At a glance
With mental health problems, stress and anxiety on the rise, there is a high chance that we all have someone at work and in our lives being held back because of negative emotional reactions, ineffective communication and poor decision making.
COURSE OUTCOME
Statement of Participation
Course overview
What we believe can affect how we think, feel and act which in turn can affect the outcomes we get in life.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, use, understand, and manage emotions in an effective and positive way. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally to gather relevant information and better understand the logical connection between ideas. We can develop skills in emotional intelligence and critical thinking to have friendly conversations about difficult subjects with people, explore what's more likely to be a better way forward regarding problems that we face, and gain better control over the choices we make in life.
Throughout this course, the facilitator includes individual and group exercises, video playback, instructor led examples and opportunities to apply the principles and frameworks delivered to the current workplace and personal situations that each participant faces.
In the first 4 lessons, you will learn how to:
- Overcome limiting self-beliefs to achieve more and live a truth-based life.
- Identify your true self and become more self-aware to reach your true potential.
- Be healthier mentally, develop sustainable healthy self-esteem and stay motivated.
- Deal more effectively with negative emotions, set healthier boundaries and make better decisions.
- Communicate more effectively in difficult situations with an awareness of what’s likely to invite less defensiveness and more responsiveness.
- Identify, understand and develop better values to deal appropriately with conflict and the other inevitable problems that we must face and deal with in life.
- Use the GROW coaching model to lead, guide and help others to focus on ways forward with the issues and goals that they have.
- Use sound epistemology to discover reliable ways to know what’s true.
In the second half of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
- Review from a practical perspective what has worked and what hasn’t regarding application in everyday life of the content covered in the first four weeks.
- Practice having impossible conversations, and coaching and communicating safely with others, for example:
- safe ways to explore what’s true regarding the claims that people make
- safe ways to explore what’s true regarding the deeply held beliefs of others
- safe ways to manage conflict and set boundaries
- safe ways to coach others and provide feedback
Ways to study
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
This non-accredited course is suitable for everyone provided that you have at least the equivalent of Australian Year 10 level English writing, reading, speaking and listening skills.
Resources required
- You will be required to bring a pen and paper for note taking.
- If you are attending Southport, you will need to present your Confirmation of Enrolment to the car park attendant each week to be eligible for discounted parking.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 