Overview

This Micro-credential has a specific brief to support individuals involved in implementing programmes and initiatives related to consent, sexual violence and harassment. In particular, we draw on examples related to the Consent Framework (‘Safe, Respectful, Supportive & Positive: Ending Sexual Violence & Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions’) promoted by the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science, work with post-primary schools, and other community settings. 

The Micro-credential supports practitioners, researchers, and advocates with an interest in these areas to further develop their approach to consent, sexual violence and harassment – by reflecting on and addressing organisational culture, critically thinking about institutional structures and processes, and via targeted initiatives.

Many of the strategies and skills called for by policies such as the Consent Framework are innovative, bringing an associated need for support for professional development. We are therefore learning together, and people working in the area will be well served by developing a ‘learning community’ that can mutually support a ‘best practice’ model.  
 
While the content will specifically target the higher education and post-primary sectors, we welcome participants who are working in areas such as youth work, community organisations, the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, etc. 

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be over 21 years of age.
• A Level 8 undergraduate, or Level 7 qualification with 3 years experience is required.
• Applications can be considered using Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Applicants must currently be engaged in a relevant setting where there is an opportunity to engage in the review and planning of initiatives relevant to the ‘Consent Framework’ or similar initiatives on consent/SVH.

As part of the application process for this Micro-credential, learners will be required to provide and upload a short personal statement detailing why they want to take the course (500 words max).

What you will Learn

• Three main topic areas; designing, supporting, and evaluating education and development programmes on consent, sexual violence and harassment for students and staff.
• Supporting organisational change through staff development, training in receiving disclosures, and acting as a resource for organisational culture and climate change.
• Developing policies and best practice to underpin institutional and procedural change.
• The module is led by the Active* Consent programme.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design and support a consent education programme.
2. Support staff and student members in the delivery of consent education.
3. Receive disclosures of sexual violence or harassment and respond appropriately.
4. Review relevant policy and identify strategic directions for policy priorities.
5. Support organisational cultural change, institutional engagement, learning and ongoing continuous improvement.

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Eva O'Byrne,
Psychology,
College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies

Email: Eva O'Byrne

How to Apply

Please fill in the online application form here. 

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal