Engineering / Technology

Portable Fire Extinguisher Maintenance & Servicing

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Duration 3 days
Course Fee €975.00
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Cousre Dates:
25th / 28th & 29th January 2013
22nd / 25th & 26th February 2013
22nd / 25th & 26th March 2013
26th 30th April & 1st May 2013
24th / 29th & 30th May 2013
20th / 26th & 27th June 2013
Financial Support Subsidised training for Network Members (Please contact the trainng Centre)

Fully subsidised for Jobseekers (subject to availability, terms & conditions).

Course Content • Health and safety concerns of fire protection and maintenance
• National and international legislation for fire prevention and portable extinguishers
• Fire extinguisher types, design and construction
• Selection, location, placement and installation of portable fire extinguishers
• Able to identify and describe the purpose, types and workings of various mechanical components of portable fire extinguishers
• Portable fire extinguisher agents & propellants
• Maintenance, faultfinding, repair and recharging portable fire extinguishers
• Failures and faultfinding in portable fire extinguishers
• Record-keeping and documentation.
Entry Requirements This essential training is designed to give the fire industry practitioner the skills and knowledge of Irish and international standards to install, inspect and maintain portable fire extinguishers.
Further Enquiries info@refrigerationskillnet.ie / (01) 88 55 200
Eligibility Persons working or seeking to work in the fire extinguisher industry. Trainees should have a working knowledge of mechanical maintenance and health & safety.
Download Application Form http://alturl.com/xb44v
Methods of Assessment Theory & Practical exam, project
Trainer Brendan Kavanagh
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet, Unit 7 Northwest Centre, Northwest Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. This course is available on an in-house basis, contact 01 88 55 200 to arrange
Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/bookatrainingcourse.shtml
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Mobile Access Scaffold Safety Training

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Subjects Taught • Introduction
• Safety Awareness
• Checklist for components
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment To book: http://goo.gl/eedmC
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies Fully subsidised for Job seekers (subject to availability, terms & conditions).
Course Content • Safety measures are important when using mobile scaffolding. Training in how to use it properly is essential in reducing the risks of injury or death to those working on or near a scaffold.
• People must be protected from potential injury whether working on a site, or visiting.
• This course trains participants in the safe use of a mobile tower to avoid accidents and litigation.
Careers or Further Progression MEWP Training
Ladder Safety
Confined Spaces training
Manual handling instructor
Entry Requirements Service technicians, apprentices, site managers, health & safety personnel.
Further Enquiries info@refrigerationskillnet.ie / (01) 88 55 200
Eligibility Should have 6 months experience.
Download Application Form http://goo.gl/eedmC
Location of Course Blanchardstown, Dun Laoghaire, Portlaoise. This course is also available 'in-house' contact info@refrigerationskillnet.ie for information.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/bookatrainingcourse.shtml
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Extrusion 1 - Machine Setting

Network: 
First Polymer Training Skillnet
Duration 3 Days
Course Fee €1,095. Inclusive of course manual, lunch and refreshments.
Subjects Taught Overview of Extrusion:
• Safety in extrusion – heat, pressure, electrical and material degradation issues.
• Overview of the various parts of an extrusion line.
• Mixing and shear heating
• How to handle tooling safely
• How to start up and shut down the machine
• How to select the correct die and calibrator sizes to avoid oval tubing
• How to select the correct barrel and cooling bath temperatures
• How to select the correct filter packs/ breaker plates and where to use.

Start-up and Shut-down Procedures:
• Correct procedure to shut down an extruder
• Ensuring tooling is correctly cleaned and handled
• Preventing tooling damage
• Correct procedure to disassemble the die
• Screw removal and cleaning procedure
• Correct procedure to clean and reassemble the die
• Correct die tightening procedure
• Centring the die to achieve concentricity
• How to get the wall thickness

Achieving product Specifications:
• Correct threading up procedure and points to watch for
• How to check and adjust the product to achieve specification

Quality Control
• The importance of quality control procedures
• How to set up and record control charts
• Sampling procedures and sample sizes
• How to read control charts to check for product drifting out of specification

Troubleshooting:
• How to analyse a defect to find the cause
• Understanding basic extrusion problems:
- Unstable melt/ Die flow problems
- Sharkskin/ Melt Fracture
- Gels - Degradation (heat / mechanical)

Course Content This course is a very practical introduction to extrusion, the major focus of the course is to practice the correct techniques to start and stop an extruder, set up correctly using the correct tooling, and avoid the common issues such as degradation, ovality, concentricity issues, leaks from the die head, etc.

