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Contents Welcome 3 Welcome Where we deliver our programmes 4 Qualifications Explained 5 This brochure provides a guide to the wide step on the education ladder. Our qualified The Adult Guidance and Information Service 6 range of free part-time programmes available Guidance Counsellors can provide you throughout County Monaghan. Whether with the necessary skills and information to Adult Literacy Service 7 you wish to get help with literacy difficulties, allow you to decide what option is best for How to apply for a course 9 to complete a hobby course, to learn a new you at this time. In addition, they can help skill, to organise training for your employees, you develop the skills you will need to seek Family Learning classes 12 or to complete a qualification to allow you employment- CV preparation, interview skills English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) 13 progress to employment or further study, I am and presentation. Commuity Education 14 confident there is something here for you. Remember, it is never too late to learn Courses for Community Groups 16 Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training something new- our learners range in age Courses for Farmers 18 Board (CMETB) aim to provide a service that from 16 to 90! I am certain you will enjoy Employer Based Training - Upskilling Employees 19 allows you to learn at a time and a pace that and succeed in whatever Adult Education suits you, in a venue close to you. programme you choose to do, and trust that Skills to Advance 20 CMETB will support you on your learning Support courses for Apprentices and FET studens 21 Most of our courses are funded which means journey. they are free to people who are age 16 and over Support courses for Second Level students 22 and not in full time education. I wish you the very best in your studies with Preparation courses for QQI Level 5, Apprenticeships amd Trainees 23 You will also find contact details for our us. Preparation for the Driver Theory Test 24 Guidance Service which is often your first Career Development courses 25 Advocacy 26 Community Development 26 Business/Administration 27 Childcare 29 Cookery 31 Deirdre Byrne Consturction 32 Adult Education Officer deirdrebyrne@cmetb.ie Healthcare 33 Beauty 34 Horticulture 35 Information Communications Technology (ICT) 36 Retail Skills 39 To get further information or to register for any of our courses, please contact: Monaghan Tel: 047-71914 | Guidance: 047-30800 | Guidance Carrickmacross: 042 9690739 Tourism 40 Training and Development 41 Learner Stories/Case Studiies 42 2 3
Where we We also deliver programmes throughout the county in various outreach centres as well Qualifications Major Awards: the overall certificate/award deliver our as offering online courses. We aim to offer flexible delivery to work around the busy lives Explained which include several modules. programmes of learners, offering courses both during the day and through evening provision. The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a ten-level system (1–10) Minor Awards: 1 module which can build towards a major award. » Dun Mhuire Adult Education Centre, giving an academic or vocational value To obtain a QQI Major Award certain Monaghan Town to qualifications obtained in Ireland. numbers and combinations of modules/ » Carrickmacross Workhouse Accredited part-time courses offered by components must be successfully » European House Monaghan CMETB range from QQI Level 1- Level 6 completed. Modules/Components are » Castleblayney Youthreach on the NFQ. worth 5, 10 or 15 credits. » Gate House Learning Centre Award types Your part-time course can be a major award or a minor award. These are explained below: 4 5
The Adult Can you help learners to move into Guidance and employment? As part of our commitment to support our Adult Literacy A Guide to Information learners on courses, we can offer support on the following: Service Adult Literacy Service » Courses to reskill for employment Do you or does someone you know struggle Courses » Mock Interviews and Interview Skills with literacy including reading, writing, » Assisting with Application Forms maths and IT? If so, we offer small or one to Below is a guide to the different levels in adult What is it? » Reviewing CVs one support classes in a relaxed and informal literacy; if you are unsure of your level please We provide free, impartial, careers and education environment throughout County Monaghan. contact the Guidance Service. All of our information, one-to-one guidance and group Is there a cost? courses are free of charge and are suitable for guidance to help people make informed No, the service is completely free of charge and we We begin with an informal meeting and those over the age of 16. educational, career and life choices. offer a professional and confidential service. conversation about an individual learner’s needs and together we decide what might QQI Level 1 Who can access the service? work best. Some learners may want specific Information and Guidance Services are provided You can contact the service by phone, email or help with reading, writing, completing