Accreditation details: OCN Level 2

Duration: 18 hours

Who is this course for: 
This course is suitable for those who work with groups in a paid or non-paid capacity.  It would also suit those who intend to work with groups in the future.

Outline of course content: 
This course covers:
• The definition of ‘facilitation’
• Managing groups and understanding group dynamics
• Facilitating group exercises
• Understanding what motivates people to join community groups 
• How groups become inclusive or exclusive

Course aims:   
The course aims to introduce participants to the principles of community facilitation and to give them the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to effectively manage a group.

Possible progression routes: 
At the end of the course participants will be offered the opportunity to explore what UPC programmes would be of interest to them.  Many participants progress to OCN Level 3 in Community Development or OCN Level 3 in Community Relations.

Assessment:   
• A range of written assessments
• Self assessment worksheets
• Skills practice
• Each learner will also have the opportunity to practice a short facilitation session and receive peer and tutor feedback

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