For this training, we use the facilities of the CNMR centre.
The centre has the following extrusion equipment:
Sheet Extrusion - Width<600mm - Thickness <700mm
Cast Film - Width <600mm - Thickness>30um
Pilot Blown Film - Layflat <50mm - Thickness 50 - 250um
Compounding - 50mm single screw - 19mm twin screw Tube & Profile

Where possible we restrict extrusion course numbers to just six places. Our courses can be run in-company if required, or we can modify any course to your needs.

Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for Operators/ Technicians who have had no formal extrusion training, or anyone who needs an understanding of the extrusion process. No prior experience in this area is assumed.

Further Enquiries Tel 090 6471223
Fax 090 6471221
Email: info@firstpolymer.com
Trainer TBA
Location of Course First Polymer Training Skillnet
Course Web Page: 
http://www.firstpolymer.com/courses/extrusion-module-1-machine-setting/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Network: 
Waterford Chamber Skillnet
Duration 5 days with additional study.
Number of Places Available
Course Fee Skillnet Member €325
Chamber Member: €375
Non Member: €400
Subjects Taught 1.Value Stream Mapping
2.Identifying Waste
3.Material Flow
4.5S Workplace Organisation
5.Standard Work and Load Cycle-time Charts
6.Layout
7.Teamworking and Chartering
8.Improvement Cycling
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrollment Dates: 7th May 2013
Start Date: 8th May 2013

Dates: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May, & 5th June 2013

Financial Support Funding applied
Course Content This program equips the candidate to identify the waste in the existing operation, propose a viable Future State and use many of the tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Load-Cycle charts and Kaizen workshops to achieve significant operational improvements.
Careers or Further Progression Six Sigma Black Belt
Entry Requirements This program is suitable for managers, engineers and technicians.
Further Enquiries Sara - 051 311139
Email - skillnet@waterfordchamber.ie
Learning Outcomes As well as completing the training modules, candidates will complete an in-house project,typically as part of a small cross-functional team. Projects that deliver savings of about €25,000 per annum would normally be considered appropriate Greenbelt projects.
Methods of Assessment The Six Sigma GreenBelt Certification is made up of two elements:
1. 3 hour, 80 Multiple Choice Questionnaire exam (open book).
2. Completion and presentation of an in-house project.

Note: Although this certification process follows a similar format to that used by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), the certification is not accredited by anyone other than Raymond McEvoy of Manufacturing Excellence. It would be considered a HETAC Level 6 course.

Trainer Ray McEvoy, Manufacturing Excellence
Location of Course Waterford Health Park, Slievekeale Road, Waterford & Carlow Town(venue to be confirmed)
Course Web Page: 
http://www.waterfordskillnet.ie/images/uploads/courses/Manufacturing_Excellence_-_Lean_Tools.pdf
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Aviation Fundamentals

Network: 
Limerick Chamber Skillnet
Duration Duration: 1 x 8 weeks.
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm.
Course Fee Cost: €290
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Next Date: 21 st March 2013
Course Content Course Contents:
Week 1: Basic Aerodynamics - Theory of Flight
Week 2: Aircraft Electronics - Avionics & Navigation
Week 3: The Jet Engine
Week 4: Aircraft Structures & Composite technology.
Week 5: Air Legislation, Intro Maths for Aviation
Week 6: Human Factors in the Aviation Industry
Week 7: Understanding the Air Traffic Control System
Week 8: Experience Flight Training & Operations -
Simulated Flight Lesson

Certificates of Course Completion.

