Shannon

Train the Trainer

Network:

ACIST Skillnet

Duration	4 Days, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	€395 per person . FREE for unemployed (eligibility criteria applies)
Subjects Taught	Module 1: Theory of Training and Adult Learning Module 2: The Role of the Trainer Module 3: Training Needs Analysis and Programme Design Module 4: Preparing for Training Delivery Module 5: Delivery and Assessment Module 6: Evaluation of Training Day 1: • Introduction to Assessment Process • Training versus Education • Adult Learning • Characteristics of an Effective Trainer • Motivation and its Relevance to Training Day 2 • Communication Skills in Training Delivery (1) • Group Dynamics in a Learning Environment • Communication Skills in Training Delivery (2) • Sample Skills Demonstration • Conducting a Training Needs Analysis • Setting Training Objectives • Presentation Skills (2) Day 3: • Planning and Designing Training • Training Delivery and Assessment Strategies • Skills Demonstrations Practice Sessions • Evaluation of Training • Skills Demonstrations Practice Sessions Day 4: • Assessment Centre – Skills Demonstrations 1 and 2 • Programme Review • Programme Evaluation • Programme Close
FETAC Code	E30179: Train the Trainer
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Course Dates: Limerick - 15th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May 2013 Shannon - 11th, 12th, 17th & 19th June 2013 Ennis - 5th, 6th, 13th & 20th June 2013
Financial Support	ACIST Skillnet
Course Content	This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. It is suitable for people who are working in the area of training and development or who will soon be assuming a training position within their organisation. Participants on this course will gain practical experience and recognised certification as trainers.
Further Enquiries	Crystel Robbins Rynne Network Manager ACIST Skillnet Office: 0657081466 Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Learning Outcomes	At the end of this programme, successful participants will be able to: • Understand different learning styles • Explain critical elements of a trainers' role • Understand the functions and processes of learning and training • Evaluate different approaches to training • Appreciate the importance of training on an individual, social and economic level • Work effectively with a range of learner groups • Explain the training needs analysis process and set appropriate training objectives • Apply the principles of training design in preparing lesson plans • Deliver training effectively in one-to-one and group situations, and select appropriate techniques for assessing trainee progress • Identify different levels of evaluation and evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes • Develop and implement appropriate assessment methods
Trainer	Mike Roche Training was established in March 2010. The main activities of the company include the design, delivery and evaluation of both FETAC accredited and non-accredited programmes. Prior to the start-up of the company, Mike Roche had designed and delivered a number of training programmes on a part-time basis since 2003. Professional Experience: Mike has over 20 years experience in the manufacturing sector, working both in engineering and as a Learning and Development practitioner in a number of multinational organisations. He has held management positions in engineering and has also been a Training Manager in an FDA regulated medical device organisation. Mike currently delivers the FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer and Supervisory Management programmes on behalf of the ACIST Skillnet. He lectures to Masters students at the University of Limerick on Human Resource Development (HRD) and Human Resource Management (HRM) and also delivers accredited programmes for FAS in the area of training and development. He is a full member of the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) and
Location of Course	Limerick (Venue TBA) Shannon (Venue TBA) Ennis (Venue TBA)

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

Lean Systems

Network:

ULearning Skillnet

Duration	This programme takes 10 months and is run over two semesters, each 15 weeks, with 10 weeks project write up upon completion of the taught element.
Course Fee	Fees for the programme are €4,950 and include all course materials, text books and exam fees. There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.
Subjects Taught	The programme comprises four taught modules and a company based project. • Lean Thinking/Lean Tools I • Managing Technology Projects • Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 2 • Leadership and Change Management
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	This programme takes 10 months and is run over two semesters, each 15 weeks, with 10 weeks project write up upon completion of the taught element. Enrolment in September.
Financial Support	This course has been approved by ULearning Skillnet for a fees subsidy of up to 25% for students whose company is a member of the ULearning Skillnet network. There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet. Please note there are only a limited number of subsidies available for both employed and unemployed students. Jobseekers please be advised that the Department of Social Protection (DSP) has no mandate to extend welfare support to clients undertaking NFQ Level 9 Programmes. Such programmes cannot be approved by DSP, and on that basis are designated SKN-E. Notwithstanding the above, we may offer a NFQ L.9 place to a welfare recipient. This is conditional on our network informing the individual, during the recruitment & selection phase, that the: Welfare payment must be relinquished should he/she wish to pursue the programme Trainee must inform the Social Welfare Local Office (SWLO), prior to commencement, about his/her intention to undertake an SKN-E programme, so that the Office can take the necessary steps to review/withdraw payment Unfortunately, Skillnets cannot seek exceptional approval from DSP for any jobseekers that wish to accept a place on one of the ULearning Skillnet Level 9 courses.
Course Content	Course Overview This Lean Black Belt course, aims to develop participants' process improvement skills. The diploma will provide education and practical application to a Black Belt level in Lean. The course will enable participating companies gain competitive advantage through the application of Lean principles to drive improvement with measurable results. A company-based project will form a key element of the programme, ensuring the integration of the various concepts in the participants’ workplace. It will provide participants with a practical application of Lean tools and techniques within their own organisation. This project will need to result in significant improvements for participating company. For Whom The Diploma is aimed at managers, engineers, supervisors and technicians who have responsibility for quality or continuous improvement within their organisations and also those who wish to develop knowledge and skills in the area of Lean systems.
Entry Requirements	Relevant primary degree/recognised professional qualification and 1-3 years relevant industrial experience. Or Portfolio of evidence of prior qualifications in quality management together with the application of learning or competence (e.g. green/black belt project reports, reflective papers or journals). Two references from appropriate signatories in the candidate’s organisation will be accepted as evidence. Candidates may be required to attend an interview prior to enrolling on the programme.
Further Enquiries	ULearning Skillnet: Phone: 086 0214825 Email: info@ulearning.ie
Download Application Form	http://www3.ul.ie/ulearning/applications-online.html
Trainer	University of Limerick
Location of Course	University of Limerick

