Cork City

Primary Course in Food Hygiene

Network: 
Rural Food Skillnet
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €150 (€110 for eligible Rural Food Skillnet member companies)
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Dates:
07/05/2013
10/06/2013
08/07/2013
Course Content This is a holistic food safety programme that deals with HACCP Implementation and Auditing, Food Safety Training, Complaint Handling and Liaison with the Environmental Health Officers. The programme is designed to assist clients in operating at the highest level of food safety on a continuous basis and at the same time limit their exposure in terms of litigation and risks with the relevant food safety officials.
Further Enquiries Tel: 086 260 6304
Fax: 068 23 390
Email: info@ruralfoodskillnet.com
Location of Course Cork and Kerry
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
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

Professional Diploma in Innovation - Services

Network: 
Innovation & Lean Sigma Skillnet
Duration Sept 2013 - March 2014
Course Fee €2,500 Member; €3,750.00 Non Member (per person)
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Date: September 25, 2013
Finish Date: March 2014
Course Content Professional Diploma in Innovation – Services
Who is this programme for?
• Senior management teams
• Programme managers
• Technical leads
• Department leaders (HR, Finance)
• Project teams
• Business managers

What will they get out of it?
Tools and experience to assist companies improve performance, increase competitiveness and help companies differentiate and transform themselves for future growth and success.

How does it work?
Participants learn to explore and decide which new projects will best fit their company’s goals, then creatively deal with the challenges of design, implementation and management of service projects and innovations.

Course Philosophy
• Innovation is learned best when experienced in a hands-on and collaborative way.
• Balance a practical “Do-ers” approach with the management view covering strategy, analysis and systems.
• Participants learn from each other via presentations of their perspectives and projects.
• Learnings are applied immediately to an in-class project from a social entrepreneurship programme.
• Techniques are applied directly to company projects in order to experience immediate gains.
• We organise mid-week coaching sessions and periodic check-ins with company sponsors.
• Participants will adapt innovation methods to improve their organisation’s systems.
• The programme is bookended with company and individual innovation assessments to highlight progress.

Further Enquiries Gráinne Walsh
ILSF Administrator
Tel: 061 423 622
Email: grainne@icbe.ie
Email: info@icbe.ie
Learning Outcomes Programme Outcomes
• Application of services innovation and management tools, methods, structures and systems.
• A collected toolkit of innovation methods and systems that is customised for their company.
• Connections within their own organisation and beyond to a network that will support innovation.
• Experience running an innovation project in their company, delivering a business feasibility plan and prototypes.
• Assessment of their companies’ innovation capability and programme management readiness.
Trainer Innovation Delivery
Location of Course Location to be confirmed (based on demand)
Course Web Page: 
http://www.ilsf.ie/?event=graduate-diploma-in-innovation-services
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
Yes

MS Word - Intermediate

Network: 
Biznetcork Skillnet
Duration One Day, 9.30am. - 5.00pm.
Number of Places 8
Course Fee Chamber Member Rate: €100.00
Non-Member rate: €145.00
Subjects Taught Review of Basic MS Word Topics
• Overview of Speed Keys to perform everyday tasks more quickly
• Quick editing tips
• Formatting Tips & Speed Keys
• Using the Clipboard Task Pane to Move & Copy Text

Tricky Topics
• Setting Indents
• Setting & Using Tab Stops - How should they be used?

Document Control
• Page Breaks
• Changing Margins
• Changing the Page Setup
• Section Breaks
• Different Page Settings in the same document

Headers & Footers
• Creating Headers & Footers
• Page Numbering
• Different First Page
• Odd and Even Headers & Footers
• Alternating Headers & Footers

Tables
• Creating a table
• Moving within a table
• Formatting a table
• Inserting / Deleting Rows and Columns
• Resizing Columns
• Setting tabs in a table
• Borders and Shading in Tables

Advanced Table Features
• Sorting within a Table
• Calculations in tables
• Copying Formulae
• Editing Formulae
• Recalculating Formulae

Enhancing Overall Document Appearance
• Paragraph Borders & Shading
• Page Borders

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Date: 17th June, 2013
Financial Support There are limited free places available on all of our courses for jobseekers.
Course Content This course is designed for those who use MS Word on a regular basis but may have never received formal training. You will cover the MS Word Essential skills concentrating on shortcuts and faster ways of performing everyday tasks, along with some of the more advanced functionality in an easy to follow and with a practical / hands-on approach.

