Bluebell

Farm Family Committee - Mind Your Man

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Location of Course	Irish Farm Centre
Trainer	Pieta House
Methods of Assessment	Skillnet Evaluation
Learning Outcomes	Mental Health Awareness - with emphasis on Health and Safety of those in crisis in farming and those working in isolation
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds - Network Manager, Farm Business Skillnet, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12 - Tel 01 4260324
Entry Requirements	For Members of IFA Farm Family Committee
Careers or Further Progression	Members of the IFA's Farm Family Committee will become points of contact in each County for Members who may need help in this area
Course Content	With 10 people a week committing suicide in Ireland - and one each week being from the Farming Industry - IFA's National Farm Family are receiving training in Stress Management, Mental Health Awareness, Training around relevant Institutions / Professionals / Departments to escalate to
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant and 50% Sponsored by IFA Member Services
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	8th May 2013 (Course being ran twice - 8th and 9th May)
Subjects Taught	Stress Management, Mental Health Awareness, Training around relevant Institutions / Professionals / Departments to escalate to
Duration	1 day course (with half being trained on 08th and half being trained on the 9th))
Number of Places	30 (15 per day)
Course Fee	Free to Members of IFA Farm Family Committee

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

IFA Executive Council - Induction Training

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Trainer	Donal Fitzgibbon, Harvest Training Academy, James Stain3s - Solicitor, Drury Communications, IFA
Methods of Assessment	Evaluation at end of day
Learning Outcomes	Better skills for Members of IFA's Executive Council in terms of Lobbying, Influencing, Understanding Policy, Dealing with media.
Eligibility	Must be member of IFA's Executive Council
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements	Restricted to Members of IFA's Executive Council
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant and 50% sponsored by IFA Member Services
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrolment from 26/03/2013 - Course dates 24th and 25th April 2013
Subjects Taught	Leadership, Negotiation, Lobbying & Influencing, Media Training, Competition and Defamation Law, IFA policy and structure.
Duration	2 days
Number of Places	8
Course Fee	Free to Members of IFA's Executive Council

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Leadership & Communications

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Trainer	IFA - Director of Organisation James Kelly and IFA National Treasurer JJ Kavange
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Learning Outcomes	To equip new Volunteers with the skills necessary on taking up a Voluntary role within the IFA organisation
Eligibility	Anyone in a Voluntary postion at either National, County or Branch level in IFA
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements	Open to new IFA Volunteers
Careers or Further Progression	Personal development and skills to help rise to higher voluntary position
Course Content	IFA Policy - at domestic and European level, Communications, Lobbying, Officer Skills such as Meetings, Reports, Minutes etc
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant and 50% Sponsorship by IFA Telecom
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC
Subjects Taught	Communications and Officer Skills
Duration	One day
Comment	This course will be run at intervals throughout the year and offered to all Volunteers at the beginning of their 4 year cycle. It will also be open to existing Volunteers who feel they would benefit from this training
Number of Places	15 per day
Course Fee	None

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Farm Enterprise Development in a Changing Rural Environment

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	TBC
Trainer	Macra na Feirme
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Learning Outcomes	Better Management Skills to help you run your farm business more efficiently and to examine its full potential.
Eligibility	All IFA Members
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements	Open to all IFA Members interested in developing their Management Skills
Careers or Further Progression	More efficient running of your business and Diversification
Course Content	Developing your Business, Diversification, Tax, Examining your own Enterprise - Self Assessment Plan, Business Plan, Communication and Listening Skills, Key aspects to making a successful presentation, Negotiation Skills.
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC
Duration	The course involves 3 days classroom learning and some project work.
Comment	Level 3 (TBC - course developed and currently with FETAC awaiting accreditation)
Number of Places	16 per course
Course Fee	TBC

Course Web Page:

www.ifa.ie

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Nuffield Mentor Training

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Trainer	Wyn Owen - Welsh Nuffield Scholarship Mentoring Trainer Tel : 0044 1938 820434
Methods of Assessment	Evaluation at end of training
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie Johnny Butterly - Nuffield Scholarship Programme - 086 261 8780
Entry Requirements	Must be an Irish Nuffield Scholarship Programme Mentor
Careers or Further Progression	Opportunity to Mentor a Nuffield Scholar
Course Content	The Principles of Coaching and Mentoring
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant - 50% being paid by the Irish Nuffield Scholarship programme
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrolment anytime prior to 11th April - course date is 11th April 2013
Subjects Taught	The Principles of Coaching and Mentoring
Duration	One day
Number of Places	10
Course Fee	Free to Nuffield Ireland Mentors

