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NAVAN – ALPHA Centre, Co. Meath VEC, Abbey Road, Navan

Contact details: Eilis Coyne 046 9068249, FreeFone 1800 991 898, [email protected]

Please note all learners will be required to attend a pre course placement session when registering for these courses. This will take about one hour in a group situation and will involve a

writing task. This will be explained to you. If you feel uncomfortable about this you can discuss it with Eilis Coyne or Martin Bellew. If you are applying for ECDL or a course that

requires advanced computer skills you will also be required to complete a computer skills assessment.

There are a limited number of free childcare places available under the CETS (Childcare Education and Training Scheme)

Course Name Accreditation

Modules included Dates and Times Entry requirements Progression options

Practical Computer Skills B1315 and B1316

Introductory course to computer skills

Learn how to use a computer confidently to produce all

types of documents. Learn how to use the Internet and

email efficiently. Improve existing communication skills.

Learn and improve everyday maths. This course can be

used as a stepping stone to higher level computer skills.

This is a progression course for N12311and N12312

The course will lead

to a Level 3 FETAC

Major award in

Information

Technology Skills

3M0877

Word Processing 3N0588

Personal Effectiveness 3N0565

Maths for Everyday Life 3N0929

Spread sheets 3N0542

B1315 7th Mar – 2nd

August 2013

B1316 14th Mar – 9th

August 2013

Thursday and Friday

9.30 am -2 pm

Attendance at a pre course

placement session.

Good English language skills

This course is suitable for

complete beginners.

Other level 3 course

Any level 4 course

Other further education

courses

Preparing to work in Adult Social Care B1317

This course is an introduction for people interested in

working in a Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young

Peoples Settings. You will also learn how to use a

computer confidently to produce all types of documents

and how to use the Internet for research and study as well

as using email efficiently. You will improve existing

communication skills and learn and improve your

everyday maths relevant to work skills. You will be

required to participate in one weeks work experience (35

hours). This course can be used as a stepping stone to

higher level courses in the area of Social Care.


to a Level 3 FETAC

Major award in

Employability

Skills 3M0935

Includes two City

and Guilds modules

Communications 3N0880

Computer Literacy 3N0881

Work Experience 3N0587

Mathematics 3N0929

Preparing to work in Adult Social

Care

An introduction to Health, Social

Care and Children’s and Young

Peoples Settings

Modules may be subject to change

9th April 2013 – 22nd

January 2014

Tuesday and

Wednesday

9.30 am - 2pm


placement session.



complete beginners.

A genuine interest in learning

for employment


Any level 4 course

Level 5 Healthcare or

Childcare course subject

to the course requirements

Co. Meath VEC Latest Course News for Adult Learners 2013

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Practical Computer Skills B1318 Introductory course to computer skills Learn how to use a computer confidently to produce all






to a Level 3 FETAC

Major award in

Information

Technology Skills

3M0877





Internet Skills 3N0931


8th April 2013 – 13th

December 2013

Monday and Friday

9.30 am – 2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses

Information and Communication Technology Skills including ECDL B1314 This is an ideal course to improve computer skills as well

as essential communication, math and interpersonal skills.

The ECDL is an internationally recognised certificate.

Learners are also required to participate in 10 days work

experience.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

level 4 Major

Award in

Information and

Communication

Technology Skills

4M0855 and the

ECDL certificate

ECDL


Personal & Interpersonal

Development 4N1131

Desktop Publishing 4N1854


Maths 4N1987


Computer Applications 4N1112

Information Technology Skills

4N1125

30th January 2013 –

25th September 2013

Wednesday and

Thursday

9.30 am-3pm


placement session.

Good English language skills.

This course is ideal for

anyone who has completed a

FETAC level 3 course or who

already has good basic

computer skills.


courses.

Employment.

Office Skills B1319 This course is aimed at anyone interested in working in an

office environment, hotel or other reception skills area.

The course modules aim to equip learners with the

necessary knowledge, skills and competence to provide

appropriate office related services in a range of different

employment related environments.

Learners are also required to participate in 10 days work

experience.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

level 4 Major

Award in Office

Skills 4M2070



General Office Skills 4N1116

Reception Skills 4N1867

Customer Service 4N1989

French 4N1172

Business English 4N1108

Business Calculations 4N2279



July 2014

Monday and Friday

9.30 am -3 pm


placement session.


This course is ideal for


FETAC level 3 course or who

already has good basic

computer skills and is

interested in working in an

office or reception

environment


courses.

Employment.




Please note all learners will be required to attend a pre course placement session when registering for these courses. This will take about one hour in a group situation

and will involve a writing task. This will be explained to you. If you feel uncomfortable about this you can discuss it with Eilis Coyne or Martin Bellew. If you are

applying for ECDL or a course that requires advanced computer skills you will also be required to complete a computer skills assessment.




Childcare – Early Childhood Care and Education FETAC level 6 This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge,

skills and competence required to work effectively in

Early Childhood Education in a leadership / supervisory

capacity.

Learners are required to participate in work experience and

complete a Garda Vetting course.

This course is subject to funding and will only run if the Dept of Education approves funding.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

level 6 Major

Award in Early

Childhood Care and

Education 6M2007



Child Development 6N1942

Early Childhood Curriculum

6N1944

Childhood Social Legal and

Health Studies 6N1945

Disability Awareness 6N1975

Special Needs Assisting 6N1957

Supervision in Early Childhood

Care 6N1973

Date to be decided

possibly 8 April 2013 to

11th December 2014

2 evenings a week

Monday and Thursday

6.30 pm – 10pm

Places on this course are only

available to those who have

already completed a FETAC

level 5 Childcare course with

the BTEI and are working in

childcare or who have a

guaranteed work placement

in childcare.

Further and higher

education

Employment as a

Nursery Supervisor /

Manager

Pre- school leader

Play group Leader

Nanny

Primary School assistant

Special educational needs

Assistant

Own Child minding

Business


TRIM – ALPHA Centre, Co. Meath VEC, New Haggard Road, Trim








Healthcare Support Skills B1321

Essential minimum qualification for working in the

health care area

This course is designed to equip learners with the skills

and knowledge required to work in the health care area. It

will be beneficial for work in nursing homes, day care

Centre’s and home care situations.

You will also learn a range of personal and interpersonal

qualities necessary for work and life.

You will be required to participate in a minimum of six

weeks work experience and complete a Garda vetting

form.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

level 5 Major

Award in

Healthcare Support

Skills DHSXX

D20188 Occupational First Aid

Patient Moving and Handling

G20001 Communications

D20163 Care Skills

D20164 Care Support

D20180 Care of the Older Person

D20003 Care Provision and

Practice

W20008 Work Experience

D20165 Safety and Health at

Work

L22441 Activities of Living

Patient Care

4th March 2013 to 14th

October 2013

Monday and Friday

9.30 am to 4.30 pm


placement session.


This course is also ideal for


FETAC level 3 course and is

genuinely interested in

working in the healthcare

area.


courses.

Employment.

Learning for Work B1304

Employment skills

This course is for people who are interested in developing

their employability skills.

You will learn how to improve the skills you need to assist

you in planning an appropriate career progression path.

You will participate in work experience. You will learn

basic computer and Internet skills, improve your

communication skills and practice your interview skills.

There will be an opportunity to progress to level 4

available.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 3 Major

award in

Employability

Skills 3M0935




Maths 3N0929

Career Preparation 3NO896

Personal & Interpersonal Skills

3NO564

Work Experience 3NO587

Start date has been

moved out

20th February 2013 to

28th November 2013.

Wednesday and

Thursday,

10.00am-2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses.










Introduction to Office Skills B1305

Employment skills


their employability skills and have an interest in working

in an office. You will learn about office procedures at an

introductory level, word processing and good

communication skills.



