Part time

Work Place Safety Training

Location of Course Interest currently in West of Ireland, Galway , Castlebar
Methods of Assessment Role play
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Employed, perhaps limited places for unemployed
Course Content Risk assessment and safety practices in the work place
Financial Support Subject to criteria, trainees may be eligible to 25% grant aid
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going in response to demand, possibly early to Mid February
Duration 1/2 day
Number of Places 10 per course
Course Fee €40.00 approx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Chain Saw Skills

Location of Course Nation wide depending on availability, demand and suitable work sites and work shops.
Trainer Various , depending on availability and geographic region
Methods of Assessment On the job
Learning Outcomes Competence in a variety of chain saw skills
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Interest in Forestry employment
Course Content Various chain saw skills for the Forestry and timber industry
Financial Support Limited funding available for suitable applicants
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment These dates are flexible and on going , depending on demand
Subjects Taught All chain saw relative
Duration Varies from 1 - 5 days depending on needs
Comment Excellent training for those interested in a career in the forestry industry.
Course Fee Varies, depending on skills required
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Confined Space Operations

Location of Course Donegal, probably Letterkenny area
Methods of Assessment Theory & practical
Eligibility Over 18, employed.
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Suitable for persons operating equipment in confined space / built environment.
Course Content Confined space operations, hazards, risk assessment, first aid, practical equipment usage.
Subjects Taught Confined Space operations
Duration 5 days
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €800.00 per person,possible 25% grant aid available, subject to criteria test
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Patient Moving & Handling

Location of Course Tuam , Galway
Trainer Various
Methods of Assessment Learner record, skills demo.
Learning Outcomes The learner should be able to demonstrate competence in the subject matter.
Eligibility Employed, limited places for unemployed on occasions.
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Over 18, health care qualification or interest in.
Careers or Further Progression Qualifications beneficial for work in the health care sector.
Course Content Employers / employees responsibilities, bio mechanics, risk assessment and skills demo.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enroling early January for mid January / February training
Subjects Taught Patient Moving and handling.
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €40.00 - €60.00 approximately
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Sheep Shearing

Location of Course Nationwide, subject to suitable venue
Trainer Sheep Shearing Association
Methods of Assessment On job assessment
Learning Outcomes Assesses sheep shearing to various skill levels.
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Interest in sheep and sheep shearing, over 16, employed in agricultural
Course Content Sheep Shearing - Certificate of Competence
Beginner, Novice, Advanced.
Financial Support Skillnets funding available
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment These training courses are likely to run from May 2011 - July 2013
Subjects Taught Sheep shearing, sheep handling, care and maintenance of equipment
Duration 2 - 3 days
Number of Places 12 per course
Course Fee €180.00 depending on facility provision, equipment provision
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Care of the Older Person

Location of Course West of Ireland
Trainer Various suitably qualified
Methods of Assessment Skills demonstration and project
Learning Outcomes Learners who successfully complete this module will:
8.1 demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people
8.2 understand the concept of the ageing process
8.3 be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings
8.4 enhance the quality of life of the older person
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Interest in Caring profession
Course Content The ageing process, Skills required for working with the older person, caring for the older person with specific needs,Care settings
Financial Support Limited free places for job seekers.Possible 25% funding for employed persons, subject to criteria
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment These training courses will be held throughout 2013 at suitable venues dependent on demand.
FETAC Code D20180: Care of the Older Person
Subjects Taught Care of the older person
Duration 3 days
Number of Places 10 - 12
Course Fee €230 approximately, dependent on numbers
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Safety & Health at Work,

Location of Course Donegal Region
Methods of Assessment Assignments and examination
Eligibility Employed
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Interest in work place safety
Course Content Basics of health and safety, risk assessment, accidents in the work place and more---------
Financial Support Eligible companies and trainees may be able to access 25% funding subject to criteria budget
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going from January 2013 , depending on enquiries
FETAC Code D20165: Safety and Health at Work
Duration 3 -5 days
Number of Places 10 per course
Course Fee €230 approximately, dependent on numbers
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Milking Machine Technician Refresher Training

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Location of Course Kilkenny
Trainer Teasgasc
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Course Content FETAC Level 6
A 1-day course for Milking Machine Technicians who completed the Milking Machine Technicians Training Course - update on standards and quality.
Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course will take place between August and October 2013 - enrolement anytime before then.
Duration 1 day - 9.30am - 5.00pm. daily
Number of Places 16. Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.
Course Fee On application
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Excel - Level 3

