Upcoming Events

This tour proved very popular last year and will be repeated at 7.00 pm on Monday 21st. August commencing at the cemetery gates. Turn off the main Mallow /Killarney road towards the old sugar factory and take the next right for Glantane and the cemetery is located in a short cul de sac on the right. Ancestors of some famous people such as Daniel O Connell, Princess Diana, Nano Nagle and others are buried here. Some interesting inscriptions and iconography will be examined, methods of reading obscure inscriptions demonstrated and rubbings of some interesting headstones will be on display inside the church including one with Armor Christi emblems.
Contact- Donie O Sullivan ,086/2579106, for further details

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings. The course will take place for 1 night a week for 10 weeks in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket.

On Completion of this course learners will be able to:
•Discuss a range of age related issues to include healthy ageing, global and national demographic trends, the normal physiological and psychological processes of ageing, the social impact of ageing on older people and differing attitudes to ageing and older people.
•Explore a range of older people’s needs to include physical, social, emotional, psychological, recreational, financial, environmental and spiritual needs.
•Summarise the role of the health care assistant in providing care for older people.
•Discuss the issues related to an older person with mental illness or dementia and of living with chronic illness.
•Explore a range of specific services that are available for older people.
•Employ effective communication and adapt care and practices to meet the needs of older people with cognitive and sensory impairment and physical disabilities.
•Promote a range of aspects of care for the older person to include empowerment, advocacy, independence, individualised care, dignity, respect, choice, self-esteem and include family and carers as partners in care.
•Gain knowledge about the legislation and guidelines governing care provision and practice for older people.
•Learners will develop a defined understanding of the role of the healthcare assistant and recognise their responsibilities and limitations to the duties which they can carry out.
•Demonstrate communication skills which will facilitate effective care provision.

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

Yoga for Family & Voluntary Carers with Nora Keane

Dates: 6th October
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Duration: 6 Weeks

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

 

 

 

 

 

Course Name: Interested in a Career in Book Keeping?
Start Name: 11th September
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Duration: Mon – Thurs for 8 Weeks
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: FREE
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance and QQI for Some Modules

Are you unemployed and interested in a career in Book Keeping?
Through our Skillnets Job Seekers Support Programme we are delivering a training programme for unemployed people with a suite of book keeping related training programmes including:
• Manual Bookkeeping,
• Manual Payroll,
• Functional Maths,
• Customer Services & Reception Skills,
• Computerised Accounts using SAGE & Big Red Book,
• Computerised Wages using Thesaurus,
• Office procedure,
• Office Admin,
• Word Processing using Microsoft Word,
• Spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel,
• Email using Microsoft Outlook.
All participants of the programme must agree to undertake 1 week’s work experience as part of the course. Enquiries to Louise Bourke on 029-60633 / louise.bourke@irdduhallow.com

Course Name:  Start your own Business

Start Date: 12th, 19th, 26th September and 3rd & 10th of October

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 9.30am -1.30pm

Duration: 5 Half Days

Venue: Teach Iosagain, Rathmore

Tuition Fee: €20

Accreditation: Cert of attendance.

Learn the Fundamentals of Starting Your Own Business. From Business Research and Finance, to Marketing and Sales, we cover the fundamentals of getting started in Business.

A certificate of attendance will be provided which is required for anyone looking at applying for the BTWEA / STEA

Course Outline:

Introduction to Business Plan Template & Outline of Product or Service
Market Research
Business Planning
Market Research
Refining Description of your Product or Service
Promotion of your Product or Service
Legal structure and regulatory environment
Introduction to Monthly Cash Flow Forecasting
Employment Law
Tax Overview
Monthly and yearly cash flow for up to 3 years
Recap on sales targets.
Basic Record Keeping
Sources of Finance and Government Initiatives to support enterprise
Professional Relationships
Providing for your Retirement
Bringing it all together in your business plan.

Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute
Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9.30am-5.00pm
Cost: €25.00
The Active Leadership Award is designed to provide trained, knowledgeable and enthusiastic community based physical activity leaders to sports and physical activity session in a number of different settings. Successful participants will be equipped to work in a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces and community centres.

Trained leaders will be competent and confident in taking charge of a group for physical activity sessions. Specifically, the successful leader will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan, organise and lead physical activity sessions within their own group setting.

On completion, successful participants will be able to:
Understand their role as a Physical Activity leader and how they will apply it within their organisation/club/school/community
Plan and lead a fun physical activity session demonstrating leadership skills such as communication, observation and group management
Be equipped to lead activity sessions in a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres and sports’ clubs.

The Active Leadership course costs €25 per participant (This includes all course material, manuals and workbooks)

For further information or booking, contact the Cork Sports Partnership office on 021-4347096.

