What students have said about studying in the Open Training College …

About the BA (Ordinary) in Applied Social Skills (Disability)…
“My experience of the OTC has been very positive and worthwhile. I feel that the OTC is one of the most positive features within disability services in the country. It opens so many doors for both students and service users”

“Over the past three years both my organisation and myself have benefited from the knowledge and experience I have gained. Course notes, tutors and tutorials were comprehensive and invaluable”

“Training to date for me has been excellent. This has included tutorial support for which I am grateful”

“Very relevant with fresh new thinking”

About the Diploma and Foundation Diploma in Supported Employment…
“I am very happy to have been involved in the Diploma run by the OTC. I feel that it was very well run and had many supports for students. The course materials were relevant and very up to date”

“Enjoyed the course immensely – have no hesitation in recommending the course and college to colleagues. The module system is ideal for mature students”

“Training on the Diploma provides a clear level of professionalism to the industry leading to the general raising of standards throughout the industry. Personal benefits being transferability of skills from service to service with clearly defined skills and abilities”

“I found the training a joy. Content good and relevant to my work”

About the Certificate in Applied Management…
“I would recommend doing any course with the OTC very highly. The College treats course participants with respect and professionalism. This was shown in many ways – staff, course material, assessment procedures, skills workshops, venues for workshops, graduation – all to the highest standards.”

“All modules were beneficial to me. The practical knowledge the tutors possessed came across… [I developed] confidence, assertiveness, belief in myself and the work I do”

“I feel the knowledge and confidence I gained while studying my courses definitely helped me identify goals and necessary moves that had to be made to improve service for our service-users”