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Location of Course Offices of Professional Training Solutions Ltd. Cork City
Trainer Professional Training Solutions Ltd.
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - enhance productivity and efficiency by streamlining your workflow. - collaborate with others using workbooks. - audit worksheets. - analyse data. - work with multiple workbooks. - import and export data. - use Excel with the web. - structure workbooks with XML.
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Entry Requirements Students enrolling in this class should have experience working in Excel, creating, editing, and managing workbooks.
Course Content Overview
In this course students will automate some common Excel tasks, apply advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets, troubleshoot errors, collaborate on worksheets, and share Excel data with other applications.
Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment anytime in 2013
This course will be run on 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st May 2013.
Subjects Taught Summary Content
Lesson 1:
• Streamlining Workflow
• Update Workbook Properties
• Create a Macro
• Edit a Macro
• Apply Conditional Formatting
• Add Data Validation Criteria

Lesson 2:
• Collaborating with Others
• Protect Files
• Share a Workbook
• Set Revision Tracking
• Review Tracked Revisions
• Merge Workbooks
• Administer Digital Signatures
• Restrict Document Access

Lesson 3:
• Auditing Worksheets
• Trace Cells
• Troubleshoot Errors in Formulas
• Watch and Evaluate Formulas
• Create a Data List Outline

Lesson 4:
• Analysing Data
• Create a Trendline
• Create Sparklines
• Create Scenarios
• Perform What-If Analysis
• Perform Statistical Analysis with the Analysis ToolPak

Lesson 5:
• Working with Multiple Workbooks
• Create a Workspace
• Consolidate Data
• Link Cells in Different Workbooks
• Edit Links

Lesson 6:
• Importing and Exporting Data
• Export Excel Data
• Import a Delimited Text File

Lesson 7:
• Using Excel with the Web
• Publish a Worksheet to the Web
• Import Data from the Web
• Create a Web Query
• Lesson 8: Structuring Workbooks with XML
• Develop XML Maps
• Import and Export XML Data

Duration 1 day
Number of Places 10. Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.
Course Fee Supplied on application.
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

MS Office Word 2010 Level 3

Network: 
ICOS Skillnet
Location of Course Cork
Trainer Professional Training Solutions Ltd.
Download Application Form http://www.icos.ie/skillnet/book-a-course/
Further Enquiries ICOS Skillnet
Tel: 01 613 1348
E-mail: icosskillnet@icos.ie
Entry Requirements Students should be able to use Microsoft® Office Word 2010 to create, edit, format, save, and print business documents that contain text, tables, and graphics. Students should also be able to use a web browser and an email program. A basic understanding of XML would also be helpful. In order to understand how Word interacts with other applications in the Microsoft Office System, students should have a basic understanding of how worksheets and presentations work.
Financial Support Free places are available for those who are unemployed (Please enquire about eligibility criteria).
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course will run on 21st, 22nd and 27th and 28th March 2013.
Places are limited and allocated on first-come first served basis.
Subjects Taught Summary Content
Lesson 1:
• Using Microsoft Office Word 2010 with Other Programs
• Link a Word Document to Data in an Excel Worksheet
• Send a Document Outline to Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Send a Document as an Email Message

Lesson 2:
• Collaborating on Documents
• Modify User Information
• Save and Share a Document for Review
• Review a Document
• Compare Document Changes
• Merge Document Changes
• Review Track Changes and Comments
• Co-author a Document

Lesson 3:
• Managing Document Versions
• Create a New Version of a Document
• Compare Document Versions
• Merge Document Versions

Lesson 4:
• Adding Reference Marks and Notes
• Insert Bookmarks
• Insert Footnotes and Endnotes
• Add Hyperlinks
• Add Cross-References
• Add Citations and a Bibliography

Lesson 5:
• Making Long Documents Easier to Use
• Insert Blank and Cover Pages
• Insert an Index
• Insert Table of Figures
• Insert Table of Authorities
• Insert Table of Contents
• Create a Master Document
• Automatically Summarize a Document

Lesson 6:
• Securing a Document
• Update a Document's Properties
• Hide Text
• Remove Personal Information from a Document
• Set Formatting and Editing Restrictions
• Add a Digital Signature to a Document
• Set a Password for a Document
• Restrict Document Access

Lesson 7:
• Creating Forms
• Add Form Fields to a Document
• Protect a Form
• Save Form Data as Plain Text
• Automate a Form

Lesson 8:
• Using XML in Word
• Tag an Existing Document
• Transform an XML Document

Duration 1 day
Course Fee On application
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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