 

Course Name:             Training Delivery & Evaluation

Start Date:                  19th September

Day of the Week:       Tuesday

Time:                           9.30am – 5.30pm

Duration:                    4 Days

Venue:                        IRD Duhallow Newmarket

Tuition Fee:                €425

Accreditation:            QQI Level 6 (6N4329)

The purpose of the Certificate in Training Delivery and Evaluation programme is to provide training delivery personnel with the tools and techniques required to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate their training programmes.

Module Content

Adult Learning Principles
Setting Training Objectives
Roles and Competencies of an Effective Trainer
Preparing for Delivering Training
Training Delivery
Learning Assessment and Training Evaluation

Learning Objectives

At the end of this training programme, participants will be able to:

Identify the key principles of adult learning and incorporate these into the design and delivery of their training activities.
Set clear and specific training objectives for their programmes.
Outline the roles and competencies of an effective trainer.
Explain the principles of group dynamics in a training environment.
Discuss the specific issues of equality, diversity and disability regarding training access and delivery in the context of current legislation.
Identify the key components in preparing for training delivery.
Deliver an effective training programme.
Identify appropriate assessment techniques for a training intervention.
Assess a range of models, techniques and approaches to evaluate training programmes effectively.
Produce an evaluation report for a training programme, highlighting the areas of success and the opportunities for improvement.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

This eight-week Personal Development training programme will include some of the following topics: Developing Self-Esteem, Saying No, Managing Feelings, dealing with anger & anger management, developing communication skills with the aim of building self-confidence and self-esteem and to discover inner strengths and resources.

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

Course Name: ECDL Start (European Computer Driving Licence)
Date: Tuesday 19th September
Time: 6. 30p.m-9.30p.m.
Duration: 12 nights
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Accreditation: ECDL Skills Card

Programme Description: The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the world’s most successful IT skills certification programme. The ECDL establishes a standard for everyone who uses a computer in either a professional or personal capacity. It is a certificate that verifies competence in computer use, making the holder readily mobile within Ireland and internationally. ECDL START is a certificate which certifies and covers basic computer skills and the use of common applications in the workplace, the home and in society in general.

It is important that each learner has previous experience and a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word/ Office. Ideally each learner should have access to a computer system where Microsoft Word & Office is available to maximise learning during the training course and after.

There are four modules studied on the ECDL Start Course which are:
•Computer Essentials: This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation & management, networks & protecting your advice and data security.
•Online Essentials: This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective online information search, online communication & using e-mail.
•Word Processing: This module allows candidates to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting, and finishing small-sized word processing documents, such as letters and other everyday documents.
•Spreadsheets: This module allows candidates to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate an ability to use a spreadsheet to produce accurate work outputs.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

This course is designed to give users a good introduction to the basic concepts of Excel. It explores the structure of the Excel workbook and demonstrates basic techniques required for working with spreadsheets.

Topics Covered include:
•Exploring Excel
•Basic Workbook Skills
•Creating formulas and the autosum function
•Copying and Moving Data
•Managing Worksheets
•Printing of spreadsheets
•Formatting Data and Cells
•Working with Columns and Rows
•Using Large Spreadsheets
•Naming a range of cells
•Spreadsheet Layout

For further information or booking please fill out the booking form below. If you require any further information please call Jacinta/ Mary on 029-60633.

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

Course Name: Risk Management
Start Date: 25th September
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Duration: ½ Day
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €75
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

The Course – Risk Management
To enable learners to develop a comprehensive understanding of Risk Management within an organisation and the tools which can be employed to minimise risk.
Understand Risk
Identify and discuss examples of risk in an organisation (good risk / bad risk)
Understand Risk Categories
• Governance
• Strategic
• Compliance (Legal or Regulatory)
• Operational
• Financial
• Environmental or External
Understand Risk Management and Know Why It Is Important
• Identify and understand relevant risks
• Evaluate risks / Prioritise risks
• Monitor risks and report on their management
• May be a legal/regulatory/compliance requirement
• Reduce possibility of failing to realise objectives
• Reduce possibility of reputational damage
• Better decision making
• Recognise opportunities to benefit from risk
Understand What Makes a Good Risk Management System
• Risk Management Policy
• Risk Management Officer
• Risk Management Process
• Risk Register
• Systems and Controls
• Monitor and Report
Outcomes:
• Understand the nature of risk in voluntary and charitable organisations
• Categorise risks
• Explain the four stages in the Risk Management Cycle
• Explain how to implement a Risk Management System in your organisation

Course Name:             An Introduction to Data Protection for Business

Start Date:                  27th September

Day:                             Wednesday

Time:                           9.30am – 4.30pm

Duration:                    1 Day

Venue:                        James O’Keeffe Institute

Fee:                             €140

Accreditation:            Cert of Attendance

Course Description:

New EU Data Protection regulation(GDPR) will come into effect on May 25th 2018. This regulation places significant additional responsibility on businesses that handle personal data and introduces significant penalties for businesses who do not comply.

