The delight of learning together, is that we are always modelling the realities of group dynamics.  You can actively experience the skills being applied.

At the beginning of the course participants are guided to set their learning development goals for the course.  These goals are based on the individual’s experience with groups and work teams,  and a personal assessment of skills and opportunities to practice outside the course. 

In groupwork training, there is no teacher like practice!  There will be work in large and small groups, triad work, roleplays, sociodrama, inner work, and exercises using art and drama techniques, personal reflection and fun!  People will be encouraged and supported to have a go at all of these, but none are compulsory.

Facilitation Micro Skills
Group facilitation involves a wide range of specific skills – the primary reason we initiated this stand alone year long course! Through over 20 years of practice, we have developed these techniques into a set of Key Facilitation Micro Skills.

This set is the A-Z of practical facilitation skills. It begins with A for Awareness, through S for Summarising Skills to W for Wondering (what is going on in the group!). These micro skills will be introduced at the 5 day residential, and then threaded throughout the year’s work.

Groupwork Institute Assessment
For all course participants, assessment will focus on your practical skills development.  Assessment tasks range from written work through to individual and group activities/presentations.

We place a strong emphasis on ensuring that all assessment tasks are practical and relevant to your work focus.  In many instances, participants are able to complete most assessment tasks in the workplace.

Diploma Accreditation
Accreditation is offered through our accredited training division and is accredited as a Diploma of Management BSB51107.

The accredited component of the course is optional and thus only paid for by those who actually want the Diploma qualification.  Accreditation is dependent on the gathering of evidence demonstrating current competencies.  Support will be provided to gather this evidence.