Some of the topics covered on this course include basic headers & footers, setting up different sets of headers, footers & page numbering within the same document and how to overcome some problems that are encountered. You will learn how to layout your document in a more professional manner using tables and also look at performing calculations in tables among others.

Entry Requirements Particiants should be using Word on a regular basis and have already grasped the basics of MS Word.
Further Enquiries Aoife Dunne
Training Administrator
t: 021 453 0141
e: aoife@corkchamber.ie
Learning Outcomes At the end of this one day course, participants will know how to perform the common everyday tasks in a quick and efficient manner using shortcuts etc. You will also learn a number of time-saving features such as using Quick Parts etc. Participants will be able to achieve far more professionally presented documents through the correct use of the document formatting / page layouts and tables.
Trainer E-Bridge
Location of Course Regus offices, Building 1000 (2nd Floor), City Gate, Mahon, Cork
Course Web Page: 
https://www.corkchamber.ie/biznetcork-skillnet/2013/06/17/MS-Word-Intermediate
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Present & Express with Confidence

Network: 
Biznetcork Skillnet
Duration One Day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee Chamber Member Rate: €130.00
Chamber Non-Member Rate: €185.00
Subjects Taught Opening:
- Welcome
- Agenda
- Introductions
- Ground Rules
- Gap Analysis

Discovery:
- Word Association game
- Presenter perception
- Picture perfect team exercise
- Past experience
- Presentation dissection assessment
- Presentation dissection analysis & discussion

Structure:
- Maps and Detours
- Team Exercise - structure

Audience:
- Choosing the right questions
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Non-participation / Disgruntled attendees
- Dealing with questions

YOU as the Presenter:
- Body language, Eye contact, Voice, Pace, Tone, Pauses, Movement
- Image
- Humour
- Controlling 'The Jitters'
- Visualisation
- Anecdotes & story telling

Let's Do It:
- Audience analysis exercise
- Step by step preparation
- Practical demonstration
- Feedback

Close:
Questions and answers
- Review of the day
- Knowledge check
- Evaluation

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Date: 20th June, 2013
Financial Support There are limited free places available on all of our courses to jobseekers.
Course Content This one day 'Present and Express with Confidence' programme takes the fear out of presentations, public speaking, meetings and one to one conversations by furnishing participants with a toolset guaranteed to improve their approach. This programme focuses on structure, content, audience, presenter competency, visual aids and practical demonstration.

(Please note that this is not a PowerPoint presentation program)

Objectives
• Explore presenter perception
• Structure presentations in a logical order
• Perform audience stakeholder analysis
• Develop strategies for dealing with the audience & questions
• Control confidence
• Visualise success
• Utilise visual aids
• Plan a presentation taking structure, content, audience, visual aids, presenter competency into consideration
• Complete practical presentation exercise

This is an interactive day, using blended learning approaches to meet the needs of all learner types. Learners are supported throughout the day, feedback is provided and individual assistance given to learners as they prepare for their practical demonstration.

Further Enquiries Aoife Dunne
Training Administrator
t: 021 453 0141
e: aoife@corkchamber.ie
Eligibility This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve competency presenting and expressing thoughts and ideas with confidence. There are no learning pre-requisites.
Trainer Michelle Dineen - Ardin Career Development
Location of Course Cork International Airport Hotel
Course Web Page: 
https://www.corkchamber.ie/biznetcork-skillnet/2013/06/20/Present--Express-with-Confidence
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Strategic Training Needs Analysis - CPD Module