Course Web Page:

http://www3.ul.ie/ulearning/delivery.htm

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

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

Environmental Management

Network:

ULearning Skillnet

Duration	2 Years
Course Fee	€3,000 per year, Or €500 per 5 credit module, €1,500 per 15 credit module
Subjects Taught	Modules include: ■Environmental policy and legislation ■Water quality In Irish river basin districts ■Natural heritage management ■Planning and environmental impact assessment ■Energy use and sustainability ■Air quality ■Environmental management systems and auditing ■Environmental management project in the workplace
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	2 Year Course enrolment in September. The closing date for completed applications is 1st September each year (unless otherwise stated on the web page for a particular course). Late applications may be accepted beyond this date up to 14th September depending on availability. Courses are filled on a first come first served basis.
Financial Support	This course has been approved by ULearning Skillnet for a fees subsidy of up to 20% for students whose company is a member of the ULearning Skillnet Network. There are also free places available for students who are unemployed and meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.
Course Content	Many organisations develop a management plan or system to implement, manage and maintain environmental goals. This ordinary degree in Environmental Management is specifically designed for people who are required to take an active part in the environmental management affairs of an organisation. It is also suitable for others who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competence base in the science of environmental management.
Entry Requirements	Higher Certificate (Level 6) in a relevant science discipline at Merit Level or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications and / or with relevant experience will also be considered. It is also envisaged however, that applicants with different backgrounds can successfully complete the programme, subject to assessment of other recognised qualifications, and / or recognised prior learning and / or relevant work experience. These candidates will be interviewed for suitability and be subject to prior approval by the Programme Board.
Further Enquiries	ULearning Skillnet: Phone: 086 0214825 Email: info@ulearning.ie
Learning Outcomes	You will be better informed to work in an environmental capacity in your own workplace. In addition you can also apply for an online Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Management at IT Sligo. Employment prospects may exist in varied environmental sections of industries and organisations.
Trainer	Institute of Technology Sligo
Location of Course	IT Sligo - on line

Course Web Page:

http://odl.itsligo.ie/science/b-sc-in-environmental-management/

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

Yes

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

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Network:

Life Sciences Skillnet

Duration	12 weeks plus exam
Course Fee	Life Sciences Skillnet Members €1,500 Non members €2,000
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Book event by 6 September 2013 Course starts Friday 13 September 2013 Exam date Saturday 07 December 2013
Course Content	• Management and Leadership in Quality Engineering • Quality Systems Development, Implementation, and Verification • Planning, Controlling, Assuring Product and Process Quality • Reliability and Risk Management • Problem Solving and Quality Improvement • Quantitative Methods – Concepts of probability & statistics, Statistical decision making, Modeling of relationship between variables, Design of experiments, SPC, Reliability Analysis, Process Capability Analysis
Entry Requirements	Candidates must meet ASQ's prerequisite requirements to sit this exam. Pre-requisite requirements for the CQE are as follows: 1. No third-level qualification -- 8 years’ experience in any knowledge area of the CQE Body of Knowledge 2. Diploma – 5 years’ experience 3. Degree – 4 years’ experience 4. Post-Grad – 3 years’ experience
Further Enquiries	Michelle Reinecke-Quain Life Sciences Skillnet Administrator Email: michelle.reinecke-quain@ibec.ie Phone: 061 431802
Methods of Assessment	You will be accredited with Certified Quality Engineer status by the American Society for Quality if you succeed in the CQE examination. All examinations are set and marked by the ASQ. The next CQE examinations are tba. The CQE examination is an open book examination comprising 180 multiple-choice questions and lasts 5 hours. Candidates must meet ASQ’s prerequisite requirements to sit this exam.
Location of Course	Westpark, Shannon, Co Clare