You will participate in work experience and practice your

interview skills.


available.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 3 Major

award in

Employability

Skills 3M0935

Office Procedures 3N0888



Maths 3N0929


Personal Care & Presentation

3NO596



21st January 2014

Monday and Tuesday,

10.00am—2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses.

Introduction to Childcare B1307

Employment skills

This course is for anyone who is interested in working in

the childcare area. Work your way up to a level five

course. Find out if this is the area for you. The childcare

modules will also be of benefit to parents in bringing up

their own children. You will also learn how to improve

the skills you need to assist you in planning an appropriate

career progression path. You will participate in work

experience and practice your interview skills.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 3 Major

award in

Employability

Skills 3M0935

Caring for Children 3N0610



Maths 3N0929


Child Development & Play

3N0611



21st January 2014

Monday and Tuesday,

10.00am—2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses.










ECDL with Personal Development B1306

Essential Skills for employment or further education

Prepare for learning or the world of work with modules in

Communications, Maths and the ECDL. Improve your

communication skills. Become an expert in computer

packages; take the mystery out of maths. The ECDL is an

internationally recognised certificate in computer skills. It

covers Theory, Word Processing, Spread sheets,

Databases, Presentations, Internet and Email and File

Management.

Achieve an internationally recognised certificate in

computer skills and gain a FETAC Level 4 component

certificate.

There will be an opportunity to progress to the full major

award at FETAC level 4.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

level 4 Component

Certificate and the

ECDL certificate.

ECDL


Maths 4N1987

The date has been

moved out


20th June 2013

Wednesday and

Thursday

9.30am-3pm.


placement session.


Good basic computer skills.

Ideal for anyone who has

completed a level 3 course.


Any level 4 course


courses.

Skills for College B1308

Essential skills for college or other further education

This course is for people who are intending to attend

college or other higher level course. You will learn how to

improve the skills you need to assist you in successfully

achieving your educational goals. You will learn how to

improve your reading, writing, presentation and other

communication skills. You will learn research and study

skills. Maths at level five is often a pre requisite for

college courses as well as good computer skills. Maths

and ECDL are also included in this course. These skills

are also highly beneficial to employers.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

level 5 Component

Certificate and the

ECDL certificate.

Communications 5NO690

Research & Study Skills 5N3113

Maths 5N1833

ECDL


2nd August2013

Tuesdays 2 – 6pm and

Fridays 9.30 – 4 pm


placement session.


Good basic computer skills.

Ideal for anyone who has



courses.

Employment.










Early Childhood Care and Education B1309

FETAC level 5 (New certificate)

This certificate is a requirement for all staff working in the

childcare area under the Government’s Early Care and

Childhood (ECCE scheme). The course will prepare you

to work in a supervised capacity in a childcare facility with

children aged 0-6 years. You must have a genuine interest

in working in the childcare area. The course includes core

skill modules in Personal Effectiveness and Word

Processing.

Participants must participate in 120 hours work

experience and complete a Garda vetting form.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 5 Major

Award in Early

Childhood Care and

Education 5M2009


(Core Skill, level 3)

Word Processing 3N0588 Core

Skill, level 3)

Early Care & Education Practice

5N1770

Child Health and Wellbeing

5N1765




Early Childhood Education & Play

5N1773


Creative Arts for Early Childhood

5N1769

29th January 2013 to

18th June 2014

Tuesdays and

Wednesdays

10 am – 2.30 pm

You must have a genuine

interest in working in the

childcare area.


placement session.


. Ideal for anyone who has



courses.

Employment in the

childcare area.


KELLS – ALPHA Centre, Co. Meath VEC, Bective Street, Kells.








Learning for Work B1302

Employment skills


their general employability skills.



You will participate in work experience. You will learn

basic computer and Internet skills, improve your

communication skills and practice your interview skills.


available.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 3 Major

award in

Employability

Skills 3M0935




Maths 3N0929



3NO564



December 2013

Wednesday and

Thursday

10 am – 2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses.