Network: 
Trainers Learning Skillnet
Duration 6 x 8 hour Sessions
Number of Places 20
Course Fee €795.00 per participant ( Funding available for Eligible Participants)
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Dates: Ongoing
see: www.ucc.ie/en/study/ace/what/ or www.trainerslearningskillnet.com
Course Content Programme Aims & Structure
The focus of this module is to provide participants with an academic and practitioner grounding in conducting a formal Training Needs Analysis (TNA) with a strategic focus. The module aims to guide the participant through the full cycle of analysis from business needs and job context analysis to the identification, delivery and evaluation of appropriate interventions within a strategic business perspective.
Entry Requirements Entry Requirements
Normally, applicants for entry to the CPD Module in Strategic Training Needs Analysis will be at least 21 years of age by 1st January of the year of application with a minimum of one year’s relevant professional experience.
Further Enquiries For Further Information, please contact:
Ms. Karen O’Shea
Programme Administrator
Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
University College Cork
T: +353 21 4904708
E: karen.oshea@ucc.ie

or Network Manager
@ Trainers' Learning Skillnet

Learning Outcomes Programme Structure
The module will be delivered over the course of six 8 hour workshops and will be assessed on the basis of a project assignment.
Trainer University College Cork
Location of Course Dublin or Cork
Course Web Page: 
http://www.trainerslearningskillnet.com/Strategic_Training_Needs_Analysis__CPD-recordid-222-objectid-1152-z-event_summary.htm
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

ISO13485 Refresher Course

Network: 
Life Sciences Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Comment Introduction to ISO13485:2003 Medical Devices Directive
Book on line: Life Sciences - Book your event
Number of Places 15
Course Fee Life Sciences Skillnet members Members €150.00
Free of Charge to Job Seekers
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course runs on demand
Course Content Why change and what are the main new requirements
Structure & Content of ISO 13485:2003
Quality management system
Resource management
Product realisation
Measurement, analysis and improvement
Further Enquiries Michelle Reinecke-Quain
Life Sciences Skillnet Administrator
Email: michelle.reinecke-quain@ibec.ie
Phone: 061 431802
Learning Outcomes By the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Describe the purpose of a quality management system and explain the 8 principles of quality management.
• Explain the purpose, content and interrelationship of ISO 9000, ISO13485, ISO 9004 and ISO 19011.
• Interpret requirements of ISO 13485 in the context of an audit.
• Manage an audit programme.
• Understand the different types of audits.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors.

• Plan and conduct an audit in accordance with ISO 19011, demonstrating ability to:
a) plan and prepare effectively
b) gather objective evidence, through effective interviewing,
observation, sampling and note taking.
c) analyse and interpret information in order to determine
conformance with requirements.

• Report the audit, including writing valid, factual and value-adding non-conformity reports.
• Undertake audit follow-up activities, including evaluating the effectiveness of corrective action.
• Professionally liaise with external auditors

Methods of Assessment Theory and Practical
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Leadership & Managing People Programme

Network: 
Life Sciences Skillnet
Duration 4 days
Subjects Taught • Leadership
• Managing Performance
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Employment Legislation
• Negotiation
• Grievances
• Industrial Relations Institutions
• Giving Feedback and Managing Problem People
• Motivation
• Discipline and Dismissals
• Counselling and Coaching
• Employment of Staff
• Conflict Resolution
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment tbc
Network Manager Pauline O'Flanagan, pauline@lifesciencesskillnet.ie
Course Content The primary objective of the Managing People Programme is to enable front-line managers to make a more effective contribution to the organisation by developing core skills central to managing people at work.

Participants will:
• Understand and appreciate the full extent and importance of your role in managing people
• Improve your interpersonal skills to enable you to deal more effectively with people at all levels within the organisation and act with greater confidence
• Acquire the key tools for managing people through a practical approach to skills development in such areas as motivation, managing problem behaviours, counselling, assertiveness and negotiations.
• Develop an appreciation of grievance and disciplinary procedures and improve your effectiveness in handling issues in these areas.
• Gain an overview of the key areas of employment legislation and become more confident when dealing with queries in relation to these.

