Training for groups and services that don't have a Lámh Tutor
Contract Training
The Lámh Contract Training System has been introduced in order to support groups and services that don't have a Lámh Tutor and are trying to access Lámh training.
Accessing Training
The Contract Training system was introduced in May 2006. Under the Contract system, groups and services can contact the Lámh Development Office to contract in a Tutor to deliver a course.
What's different about this?
Usually, Lámh Tutors deliver courses organised by their own services. Staff and families from other services have received training by accessing extra places on those courses. In recent times, there has been an increase in different groups and services seeking training and in order to support access to training the Contract Tutoring system was set up.
The Contract Training system is not designed to replace the current system of training with support from services, but rather to provide a short-term or temporary alternative for services or groups if required.
What type of courses are available?
The Lámh Family course, Module One Lámh Course for staff and the Five-day course (soon to be modular).
Does the Tutor or Lámh Development Office organise the list of participants for courses?
No, the group/ service must:
1) organise the list of participants,
2) inform each person of the costs involved,
3) agree a timetable with the group and tutor and
4) organise the venue and refreshments (if required).
How many participants can attend a course?
As an important part of the course is teaching and learning of signs, there can be no more than 12 participants per Tutor on each course.
Is the fee different for each group?
No, Lámh has set a standard fee for each course (see leaflet for details).
Does the tutor organise the venue for the course?
No, this is much easier for the group/service to organise in their own locality. Often they will have access to local premises that would be unknown to the tutor.
Are all Lámh Tutors available as Contract Tutors?
No. Lámh Tutors are employees of service providers, e.g. schools or the Health Service Executive (working as speech and language therapists, teachers, nurses, etc.) and they may/ may not be available to deliver Lámh Courses as Contract Tutors (for both personal and professional reasons). 10% of Lámh Tutors are currently available to deliver courses under the Contract Training system.
How do I find out more?
Contact the Lámh Development Office at 059 913965.
A leaflet detailing costs for courses and materials is available.