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vening ducationPROGRAMMES SPRING 2015

FOR BUSINESSES

New Programmes forSpring 2015

• Manual and Computerised Payroll/Bookkeeping

• Digital Marketing

• Childcare FETAC Level 6

• Retail Selling

• Customer Service,

• Marketing Practice

• Reception Skills

• Start your own Business

• Relaxation & Stress Management

• Web Design

• I.T. Maintenance for Small Businesses

• Internal Auditing

• Project Management

• Quality Management Systems

• Manual Handling

• Professional Practice for Art


Welcome to Mallow College of FurtherEducation (MCFE) and thank you fortaking time to read through the EveningEducation prospectus for spring 2015.Evening Education is the new rebrandeddepartment of MCFE, the largest furthereducation college in North Cork. A widerange of programmes are on offer,varying from accredited and generalinterest programmes available everyautumn and spring. The programmes onoffer are adapted each term to suit theneeds and interests of learners andindustry. The programmes enablelearners to develop new skills in aspecific area which can aid futureemployments. MCFE values theimportance of education and for spring2015 the theme is “Opening Minds,Creating Futures”. Paramount to thesuccess of MCFE is the building ofstrong relationships between learners,tutors and local communitygroups/organisations.

Recognising both the dynamic andcomplex nature of the challenges andopportunities presented in the workplace,we strive, not just to respond to them, butto anticipate them. The vision for theEvening Education Department is tocontinue forging links with industry anddeveloping programmes that aid localindustry needs and create opportunitiesfor learners to develop new skill sets.MCFE boosts two campuses with a widevariety of modern high quality facilities,which creates the ideal environment forteaching and learning.

We have a number of new programmesavailable for spring 2015 and haverevised a number of our existingprogrammes. New programmes include:Manual and ComputerisedPayroll/Bookkeeping, Digital Marketing,Childcare FETAC level 6, Retail Selling,Customer Service, Marketing Practice,Self-Defence, iPad for SNA’s, Start yourown Business, Flower Arranging,Relaxation & Stress Management, WebDesign, I.T. maintenance for smallbusinesses, Sports and Leisure, PlayerWelfare, Conversational French/Irish,Maths for Parents, Professional Practicefor Art, Manual Handling, Yoga, Trainthe Trainer, internal auditing, projectmanagement and QMS.

Registrations can be made in a numberof ways with online being the preferredmethod. Furthermore why not followMCFE on Facebook and Twitter andreceive regular updates on newprogrammes being offered. You are justa click away from changing your future,so visit us at mallowcollege.com. Welook forward to meeting you at MCFEduring the forthcoming term, and wewish you all the best in your pursuit ofeducation.

Warm Wishes

John HealyJohn HealyDirector of Adult Education

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Evening Education Department Team

Information/Enrolment Evening

Facilitates in MCFE

All programmes up to 12 weeks in duration will also run in Spring 2015. Information/Enrolment for Evening Education Programmes for Spring 2015 will take place at onMonday 12th of January 2015 from 7:30 to 9pm at the Mallow College, AnnabellaCampus.

Start Dates for Spring 2015 are as follows:Monday Programmes January 26th Tuesday Programmes January 27thWednesday Programmes January 28th

MCFE boosts 2 campus locations- Mallow College Campus Annabella and DavisCollege Summerhill. Programmes will operate in the Davis College Campus onWednesday evenings and in the Annabella Campus on Monday and Tuesday evenings.Both campuses are equipped with high qualified facilities to ensure high standards ofeducation for teaching and learning.

Left to Right: Marie Buckley, Assistant Director, John Healy, Director of Adult Educationand Elaine Colgan, Administrator.

