improve the quality and  quantity of advice provision to older people in Northern Ireland. Winner of the prestigious AONTAS Star Award (Ulster Category) in 2011.

What the course covers: 

Age Awareness and Working with Older People  An Introduction to Older Peoples Benefits     Understanding State Retirement Pension     Health Rights and Services for Older People     Community Care and Older People     Housing and Older People

Who Should attend: 

This course is aimed at those who work in an advisory capacity with older people, groups who are working on age sector issues, and those working within the subject area, such as Case Workers, Housing Officers, Community Care Workers, EHO’s, Advocates and Legal Advisers.

Accreditation:  

The Older Person’s Adviser Course is accredited by PRO QUAL at level 5.  A level 5 qualification is the equivalent to a HND or foundation degree.

Location/Time:  

This twelve week course will take place each Thursday*  from 6th of  September until 13th of December (two week study break in early October and break for half term at end of October) On completion of accreditation you will receive a Level 5 qualification. The courses are currently delivered at Advice NI offices in Belfast and run from 9.30am to 4.00pm (approximately). *bar the course on the 17th October course which will take place on a Wednesday

Fees:     

Advice NI members

Accredited £440/Non-Accredited £375

Voluntary/Community Groups

Non-Accredited £470/Accredited £535

Statutory/Private

Non-Accredited £625/Accredited £690

For further information or to book a place on the course contact training@adviceni.net or call 028 90645919