This one-day training course will give attendees a solid understanding of data protection and will give practical advice on how to implement GDPR compliant practice across a range of business activities such as running a website, marketing activities, handling customer payments and providing customer service.

Understand data protection principles
Know how data protection applies to your business
Avoid the common mistakes that put your customer data at risk

About the Tutor:

Marie Murphy is a co-founder and operations director of Fort Privacy Partners which offers a full range of operational, legal and technical data protection services.

Marie is a Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) with a background in business and communications.

Previously CEO of an internet start-up, she has first-hand experience of the data protection challenges facing business. As a result, Marie’s work focuses on providing practical, operational advice and solutions that can be applied to business.

Marie also specialises in Privacy by Design and trains on the topic for the Irish Computer Society as part of their European Certified Data Protection Officer Programme.

Marie’s philosophy is that data protection is not just about compliance. Done properly, it enables businesses to build trusted relationships with their customers. It ultimately benefits the business by enhancing the business reputation.

Course Name: Palliative Care
Start Date: 18th September
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Duration: 10 Wednesday Nights
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €200
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 (5N3769)
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to enable them to care for and address the needs of a person and their family after the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, in a dignified, inclusive and holistic manner.
Learners will be able to:
1. Discuss the philosophy and principles of palliative care.
2. Summarise the structure and organisation of palliative care services.
3. Discuss the role of the support worker in the promotion of key issues such as life quality, self-esteem, respect, privacy and dignity in palliative care work.
4. Explore different attitudes to death and dying to include an understanding of individual patterns of grief, bereavement and loss.
5. Employ a range of communication strategies and processes which are central to the work in palliative care.
6. Apply a person-centred approach to caring for a person in the last days of their life.
7. Respond appropriately to the needs of the person who is confused in the last days of life.
8. Work effectively and with great sensitivity in relation to the dying person and their significant others in palliative care setting.
9. Use the range of skills required from a palliative support worker in relation to end of life care.

Assessment Technique:
Learner Record 70% Assignment 30%

Course Name:             An Introduction to Sugar Craft

Start Date:                  28^th September

Day:                             Thursday

Time:                           6.30pm – 8.30pm

Duration:                    6 Weeks

Venue:                        James O’Keeffe Institute

Fee:                             €99

Accreditation:            Cert of Attendance

Course Description: Learn the art of Sugar Craft with leading baker Lynn Smith of Edible Art. Participants will learn the essential skills of Sugar Paste, Flower Making, Modelling, Piping and Decorating.

 

Course Name: Essential HR for Business Owners

Start Date: 10th October
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Duration: 1 Day
Venue: E Macroom
Fee: €75
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

Suited to:
Small Business Owners, Staff involved in Management, Supervisors, Line Managers
Course Content:
• Legal Obligations of Employers
• Quasi – (Legal Obligations) – not legal but highly recommended
• Employee Handbooks – (readable, not box ticking)
• Recruitment/Probation/Retention
• Policies & Procedures the big two – Grievance – Discipline
• 9 Grounds – do not trespass
• Health & Safety from a HR point of view i.e. Bullying/Harassment/Equality
• Culture you create/enviroment
• Leave Entitlements/Long tern Illness /Retirement
• Performance Management/Appraisal
• Top Tips

Course Name: Food Safety Level 2
Start Date: 3rd October
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Duration: 1 Day
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €130
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance HACCP Level 2

The aim of this course is to provide food workers with adequate training in the basic principles of food safety and covers the necessary skills required to practice HACCP effectively in the workplace.
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR:
• Is a legal requirement for all chefs and kitchen staff
• This course is suitable for anyone working with food
• Anyone wishing to improve their employment prospects in the food industry
COURSE CONTENT
• Food Safety
• Microbiological Hazards
• Food Contamination
• HACCP from Delivery to Storage
• HACCP from Food Preparation to Service
• Personal Hygiene
• Pest Control
• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Food Safety Law and Enforcement
• Allergens

Course Name:       Hand Held Pesticides Applications
Start Date:             4th & 11th October
Day of the Week: Wednesdays
Time:                        9.30am – 4.30pm
Duration:               2 days
Venue:                     James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee:          €120
Accreditation:     QQI Level 5

Programme Description:
This programme has been designed to enable participants to develop the knowledge & skills necessary to understand the infestations of pests and the best control measures.
Course Content:
• Describe how infestations of pests (weeds, diseases, insects and vertebrates) affect crop growth and reduce quality and control methods available to farmers and growers
• Explain the terminology used to categorize pesticides for crop production
• Describe principles and procedures for the safe handling, storage, application and disposal of pesticides
• Summaries of laws and regulations relating to poisonous substances to include pesticide residues and maintenance of adequate records
• Interpret pesticide label information
• Prepare a hand – held applicator for work, including calibration, in accordance with practice and manufacturer’s instructions.