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Contents

Welcome 3

Evening Education Department Team 4

Information/Enrolment Evening 4

Facilitates in MCFE 4

Enrolment Options 9

Terms and Conditions 9

Discounts Available 10

Refund Policy 10

Certificates of Attendance 10

QQI/FETAC Programmes 10

Information/Enrolment Evening 11

Course Suggestions 11

Professional and Business Related Courses 22-26

Relaxation & Stress Management (New) 22

Occupational First Aid QQI/FETAC Level 5 25

Manual Handling (New) 26

Retail & Professional Programmes 26-34

Manual & Computerised Payroll QQI/FETAC Level 5 (New) 26

Manual & Computerised Bookkeeping QQI/FETAC Level 5 (New) 27

Introduction to the Stock Market 27

Start Your Own Small Business (New) 28

Reception Skills (New) 29

Journalism 29

Retail Practice 5M2105 QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award (New) 30

Retail Practice: Retail Selling QQI/FETAC Level 5 (New) 31

Retail Practice: Retail Security QQI/FETAC Level 5 (New) 31

Retail Practice: Customer Service QQI/FETAC Level 5 (New) 31

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Marketing Practice QQI/FETAC Level 5 (New) 32

Introduction to Internal Auditing (New) 32

Project Management (New) 33

Quality Management Systems (New) 33

Professional Practice for Art and Craft Professional (New) 34

Childcare Programmes 38-42

Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009 QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award 38

Childcare: Child Development QQI/FETAC Level 5 39

Childcare: Early Childhood Education and Play QQI/FETAC Level 5 39

Childcare QQI (FETAC) 6M2007 Level 6 Certificate in Early

Childhood Care & Education (New) 40

Healthcare Programme 41-47

Health Care Assistant- QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Healthcare Support 41

Healthcare Support: Care Support QQI/FETAC Level 5 42

Healthcare Support: Care Skills QQI/FETAC Level 5 42

Computers & Technology Programmes 43-47

Digital Marketing (New) 43

Web Design for Business (New) 46

I.T. Maintenance and Repair for Small Businesses (New) 47

Contact Details 51

Social Media 52

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Enrolment Options

You may choose the following options when enrolling for a programme:Programmes commence week beginning January 26th 2015.

Online (Preferred) Receive a €5 Discount:Register online for the programme of your choice at www.mallowcollege.com

Enrolment at Information Evening:An information/enrolment evening with tutors available will take place on Monday 12thof January 7:30 to 9pm at the Mallow College, Annabella Campus.

By Post:Complete an application form and payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order. Pleasemake payable to Cork ETBReturn applications to: Director of Adult Education Mallow College, Annabella,Mallow, Co. Cork.

By PhoneCall the office from 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday on 022-43030 or [email protected]

Terms and Conditions• Students are expected to supply their own materials• Formation of classes depends on sufficient demand.• Exam Fees (where applicable) are not included in course fee.• The times/duration of courses may vary at Directors discretion.• If a class is not formed fees will be returned without demand or transferred to another

course by request. Where a class is formed, fees will be strictly non-refundable.• It is the responsibility of the participant to inform themselves of the course content,

course duration, etc.• The Director reserves the right to refuse or terminate participation in a class.• Cars parked on college grounds at owner’s risk.• Information provided about a course is intended as a guide only and the Director

reserves the right to alter classes as appropriate.• All cheques must be made payable to “Cork ETB”.• The contents of the prospectus are for information purposes, changes may be made

to syllabi or fees at any time.• All fees must be paid for before classes commence• Students cannot attend a class without an official receipt

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Discounts Available• €5 discount if you enrol online• *Social Welfare 20% reduction in tuition fees• *Old Age Pension 10% reduction in tuition cost• *Proof of Social Welfare and OAP to be included with application• *Social Welfare discounts only available to individuals in receipt of full job seekers

allowance/benefit, disability allowance or one parent family payment.• *20% discount given to individuals who are on a CE scheme• *Proof of CE scheme required• Module discount of 20% if 2 modules for the same QQI/FETAC course are undertaken

A full refund will be given to all applicants for courses, which do not proceed. Studentswho attend one night of a course are not entitled to a refund, unless they are veryexceptional circumstances. In this case, students must fill out a refund request form, thisform must outline the circumstances for the refund. We regret we cannot entertain anyother requests for refunds.

Certificates of Attendance will be provided to learners where a learner has at least 70%attendance on the programme.

On 6 November 2012, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) was established as anew integrated agency (replacing the Further Education and Training Awards Council,the Higher Education and Training Awards Council and the National QualificationsAuthority of Ireland and incorporating the functions of the Irish Universities QualityBoard).

