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Training Service
The Refugee Information Service has developed an expertise and reputation as a specialised training provider on issues related to immigration, protection and integration.
In recent years, the RIS has been a regular trainer on immigration issues with the Citizen Information Board as well as other statutory and non-statutary orgaisations, service providers and community groups who are regularly in contact with migrants.
As part of a new strategy, the RIS will pursue a nationwide training function with an expert training panel.
RIS contributes its training to the following accredited courses:
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FETAC accredited Information Providers Programme
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DIT accredited Advocacy Practice for Information Providers (Level 7) Advocacy & Immigration
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Certificate on the Social Inclusion of Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants
Some organisations trained by RIS in 2008
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Citizen Information Board
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Citizen Information Centres Nation-wide
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Area Partnerships
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Schools
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Rape Crisis Centres
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Homelessness Agencies
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Comhlámh
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EPIC
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Probation Service
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SPIRASI
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SONAS
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Asylum Seekers Accomodation Centres
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Employment Support Agencies
Modules Designed by RIS
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Immigration and Nationalities
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Rights and Entitlements of Different Migrants
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Migrants and Access to Education
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Migrants from Social Welfare to Work
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Immigration Law and Policy in Ireland
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Principles of Intercultural Awareness
In addition to above, RIS has regularly designed and delivered several interest-tailored courses on various subjects requested by organisations in the statutory as well as community and voluntary sectors.
Fee Structure
Training for the voluntary and community sector:
Full day - €750 Half day - €375
Training for statutory bodies and agencies:
Full day - €900 Half day - €500
Where there are exceptional costs, these will also be sought by the RIS, over and above the costs outlined.
For more information contact Catherine Kenny - 01 6453070 or email her at catherine.kenny@ris.ie
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