Course Name: Lámh One
Start Date: TBC
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Duration: 2 Nights (6 Hours)
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €60
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

Course Overview:
This course is for staff members and professionals who have started to work in an environment where Lámh is used and covers 100 Lámh signs and how to support a Lámh user.
Qualifications Required:
No previous Lámh training required.
Course Content:
• Module One Lámh signs (100+)
• Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
• Lámh – brief history and development
• Lámh signing environment
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
• Use the 100+ signs from the Module One Book
• Use Lámh as an effective communication tool
• Contribute to assessment or decision-making around Lámh use
• Participate effectively in an established Lámh environment.

Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Duration: 3 Hours
Time: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Cost: €30.00
This workshop is for the benefit of everyone involved in children’s sport (children, parents/guardians, sports leaders’, etc). It provides introductory information on codes of conduct, bullying, recruitment, etc. as well as child protection guidelines. By following the principles, policy and practical guidelines contained in the Code, sports leaders are playing their part in providing a safe and enjoyable environment in which children can learn and thrive.

This course can be booked online at http://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm/page/codeofethics2.

Course Name: HR Fundamentals & Mentoring

Start Date:           10th October

Days:               Tuesday
Duration:        1 Day
Time:               09.30am – 5.30pm
Venue:            IRD Duhallow
Tuition Fee:     €150 – Optional ½ day Mentoring available for €350 to review your own company’s policies
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

Participant Profile

Any member of staff who is involved in the management of staff including business owners, managers, line managers, supervisors, HR staff.

Course Aims

On completion of this course participants will have an increased understanding of the requirements under employment legislation.

Course Outline

Employment Law Update
Your Obligations
Day to Day Employment Legislation
Performance Management
General Principles of Conducting Disciplinaries and Grievances
Disciplinaries
Grievances
Exit Management

Learning Outcomes:

A greater understanding of the responsibilities of management under employment law legislation
Confidence to carry out internal procedures with confidence
Greater understanding of case law
General overview of performance management
An understanding of the importance of a paper trail

Course Name:             Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace

Start Date:                  16th October

Day of the Week:       Monday

Time:                           9:30am -5.30pm

Time: Duration:          2 Days

Venue:                        James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork.

Tuition Fee:                 €250

Accreditation:            Certificate of Attendance.

Aim: On completion of this module the managers/owners will be equipped with the practical skills, knowledge and competence to become effective in their leadership and mentoring/coaching roles in addition through role play exercise they will have a heightened awareness of their own personal mentoring/coaching style and conflict management in their role.

Course Outline:

Self-Awareness
Interpersonal Skills
Building Interpersonal Skills
Leadership, Motivation and Team Working
Problem Solving
Managing Change
Understanding the Role of a Mentor or Coach in Your Business.

Course Name: Recruitment & Interview Skills
Start Date: 17th October
Time: 09:30 – 1:00pm
Duration: ½ Day
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €75
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

Participant Profile
Any member of the public who feels the need to refresh or revise on the key aspects of being asked to interview.
Course Aims
On completion of this course participants will have an increased understanding of the different types of interview, common interview questions and be familiar with employer perspectives and have the confidence to respond accordingly to competency questions within an interview.

Course Outline

• The Employment Relationship
• Introduction
• Being Prepared
• Telephone Interviews
• Tips for Telephone Interviews
• Skype Interviews
• Common Interview Questions
• STAR Stories
• Understanding the Employer
• Questions to ask at an Interview
• Closing the Interview
• Common Mistakes to Avoid

Learning Outcomes:
• A greater understanding of the interview process
• Confidence to carry out a good interview
• Greater understanding of the pitfalls of poor interviewing
• An understanding of the importance of how to answer competency questions

Course Name: Managing Absenteeism
Start Date: 17th October
Time: 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Duration: 1/2 Day
Venue: E Macroom
Tuition Fee: €75
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance
Participant Profile
Any member of staff who is involved in the management of staff including business owners, managers, line managers, supervisors, HR staff

Course Aims
On completion of this course participants will have an increased understanding of the company absence policy, be familiar with how to proceed in terms of short term absences and be familiar with how to respond appropriately to a long term grievance.

