Consultancy Work with OPTIMA, Norway
The College has worked with the consultancy group, OPTIMA, to develop open learning materials on supported employment for use in Norway .
Finnish Association for Supported Employment
The College has facilitated the Finnish Rehabilitation Foundation in translating and adapting the Diploma in Education and Training in Supported Employment for use in Finland .
German Association for Supported Employment
The College supported the translation of the Diploma in Education and Training in Supported Employment into German, for use in Germany and Austria . This work involved a partnership with the Irish Association for Supported Employment and its German counterpart.
Development of Materials on Productivity and Workplace Adaptation
The College has developed training materials for staff working with people with disabilities in the sheltered employment area. The focus of the learning materials is productivity, ergonomic design of the work-station, technical adaptations and self-management strategies.
Development of New Approaches to Social Skills Training
The College, in partnership with the Western Care Association , developed new approaches to social and personal skills training for people with learning difficulties. This project, called the JobScope Project, was ESF-funded with partners in Britain and Holland .
Socrates Mental Health Project
This project involved working with trans-national partners from Britain, Denmark and Romania in developing open learning training materials for staff working with people who have mental health difficulties.
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