QQI is responsible for the external quality assurance of further and higher education andtraining (including English language provision) and validates programmes and makesawards for certain providers in these sectors.QQI is also responsible for the maintenance, development and review of the NationalFramework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Since its establishment, QQI has been progressing the development of its qualifications

Refund Policy

Certificates of Attendance

QQI/FETAC Programmes

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QQI/FETAC Programmesand quality assurance services. In May 2013, QQI rolled out a Comprehensive PolicyDevelopment Programme through a number of large public events and an extensiveconsultation process.

Through MCFE learners will complete prescribed assignments and assessment and/orexams in order to receive the relevant FETAC/QQI awards. Results for all QQI/FETACassessment will be posted to respective learners in June of each year, with a graduationceremony taking place with a later in the year.

This will take place on Monday January 12th from 7:30pm to 9pm in Mallow CollegeAnnabella Campus.

Location for classes for spring term 2015:Monday – Mallow College Annabella CampusTuesday- Mallow College Annabella CampusWednesday- Davis College Summerhill Campus

• Please note classes will run as normal through Mid Term Break week beginningFebruary 16th.

• Classes will not run week of April 6th this if for the Easter Break.

Are you a teacher?

Are you interested in holding a new evening programme?

Perhaps you have an idea for a new programme?

Mallow Colleges Evening Education Department welcomes suggestions for newcourses.Please Contact Director of Adult EducationPhone: 022-43030 or email [email protected] for more information

Information/Enrolment Evening

Course Suggestions


Tuesday 7.00 to 9.00pm //Duration: 8 Weeks • Start Date: January 28th 2015Venue: Mallow College, Annabella

Tuition Fee: €105 // Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance

Relaxation & Stress Management

Programme Description“All stressed out?”Stress is a constant factor of modern life.Learn the difference between positive &negative stress. This course will help youto manage stress, relax and enjoy yourlife more. Have friendly fun & leavestress at the door.

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Occupational First Aid FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThis course is suitable forindividuals who wish tobecome certified firstaiders in their workplace.

Programme DescriptionTopics covered on thiscourse include:• Responsibilities of a

first aider• The nervous system• Patient approach• Head injuries• Contacting the

emergency services• Unconsciousness• Examination of casualty• Fainting• Diagnosis and principles

of treatment• Recovery position• Emergency first aid kits

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• Epilepsy• Respiratory emergencies• Diabetes• Asphyxia and its causes• Poisoning• Asthma• Fractures• Choking• Heart disease• Sprains, strains and

dislocation• Crush injuries• Aspirin administration• Handling spinal injuries

• Cardio-pulmonaryresuscitation (CPR)

• Burns and scalds• Defibrillator / AED• Chemical burns• Wounds and bleeding• Electric shock• Examination of the eye• Blood and the

circulation• General rules for

treatment• Control of bleeding• Dressings and bandages

Tuesday 6.30 to 9.30pm //Duration: 10 Weeks • Start Date: January 27th 2015Venue: Mallow College, Annabella • Tuition Fee: €180

Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Occupational First Aid 5N1207

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Manual Handling

The manual handling training course willbe completed in 4 hours. It covers arange of topics in order to give thelearner confidence to risk assess manualhandling tasks and perform said taskswithin their workplace.

Course Topics Include:- Legislation- Anatomy and Physiology- Ergonomics- Hazard Identification- Risk Assessment- Principles of Lifting- Practical: Lifting, Moving, Carrying,

Push and Pull.

This course is intended for people who

wish to receive the theory and practicalskills required for correct manualhandling.

A number of training days will beavailable for this for more informationand for costs contact the college officeon 022-43030 oremail: [email protected]

Start Date: Various Dates 1 Day Course • Venue: Mallow College, Annabella

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Manual & Computerised PayrollQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThis programme is suitable for individuals who wish to acquire the knowledge andskills necessary to maintain payroll records manually and on computer in a small tomedium sized organisation.

