Part time

Occupational First Aid Refresher

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Ennis
Trainer Safe-T-Trainer is a professional safety training & consultancy services company in operation since 2005. Combining experience and knowledge in the Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Leisure and Public Sectors we deliver a comprehensive service to help your Company reduce workplace accidents and incidents to comply to all relevant Health and Safety Legislation. Willie Treacy, Managing Director, has over 10 years experience in delivering Safety Management Services tailored to the needs of companies ensuring they are compliant with Health and Safety regulations.
Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course successful candidates will receive a FETAC level 5 Occupational First Aid Certificate.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Office: 065 7081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Course Content This course is aimed for employees who wish to recertify their FETAC level 5 occupational first aid certificate to be able to continue in their role as a occupational first aider for their company. Under the General Application Regulations 2007 (Part 7 Chapter 2 First Aid) requires companies to train a number of their employees to act as Occupational first aiders in the workplace.

This certificate expires two years from the date of successful completion of course. The course will also concentrate on any changes in practices that have occurred in the two years since the last course.

Financial Support ACIST Skillnet
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 29 April 2013
FETAC Code 5N1207: Occupational First Aid
Subjects Taught Unit 1: First Aid in the Workplace
Unit 2: Patient Assessment
Unit 3: Respiratory Emergencies
Unit 4: Cardiac First Response
Unit 5: Wounds and Bleeding
Unit 6: Altered Levels of Consciousness
Unit 7: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Unit 8: Burns and Scalds, Chemicals, Electrical Shock
Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 10
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Effective Time Management Using Microsoft Outlook

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Ennis (Venue TBA)
Trainer Keytrainer was established in 1978 as a supplier of Keyboard Skills training to Corporate, Government Bodies and private individuals. In 1987 it expanded to include PC applications training and innovated the intensive Secretarial Office Skills course.

In 1991, understanding the advent of more rigid application of Health and Safety standards, Keytrainer developed the first VDU ergonomics, user and environment auditing service in Ireland.
Their success is due to the fact that they offer a thorough high quality service by experienced consultants and tutors with a high level of support to both the employer and the employee.

Their high percentage of repeat business over the years illustrates that once a customer uses them, they stay with them.

Their client base includes Banking, Financial, Government, Service and Industrial organisations.

Learning Outcomes Delegates will gain more from MS Outlook and utilise its features for effective time management.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Mobile: 087 9980303
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Entry Requirements A good basic knowledge of MS Outlook is required.
Course Content The aim of the course is to help delegates master the concepts of MS Outlook and to efficiently and confidently use the tools Outlook has to offer.
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment April 2013. Date TBA
Subjects Taught Email Messages:
Inbox:
• Create and Manage Folders
• Create an electronic signature
• Using Out-of-Office-features

Tasks; creating & updating tasks, organising tasks, managing & deleting tasks.

Calendar:
• Personal Apppointments
• Shared Calendars
• Contacts

Duration Half Day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Customer Care

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Limerick and Ennis
Venues TBA
Trainer Cater Care Ltd
37 Lord Edward Street
Limerick
e info@catercare.ie
www.catercare.ie
Learning Outcomes To create an understanding of the importance of Customer Care, how it can be applied to help you in providing a better service to your customers, and how good Customer Care can be used to maintain and grow jobs within the business.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Mobile: 087 9980303
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Entry Requirements No qualifications or previous programme attendances are required to complete this course. Programme material is available in various languages.
Course Content This programme is designed for all learners dealing directly with the public and looking to improve chances of repeat business.
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 1st May 2013 - Limerick
2nd May 2013 - Ennis (Venues TBA)
Subjects Taught • Introduction
• Why is Customer Care important?
• Customer Care in the current economic environment
• Understanding customer needs & Benefits of Customers Care
• Management of Customer Care & Up selling
�� Front Line Communications Skills & Greeting
�� The customer care transaction – 5 steps
�� Empowerment – how to use it effectively
�� Quiz and games
�� Q&A
Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €80
Free for unemployed (eligibility criteria applies)
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Health & Safety Training