Course Outline

• What is absenteeism?
• Importance of a policy
• Review of the policy
• Important Considerations
• General Principles for Handling short term absences
• General Principles for Handling long term absences
• Responsibilities under the Safety Health and Welfare Act 2005
• Responsibilities of Management
• Fair procedures
• Top tips
Learning Outcomes
• A greater understanding of the importance of managing absences.
• An understanding of the importance of a paper trail.
• Skills practice and feedback.
• A greater understanding of the basic knowledge of dealing with long term absences

Course Name: Big Red Book
Start Date: 18th October
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Duration: 1 Day
Venue: Le Cheile Mallow
Tuition Fee: €125
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

Client Profile
It is important that each client have basic computer experience and a working knowledge of the keyboard, mouse and be able to switch on and off a PC.
Ideally each client would have access to a computer system where The Big Red Book Accounts Software is available to maximum learning post training.
Course outline
• Introduction
• Irish Tax System
• Suppliers – Purchases Book
• Customers – Sales Journal
• Nominal Accounts – Optional Extra Module
• Invoices, Credit invoices (returns)
• Bank Accounts –
• Trial Balance
• Profit & Loss
• Monthly reports
• Debtors – Creditors

Course Name: Boom Sprayer
Start Date: 18th & 25th October
Day of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Duration: 2 days
Venue: James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €120
Accreditation: QQI Level 5

Course Content
• Describe how infestations of pests (weeds, diseases, insects and vertebrates) affect crop growth and reduce quality
• Describe the range of pest control methods available to farmers and growers
• Explain the terminology used to categorise pesticides for crop
• Describe principles and procedures for the safe handling, storage application and storage of pesticides Including PPE
• Summarise laws and regulations relating to poisonous substances Including record keeping
• Explain the principles of application technology necessary for the proper application of pesticides.
• Interpret pesticide label information correctly
• Prepare boom sprayer for work.
• Make up a pesticide spray mix in accordance with good practice
• Store a boom sprayer and personal protective equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Apply a pesticide mix with a boom sprayer in a safe and efficient manner.

 Chainsaw
Start Date:         19th & 20th October
Day of the Week: Thursday & Friday
Time:                   9.30am – 5.30pm
Duration:           2 days
Venue:                James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee:      €220 (additional costs if PPE gear is to be hired by the trainee)
Accreditation:  Cert of Attendance and Card

Course Content:
• Health & Safety Work Act
• PPE
• Maintenance of Chainsaw & Preparation for Use
• Safe Handling Use of Chainsaw (Cross Cutting)
• Refuelling Procedure
• Chainsaw Shutdown and Storage Procedure.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

Course Name: CV Preparation & Interview Skills Workshop
Date: 19th October 2017
Time: 10. 00a.m-4.00p.m.
Duration: 3 Days
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance
Cost: Free

The aim of this workshop is to leave the participants feeling stronger, more assured, and more determined when seeking employment.

Course Content:
•Preparing a high quality Curriculum Vitae for seeking employment.
•Preparing Yourself confidently at interviews.
•Preparing yourself for an interview and enabling you to put an action plan into place.

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

Course Name:             Sage Accounting Course

Start Date:                  31st Oct & 1st Nov

Start Date:                  7th & 8th Nov

Day of the Week:       Tues & Wed

Time:                           9.30am -5.30pm

Duration:                    2 Days

Venue:                        Le Cheile, Mallow

Tuition Fee:                 €200

Accreditation: Cert of attendance.

Programme Description:

Sage is one of the leading accounts software applications used in business today for processing accounts and producing various financial reports. The aim of this training course is to provide clients with the necessary skills & knowledge which will enable trainees to manage their own suppliers, customers, produce sales invoices & credit notes and allow each client process various reports at month end including VAT Returns monthly statements etc. This course is ideally suited to any small to medium sized business in retail, service & manufacturing industry.

Training will be on the 14th and 15th of September in the James O’Keeffe Institute from 9.30am – 5.30pm, and laptops will be provided.

Course Content:

Introduction
Irish Tax System
Suppliers
Customers
Nominal Accounts
Invoices, Credit invoices (returns)
Bank Accounts
Departmental Accounts
Trial Balance
Profit & Loss
Monthly reports
Debtors – Creditors
Customer statements
VAT Returns
Month End
Year End

Course Name:             Sage Accounting Course

Day of the Week: Tues & Wed

Time: 9.30am -5.30pm

Duration: 2 Days

Venue: E Macroom

Tuition Fee: €200

Accreditation: Cert of attendance.

Programme Description:

Sage is one of the leading accounts software applications used in business today for processing accounts and producing various financial reports. The aim of this training course is to provide clients with the necessary skills & knowledge which will enable trainees to manage their own suppliers, customers, produce sales invoices & credit notes and allow each client process various reports at month end including VAT Returns monthly statements etc. This course is ideally suited to any small to medium sized business in retail, service & manufacturing industry.