Programme Description• Manual Payroll: gross pay; net annual tax; cumulative, emergency and temporary tax

systems; P45, P60, P30, P35; PRSI; refunds; budgets etc.• Computer Principles: file management functions; range of computerised payroll

packages, data accuracy, security and confidentiality; Data Protection Act etc.• Computerised Payroll: company/employee details; pay frequency; payment types;

non-statutory deductions; payroll management reports; print statutory documents etc.• This programme is based on Thesaurus software usage

NewWednesday 6.30 to 9.30pm //Duration: 12 Weeks • Start Date: January 28th 2015

Venue: Davis College, Summerhill • Tuition Fee: €240Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Payroll - Manual & Computerised 5N1546

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Manual & Computerised BookkeepingQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThis programme is suitable forindividuals with little or no experience ofmanual bookkeeping and who wish todevelop their knowledge and skills torecord transactions in a manual andcomputerised bookkeeping environment,especially within a small business.

Programme Description• Preparing: sales/purchase/bank

lodgements/bank payments/pettycash books & VAT forms

• Company: create and register• Setting up: VAT rates/bank

accounts/ ledgers;

customer/supplier accounts;product details

• Enter Documents: sales / purchase/ bank lodgements / bankpayments/petty cash/ invoices

• This programme is based on Sagesoftware usage

NewMonday 6.30 to 9.30pm //Duration: 12 Weeks • Start Date: January 26th 2015

Venue: Mallow College, Annabella • Tuition Fee: €240Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised 5N1354

Monday 7.00 to 9.00pm //Duration: 8 Weeks • Start Date: January 26th 2015Venue: Mallow College, Annabella

Tuition Fee: €105 • Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance

Introduction to the Stock Market

Learner ProfileThis course teaches anintroduction to the stockmarket from a general tospecific approach. Youwill develop an investor’smindset by learning howto discover and researchinvestments with thegreatest potential.

Programme DescriptionIt has a practical focusand features an ongoing

stock exchange game.Beginners andexperienced investorshave found manybenefits in the course inthe past. On completionof the course Learnerswill have theopportunity of formingan Investment Club toput their newlyknowledge to practicaluse.

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Monday 6.30 to 9.30pm //Duration: 12 Weeks • Start Date: January 26th 2015Venue: Mallow College, Annabella • Tuition Fee: €240

Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Public Relations 5N1405 also Certified by Irish Academy of Public Relations

Public RelationsQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThis programme module aims to equip thelearner with the knowledge, skill andcompetence in the role, functions andtechniques of Public Relations within a rangeof contexts.

Programme Description• Explore the Public Relations Profession, itsmain historical origins, definitions, theories,codes of ethics and its application andrelevance in modern society

• Analyse the specific role of PublicRelations and its relationship with othercommunications professions includingmarketing, advertising, sales promotion andjournalism

• Examine the Public Relations environmentsof in-house departments and consultancyand the commonalities and differences inservices offered

• Examine and apply the key criteria fordeveloping and managing Public Relationsproposals and campaigns, to include,situation analysis, identification of keypublics and objectives, selecting relevantactivities, evaluating outtake/outcomes andappreciation of costs

• Examine Public Relations Practice toinclude - media relations, sponsorship,managing events, corporatecommunications, internal communications,crisis management and public affairs

• Employ communication skills in carryingout public relations functions and roles

• Examine and apply media styles andformats, adapting writing skills to variousmedia outlets

• Compose appropriate media and PublicRelations material

• Apply Public Relations methods andtechniques to specific sectors and situations

• Examine new media and emergingcommunication channels

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Start Your Own Business

Programme Description

“Do you want to start your ownsmall business?

As a successful entrepreneur for 23 years,let me share my advice, practical skills &

tips. This course will assist you with lotsof information including:-Pre-Planning, Set-up, Product Costs,Market Research, Sale & Marketing,Financial aspects, Action & BusinessPlans.

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Reception Skills

This course is designed to provideprofessional training in receptionist andtelephonist techniques.

Programme Description• Apply a range of general & admin

skills• Customer Service• Dealing with incoming

correspondence• Skills & Responsibility of a

receptionist• Professional Telephone Behaviour• How to deal with customers

NewTuesday 7.00 to 9.00pm //Duration: 8 Weeks • Start Date: January 27th 2015

Venue: Mallow College, AnnabellaTuition Fee: €105 • Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance


Tuition Fee: €125 • Accreditation: Certified by the Irish Academy of Public Relations

Journalism

Learner ProfileThis programme is suitablefor individuals who wish todevelop essential writingskills in order to work inJournalism. It aims toprovide learners with theknowledge, skill and abilityto produce written copyacross a range of writingstyles and is certified by theIrish Academy of PublicRelations.

