Cork City

Managing Director Action Programme

Network: 
ManagementWorks
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €1,800 excluding VAT
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start date: Sligo 23rd January
Start date: Waterford January 30th
Start date: Cork 28th February
Start date: Dublin 06th March
Course Content There is also Mentoring provided. The Programme Manager will review the individual Company requirements and recommend a suitable, compatible mentor to engage with them. Compatibility will be based on experience, expertise and fit.

What is the Managing Director Action Programme?
This is a unique opportunity for you to take time to engage in a highly practical programme that will focus on the strategic business objectives of growth, profitability and delivering sustainable results.

Who should attend?
Owner Managers or Managing Directors of Irish SMEs who want to develop and grow a profitable and sustainable business. Strong management is widely recognised as the key factor that will determine which companies will survive the recession and which will not.

What does the programme consist of?
• A short series of practical half-day and one-day workshops over 6 months
• Support from an experienced business mentor during and between workshops
• Learning is practical and dynamic with a strong emphasis on business impact
• Mentoring will explore effective practices and opportunities to drive business performance

How will your business benefit?
• Develop a clear plan of action for your business to drive future performance in terms of efficiency, scale and profitability
• Learn business skills that will enhance your performance as a Managing Director / Owner Manager
• Increase operational and financial knowledge to survive the recession and increase sustainability
• Develop results driven outcomes - revenue growth, improved productivity, competitive advantage - and create jobs.

Further Enquiries Liz Cassidy - West & North
Phone:0876816404
Email:l.cassidy@skillnets.com
or
Brian Colleran - Dublin & East
Phone:0872928900
Email:b.colleran@skillnets.com
or
Enda Hogan - South
Phone:0868372388
Email:e.hogan@skillnets.com
Course Web Page: 
http://www.managementworks.ie/business/managing-director-action-programme
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Management Development Programme

Network: 
ManagementWorks
Duration 1 day a month for 8 months
Number of Places 12-20
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start date: 27th February 2013 Dublin City Centre
Start date: 11th February 2013 Kildare
Start date: 30th January 2013 Waterford
Start date: March 20th 2013 Cork
Course Content This programme will be delivered over an 8 month period. Each module will be delivered in a workshop format over one full day a month. During the workshops participants will be encouraged to share challenges and brainstorm solutions.
Further Enquiries Liz Cassidy - West & North
Phone:0876816404
Email:l.cassidy@skillnets.com
or
Brian Colleran - Dublin & East
Phone:0872928900
Email:b.colleran@skillnets.com
or
Enda Hogan - South
Phone:0868372388
Email:e.hogan@skillnets.com
Learning Outcomes Before the end of each module each participant will complete a monthly coaching focus sheet which will clearly define the top 4 goals to be achieved within the following 4 weeks. It will also have a top learning’s goal. Each mentoring session will last an hour and be focus on the meeting of these goals. The responsibility to attend the mentoring sessions remains with the SME and not the coach.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.managementworks.ie/business/management-team-development-programme
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Mobile Access Work Platform Training (MEWP)

Network: 
Refrigeration Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 8
Financial Support €75 Subsidy for Refrigeration Skillnet members. Fully Funded for job seekers (subject to availability, terms & conditions)
Course Content • Duties of operator
• Pre- Shift inspections & maintenance of machine
• Hazards associated when operating the MEWP
Entry Requirements Must have 6 months construction or engineering experience.
Further Enquiries 01 88 55 200 info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Eligibility Must by 18 years or older
Download Application Form http://goo.gl/eedmC
Methods of Assessment • Inspections before use
• Demonstrate safe operation and control of MEWP
• Travel & manoeuvring of MEWP
• Working the MEWP at heights
• Emergency procedures in case of MEWP malfunction
• Wearing of correct PPE
• Recognition of approved hand signals
Location of Course Nationwide
Course Web Page: 
http://www.refrigerationskillnet.ie/course_schedule.shtml
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Excel - Level 2

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Duration 1-day session - 9.00am – 4.30pm and online
Comment This course will be run throughout 2013 both classrooom based and online
Course Fee Advised on application
Subjects Taught Lesson 1:
• Calculating Data with Advanced Formulas
• Apply Cell and Range Names
• Calculate Data Across Worksheets
• Use Specialised Functions
• Analyse Data with Logical and Lookup Functions