Training will be on the 14th and 15th of September in the James O’Keeffe Institute from 9.30am – 5.30pm, and laptops will be provided.

Course Content:

Introduction
Irish Tax System
Suppliers
Customers
Nominal Accounts
Invoices, Credit invoices (returns)
Bank Accounts
Departmental Accounts
Trial Balance
Profit & Loss
Monthly reports
Debtors – Creditors
Customer statements
VAT Returns
Month End
Year End

Course Name: Fire Warden
Start Date: 9th November
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Duration: ½ Day
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €50
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance
Course Objectives:
The course enables staff with an enhanced fire safety role to meet the training requirements detailed in the current workplace fire safety legislation. In particular, they will learn how to:
• Identify possible fire hazards in the workplace
• Assist in the fire risk assessment process
• Understand how fires can occur and how fire and smoke can spread
• Identify the correct type of fire equipment for the class of fire
• Identify if your premises are equipped with appropriate fire alarms, detectors, emergency lighting and fire fighting equipment

• Ensure fire equipment is inspected and maintained as frequently as necessary
• Advise staff on measures to reduce the risk of fire occurring, and on action to take in the event of an emergency

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

The aim of this workshop is to help women to build their confidence as well as enhancing their communication skills in their personal and working life.

This workshop will help women to:
•Learn to be Assertive
•Build your self-confidence and improve your ability to deal with others
•Develop effective communication skills
•Manage emotions & conflict
•Deal with criticism
•Learn confrontational skills
•Enforce positive thinking

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

Sports First Aid Training is advisable for anybody who is involved or participates in sport ie coaches, parents, teachers, physical activity leaders etc.

The training is friendly and practical based. All training is carried out by Paramedic’s and Doctor’s from E.R Training.

Course Content:
Asthma, Choking, Winding
Team Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
Defibrillation
Respiratory Emergencies
Airway Management
Spinal Injuries
Concussion
Fractures, Dislocations
Sprains & Strains
Bleeding
Care of the unconscious patient
Scenario based training

Certification:Irish Heart Foundation CPR & Defibrillator (valid for 2 years) accompanied with a Sports First Aid Certification

Further information and booking can be found at http://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm/page/Spors%20First%20Aid

Course Name: Manual Handling Instructor
Start Date: TBC
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €350
Accreditation: QQI L6
Become a Manual Handling Instructor and reduce the risks in your workplace.
This 5-day QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instruction course will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling training in the workplace as a Manual Handling Instructor.
Regulation 68 of the 2007 regulations defines ‘manual handling of loads’ as: ‘any transporting or supporting of a load by one or more employees and includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving a load, which, by reason of its characteristics or of unfavourable ergonomic conditions, involves risk, particularly of back injury, to employees.’
Manual Handling Instruction Course Details:
This comprehensive 5 day Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Specific Purpose Manual Handling Instruction (level 6) certificate course covers all the aspects of instructing in Manual Handling as outlined in component specification 6N0233. This is an intensive and highly interactive course which will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling training in the workplace and to become a manual handling instructor. Participants are trained in instructional skills techniques as well as the theoretical and practical aspects of manual handling. A list of learning outcomes is listed below. Please note that this award is available through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Process for existing instructors with experience. See RPL section below. Successful participants on the programme will receive a QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instruction Certificate.
Course Programme:
• Unit 1 – Legislation Requirements and Health Benefit
• Unit 2 – Anatomy and Back Care
• Unit 3 – Ergononics Principles and Risk Assessments
• Unit 4 – Manual Handling Principles and Techniques
• Unit 5 – Planning and Design of Manual Handling Training Programmes
• Unit 6 – Delivery of Manual Handling Training
What to Expect:
• Highly participative and interactive course
• Presentations by participants
• Practical flexibility and strengthening exercises
• Practical Risk Assessment Workshops
• Course assessment – presentation and written exam
Methods of Training:
The course will incorporate a wide range of interactive training tools including ice breakers, DVD’s, visual presentations, group work, individual tasks, problem based learning and exercises with a strong emphasis on practical application throughout. The Manual Handling Instructor course is extremely interactive, providing participants with the opportunity to prepare and practice their skills demonstration. All participants will receive a comprehensive Manual and training will be delivered on a ratio of no more than 12 participants to each instructor.
Avoid Manual Handling where possible
Regulation 69(a) of the 2007 Regulations states that, in order to avoid the need for manual handling of loads by employees, every employer must:
• Take appropriate organisational measures, or
• Use the appropriate means, in particular mechanical equipment
QQI Assessment:
Participants are required to complete an assignment, examination and make skills demonstration as indicated below. The fair and consistent assessment of learners is paramount to The Cpl Institute and is implemented through our QA system. All assessments are carried out in accordance with QQI regulations and are internally verified and externally authenticated before certification is issued. All participants have the right to appeal their result and all appeals will be dealt with in accordance with the The Cpl Institute QQI appeals procedure. All participants who successfully complete the written examinations and practical assignments will be awarded with a QQI level 6 Special Purpose Manual Handling Instruction certificate and the appropriate credits under the national framework of qualifications will then be obtained by the learner. Participants will be given clear guidelines on how the assignment should be completed. The skills demonstration element will be completed and assessed during the course.
Summary of Assessments:
• Skills Demonstration 60%
• Examination (Theory Based) 20%
• Assignment 20% (to be completed in learners’ own time)