Programme Description• Journalism• How the media works• Ethics & Issues• Use of Language• News Reporting

• Compiling & EditingNewsletters

• Feature Articles • Interview Skills

*PLEASE NOTE: Exam Fees are extra and are payable during the term.

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Retail Practice 5M2105QQI / FETAC Level 5 Award

Duration: 2 Years Part Time

Programme Description:To facilitate the learner to explorecustomer services and operationalpractices in the retail sector with a viewto re-skilling/up-skilling and exploringconcepts and subject areas that mayinterest the learner in future programmesor employment

• To facilitate the learner todemonstrate an in-depth knowledgeof theoretical concepts and legalobligations pertinent to retailpractices including merchandising,marketing, stock control and sales,and their application to a variety ofreal world commercial settings.

• To facilitate the learner todemonstrate a range of techniquesand procedures utilised in the retailsector including communicationskills and use the of appropriatetechnology

• To facilitate the learner in a rangeof retail environments todemonstrate their exercise ofreasoned judgment in selectingappropriate responses and strategiesin relation to customer needs

• To provide a programme oflearning that is vocational in natureand flexible in structure so that thelearner has the maximumopportunity to improve his/heracademic and vocational literacy,numerical, ICT and planning skills

while participating in theprogramme

• To afford the learner opportunitiesto enhance his/her confidence andability to develop the skills to reachhis/her full potential

• To facilitate the learner to furtherdevelop his/her interpersonal, teamworking, problem solving and timemanagement skills, as appropriate,so that the learner is enabled to takeresponsibility for his/her ownlearning and to support progressionincluding future participation ineducation and employment

• To provide the learner withvocationally specific knowledge,skill and competence at this level,thus affording the learner theopportunity to progress toprogrammes leading to awards atlevel 6 or above

Programme of Study:

• 5N1619 Retail Selling• 5N0972 Customer Service• 5N1777 Retail Security• 5N1860 Retail Administration• 5N1356 Work Experience• 5N0690 Communications• 5N1786 Safety and Health at Work• 5N1861 Retail Display

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Retail Practice: Retail SellingQQI / FETAC Level 5

Programme DescriptionTo familiarise the learner with thedifferent equipment used in retail selling

• To explore the different systemsused in handling payments, stockcontrol and security

• To examine the main terminologyand trends in retail selling

• To analyse current legislation andidentify the main legalresponsibilities of the retail seller

• To identify best practice in healthand safety

• To create an awareness of a rangeof techniques used to open andclose a sale

• To learn how to handle complaintsand up-sell

• Familiarise the learner with a rangeof communication skills, includinglistening skills, productdemonstrations and customersupport techniques


Venue: Mallow College, Annabella • Tuition Fee: €240Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Retail Selling 5N1619

Retail Practice: Retail SecurityQQI / FETAC Level 5

Programme DescriptionTo support the learner to providenecessary communication skills throughwritten and verbal approaches toappropriate retail security situations

• To facilitate the learner to developan understanding the role andresponsibilities of the retail securityofficer in a retail environment. Toassist the learner to understand andapply appropriate loss preventiontechniques.

• To enable the learner to understandand apply the relevant legal codesand practices relating to the role of

a retail security officer. To assist thelearner to develop the academic andvocational language, literacy andnumeracy skills related to RetailSecurity through the medium of theindicative content.


Venue: Mallow College, Annabella • Tuition Fee: €240Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Retail Security 5N1777

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Marketing PracticeQQI / FETAC Level 5

Programme DescriptionWant to transform your Business? Thenthis is the course for that looks attraditional marketing techniques.The aim of this module is to equip thelearner with the knowledge, skills andcompetence to operate effectively in arange of marketing related contexts usingthe principles and concepts underpinningmarketing practice and to help thelearner understand the functions of amarketing department.

• Explore the role of marketing in arange of organisations, differentiatebetween Business to Business andBusiness and Consumer markets.