Lesson 2:
• Organising Worksheet and Table Data
• Create and Modify Tables
• Format Tables
• Sort or Filter Worksheet or Table Data
• Use Functions to Calculate Data in a Table or Worksheet

Lesson 3:
• Presenting Data Using Charts
• Create a Chart
• Modify Charts
• Format Charts

Lesson 4:
• Analysing Data Using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts
• Create a PivotTable Report
• Filter Data Using Slicers
• Analyse Data Using PivotCharts

Lesson 5:
• Inserting Graphic Objects
• Insert and Modify Pictures and ClipArt
• Draw and Modify Shapes
• Illustrate Workflow Using SmartArt Graphics
• Layer and Group Graphic Objects

Lesson 6:
• Customising and Enhancing Workbooks and the Excel Environment
• Customise the Excel Environment
• Customise Workbooks
• Manage Themes
• Create and Use Templates

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment The course will be run on 29th, 30th April and 20th, 21st and 22nd May 2013 - enrolment any time before that date.

Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.

Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Careers or Further Progression Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- use advanced formulas.
- organise worksheet and table data using various techniques.
- create and modify charts.
- analyse data using PivotTables, Slicers, and PivotCharts.
- insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet.
- customise and enhance workbooks and the Microsoft® Office Excel® environment.
Entry Requirements The target students for this course are students who desire to gain the skills necessary to create templates, sort and filter data, import and export data, analyse data, and work with Excel on the web. In addition, this course helps prepare students who desire to take the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Excel and who already have knowledge of the basics of Excel, including how to create, edit, format, and print basic worksheets.
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Trainer Professional Training Solutions Ltd.
Location of Course Cork City
Course Web Page: 
http://www.icos.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MSOfficEExcelLevel2PDF.pdf
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Excel - Level 1

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Duration 1-day session (9.30 - 16.30) and on-line
Comment These courses will be run throughout 2013 both in classrooms and on-line
Course Fee Supplied on applications
Subjects Taught Summary Content
Lesson 1:
• Creating a Basic Excel Worksheet
• Identify the Excel User Interface
• Customise the Excel Interface
• Work with Cells
• Enter Data in an Excel Workbook
• Obtain Help

Lesson 2:
• Performing Calculations in an Excel Worksheet
• Create Basic Formulas
• Calculate Using Functions
• Copy Formulas and Functions

Lesson 3:
• Modifying an Excel Worksheet
• Manipulate Worksheet Data
• Modify Worksheet Elements
• Search Worksheet Data
• Modify Rows and Columns

Lesson 4:
• Formatting an Excel Worksheet
• Modify Fonts
• Spell Check a Worksheet
• Apply Number Formats
• Add Borders and Colour to Cells
• Align Cell Contents
• Apply Cell Styles

Lesson 5:
• Printing Excel Workbooks
• Set Page Breaks
• Set Page Layout Options
• Print a Workbook

Lesson 6:
• Managing an Excel Workbook
• Format Worksheet Tabs
• Manage Worksheets
• Manage Workbook Views

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment The course will run on 22nd and 23rd April 2013 - enrolement anytime beofre then.

Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.

Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Entry Requirements Students should be familiar with using personal computers and a mouse and a keyboard. You should be comfortable using the Windows environment and should be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders.
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - create a basic worksheet using Microsoft® Office Excel® 2010. - perform calculations in an Excel worksheet. - modify an Excel worksheet. - format a worksheet. - print Excel workbook contents. - manage an Excel workbook.
Trainer Professional Training Solutons Ltd.
Location of Course Various including online
Course Web Page: 
http://www.icos.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/MSOfficEExcelLevel2PDF.pdf
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office 2010 - Outlook

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Duration 1-day session (9.30 - 16.30)
Number of Places 12
Course Fee Advised on application
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course is due to run on 24th, 25th and 26th April 2013 - enrolment any time before then.
Course Content Summary Content
Outlook E-mail:
• Using Microsoft Outlook
• Finding your e-mail address
• Connecting, checking for and receiving mail
• Creating messages in Microsoft Outlook
• Revising messages
• Sending messages & queued messages
• Attaching files to messages
• Using folders & filtering incoming messages into folders
• Managing disk space by compacting messages