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Financial Management

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	A number of locations - Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Meath - exact venues TBC.
Trainer	IFAC, Irish Farm Accountants, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Learning Outcomes	Better understanding of Tax, Banking, Finance options, Legal requirements in relation to farm transfers.
Eligibility	All Farmers
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements	Available to all farmers
Careers or Further Progression	Much greater financial efficiencies in your enterprise
Course Content	Tax Planning Opportunities For Farmers In dealing with farmers’ tax affairs every day, the issues that require immediate attention are: Increasing income tax bills together with the effect of the new Universal Social Charge. The government’s threat to cut back and abolish farm transfer tax reliefs. Is a farm limited company suitable for your farming business? Tax planning tips. Farm Transfers Capital Gains Tax Gift & Inheritance Tax and Stamp Duty Machinery Financing Options
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC - A small number of courses are planned in a number of regional locations such as Cork, Galway, Kilkenny and Meath (subject to demand in each geographical area)
Duration	4 x Evenings - with project work between each evening such as writing your budget, financial plan for bank etc.
Number of Places	15 per course
Course Fee	€60

Course Web Page:

http://www.ifa.ie/Membership/FarmBusinessSkillnet.aspx

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Health & Safety in Agriculture

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	Available at a number of regional locations - TBC
Trainer	TBC
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Learning Outcomes	Better Health and Safety in your Farm Enterprise
Eligibility	All farmers and farm employees Intended for farmers who wish learn about Health and Safety and complete the Farm Safety Code of Practice - Risk Assessment document. It addresses the main areas of farm hazards and offers advice on solutions and control measures.
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Course Content	Introduction & Housekeeping • Aims & Objectives Background to Farm Safety • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment / Workplace Hazards • Reasons for Health and Safety Work Safety legislation and duty of care on the farmer • Duties of Employers • Duties of Employees Accident / incident Statistics • Trends in Farm Deaths • 2010 Farming & Forestry Fatalities by Incident Cause • Non-Fatal Accidents • The Causes of Accidents • Consequences of Injury and Ill Health • Safety Culture Guidance to Completion of Farm Safety Risk Assessment Document • Farm Safety Code of Practice • Risk Assessment Document • Children on Farms • Older Farmers Tractors, Farm Vehicles and ATV'S • Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) • Tractors Livestock • Loading and Unloading • Animal Behaviour • Fear responses Farmyard and Building Safety • Workshop / repairs • Portable and fixed equipment • Chainsaws • Electricity • Chemical Health of farmers • Personal health • Biohazards from Slurry, Cattle Waste and Mouldy Feeds and Bedding • Personal Protective Equipment • Manual handling Safety Signs on Farms • Types of signs - colours and shapes Competence and Training Reporting of Accidents Safe System of Work Plan
Financial Support	50% Skillnet grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC
Duration	Varying lengths of course available - to suit all requirements
Number of Places	10 per course
Course Fee	Dependent on preferred length of course

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

No

Group Management Skills

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	Available at a number of regional locations nationally
Trainer	TBC
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Learning Outcomes	A better functioning Group - with higher efficiencies
Eligibility	Established groups of farmers in Purchasing/Discussion/Producer groups
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Careers or Further Progression	Upskilling for running individual farm enterprises and in skills required for members of Purchasing/Discussion/Producer groups
Course Content	IFA member services are also working hard to provide relevant and innovative training programmes for all members. The focus is to empower farmers and allow them to increase their on-farm performance and competitiveness within their sector. In addition our training programme provides members with the skills and the knowledge needed to diversify and innovate into other sectors and along the supply chain. A key focus of the training is Supply Chain Management, Business Development and Innovation. Accredited courses are offered to members and to equip farm businesses with the skills necessary to drive down input costs. These courses and a full support programme are also offered to farmers and farm families on farm assist.
Financial Support	50% Skillnet grant
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC
Subjects Taught	A sample of the courses on offer are detailed below; • Tax planning • Managing bank relationships • Internet and farming • Leadership skills • Group management • Farm business financial management • Farm Business Innovation
Duration	One day
Course Fee	TBC

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

No

IFA Fresh Milk Producers Committee

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Location of Course	Onlin
Trainer	New Horizons Ireland, Strand House, 22/24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1
Methods of Assessment	Online Evaluation of course - and Skillnet Evaluations
Learning Outcomes	Proficiency in e-mail and Outlook
Eligibility	Member of IFA Fresh Milk Producers Committee
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Entry Requirements	none
Course Content	ICT Web TV Online Training - MS Outlook - Levels 1 to 3
Financial Support	50% Funded by Skillnets and 50% funded by IFA Member Services for FMP Committee Members
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Will be available on line from 11th February 2013
Subjects Taught	MS Outlook
Duration	Each Level (1 to 3) is 8 hours on line - 24 hours in total. Course will be open on line for 6 months
Number of Places	15
Course Fee	Free to Members of FMP Committee - €75 to anyone else

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Farm Business Skillnet

First Name:

Celine

Surname:

Reynolds

Address:

Irish Farmers' Association

Irish Farm Centre

Bluebell, Dubin 12

Co. Dublin

Phone:

086 6878648

Email:

celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie

Website:

www.ifa.ie/Membership/FarmBusinessSkillnet.aspx

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