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare
Trainer Safe-T-Trainer is a professional safety training & consultancy services company in operation since 2005. Combining experience and knowledge in the Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Leisure and Public Sectors we deliver a comprehensive service to help your Company reduce workplace accidents and incidents to comply to all relevant Health and Safety Legislation. Willie Treacy, Managing Director, has over 10 years experience in delivering Safety Management Services tailored to the needs of companies ensuring they are compliant with Health and Safety regulations.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Mobile: 087 9980303
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Course Content Assisting your company to reduce workplace accidents through effective training and ensure that you are compliant with legislation such as the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which is applicable to every place of business in the country.
Our expert safety consultant and instructor provide you with the practical solutions to your complete health & safety training requirements.
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 1 Day - 21st February 2013
Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Health & Safety Training

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare
Trainer Safe-T-Trainer is a professional safety training & consultancy services company in operation since 2005. Combining experience and knowledge in the Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Leisure and Public Sectors we deliver a comprehensive service to help your Company reduce workplace accidents and incidents to comply to all relevant Health and Safety Legislation. Willie Treacy, Managing Director, has over 10 years experience in delivering Safety Management Services tailored to the needs of companies ensuring they are compliant with Health and Safety regulations.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Mobile: 087 9980303
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Course Content Assisting your company to reduce workplace accidents through effective training and ensure that you are compliant with legislation such as the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which is applicable to every place of business in the country.
Our expert safety consultant and instructor provide you with the practical solutions to your complete health & safety training requirements.
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 1 Day 22nd February 2013
Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

English Language Course

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Pastoral Centre, St. Michael's Church, Limerick
Trainer ELI otherwise known as JC English Language Institute is an English Language School established in order to provide language services for the growing emigrant population in Ireland. The Institute originally came into existence under the umbrella of Irish Polish Cultural and Business Association in Limerick and now is an independent body cooperating with the Association on a daily basis.

ELI is open all year and you are welcome to join at anytime. All courses are delivered through the Callan Method. Our tutors are highly qualified teachers with many years of experience. They make sure that studying with them is not only effective but indeed a pleasure.

Methods of Assessment All learning outcomes must be assessed.
Portfolio / Collection of Work 40%
Skills Demonstration 60%

Description
Portfolio / Collection of Work
A portfolio or collection of work is a collection and/or selection of pieces of work produced by the learner over a period of time that demonstrates achievement of a range of learning outcomes. The collection may be self-generated or may be generated in response to a particular brief or tasks/activities devised by the assessor.

Skills Demonstration
A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require the learner to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills.

Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:
1. Display awareness of some basic features of the culture of the target country, to include commonplace greetings and social courtesies, and local customs

2. Use introductory vocabulary, to include greetings, introductions, courtesies, basic personal information, numbers 1-100, time, simple directions, making purchases, food and drink

3. Use sentence connectors, question words and simple grammatical constructions with correct pronunciation

4. Exchange familiar information, to include personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have, notions of time and quantity, space and location, lifestyle preferences and responsibilities

5. Indicate a breakdown in communication, to include a signal of non-understanding, asking for repetition or slower speech, or 'Do you speak English/ [name mother tongue]' in the target language

6. Read simple notices, signs and short pieces of text on familiar subjects, to include social and/or work-related information

7. Interact in a simple way in the target language, to include simple exchanges and use of basic phrases, ordering food and drink, and making familiar purchases.

Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Mobile: 087 9980303
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Course Content The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate at an introductory level in the target language, socially and in simple work-related tasks under supervision.
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Commences: 11th February 2013
Dates: 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th February 2013
Duration 5 Days
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Mobile Air Conditioning (Automotive) Refrigerant Handling

Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown

or on site

Trainer South Eastern Regional College
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the function, layout and operating principles of mobile air conditioning systems, including the components, equipment, tools for system recovery, vacuum, recharging and flushing.
2. Understand the procedures required for service and general maintenance.
3. Understand the environmental implications, legal, equipment, procedures and Health and Safety requirements for storage, refrigerant identification, refrigerant recovery, system evacuation, adding oil refrigerant recharging, final leak detection, flushing and disposal of Mobile Air Conditioning refrigerants and components.
4. Competency in refrigerant identification, initial system evaluation – testing, via pressure gauges, temperature, air distribution and speed. Recovery, vacuum check, leak detection, visual, electronic, oil injection and charging for service and general maintenance and repair procedures for both thermal expansion valve or fixed orifice tube air conditioning systems.
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements Working knowledge of automotive mechanical or electrical systems
Careers or Further Progression City & Guilds (5101) Level 3: Unit 1 Refrigerant Handling for Mobile Air Conditioning Systems
Course Content Gain the knowledge skills required to handle refrigerants used in mobile air conditioning (M.A.C.) which are classified as either fluorinated gasses (F-Gas) or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) This is necessary for the service, maintenance, recovery and leak checking of mobile air conditioning.
Through our innovative blended learning programme, training is delivered via one-day training sessions, reducing workplace absence though:
 Self-directed distance learning
 Online support & learning materials
 Group tutorials
 Practical workshops and visual aids
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies
Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment to book call 01 8855200
Subjects Taught • Refrigerant handling • Service • leak detection • Refrigerant recovery
Duration 1 day
Comment 1 day blended learning, also available in house
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Manual Handling Instructor

Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown
Trainer Qualtec Ltd
Learning Outcomes On completion of this course learners will be able to:
• Explain the main components of relevant health and safety legislation
• Define the main components of the spinal column
• Explain the main risk factors for back injuries related to manual handling
• Describe the concepts of ergonomics
• Explain the manual handling risk assessment process
• Carry out manual handling risk assessments
• Describe a range of controls to avoid and reduce the risk of injuries
• Apply the main principles of inanimate manual handling to a range of manual handling tasks
• Analyse the learners performance of manual handling techniques
• Develop inanimate manual handling training programmes
• Deliver effective manual handling training programmes
• Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles
• Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Entry Requirements Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
Course Content The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to conduct manual handling risk assessments and to design and deliver manual handling instruction in the workplace. This is an intensive course and highly participative. It addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of manual handling and the skills of providing instruction.
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies
Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Please see contact detail below
FETAC Code 6S0242: Manual Handling Instruction
Subjects Taught Unit 1 Legislative requirements and health benefit
Unit 2 Anatomy and back care
Unit 3 Ergonomic principles and risk assessment
Unit 4 Manual handling principles and techniques
Unit 5 Planning and design of manual handling training programmes
Unit 6 Delivery of manual handling training
Duration 5 days (3 days week 1, 2 days week 2)
Comment The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007 require that all companies: (1) Carry out a manual handling risk assessment; (2) take appropriate steps to avoid or reduce manual handling risks; and (3) provide manual handling training to relevant staff.

But bringing in external consultants to carry our risk assessments and to provide training can be expensive and time-consuming. The solution? Send a select few on a manual handling instructor course and let them become instructors themselves. For a small outlay, you could save vast amounts of money by getting your own staff to train new members of the team. Not only will you benefit from the cost savings, but you will reap the benefits from your newly skilled staff who will appreciate the investment in them.

Number of Places 10
Course Fee €450 Subsidy for Refrigeration Skillnet Members
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Ennis, Co Clare
Trainer TBA
Methods of Assessment A written test at the end of each module, once all 7 tests have been successfully past then the ECDL qualification will be achieved.
Learning Outcomes Essential IT knowledge and skills
Provides an international qualification
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Mob: 087 998 0303
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Entry Requirements The participant should have an understanding and have used the computer and computer software before undertaking this course.
Careers or Further Progression A stepping stone to higher level to IT education
Course Content • Information and Communication Technology
• Using the computer and managing files
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Using Databases
• Presentation Graphics
• Web browsing and communication
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment August 2013 (TBA)
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Team Leader Skills

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Location of Course Ennis, Co. Clare
Trainer TBA
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Office: 065 7081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Course Content • Balancing working with a team and being the team leader
• Winning the respect from your other team members
• Positive communication with your team and team members
• Leading teams in a confident manner
• How to create personal action plans

What is covered in this Team Leader Training?
• Your role as a team leader
• Understanding the concept of a ‘Team’ vs a ‘Group’ and working as a team
• Managing your role effectively – time management, prioritising tasks and planning to achieve goals
• Allocating, organising and structuring the work of your team
• Working with team members to achieve desired performance and goals
• Learn what motivates and what can lead to de-motivation.
• Essential motivational tools for your team and how to use them effectively
• The keys to People Management
• Communication skills for team leaders
• Identifying the traits of assertive behaviour
• How to manage yourself
• Building effective working relationships clients, colleagues and managers.

Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment June 2013 (Dates TBA)
Duration 3 Days
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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