• Carry out Market research applyingappropriate techniques and researchmethodologies

• Apply the concept of product lifecycle, tracing the life cycle for arange of products


Venue: Davis College, Summerhill • Tuition Fee: €240Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Marketing Practice 5N1400

Retail Practice: Customer ServiceQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThe focus of this course is to enable thelearner gain an in-depth understanding ofthe customer service function within anorganisation and to develop effectivecustomer service skills

Programme Description• Identify the hygiene needs of

clients• Discuss the prevention of pressure

sores• Adapt levels of assistance to the

needs of particular clients• Examine the physical, emotional ,

social, psychological needs ofclients

*Discount of 15% if you enrol on the2 or more modules being offered

for this course


Venue: Davis College, Summerhill • Tuition Fee: €240Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Customer Service 5N0972

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Project Management

Learner ProfileThis course is aimed at individuals whoare either involved in managing projects,who are project team members or forindividuals who are looking for careersin project management.

Programme DescriptionTo be successful in managing a projectyou require a comprehensiveunderstanding of project managementmethods. In this course you will gainpractical experience along with thetheoretical background in proven projectmanagement techniques, using bestpractices in each phase of the project's

life cycle. This course emphasisespractical approaches to effective projectmanagement consistent with the ProjectManagement Body of Knowledge(PMBOK) . You will discover a wealthof valuable, flexible tools that you canuse immediately to ensure the success ofany project in any type of organisation.

• Project Management Basics andTerminology

• Planning Project work• Human Resource Management• Risk Management• Developing a Project Schedule



Introduction to Internal Auditing

Learner ProfileThis course is aimed at individuals whoare either involved in a quality role/function, or for individuals who arelooking for careers in quality auditing.

Programme Description• To gain an in-depth understanding of

what a process based audit consists of.Using theauditing guide ISO19011 toconduct audits. This course will allowyou to conduct audits on qualitysystems in any industry both publicand private, no matter what sizecompany/ organisation is involved.

• ISO 9001:2008 content• Audit Planning• Gathering evidence• Audit reporting.• Staying neutral


Venue: Davis College, SummerhillTuition Fee: €80 • Accreditation: Certificate of Attendance

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Professional Practice for Artand Craft Professional

Learner ProfileThis course is aimed at art and craftprofessionals.

Programme Description• The course will explore the

presentation; sales/marketing skillswhich art and crafts people anddesigners need to successfullydevelop their practice. It will focuson the following:

• Strategic planning/WritingBiographies and statements

• Photographing yourwork/Identifying opportunities tosell your work

• PR for art, craft and designbusiness/Working with galleriesand retailers

• Establishing and building a craftnetwork



Quality Management

Learner ProfileThis course is aimed at individuals whoare either involved in a quality role/function, s or for individuals who arelooking for careers in quality/ qualitymanagement.

Programme DescriptionTo gain a in-depth understanding of whata quality management system comprisesof and the benefits of having ISO9001:2008 as a business tool to drivecontinuous improvement

• What is Quality versus a QualitySystem?

• ISO 9001:2008 content• Quality Manual and other Quality

Documentation• Plan, Do, Check, Act.• Problem Solving Techniques• Measurement System Analysis• Continuous improvement



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Early Childhood Care and EducationQQI / FETAC Level 5 Award 5M2009

Programme DescriptionThis course provides the successfullearner with a nationally accreditedaward in the theory and practice of EarlyChildhood Education and Care. Thelearner will gain knowledge, skills andthe competence to work independentlyand under supervision in a range of EarlyChildhood Care and Education settings.Two modules will be offered each term,8 modules must be completed to achievea full award.

Entry RequirementsPass Leaving Certificate or equivalent.This requirement does not apply tomature learners.

ProgressionEarly Childhood Care and EducationWorker in Pre-school, Creche, ClassroomAssistant, Special Needs Assistant,

Children’s’ Nanny. Successful graduatesmay progress to theEarly Childhood Care and EducationCertificate Level 6 Award. They are alsoeligible to progress to Higher educationcourses in Universities and institutes ofTechnology through the HigherEducation Links Scheme (HELS).

Programme of Study• 5N1764 Child Development• 5N1770 Early Care and Education

Practice• 5N1773 Early Childhood Education

and Play• 5N1765 Child Health and Wellbeing• 5N1356 Work Experience• 5N0690 Communications• 5N1786 Special Needs Assisting• 5N2396 Children with Additional

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Childcare: Child DevelopmentQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileIf you have a genuine interest in childrenand want to know how they grow,develop and learn, this course willdefinitely be for you.

