Advice NI - Advising & Supporting Older People
We have offered accredited and non-accredited training in age issues since 2008 including our award winning Advantage programme which inspired the development of Rights 4 Seniors and POP NI. Our training includes face-to-face and e-learning courses from entry to specialist levels.
Training in age issues
We offer training packages and single courses for those working with older people including:
- Level 5 Award in Providing Specialist Advice to Older People on their Rights Under the Law
- Older Person Adviser Course
- Understanding Ageing and Working with Older People
- Understanding Age Legislation and Social Policy in Ageing
- Age Awareness and Working with Older People
- An Introduction to Older People’s Benefits
- Understanding State Retirement Pension
- The State Retirement Pension for Beginners
- Health Rights and Services for Older People
- Community Care and Older People
- Housing and Older People
The ‘Level 5 Award in Providing Specialist Advice to Older People on their Rights Under the Law’ can be studied as a stand-alone course (Award) or as part of the ‘Level 4 Certificate in Providing Specialist Legal Advice’. For further information about these qualifications visit our Vocational Training section or contact training@adviceni.net
Advising and supporting older people
We have additional off the shelf courses in various aspects of advising and supporting older people which can be delivered on a bespoke basis:
Course Title | Course Length |
An Overview of Age Awareness | ½ Day Course |
Age Legislation in the Workplace | ½ Day Course |
Understanding Elder Abuse | ½ Day Course |
An Overview of Older People Benefits | ½ Day Course |
State Pension Reform | ½ Day Course |
Preparing for Retirement | ½ Day Course |
Mental Health and Older People | 1 Day Course |
An Overview of Mental Health and Older People | ½ Day Course |
Click here for further information about our bespoke training or contact training@adviceni.net.