Further Enquiries Anne Morris
Network Manager
t: 061 217608
e: amorris@limerickchamber.ie
Course Web Page: 
http://www.limerickskillnet.ie/UpcomingCoursesEvents/tabid/85/ctl/View/mid/428/Event/329/Date/20130315/Start/201303211800/End/201303212100/language/en-IE/Default.aspx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Project Management Fundamentals

Network: 
Limerick Chamber Skillnet
Duration 2 day training programme 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Course Fee €395 per person for 2 days training
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment This is a 2 day programme taking place on May 13th & 14th 2013
Course Content Projects Unit
• What are projects, what is project management and what is the difference between projects and ordinary and on-going work activities?
• Understanding the role of project stakeholders in general and the role of the team member in particular
• How do we define a successful project?

Scoping Unit
• In-scope versus out-of-scope and the importance of project boundaries
• Receiving work and understanding requirements and expectations
• Building the breakdown structure to understand the deliverables
• Building our task list

Scheduling Unit
• What is estimation and why do we need it?
• Various estimation techniques that can help us
• Identifying the dependencies between tasks and building our schedule

Delivering Unit
• Reporting progress
• Identifying and resolving problems
• Understanding and identifying risks
• Handling change

Learning process
Individual and class exercises will be provided to practice the concepts learned in class. A single case study is used throughout and outline document templates are provided where appropriate.

Entry Requirements Pre-requirements
This course is geared towards individuals who have some project experience but not in a management capacity.
Further Enquiries Anne Morris
Network Manager
t: 061 217608
e: amorris@limerickchamber.ie
Trainer Training Point
Portal House
Raheen Business Park
Limerick
Location of Course Training Point,
Portal House,
Raheen Business Park,
Raheen, Limerick,
Ireland.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.limerickskillnet.ie/UpcomingCoursesEvents/tabid/85/ctl/View/mid/428/Event/335/Date/20130315/Start/201305130000/End/201305132359/language/en-IE/Default.aspx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Lean & Quality Systems

Network: 
ULearning Skillnet
Duration 1 year
Course Fee €2,000 for EU students €2,500 for non-EU students.
Subjects Taught This Specialist Diploma consists of four inter-related taught modules and a project, each worth 6 ECTS, giving a total of 30 ECTS. The course allows students to develop specialist knowledge of lean and quality systems and to hone relevant technical and soft skills.

The four taught modules are:
Problem Solving Tools & Techniques
Enterprise Modeling & Simulation
Lean Thinking & Lean Tools
Quality Science-Six Sigma

The project topic is chosen by you in consultation with your supervisor and will be company based where possible.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 1 Year Course enrolment in September
Financial Support This course may be approved by ULearning Skillnet for a fees subsidy of up to 20% for students whose company is a member of the ULearning Skillnet Network.

The following fee subventions may be available for this course:

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) for ex. Dell workers (100%)

ULearning Unemployed Subvention (100%). Please see www.ulearning.ie for further details

NUI Galway Adult Education Unemployed Scholarship (50%). Please contact martha.higgins@nuigalway.ie for further information

Course Content This one-year, part-time Diploma programme aims to promote an in-depth knowledge of the thinking and techniques behind Lean and Quality Systems in industry. These systems are particularly important in the current economic situation as they focus on ways to minimise expenditure and waste and simultaneously maximise returns.

Delivered via blended learning the course will equip participants with state-of-the-art reference materials to support module topics. Participants will gain knowledge of the Lean, Six Sigma and various other techniques and systems for streamlining products, processes and services. Problem solving skills will be developed and honed. A focused project module will require participants to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios and engage in discussions with fellow students and module tutors which explore the key concepts in Lean and Quality Systems.

Careers or Further Progression The course is intended for those who wish to focus their skills with a view to moving into specialist and hybrid lean roles e.g. internal lean consultants, waste minimisation specialists, process optimisation advisors. It will allow those with basic engineering qualifications to up-skill and specialise in lean engineering if taken as a ‘top up’ course. It will also allow those in declining sectors to convert their skills and transfer their experience to the sector e.g. unemployed manufacturing managers, operatives and technicians.

Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma is currently in strong demand across all sectors.

Entry Requirements Applicants must be in receipt of the Diploma in Science & Technology Studies or a related Diploma or higher qualification.
Further Enquiries ULearning Skillnet:
Phone: 086 0214825
Email: info@ulearning.ie
Methods of Assessment Assessment of the taught modules is through continuous assignments, written examinations and in some cases practical laboratory sessions. Exams take place at the end of each semester.