Further Enquiries Michelle Reinecke-Quain
Life Sciences Skillnet Administrator
Email: michelle.reinecke-quain@ibec.ie
Phone: 061 431802
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
Yes

Mobile IT Computer Training, Excel, Word, Visio - all levels

Network: 
Life Sciences Skillnet
Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 11
Course Fee €597.00 per course
Subjects Taught Mobile IT Training- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project. Tailored to your needs.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Courses catered for Nationwide
Contact Network Manager Pauline O'Flanagan, pauline@lifesciencesskillnet.ie
Further Enquiries Michelle Reinecke-Quain
Life Sciences Skillnet Administrator
Email: michelle.reinecke-quain@ibec.ie
Phone: 061 431802
Trainer Productive Solutions
Location of Course In house IT Microsoft Package Training Nationwide.
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Careers Needs Assessment, Planning & Support for Work

Network: 
Trainers Learning Skillnet
Duration Intensive 9 month Programme (Part-time)
Timetable: T.B.C
Number of Places 20
Course Fee €1,995 for the Full Programme (30 Credits)
€695 per 10 Credit Module
Trainers Learning Skillnet Funding Available for Eligible Participants
Subjects Taught Students take 30 Credits as Follows:
• AD1005 – Employment and Unemployment (10 credits)
• AD1006 – Assessment Needs Analysis (10 credits)
• AD1007 – Counselling and Support Skills for Career Decision Making (10 credits)
Detailed descriptions for these modules may be found on the programme webpage at:
http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/ace/what/
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 04 February 201 - Cork
Course Content Programme Structure
The Certificate in Career Needs Assessment, Planning and Support for Work is a part-time programme delivered over 9 months through both attendance at lectures and facilitated workshop event, and self-study using dedicated learning materials (reading list). Each module is taught through approximately 48 hours of lectures / workshops and guest speakers relevant to the module.

The programme is assessed through continuous assessment (comprising practical assignments / essays / presentations). There is a requirement to produce a Client Needs Analysis Report (7000 words). Students are required to conduct a ‘real life’ needs assessment and feedback session with a client (under the supervision of the teaching team).

Programme Aims & Objectives
With rising levels of unemployment and intervention demands arising for those on an exit route from employment (due to redundancy and the lack of employment sustainability), personnel with the remit of training and development in support of the unemployed have found themselves dealing with a disparate grouping of individuals.

Particular challenge is being faced in meeting the needs of unemployed professionals i.e. those who have held a long-standing professional career prior to unemployment.
In association with the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD), the Certificate in Career Needs Assessment, Planning and Support for Work provides an opportunity for training providers (both private and state body), Career Advisors / Counsellors providing services to the unemployed or those in the process of exiting employment to engage in continuous professional development (CPD) in order to better respond to new challenges in this field.

For students pursuing the full Certificate this is an intensive 9 month programme providing comprehensive coverage of the identification of training needs of the unemployed through the application of formal needs analysis processes within a supportive and counselling framework. The student will acquire a sound understanding of the role of employment to an individual’s identity and standing in society. Key trends in occupations in Ireland are examined in unison with an appreciation for the current and projected future contexts.

Entry Requirements Normally, applicants for entry to the Certificate in Career Needs Assessment, Planning and Support for Work should be at least 21 years of age by 1st of January of application year, with a minimum of two years’ training / work with the unemployed in a development capacity or comparable experience AND holding a Leaving Certificate / FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS level 6.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score.
Further Enquiries Further Information
Ms. Karen O’Shea
Programme Administrator
Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
University College Cork
T: +353 21 490 4708
E: karen.oshea@ucc.ie

or Network Manager
Trainers Learning Skillnet
T: 045 881 166

Download Application Form http://www.trainerslearningskillnet.com/Certificate_in_Careers_Needs_Assessment,_Planning_Support_for_Work-recordid-221-objectid-1152-z-event_details.htm
Trainer University College Cork
Location of Course Venues: Cork / Dublin
Course Web Page: 
http://www.trainerslearningskillnet.com/Certificate_in_Careers_Needs_Assessment,_Planning_Support_for_Work-recordid-221-objectid-1152-z-event_summary.htm
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No
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