Programme DescriptionThe aim of this module is to provide theparticipant with the core principles ofChild Development for children aged 0-6. Theoretical knowledge and practicalelements are features of this course. Theoutlined objectives are underpinned bythe promotion of good practice; equalityof opportunity and diversity in the fieldof Early Childhood Care and Education.This module will be of particular interest

to childcare providers; childminders andparents wishing to develop their currentknowledge of this interesting subject.Understand the holistic development ofchildren 0-6

• Ability to identify and respond tothe developmental needs ofchildren

• Describe current theories in relationto Child Development

• Application of current theoreticalprinciples to ECCE

• The positive influence of the adulton the developing child

• Observation and Assessment skills• Value of play in the Early Years


Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5: Minor Award in Child Development 5N1764

Childcare: Early Childhood Education and PlayQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThe compulsory module enables thelearner to ensure that each child’s learningdevelopment and well-being is facilitatedthrough the provision of opportunities,experiences, activities, interaction,materials and equipment, having regard tothe age and stage of development of thechild and the child’s cultural context.

Programme Description• Outline the types, stages patterns and

purposes of children’s play.• Describe a range of theories of play in

the context of children’s education to

include Freud, Piaget and Vygotsky.• Evaluate the role of the adult in

children’s play.• Use a range of reading and storytelling

techniques appropriate to differentstages of children’s development andcultural background

• Select relevant play activities andmaterials appropriate to children’sinterests and stage of development andcultural background.

*Discount of 15% if you enrol on the2 modules being offered

Wednesday 6.30 to 9.30pm //Duration: 12 Weeks • Start Date: January 28th 2015Venue: Davis College, Summerhill • Tuition Fee: €240

Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5: Minor Award in Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1773

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Childcare: Early Childhood Care & EducationQQI / FETAC 6M2007 Level 6 Certificate

Programme DescriptionThis Advanced Certificate in EarlyChildhood Care & Education is a skillsbased programme designed for thosewho are in a Supervisory role in an EarlyYears setting and builds on and expandsthe FETAC Level 5 Certificate inChildcare to provide the learner with acomprehensive understanding ofchildcare and education in Ireland todayand wishes to advance to achieve aFETAC Level 6 Montessori qualificationIt is made up of 8 modules and eachmodule carries a value of 15 credits,giving a total of 120 credits for the fullaward.

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have completed fullFETAC Level 5 Award in Childcare and

2-3 years work experience.

Programme of Study• 6N1942 Child Development• 6N1946 Work Experience• 6N1950 Communications• 6N1944 Early Childhood Curriculum • 6N1973 Supervision in Early

Childhood Care• 6N1945 Childhood Social Legal and

Health Studies • 6N1957 Special Needs Assisting• 6N1935 Early Childhood Literacy &

NumeracyModules subject to change

For information regarding componentsrunning for spring 2015 term contact theevening education office on 022-43030or email [email protected]


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Health Care AssistantQQI / FETAC Level 5 Award Healthcare Support

DescriptionSuccessful completion ofthis course provides arecognised qualificationnecessary for working as aHealth Care Assistant in avariety of settings,including hospitals, dayand residential care andthe home. The courseequips the carer with theknowledge and skillsnecessary to work in thisrewarding role as amember of the care team.It is suitable for thosewishing to embark on acareer in caring and thosealready working in thesector who wish to gain arecognised qualification. .Two modules will beoffered each term, 8modules must be

completed to achieve afull award.

Entry RequirementsPass Leaving Certificateor equivalent. We acceptapplication from maturestudents who do not meetthe Leaving certificaterequirement. Learnersmust be 18 before thecommencement of thecourse.

ProgressionLearners who successfullycomplete this course willbe qualified foremployment as health careassistants in hospitals,maternity care, residentialcare, day care centres andthe community. Successfulgraduates may progress to

related health and socialcare courses in theInstitutes of Technologythrough the HigherEducation Links schemeby CAO application.

