Uppdated course news 2013 feb 20

NAVAN – ALPHA Centre, Co. Meath VEC, Abbey Road, NavanContact 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 SkillsB1315 and B1316Introductory course to computer skillsLearn 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 3N0588Personal Effectiveness 3N0565Maths for Everyday Life 3N0929Spread sheets 3N0542

B1315 7th Mar – 2nd August 2013B1316 14th Mar – 9th August 2013Thursday and Friday 9.30 am -2 pm

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skillsThis course is suitable for complete beginners.

Other level 3 courseAny level 4 courseOther further education courses

Preparing to work in Adult Social CareB1317This 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.


Major award in Employability Skills

3M0935Includes two City

and Guilds modules

Communications 3N0880Computer Literacy 3N0881Work Experience 3N0587Mathematics 3N0929Preparing to work in Adult Social CareAn introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young Peoples SettingsModules may be subject to change

9th April 2013 – 22nd January 2014

Tuesday and Wednesday9.30 am - 2pm

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skillsThis course is suitable for complete beginners.A genuine interest in learning for employment

Other level 3 courseAny level 4 courseLevel 5 Healthcare or Childcare course subject to the course requirements

Practical Computer SkillsB1318Introductory course to computer skills


Major award in

Word Processing 3N0588Computer Literacy 3N0881Maths for Everyday Life 3N0929

8th April 2013 – 13th December 2013

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skills

Other level 3 courseAny level 4 courseOther further education

Co. Meath VEC Latest Course News for Adult Learners 2013


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.

Information Technology Skills

3M0877

Spread sheets 3N0542Internet Skills 3N0931Communications 3N0880

Monday and Friday 9.30 am – 2.30pm

This course is suitable for complete beginners.

courses

Information and Communication Technology Skills including ECDLB1314

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

ECDLCommunications 4N0689Personal & Interpersonal Development 4N1131Desktop Publishing 4N1854Word Processing 4N1123Maths 4N1987Work Experience 4N1168Computer Applications 4N1112Information Technology Skills 4N1125

30th January 2013 – 25th September 2013

Wednesday and Thursday9.30 am-3pm

Attendance at a pre course 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.

Other further education courses.Employment.

Office SkillsB1319

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.


level 4 Major Award in Office Skills 4M2070

Communications 4N0689Word Processing 4N1123General Office Skills 4N1116Reception Skills 4N1867Customer Service 4N1989French 4N1172Business English 4N1108Business Calculations 4N2279Work Experience 4N1168

8th April 2013 – 28th July 2014

Monday and Friday 9.30 am -3 pm

Attendance at a pre course 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 and is interested in working in an office or reception environment



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 EducationFETAC 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.


level 6 Major Award in Early

Childhood Care and Education 6M2007

Communications 6N1950Work Experience 6N1946Child Development 6N1942Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies 6N1945Disability Awareness 6N1975Special Needs Assisting 6N1957Supervision 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 educationEmployment as aNursery Supervisor / ManagerPre- school leaderPlay group LeaderNannyPrimary School assistantSpecial educational needs AssistantOwn Child minding Business

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TRIM – ALPHA Centre, Co. Meath VEC, New Haggard Road, TrimContact details: Eilis Coyne 046 9068249, FreeFone 1800 991 898, [email protected]






Healthcare Support Skills B1321Essential 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.


level 5 Major Award in

Healthcare Support Skills DHSXX

D20188 Occupational First AidPatient Moving and Handling G20001 CommunicationsD20163 Care SkillsD20164 Care SupportD20180 Care of the Older PersonD20003 Care Provision and PracticeW20008 Work ExperienceD20165 Safety and Health at WorkL22441 Activities of Living Patient Care

4th March 2013 to 14th October 2013

Monday and Friday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skills.This course is also ideal for anyone who has completed a FETAC level 3 course and is genuinely interested in working in the healthcare area.


Learning for Work B1304Employment 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.


Level 3 Major award in

Employability Skills 3M0935

Computer Literacy 3N0881Communications 3N0880Word Processing 3N0588Maths 3N0929Career Preparation 3NO896Personal & Interpersonal Skills 3NO564Work Experience 3NO587

Start date has been moved out20th February 2013 to 28th November 2013.

Wednesday and Thursday,10.00am-2.30pm


Other level 3 courseAny level 4 courseOther further education courses.








Introduction to Office Skills B1305Employment skills

This course is for people who are interested in developing 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 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.





Office Procedures 3N0888Communications 3N0880Word Processing 3N0588Maths 3N0929Career Preparation 3NO896Personal Care & Presentation 3NO596Work Experience 3NO587

25th February 2013 to 21st January 2014

Monday and Tuesday, 10.00am—2.30pm



Introduction to Childcare B1307Employment 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.




Caring for Children 3N0610Communications 3N0880Word Processing 3N0588Maths 3N0929Career Preparation 3NO896Child Development & Play 3N0611Work Experience 3NO587

25th February 2013 to 21st January 2014

Monday and Tuesday, 10.00am—2.30pm










ECDL with Personal Development B1306Essential 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.


level 4 Component Certificate and the ECDL certificate.

ECDLCommunications 4N0689Maths 4N1987

The date has been moved out

20th February 2013 to 20th June 2013

Wednesday and Thursday9.30am-3pm.

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skillsGood basic computer skills. Ideal for anyone who has completed a level 3 course.


Skills for College B1308Essential 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.


level 5 Component Certificate and the ECDL certificate.