Outlook Calendar:
How to make full use of your Outlook Calendar

Entry Requirements Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis. Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Eligibility A hands on programme covering all that is needed to begin taking advantage of MS Outlook The course assumes a basic knowledge of computers and use of a mouse and a keyboard. It is essentially a starting point (or at least a structured introduction) for non-technical and inexperienced computer users.
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Trainer Professional Training Solutions Ltd.
Location of Course Cork City
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Kettlebell Training for Fitness Instructors

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 12 per course
Course Fee €150.00
Subjects Taught Kettlebell training and its role
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going in response to demand, January , February, March, April 5th 2013 , Ballymun Leisure centre , Dublin.
Financial Support Skillnets funding subject to availability and eligibility.
Course Content Explore fundamental Kettlebell exercises and create goal specific programmes for your clients.
Careers or Further Progression Up-skilled to industry standard in current trends
Entry Requirements Fitness instructors , personal fitness trainers
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Eligibility Must have a Basic Fitness Qualification e.g. NCEF, NCEHF, ITEC
Learning Outcomes Each participant will be proficient in performing and teaching Kettlebell training
Methods of Assessment Written exam, skills assessment, practical test
Location of Course Various locations including Limerick, Tuam, Dunboyne, Dublin, Cork
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Management of HACCP & Food Safety

Network: 
Rural Food Skillnet
Duration 5 days
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €400 for member companies
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Dates:
08/04/2013 - Killarney
09/04/2013 - Cork
Further Enquiries Project Managers: Eilish Broderick/John Moriarty
12 The Square
Listowel
Co. Kerry
068 23429
Trainer Mary Daly & Associates
Location of Course Killarney and Cork
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Food Science & Technology - Certificate in

Network: 
Rural Food Skillnet
Duration 2 Years
Year 1 - Certificate
Subjects Taught Year 1 - Certificate
Students must take modules to the value of 30 credits:
Module Code Module Title Credit Weighting
FC1800 Food Chemistry 1 - 5 credits
FS1800 Food Microbiology 1 - 5 credits
FT1800 Food Technology - 5 credits
FN1800 Food Engineering - 5 credits
NT1800 Nutrition - 5 credits
FS1802 Work Related Assignment 1 - 5 credits
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 01/01/2013 for 01/09/2013
Course Content Aims and Objectives (First Year)
• To provide students with an understanding of
- chemistry and the chemistry of foods,
- microbiology and the microbiology of foods,
- food processing technology,
- food engineering
- human nutrition

• To apply the knowledge and understanding acquired on the course in a work
related assignment
Aims and Objectives (Second Year)

• To provide students with an understanding of
- the chemistry of foods
- the role of microorganisms in relation to the quality and safety of foods
- the principal processes used in the manufacture of foods
- the principal unit operations in food process engineering and outline the principals of process instrumentation and control
- the core concepts of marketing food and the management of innovation
- the relevant food legislation, the organisations involved in food safety control in Ireland and the main food safety issues for food businesses

• To apply the knowledge and understanding acquired on the course in a work related assignment Candidates who successfully complete First Year may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Food Science and Technology.

Entry Requirements Admission:
• Applicants should hold NFQ / FETAC Level 5 qualification or have appropriate
experience / qualifications in a food related area as deemed relevant by the
Academic Director and Programme Manager.
• Applicants should have at least two years experience working in the food area.
Further Enquiries Centre for Adult Continuing Education, University College Cork
t: 021-4902301
Methods of Assessment Examinations
Regulations governing the Examination for this programme, including pass and progression standard, award of honours (where appropriate), exemptions, rules governing supplemental and repeat year examinations, the time of examinations and associated Examination Boards to approve programme results are contained in the Marks & Standards section of this document.
Trainer UCC Food Industry Training Unit
Location of Course UCC Cork
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
Yes

Primary Course in Food Safety

Network: 
Rural Food Skillnet
Course Fee TBC
Subjects Taught Trainers cover Personal Hygiene, Temperature Control, Record Keeping, Waste Management, Legal responsibilities and Food Traceability
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 01/05/2013
Course Content Food Safety will give participants knowledge of best practice for Food Safety implementation and operation.
Further Enquiries Tel: 086 260 6304
Fax: 068 23 390
Email: info@ruralfoodskillnet.com
Eligibility Basic Food Skills
Trainer Source Sligo
Location of Course Sligo
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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