driver A course at this level is designed to meet the to all adults aged 18 years and over, and those webchat. theory tests, form filling or helping children needs of learners at the very beginning of over 16 who have left school early and who are Telephone: 047 30800 with homework, while others may want to their learning journey. It is suitable for adults interested in returning to education, employment Email: monaghanguidance@cmetb.ie progress onto more formal educational paths. with little or no formal education who have and/or training. All learners on our part-time Webchat: www.cmetbadultguidance.ie (Available difficulty with reading and writing. It may programmes can avail of an appointment with a Mon-Fri 10am-1pm) To find out more contact our Adult Literacy also be helpful for those with intellectual and qualified Guidance Counsellor before, during and team in Monaghan: other disabilities. This award offers modules after their course. in basic literacy and numeracy. Meet the team Sample modules Include: Reading, Writing, Can you help adults interested in going to third Non-Verbal Communication Skills, Setting level? Learning Goals, Listening and Speaking, We offer guidance, help and support to those who Technology Skills, Computer Skills, Problem Eithne O’Callaghan are thinking of applying for a course in Higher Solving Skills, Quantity & Number Skills. Adult Guidance Co-ordinator/ Angela McCrossan Education through the CAO or UCAS. We Counsellor (Monaghan) Adult Literacy Organiser can also advise on grants available and possible QQI Level 2 eithneocallaghan@cmetb.ie angelamccrossan@cmetb.ie funding opportunities. 047 30800 or 087 9809339 Tel. 047 71914 Learners may progress from level 1 to this Marie Clerkin award or may begin their learning journey at Guidance Information this level. This level would also be suitable Ceinwen Fergus Officer (Monaghan) for learners who wish to improve their basic Adult Literacy Organiser marieclerkin@cmetb.ie reading and spelling. Modules at this level ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie 047 30800 may often suit speakers of other languages Tel. 0871967888 as it includes modules on Listening and Bernadette Connolly Speaking, Reading and Writing. Adult Guidance Counsellor (Carrickmacross) bernadetteconnolly@cmetb.ie 042 9690739 6 7
QQI Level 4 Modules include: Computer Skills, Setting Level 4 awards are especially popular with adults returning to education after a long How to Apply for a Course Learning Goals, Personal Care, Life Sciences break from studies. These courses are offered (Horticulture), Quantitative Problem Solving, in a relaxed and supported environment. Guide for Learners and Applicants – Applying Online for a Course using www.fetchcourses.ie Quantity & Number, Data Handling, Pattern Awards at level 4 enable learners to develop & Relationship, Personal Safety, Food Choice vocational and personal skills and provide the 1 How to register on FETCH ourses, please do step by step by clicking on video below: & Health. opportunity to progress to Level 5 certified courses. QQI Level 3 Sample modules include: Communications, Level 3 is a typical starting point for adults Customer Service, Functional Mathematics, who did not previously complete Junior Cert Information Technology Skills, Computer level of education and who now wish to gain Applications, Personal Effectiveness, Team qualifications. You may also wish to improve Working, Work Experience, Word Processing, your skills in reading, writing and maths, while Spreadsheet Methods, Business English, also acquiring new skills in other vocational Database Methods, Horticulture, Culinary areas such as Communications, Personal Techniques etc. Effectiveness, Sewing, Cookery, Computers, Horticulture etc. QQI Levelcourses: Literacy 4 for help with basic skills. If you need help with reading and writing, then we offer small group classes. Classes can be held in any location, please contact Ceinwen or Sharon on 047 71914 for information on your area. Approx. QQI Module Venue Start Date No of Time Level weeks Reading and Writing Tuesday, 26th 2 When you verify your account it will bring you to your own Fetch dashboard/screen Support n/a Castleblayney 13 weeks 3pm - 4pm April, 2022 Ref: 343622 Reading and Writing EU House, Friday, 29th 10am - 12 Support n/a 13 weeks Monaghan April, 2022 noon Ref: 337402 Reading and Writing Monday. 13th Support n/a Carrickmacross 6 weeks 2pm - 4pm June, 2022 Ref: 341179 Classes can be run in any other location, depending on demand. Please ring 047 71914 for information 8 9 » S