The project is assessed through staged delivery of a project report. The award mark is based on an average result of all five modules.

Trainer AUA/NUI Galway
Location of Course NUI Galway
Course Web Page: 
http://www.aua.ie/specialist-diploma-lean-quality-systems-part-time
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

IPC- Hand Soldering & Repair

Network: 
Space Industry Skillnet
Duration 1-5 days
Comment Contact Network Manager
Subjects Taught IPC Soldering
Further Enquiries Catherine Lenehan
Network Manager
Tel: 090 647 6332
Mob: 087 266 9528
Fax: 090 648 9457
Email: catherine.lenehan@gltechnology.ie

Danny Gleeson
Mob: 087 244 8148

Trainer Atek Training
Location of Course Clare
Course Web Page: 
www.spaceskills.net
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Effective Technical Report Writing

Network: 
Space Industry Skillnet
Duration 2 days
Number of Places up to 12
Subjects Taught Strategies
• Forming a Point of View
• Identifying Audiences and Purposes
• The Writing Process
• Team Writing

Skill in Writing
• Creating a Simple Structure
• Using Parallelism
• Writing Paragraphs
• Editing for Emphasis

Forms of Professional Communication
• The Writing Cycle – From Pre-Feasibility to Documentation
• Basic features of a Report
• The Proposal and Terms of Reference
• Design Reports
• Documentation

Production Elements
• Visual Aids
• Proof-Reading
• A Guide to Punctuation and Gramma

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Date: Autumn 2013
Course Content Overview
The course develops an awareness of and skill in writing about technical subjects, so that written communication is clear and easy to understand.

We can tailor the training specifically to focus in on areas that require improvement. For example, we have delivered for clients wishing to improve the quality of their technical publications through to clients writing technical submissions for Government Research and Development Tax Credits. With this tailored approach we consult with clients on their specific documentation prior to delivery (subject to signing the appropriate confidentiality agreements) to ensure training achieves a maximum return on investment.

The two day course comprises a combination of lectures and workshops.

Objectives
• Create a logical, well-argued structure for any piece of communication
• Write clear paragraphs and sentences with greater ease
• Correct and edit difficult sections of text
• Make use of the conventions governing the basic forms in the technical genre
• Produce communicative tables and figures and use layout effectively in a document
• Use punctuation correctly
• Avoid the most common grammatical errors

Further Enquiries Catherine Lenehan
Network Manager
Tel: 090 647 6332
Mob: 087 266 9528
Fax: 090 648 9457
Email: catherine.lenehan@gltechnology.ie

Danny Gleeson
Mob: 087 244 8148

Location of Course TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Confined Space training

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Subjects Taught • Legislation in relation to Confined Space
• Identify a confined Space
• Contents of entry permits
• Duties of employer / employees
• Safe System of work plan
• Use of equipment, Inc Access equipment breathing apparatus & gas monitors
• Dealing with emergencies
• Coordinating contractors
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment to book go to: http://goo.gl/srpgS
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet network member companies.
Fully subsidised for jobseekers (subject to availability, terms & conditions).
Course Content Confined Space means any place, including any vessel, tank, container, pit, bund, trench, pipe, sewer, flue, compartment, cellar or other similar space which, by virtue of its enclosed nature creates conditions which give rise to a likelihood of accident, harm or injury of such a nature as to require emergency action.

Confined spaces are significantly more hazardous than normal workplaces. The hazards involved may not be unique to confined spaces, but are always exacerbated by the enclosed nature of the confined space. The resulting injuries are potentially fatal. Furthermore there is a propensity for multiple casualties due to the insidious nature of the hazards.

Careers or Further Progression MEWP Training
Mobile tower training
Ladder safety training
Occupational first aid
Entry Requirements Anyone who may need to enter into an confined space. For example service technicians, apprentices, managers, supervisors and general operatives.
Further Enquiries info@refrigerationskillnet.ie / (01) 88 55 200
Download Application Form http://goo.gl/srpgS
Location of Course nationwide
Course Web Page: 
http://issuu.com/refrigerationskillnet/docs/hs040confinedspace.pdf?mode=window&viewMode=singlePage
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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