Provider: Western Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force
Address: Unit 6, Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway
Contact: Western Regional Drugs Task Force
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Email: training@wrdtf.ie
Telephone: 091 480056
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Putting the Pieces Together is a training manual that was developed by the WRDATF to harness an integrated approach to working with young people, parents and communities on the subject of drugs and alcohol. The in-person session in early October takes place in Galway.
The other blended learning programme, in late October, will train people in the use and content of the manual. It aims is to act as a guide and a resource for persons working with young people of mixed abilities in an out-of-school setting. This blended learning course which includes 4 zoom sessions and approximately 6 hours self directed learning where all the materials including zoom link are provided on a learning management system. On completion of all elements of the course, participants will receive a copy of the manual via the post.
There is a one day (in-person) course in Galway. This course is specifically for those who want to trainer others to delivery the Putting the Pieces Together programme. Following training they will be able to offer the two day Putting the Pieces Together course to youth workers and others working with young people and in the community. Applicants must completed the two day training course and have experience of delivering the programme to groups. Interested parities will be required to complete a Train the Trainer application which is available from training@wrdatf.ie and will be sent to all to complete the booking form.
There is a blended learning course where participants attend 4 online zoom session and also complete a number of modules online. A short introduction and further information on the delivery and content of the course will be given in advance of the course.
The course aims:
Individuals who intend to complete Putting the Pieces Together awareness/prevention courses with young people within organisations and groups in out-of-school settings (either online or in-person)
Training is for those living in the West of Ireland, though we will accept trainees from outside.
See the website (training calendar) for booking form https://www.wrdatf.ie/training.php
The WRDTF education team provide a wide range of training and education programmes for those living in the west of Ireland.