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

No

Excel - Intermediate

Network:

Limerick Chamber Skillnet

Duration	1 Day, 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Comment	Each participant will have use of an individual computer and will receive notes and exercise files on CD at the end of the course
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	€120 Per Person
Subjects Taught	The course may include the following areas: •Understanding how formulas are created. •Understanding the difference between “relative” and “absolute” cell references. •Naming cells and ranges and using names in formulas •Understanding and using dates in calculations. •Inserting comments. •Creating custom lists. •Conditional Formatting. •Sorting by more than one field. •Advanced Excel Charts –Trendlines, Combination Charts, Pareto Charts. •Retrieving records using autofilter, custom and advanced filters. •Using the following Excel functions ONLY:  IF  Sum / Min / Max  Average / AverageA  Count / CountA  Countblank  Concatenate  Left / Right / Mid  Today() / Now ()  VLookUp
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Wednesday May 1st 2013.
Course Content	This course is specifically for those who already know how to input data into a spreadsheet and who are working on sheets created by others but want to know how to set up and manage their own worksheets.
Entry Requirements	Course Prerequisites Before attending this course you need to be familiar with the basic functions of Excel and be able to open, navigate and print a worksheet. A basic knowledge of formulas is helpful. You should be able to generate a basic chart. N.B. The course content is as listed – This course DOES NOT cover Macros or Pivot Tables. **Time constraints plus the needs and abilities of the group members, may result in some of the less important items being covered in the notes only.
Further Enquiries	Anne Morris Network Manager t: 061 217608 e: amorris@limerickchamber.ie
Location of Course	Training Point Portal House Raheen Business Park Co Limerick

Course Web Page:

http://www.limerickskillnet.ie/UpcomingCoursesEvents/tabid/85/ctl/View/mid/428/Event/336/Date/20130315/Start/201305010000/End/201305012359/language/en-IE/Default.aspx

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Excel - Advanced

Network:

Limerick Chamber Skillnet

Duration	1 Day 9.30am to 4.30pm
Comment	Each participant will have use of an individual computer and will receive notes and exercise files on CD at the end of the course.
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	€120 per person
Subjects Taught	The course content may include the following areas: •Confirmation Of Course Prerequisites. •Use data validation to force compliance with input standards. •Creating data input tables. •Creating Table lists. •Using Goal Seek. •Create and use a Pivot Table. •Field Settings. •Creating Formulas in Pivot Tables. •Rearranging and filtering Pivot Tables. •Grouping data in Pivot Tables. •Creating Pivot Charts. •Protect a document. Recording a Macro •How to Nest one function within another function. •Dealing with error messages in formulas. •Use the following Excel functions: •VLOOKUP (Advanced Level) •IF (Advanced level) •IF AND (IF OR) •Nesting IF Functions •SUMIF, COUNTIF •TODAY, NOW •ISNA, ISERR, ISERROR •Importing text delimited files (CSV or Tab delimited).
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Takes Place on Wednesday April 10th 2013
Course Content	This level of Excel starts by introducing some of the more advanced functions within Excel for managing database material. It will then cover many of the advanced features. This course will give a fuller understanding of “Why” functions work rather than just “How” to perform them and will prepare you for continued learning of Excel. Please ensure you meet the course Pre-requisites before attending this course.
Entry Requirements	Course Prerequisites: You MUST be able to do the following intermediate level items before attending this course:  Create, Understand and Use, Absolute cell referencing, (using $A$1 instead of A1 in a formula).  Create and Manage NAMES - Name a cell or range of cells and use names in formulae instead of cell references.  Use a basic IF function. The following items are covered at Intermediate level and will not be covered on the advanced course.  Create Graphs & Charts  Sort columns of data;  Use Filters. N.B. This course DOES NOT cover VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) or Dashboards. **Time constraints plus the needs and abilities of the group members, may result in some of the less important items being covered in the notes only.
Further Enquiries	Anne Morris Network Manager t: 061 217608 e: amorris@limerickchamber.ie
Location of Course	Limerick Chamber of Commerce 96 O'Connell Street Limerick

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

ULearning Skillnet

First Name:

Ronan

Surname:

O'Boyle

Address:

4430 Atlantic Avenue

Westpark Business Campus

Shannon

Co. Clare

Phone:

086 021 4825

Email:

info@ulearning.ie

Website:

www.ulearning.ie

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