Sligo Town

Managing Director Action Programme

Network: 
ManagementWorks
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €1,800 excluding VAT
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Please visit www.managementworks.ie for start dates
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

Lead Auditor Training - IRCA Certified

Network: 
Life Sciences Skillnet
Duration Sligo 5 days - June 4, 5, 6, & 11, 12
Limerick 5 days - June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26
Athlone 5 days - October 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16
Comment The programme is internationally approved by IRCA – International Registration Scheme for certified training programme and Auditors.
Number of Places 10
Course Fee Life Sciences Members €600 / person
Subjects Taught Fundamentals Of Quality, Drug GMP Requirements, Regulation, Auditing.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrol by Friday 31 May 2013
Course starts Tuesday 4th June 2013 in Sligo.
Next course runs in Athlone 8 October 2013
Course Content Lead Auditor Training IRCA Certified Course During the 5 days participants will acquire knowledge and skills in auditing. However, auditing like any other acquired skill requires practice. The best place to practice and extend your experience is during actual audits.
Careers or Further Progression Professional Certified Lead Auditor
Entry Requirements Working with quality systems
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
Trainer Irish Quality Centre Galway & Sligo
Kelamc Group Clonmel
Location of Course Sligo Radisson Blu
Limerick tba
Athlone tba
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Time Management

Network: 
Role Skillnet
Duration 1/2 Day
Number of Places 10-15
Course Fee €30
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 30th May 2013
Financial Support 30% Funding may be available on a case by case basis
Course Content "Don't count Your Time, Make Your
Recognise what and who are your "time robbers"
Develop techniques to eliminate these "time robbers"
Appreciate how your time is being used currently and does this link to results
Explore the importance of putting first things first i.e. prioritise
Identify scheduling tools to ensure priorities get sufficient required time
Further Enquiries Tel: 071 962 2504
Email: info@roleskillnet.com
Location of Course Sligo Town
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Forklift Instructor

Network: 
Role Skillnet
Number of Places 5
Course Fee €1900
Financial Support 30% Funding may be available on a case
Further Enquiries Tel: 071 962 2504
Email: info@roleskillnet.com
Location of Course Sligo
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

IOSH Noise Competency Programme Refresher

Network: 
Role Skillnet
Number of Places 5 - 10
Course Fee €450
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment and Start Dates: 06/02/2013 for 06/02/2013
Financial Support 30% Fundung may be available on a case by case basis
Further Enquiries Tel: 071 962 2504
Email: info@roleskillnet.com
Location of Course Sligo
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

Scientific Skills 2012

Network: 
Tech North West Skillnet
Duration 12 weeks
Course Fee €840
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment September to December 2012 - Dates TBC
Financial Support Already included
Further Enquiries Siobhan Grant; info@technorthwestskillnet.com or 086 2707277
Eligibility Employed or unemployed
Methods of Assessment Mixture of classroom and online
Trainer IT Sligo
Location of Course Sligo
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Scientific Course 2012

Network: 
Tech North West Skillnet
Duration 12 weeks
Course Fee TBC
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Sept to Dec 2012-Dates TBC
Financial Support Already Included
Further Enquiries Siobhan Grant; info@technorthwestskillnet.com or 086 2707277
Eligibility Employed or Unemployed
Methods of Assessment Mixture of classroom and online
Trainer IT Sligo
Location of Course Sligo
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Scientific Course 2012

Network: 
Tech North West Skillnet
Course Fee TBC
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Sept to Dec 2012 - Dates TBC
Financial Support Already included
Further Enquiries Siobhan Grant; info@technorthwestskillnet.com or 086 2707277
Eligibility Employed or unemployed
Methods of Assessment Mixture of classroom and online
Trainer IT Sligo
Location of Course Sligo
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Mechatronics

Network: 
ULearning Skillnet
Duration 2 Years
Course Fee €3,400 per year, OR €600 per 5 credit module, €1,200 per 10 credit module
Subjects Taught Year 1
Advanced Manufacturing Technology (5)
CIM & Automation Technology 2 (5)
Project Management (5)
SCADA (5)
Quality Management Systems (5)

Year 2
Data Communications & Interfacing (10)
Control Systems (10)
Mathematics 3 (5)
Project 3 (10)

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 2 Year course, 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 emloyed and unemployed students.

