Course Details:

This course will empower learners in appreciating the importance of basic literacy, numeracy and life skills to cope with demands of the care sector. It will also assist carers who provide domiciliary care where a higher degree of autonomy is called for. Trainees will benefit from a one to one mentoring and counseling. This Life Skills course will aim to develop and groom the trainees to value themselves, to build in self confidence and optimism, to manage and cope with day to day life and work in various settings, manage their budget and to prepare for work interviews.

Course Duration:

50 Hours of Theory and 50 Hours of Practical.

This will include modules on Numeracy, Literacy and Information Technology

Learning Approach:

This course is conducted mainly through a combination of lecturing and especially group work where participants are encouraged to talk about their feelings.

Awarding Body:

MQA Approved as a non award course

Course Contents:

1. Numeracy – 10 hrs

Basic arithmetic to include:

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Decimals
• Measures

2. Literacy – 10 hrs

• Phrases and sentences
• Basic vocabulary
• Basic grammar

3. Computer literacy skill – 15 hrs

• Basic components of a computer system
• Basic functions
• Controlling computer phobia
• Introduction to MS Word
• Introduction to MS Excel

4. Life coaching skill – 15 hrs

• Typical client concerns
• Concerns at different ages
• Barriers to change
• Understanding a client’s problem
• Methods of tackling clients’ concerns
• Assignment

• Changing the client’s perceptions and values
• Self belief. Changing the client’s self image
• Negative thoughts
• Fear of failure
• Self deception
• Strategies for change
• Getting the client to take action
• SMART goals
• Format for setting goals and identifying achievements
• Assignment

Learning Outcome:

• Know what life coaching is about
• Why they need it
• Understand themselves
• Compare & contrast coaching with therapy
• Understand their personal problems re:
• their family life
• their financial situation
• their work situation
• Assignment

• Understand the process of change
• comfort zones
• self contentment
• barriers to change
• Know the importance of perception & values
• Place positive & negative thinking in context
• Develop strategies for change
• smart objectives
• action plan
• Assignment

• Appreciate the importance of the right level of stress
• Understand the following:
• tension headaches
• physical changes
• self image
• Deal with the depressed client
• Develop ways of conquering stress
• Assignment

• Know what spirituality is
• Know different types of spirituality
• Discuss one's own belief system
• Spiritual techniques to choose from
• Leisure activities that help in attaining spirituality
• Understand the effect of different cultures on spirituality
• Understand how spiritual communities affect the client's behaviour
• Assignment