Introduction to Hairdressing B1303

This course is for people who are interested in working in

the area of hairdressing.



You will learn about blow-drying hair and basic basin

skills. You will improve your existing math skills and

learn how to set achievable personal goals.

There will be an opportunity to progress to a higher level

hairdressing course on successful completion of this

course.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 3 Major

award in

Employability

Skills 3M0935

Hairdressing Basin Skills 3N0533

Blow Drying Hair 3N0500


3NO564

Maths 3N0929





December 2013

Wednesday and

Thursday

10 am – 2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses.
















to a Level 3 FETAC

Major award in

Information

Technology Skills

3M0877








December 2013

Thursday and Friday

9.30 am – 2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses

Information and Communication Technology

Skills, FETAC Level 4 B1310

Intermediate computer skills

This course is ideal for anyone who already has good basic

computer skills. It is also a good preparatory course for

ECDL. Useful skills for all areas of employment or for

those wanting to participate in further education courses.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 4 Major

Award in

Information and

Communications

Technologies Skills

4M0855




4N1125


Maths 4N1987



Development 4N1131



11th December 2013

Tuesday and

Wednesday

9.30 am-3 pm


placement session.


Good basic computer skills

Any level 4 course


courses.

Employment

Early Childhood Education and Care Support

B1322

FETAC Level 4 (Intermediate level) This is a new award and an ideal opportunity for anyone

thinking of working in childcare and wanting to prepare

them-selves to participate in a FETAC Level 5 childcare

course.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 4 Major

Award in Early

Childhood

Education and Care

Support

4M2014


Child Development & Play

4N1111

Child Care and Safety 4N1905



Maths 4N1987

Workplace Safety 4N1124

Word Processing 4 N1123

16th April 2013 to 13th

February 2014

Tuesday and Thursday

9.30 am – 3 pm


placement session.


Any level 4 course

Level 5 Childcare course


courses.



















Processing.



This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 5 Major

Award in Early

Childhood Care and

Education 5M2009




Skill, level 3)


5N1770


5N1765





5N1773



5N1769

September 2013

Days, dates and times to

be confirmed



childcare area.


placement session.





courses.

Employment in the

childcare area.


Athboy – ALPHA Centre, Old Community School, Kells Road, Athboy.














to a Level 3 FETAC

Major award in

Information

Technology Skills

3M0877







22nd April 2013 – 13th

December 2013

Monday and Tuesday

9.30 am – 2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses

Healthy options for the mind and body B1326

General Learning Certificate

This course will nourish the mind as well as the body.

Learn about nutrition and healthy options, learn all about

menu planning. Improve your everyday communication

skills including reading, writing and computer skills.

Improve your everyday math skills. Learn how to set and

achieve your goals.


to a Level 3 FETAC

Major award in

General Learning

3M0874

Nutrition and Healthy Options

3N0887

Menu Planning 4N0627






22nd April 2013 – 13th

December 2013

Monday and Tuesday

9.30 am – 2.30pm


placement session.



complete beginners.


Any level 4 course


courses

Information and Communication Technology

Skills, FETAC Level 4 B1327

Intermediate computer skills

This course is ideal for anyone who already has good basic

computer skills. It is also a good preparatory course for

ECDL. Useful skills for all areas of employment or for

those wanting to participate in further education courses.

This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 4 Major

Award in

Information and

Communications

Technologies Skills

4M0855




4N1125


Maths 4N1987



Development 4N1131



March 2014

Wednesday and

Thursday

9.30am -3.00pm


placement session.


Good basic computer skills

Any level 4 course


courses.

Employment



















Processing.



This course will

lead to a FETAC

Level 5 Major

Award in Early

Childhood Care and

Education 5M2009




Skill, level 3)


5N1770


5N1765





5N1773



5N1769

22nd April 2013 to 31st

July 2014

Monday and Thursday

9.30 am – 2.30 pm



childcare area.


placement session.





courses.

Employment in the

childcare area.

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