Communications 5NO690Research & Study Skills 5N3113Maths 5N1833ECDL

8th February 2013 to 2nd

August2013

Tuesdays 2 – 6pm and Fridays 9.30 – 4 pm

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skillsGood basic computer skills. Ideal for anyone who has completed a level 3 course.









Early Childhood Care and Education B1309FETAC 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.


Level 5 Major Award in Early


Personal Effectiveness 3N0565 (Core Skill, level 3)Word Processing 3N0588 Core Skill, level 3)Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770Child Health and Wellbeing 5N1765Child Development 5N1764Communications 5N0690Work Experience 5N1356Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773Special Needs Assisting 5N1786Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769

29th January 2013 to 18th June 2014

Tuesdays and Wednesdays10 am – 2.30 pm

You must have a genuine interest in working in the childcare area.Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skills. Ideal for anyone who has completed a level 3 course.

Other further education courses.Employment in the childcare area.


KELLS – ALPHA Centre, Co. Meath VEC, Bective Street, Kells.Contact details: Eilis Coyne 046 9068249, FreeFone 1800 991 898, [email protected]






Learning for Work B1302Employment skills

This course is for people who are interested in developing their general 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.





Computer Literacy 3N0881Communications 3N0880Word Processing 3N0588Maths 3N0929Career Preparation 3NO896Personal & Interpersonal Skills 3NO564Work Experience 3NO587

6th March 2013 to 12th December 2013

Wednesday and Thursday10 am – 2.30pm



Introduction to Hairdressing B1303

This course is for people who are interested in working in the area of hairdressing.You will learn how to improve the skills you need to assist you in planning an appropriate career progression path. 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.




Hairdressing Basin Skills 3N0533Blow Drying Hair 3N0500Personal & Interpersonal Skills 3NO564Maths 3N0929Career Preparation 3NO896Personal Effectiveness 3N0565Word Processing 3N0588

6th March 2013 to 12th December 2013

Wednesday and Thursday10 am – 2.30pm










Practical Computer Skills B1320Introductory course to computer skills





Word Processing 3N0588Computer Literacy 3N0881Maths for Everyday Life 3N0929Spread sheets 3N0542Internet Skills 3N0931Communications 3N0880

8th April 2013 – 13th December 2013

Thursday and Friday 9.30 am – 2.30pm



Information and Communication Technology Skills, FETAC Level 4 B1310Intermediate 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.


Level 4 Major Award in

Information and Communications

Technologies Skills4M0855

Word Processing 4N1123Desktop Publishing 4N1854Information Technology Skills 4N1125Computer Applications 4N1112Maths 4N1987Communications 4N0689Personal & Interpersonal Development 4N1131Work Experience 4N1168

26th February 2013 to 11th December 2013

Tuesday and Wednesday9.30 am-3 pm

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skillsGood basic computer skills

Any level 4 courseOther further education courses.Employment

Early Childhood Education and Care Support B1322FETAC 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.



Childhood Education and Care

Support4M2014

Communications 4N0689Child Development & Play 4N1111Child Care and Safety 4N1905Personal Effectiveness 4N1132Work Experience 4N1168Maths 4N1987Workplace Safety 4N1124Word Processing 4 N1123

16th April 2013 to 13th February 2014

Tuesday and Thursday9.30 am – 3 pm

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skills

Any level 4 courseLevel 5 Childcare courseOther further education courses.









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.





Personal Effectiveness 3N0565 (Core Skill, level 3)Word Processing 3N0588 Core Skill, level 3)Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770Child Health and Wellbeing 5N1765Child Development 5N1764Communications 5N0690Work Experience 5N1356Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773Special Needs Assisting 5N1786Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769

September 2013

Days, dates and times to be confirmed




Athboy – ALPHA Centre, Old Community School, Kells Road, Athboy.Contact details: Eilis Coyne 046 9068249, FreeFone 1800 991 898, [email protected]












22nd April 2013 – 13th December 2013

Monday and Tuesday 9.30 am – 2.30pm



Healthy options for the mind and body B1326General 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.


Major award in General Learning

3M0874

Nutrition and Healthy Options 3N0887Menu Planning 4N0627Computer Literacy 3N0881Word Processing 3N0588Maths for Everyday Life 3N0929Communications 3N0880Personal Effectiveness 3N0565





Information and Communication Technology Skills, FETAC Level 4 B1327Intermediate 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.


Level 4 Major Award in

Information and Communications

Technologies Skills4M0855

Word Processing 4N1123Desktop Publishing 4N1854Information Technology Skills 4N1125Computer Applications 4N1112Maths 4N1987Communications 4N0689Personal & Interpersonal Development 4N1131Work Experience 4N1168

24th April 2013 – 6th March 2014

Wednesday and Thursday9.30am -3.00pm

Attendance at a pre course placement session.Good English language skillsGood basic computer skills

Any level 4 courseOther further education courses.Employment






















3M0874































3M0874








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




Personal Effectiveness 3N0565 (Core Skill, level 3)Word Processing 3N0588 Core Skill, level 3)Early Care & Education Practice 5N1770Child Health and Wellbeing 5N1765

22nd April 2013 to 31st July 2014

Monday and Thursday 9.30 am – 2.30 pm























3M0874






in working in the childcare area. The course includes core skill modules in Personal Effectiveness and Word Processing.


Child Development 5N1764Communications 5N0690Work Experience 5N1356Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773Special Needs Assisting 5N1786Creative Arts for Early Childhood 5N1769







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