Programme of Study• 5N0758 Care Support• 5N1794 Safety and

Health at work• 5N2770 Care Skills• 5N0690

Communications• 5N1356 Work

Experience• 5N3707 Activities of

Living Patient Care• 5N2705 Care Provision

and Practice• 5N1652 Intellectual

Disability StudiesModules subject to change


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Healthcare Support: Care SupportQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThis programme is suitable for thosewho wish to be equipped with theknowledge, skills and competence toenable them to care for and address theneeds of a person and their family.

Programme Description• Discuss the roles, responsibilities

and entitlements of a care worker• Examine the role of a care worker

within the multidisciplinaryhealthcare team

• Demonstrate the ability to plan andprovide enhanced quality care

• Apply knowledge gained to planand meet the needs of theindividual client

• Explore the need for personalplanning and growth


Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5: Minor Award in Care Support 5N0758

Healthcare Support: Care SkillsQQI / FETAC Level 5

Learner ProfileThis programme is suitable for thosewho wish to be equipped with theknowledge, skills and competence toenable them to care for and address theneeds of a person and their family.

Programme Description• Identify the hygiene needs of

clients• Discuss the prevention of pressure

sores• Adapt levels of assistance to the

needs of particular clients• Examine the physical, emotional,

social, psychological needs ofclients

*Discount of 15% if you enrol on the2 modules being offered

Wednesday 6.30 to 9.30pm //Duration: 12 Weeks • Start Date: January 28th 2015Venue: Davis College, Summerhill • Tuition Fee: €240

Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Care Skills 5N2770

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Digital Marketing

Learner ProfileThis programme will be ofinterest particularly tothose who own a business,who are starting abusiness, marketingprofessionals, or anyonemanaging a corporatewebsite. Digital marketingwill enhance your businessonline presence. Ideallylearners will have a basicknowledge of computersand be aware of what themain social mediaplatforms and tools are.

Programme Description• Social media overview• Email Marketing• Search Engine

Optimisation• Pay per Click

Advertising and website structure

• Facebook• Pinterest and Infogram• Blogging and content

creation• Twitter• LinkedIn• Google Analytics,

display advertising• The marketing plan• Inbound marketing

and content creation• Link building

strategies

Learning OutcomesThis practical programmeaims to equip learnerswith the necessary skillsto:

• Build your ownbusiness bloggingwebsite usingWordPress

• Optimise your websiteto achieve highrankings in Googlesearches

• Set up your own emailmarketing campaignand learn how to usean email serviceprovider

• Use Google Adwordsto setup your ownAdvertising Pay PerClick campaigns

• Create your ownFacebook Profile,Facebook BusinessPage and customized

landing page• Learn how people

communicate onFacebook and how toincrease yourfollowers

• Create your ownTwitter account andhow to build yourTwitter following

• Tweetdeck for twitter• Create your own

LinkedIn account andhow to use it forbusiness contacts

• Set up web analyticson your website tomonitor and measuretraffic

• Understand displayadvertising

• Instagram andPinterest

• Create your owndigital marketing foryour business


Venue: Mallow College, Annabella • Tuition Fee: €240Accreditation: QQI/FETAC Level 5 Minor Award in Digital Marketing 5M2069

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Web Design for Business

Programme DescriptionInterested in taking yourbusiness to the next level?You don’t fancy payinghigh design costs? Thenthis is the course to helpyou to get to the next stepto generating new clients.This course is designed toenable the learner torequire the skills necessaryto establish, develop andmaintain an interactivewebsite. The learner willunderstand the principlesand use of interactivity on

the World Wide Web andthe Internet. The coursewill facilitate peopleinterested in designing

their own websites. Basiccomputer skills areessential.

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I.T. Maintenance and Repairfor Small Businesses

Programme DescriptionTired of paying high costsfor computer repair? ThenI.T. Maintenance &Repair is the course foryou. It will equipparticipants with practical“Hands-on” skills relevantto the workplace and thetheory required forcertification. Participantson successful completionof the course will have theskills and knowledge to:

• Demonstrate a practicalunderstanding of basicPC systems

• Install and commissiona working stand-alonePC

• Demonstrate a practicalunderstanding of data

storage devices• Demonstrate a practical

understanding ofcurrent printers

• The course will teachyou how to locate andrepair faults in PCsystems

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