Course Name: Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
Start Date: 14th November
Time: 09:30am – 5:30pm
Duration: 1 Day
Venue: Le Cheile, Mallow
Tuition Fee: €150
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance
Participant Profile
Any member of staff who is involved in the management of staff including business owners, managers, line managers, supervisors, HR staff.
Course Aims
On completion of this course participants will have an increased understanding of the differences in a grievance procedure and a disciplinary procedure, be familiar with how to investigate disciplinary situations and have knowledge of how to respond appropriately to a grievance.
Course Outline
 The Employment Relationship
 Employment Legislation
 Important Considerations
 Importance of Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures
 Grievance Procedure
 General Principles for Handling Grievances
 Responsibilities of Management
 Probation Management
 Performance Management
 Disciplinary Procedure
 The Employment Relationship
 Employment Legislation
 Important Considerations
 Importance of Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures
 Grievance Procedure
 General Principles for Handling Grievances
 Responsibilities of Management
 Probation Management
 Performance Management
 Disciplinary Procedure
 General Principles for Handling Disciplinaries
 Stages of Disciplinary Action
 Responsibilities of Management
 Role Play
Learning Outcomes:
 A greater understanding of the disciplinary and grievance processes
 Confidence to carry out both procedures
 Greater understanding of case law
 An understanding of the importance of a paper trail
 Skills practice and feedback

Advanced Excel

Start Date: 15th Nov
Day of the Week: Wed
Time: 9:30am -5.30pm
Time: Duration: 1 Day
Venue: Le Cheile Mallow
Tuition Fee: €100
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance.

Course Description:
This course is designed for people who have and excellent knowledge of Excel up to intermediate level. On completion of this advanced course, candidates will have the necessary skills to produce complex documents using all the tools and functions available to them in Excel.
This Course will Cover:
• Data importing into Excel
• Build & Work with Macros
• Creating queries using Filters
• Customising Excel
• Using shared workbooks
• Creating and applying a template
• Using styles and data tables
• Using scenario manager and solver
• File protection
• Using data validation
• Using Sub totals
• Auditing Tools
• If & Formula
• Multiple IF Statements
• H & V Lookups
• Pivot Tables
• Pivot Charts
• Advanced Formatting
• Linking Sheets
• Embedded objects within Excel & Word

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

This interactive ‘Dressing for an Interview’ workshop, will teach you which colours & style of clothes will suit your shape, personality and lifestyle. The workshop will look at those “Finishing Touches” to include hair makeup, interview techniques and body language. The session will include a colour demonstration on each person, advice on the best styles for your body shape, proportion and scale and we will finish by discussing interview looks (for different sectors) and how to create a working wardrobe that works for You so you look and act the part and you get the job!

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

Course Name: Small Engine Maintenance
Start Date: 21st November
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Duration: 1 day
Venue: James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €60 (additional costs if PPE gear is to be hired by the trainee)
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

Course Content:
• State the legal requirements when handling and operating power equipment.
• Be able to carry out the pre use and post use checks of the power equipment
• Demonstrate the correct PPE to wear and how to fit this PPE correctly
• Operate the power equipment to an acceptable standard
• Store the power equipment in a safe manner

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

Course Description: This 2-day workshop will teach you strategies and techniques useful in managing your stress levels. Learn about stress management and taking charge of your lifestyle, thoughts and emotions. This is an essential technique for women to learn before entering or re-entering the labour market or in their everyday personal lives.

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. This course will take place for 1 night a week for 10 weeks in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:
•Recognise the personal care needs of clients.
•Respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice.
•Acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care.
•Maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients.
•Acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care
•Maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients
•Appreciate the models of care.
•Be aware of nursing ethics and etiquette in care situations.
•Communicate effectively in ways that are consistent with the carer’s role

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

Advanced Excel

Start Date: 22nd Nov
Day of the Week: Wed
Time: 9:30am -5.30pm
Time: Duration: 1 Day
Venue: E Macroom
Tuition Fee: €100
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance.