Course Content Mechatronics is a combination of mechanical, electronic and software engineering. The purpose of this field is the study of automation from an engineering perspective and serves the purposes of controlling advanced hybrid systems.

About this Programme
Graduates with a good grounding and understanding in this field can look to a bright and challenging career. In an era where it is necessary for manufacturing industry to be located in less expensive environments, the advanced technical communication techniques and skilled workforce created with this Level 7 programme would allow such manufacturing industry to be controlled in Ireland, keeping the high skilled jobs in Ireland despite the migration of unskilled jobs to
other countries.

Entry Requirements Level 6 on the NFQ (Higher Certificate – formerly National Certificate) qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent. Holders of National Craft Certificate or Advanced Craft Certificate in an appropriate discipline and with adequate relevant industrial experience may also qualify for entry to the course. For those who do not have the required equivalent qualifications a qualifier programme is available.
Further Enquiries ULearning Skillnet:
Phone: 086 0214825
Email: info@ulearning.ie
Trainer IT Sligo
Location of Course IT Sligo
Course Web Page: 
http://odl.itsligo.ie/engineering/b-eng-in-mechatronics/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Manufacturing Management

Network: 
ULearning Skillnet
Duration 2 Years
Course Fee €3,400 per year, OR €600 per 5 credit module, €1,200 per 10 credit module
Subjects Taught Modules (credits awarded)
September 2011 – December 2011, Semester One
■Organisational Behaviour (10)
■Accounting & Finance (5)
■Six Sigma 1 – Quality Tools (5)

January 2012 – May 2012, Semester Two
■Organisational Behaviour (continued)
■Interpersonal & Leadership Skills (5)
■Project (Six Sigma 3) (5) – 2nd Year Students Only

September 2012 – December 2012, Semester One
■Operations Management (10)
■Contemporary Management (10)
■Project Management (5)

January 2013 – May 2013, Semester Two
■Operations Management (continued)
■Contemporary Management (continued)
■Quality Management Systems (5)
■Project (Six Sigma 3) (5) – 2nd Year Students Only

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 2 Year course 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.

Course Content This course is aimed at those currently working in management or supervisory positions in a manufacturing or service organisation.

The course teaches key skills that managers need to learn to grow and adapt to changing work environments in the modern organisation. Topics covered include strategic planning, budgeting, human resource management, quality and operational effectiveness.

Students completing the BSc in Manufacturing Management complete 2/3 of the requirements of the internationally recognised Six Sigma Green Belt award. Students receive this award in addition to their degree by sitting one extra module (Six Sigma 2) and an external Green Belt exam.

About this Programme
This degree offered via online distance learning aims to deliver a broadly based degree with lecturers from the schools of Engineering and Business and Humanities at IT Sligo. The programme is suited to a variety of industry sectors including: manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceutical, food processing and services. It is intended to prepare graduates
for positions in front-line management.

Entry Requirements Applicants will be expected to hold a Level 6 National / Higher Certificate in Business, Science, Engineering or equivalent. For those who do not have the required qualifications, a Level 6 HC in Supervisory Management and Technology is available from IT Sligo. If you have qualifications from outside Ireland or do not meet the normal eligibility requirements check our FAQ page (www.itsligo.ie/online) for further information. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant experience will also be considered through IT Sligo’s RPL process.
Further Enquiries ULearning Skillnet:
Phone: 086 0214825
Email: info@ulearning.ie
Learning Outcomes A graduate from this programme will have the necessary technical and business skills to manage a group of employees in a modern business. By combining operations and project management with quality, finance and leadership skills, the graduate is ideally equipped to take up positions as team leader or department manager in a manufacturing or service environment.
Methods of Assessment Participants will have a formal assessment at the end of each semester which will normally require attendance for exam(s) at IT Sligo. We also normally provide exam centres in Dublin and Cork. Over the four semesters, participants will take the following modules.
Location of Course IT Sligo
Course Web Page: 
http://odl.itsligo.ie/engineering/b-sc-in-manufacturing-management/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes
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