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The Foundation Diploma in Training and Education in Supported Employment is an exciting and practically oriented open learning course validated through NUI, Galway . It is targeted at staff working in mainstream supported employment services, vocational, workshop or sheltered occupational services. The course provides participants with the opportunity to develop essential core skills as employment facilitators or job coaches.

Course Participants
It is suited to those who aim to assist people with employment support needs to make the transition into integrated paid employment. This includes aspiring job coaches, day centre staff, those working in the Government-supported employment programme and staff of special schools and colleges.

Course Award
This course is accredited by the National University of Ireland, Galway. Participants who successfully complete this course will:

•  Be awarded the Foundation Diploma in Training and Education in Supported Employment
•  Receive credits towards the Diploma in Training and Education in Supported Employment,
also accredited by NUI, Galway
•  Be guaranteed access to the first year of the BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability)

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•  The fees for this course