Course Description:
This course is designed for people who have and excellent knowledge of Excel up to intermediate level. On completion of this advanced course, candidates will have the necessary skills to produce complex documents using all the tools and functions available to them in Excel.
This Course will Cover:
• Data importing into Excel
• Build & Work with Macros
• Creating queries using Filters
• Customising Excel
• Using shared workbooks
• Creating and applying a template
• Using styles and data tables
• Using scenario manager and solver
• File protection
• Using data validation
• Using Sub totals
• Auditing Tools
• If & Formula
• Multiple IF Statements
• H & V Lookups
• Pivot Tables
• Pivot Charts
• Advanced Formatting
• Linking Sheets
• Embedded objects within Excel & Word

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING COURSES IS SUPPORTED THROUGH PEIL- GENDER EQUALITY FUNDING AND PARTICIPATION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY**

This training program is aimed at providing all persons at work with proper techniques when lifting, carrying, loading, pushing and supporting. Manual Handling training is a requirement of all workplaces. Manual Handling is a physical activity that takes place in every workplace, and in some cases the activity does not pose problem. However, it can be a potential workplace hazard when an employee is required to handled very heavy loads, which could result in a back injury. The type of manual handling activity that needs to be assessed is defined in Regulation 68 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, (General Application) Regulations 2007

Course Content:
•Legislation
•Anatomy and Physiology
•Ergonomics
•Hazard Identification
•Risk Assessment
•Principles of Lifting
•Practical: Lifting, Moving, Carrying, Push and Pull

This project is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund (ESF) Fund 2014-2020 as part of the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

Course Name: Care Support
Start Date: 27th November
Day of the Week: Monday
Time: 6.30pm -9.30pm
Duration: 10 Nights
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
Tuition Fee: €200
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 (5N0758)

Learn the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively in a care setting.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively in a care setting. It aims to promote good practice and respect for diversity in lifestyle, religion and culture in care work.
On course completion learner will be able to:
• Discuss the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of a care worker
• Examine the role of a care worker within the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and provide enhanced quality care
• Apply knowledge gained to plan and meet the needs of the individual client
• Explore the need for personal planning and growth
• Plan strategies to improve own personal development
• Reflect on personal effectiveness as a care worker to include own strengths and weaknesses
• Reflect on relationships with clients, relatives and multidisciplinary team members and interpersonal issues that arise in care work

Advanced Excel

Start Date: 29th Nov
Day of the Week: Thursday
Time: 9:30am -5.30pm
Time: Duration: 1 Day
Venue: James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork.
Tuition Fee: €100 .
Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance.

Course Description:
This course is designed for people who have and excellent knowledge of Excel up to intermediate level. On completion of this advanced course, candidates will have the necessary skills to produce complex documents using all the tools and functions available to them in Excel.
This Course will Cover:
• Data importing into Excel
• Build & Work with Macros
• Creating queries using Filters
• Customising Excel
• Using shared workbooks
• Creating and applying a template
• Using styles and data tables
• Using scenario manager and solver
• File protection
• Using data validation
• Using Sub totals
• Auditing Tools
• If & Formula
• Multiple IF Statements
• H & V Lookups
• Pivot Tables
• Pivot Charts
• Advanced Formatting
• Linking Sheets
• Embedded objects within Excel & Word

Course Name: An Update of Accounting Practices
Start Date: 29th November
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Duration: 1 Day
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: €190
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance – Recognised CPD Hours

Course Name: Succession Planning, Tax and Legal Updates in Agriculture
Start Date: 29th November
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Duration: ½ Day
Venue: IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
Tuition Fee: FREE
Accreditation: Cert of Attendance

Aisling Meehan is the solicitor for the Farmers Journal. Coming from a dairy farming background and has a hands-on experience of rural agricultural matters. As well as operating a niche agricultural law and tax practice from offices located at the home farm “Rathlahine Farm”, Aisling farms her own land located in North Clare. Rathlahine Farm is an award winning family farm owned by the Meehan family.
Qualifications and Experience
Aisling Meehan graduated from University of Limerick with an honours degree in Law and Accounting. She trained in the Tax Department of one of Ireland’s top five law firms, William Fry graduating as a Solicitor and Tax Consultant (AITI).
She has also completed FETAC 180-hour Certificate in Farming and was awarded a level 5 FETAC certificate in Animal and Crop Production as well as a level 6 FETAC certificate in Farm Business.
She is solicitor to the leading national farming newspaper in Ireland, the Irish Farmers Journal. She takes an active part in shaping agricultural legal and tax policy and regularly contributes to various legal, tax and business forums.