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Family Learning » Parent and child horticulture Classes » Woodcraft for parents and children » Story telling English for » Visiting the doctor » Dealing with your child’s school Speakers of Other A family class is a great way for parents and » Irish for Parents » Banking children to learn skills together. Parents get time » Core Strength building for children » CVs/Letters of application and Job to bond with their children and both parties learn valuable life skills. with dyspraxia Ceinwen Fergus Languages (ESOL) interviews » Irish society and culture S » Adult Literacy Organiser » Education in Ireland S » We offer the following: ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie » Housing/Accommodation issues Tel. 0871967888 What is ESOL? » Parent and Child Cookery » Grammar » Lego Mindstorm English for Speakers of Other Languages » Homework support How can I apply for ESOL Courses? (ESOL) is the provision of English language Courses for parents, children and school leavers: these courses will run in the summer, once the school term courses for learners whose first language is is finished. School leavers aged 16 and over can join our Driver Theiry group for revision and test practice. For Registration takes place on a monthly basis, at parents with school aged children, we have Parent and Child Art running for three consecutive afternooons. Bring not English. All ESOL courses aim to develop Monaghan. a number of venues across county Cavan. At At your child along for fun activities and art projects! the learners core language skills in the areas registration, learners are required to complete of Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and QQI Approx. No of a short application form with basic personal Module Venue Start Date Time Grammatical Accuracy. The ESOL service Level weeks details before undertaking a short assessment, provides 6 hours tuition per week to people which determines their existing level of Driver Theory for who do not have english as their first language. European House, Monday, 27th June, English. Based on this assessment, learners are School Leavers n/a 3 2pm - 4pm Monaghan 2022 Ref: 356860 allocated to an appropriate level. What will I learn? Parent and Child Dun Mhuire Adult Wednesday 15th June Art n/a Education Centre, - Friday, 17th June, 3 afternoons 2pm - 4pm The content of courses will depend on the Ref: 356862 Monaghan 2022 level, but the main focus of all our ESOL Laura Brady Parent and Child Dun Mhuire Adult Wednesday, 22nd June programmes is to provide learners with the Adult Literacy Organiser/ESOL Art n/a Education Centre, - Friday, 24th June, 3 afternoons 2pm- 4pm language skills required to be active citizens in Ref: 357859 Monaghan 2022 Co-ordinator a wide range of everyday social, work related laurabrady@cmetb.ie For more information or to book a place, please ring Sharon or Ceinwen on 047 71914. and cultural situations. Topics that will be Tel. 087-7427675 Health and Wellbeing: did you develop an interest in health and wellbeing over lockdown? Do you want to consider it covered include: as a career option? Try our taster courses in two subjects. A full level 4 award following on from these will be available » Introducing yourself in September 2022. » Talking about hobbies/interests » Shopping Approx. QQI » Asking for Directions Module Venue Start Date No of Time Level weeks » Eating out Health Related Module Venue Start Date Time Gatehouse Learning Wednesday, 27th 9.30am - Fitness 4 13 weeks Centre, Monaghan April, 2022 12.30pm Ref: 356841 European House, Monaghan (Room Friday, 11th March, ESOL Registration 2.30pm to 4pm Food and Nutrition Gatehouse Learning Friday, 29 April, th 9.30am - 2) 2022 4 13 weeks Ref: 356836 Centre, Monaghan 2022 12.30pm European House, Monaghan (Room ESOL Registration Friday 1st April, 2022 2.30pm to 4pm Gaelic Games Monday, 13th June, 2) 4 TBC 6 weeks 10am - 3pm Ref: 357878 2022 Friday, 11th March, 10.30am to ESOL Registration Workhouse Carrickmacross Canoeing Tanagh Outdoor Ctr Tuesday, 7th June, 2022 12.00pm 4 6 weeks 10am - 3pm Ref: 357879 (H16 HC83 2022 10.30am to Soccer ESOL Registration Workhouse Carrickmacross Friday 1st April, 2022 4 TBC Friday 9th June, 2022 6 weeks 10am - 3pm 12.00pm Ref: 357880 12 13
Unaccredited courses in Monaghan Town, Carrickmacross and online: Community Community Education Grants The Following Courses are available Free of Charge through our Community Education Budget. All applicants will be Education Community groups can apply for grants in May each required to complete a registration form for funding and statistical purposes. year to assist with training programmes/materials in their centre. We can provide small grants which will Approx. If you are a member of a community groups/general Course Title Venue Start Date No of Time allow groups to offer training in their local area. weeks public and would like to run courses in your area for free, please contact our Community Education Flower Arranging Monday, 25th April, Every Monday, 10am Courses can be tailored to meet the needs of specific Clones 5 weeks Ref: 352910 2022 - 1pm Service. We can run a wide range of courses groups. These courses can be availed of by women’s Introduction to including Art, Crafts, Mindfulness, Yoga, IT, First group, men’s groups, men’s sheds, parents’ groups etc. Monday, 21st March, Every Monday, 7pm - Interior Design On Line 8 weeks Aid, Gardening, Community Development, Basket 2022 8.30pm Ref: 352911 Weaving, Committee Skills, Woodcraft, Cookery, Dún Mhuire Adult Beauty and many more. nity Ed Introduction to Tai Chi Tuesday, 15th March, Every Tuesday, 10am Education Centre, 6 weeks Ref: 352913 2022 - 11am Monaghan » S ucation Grants Meet the team Dún Mhuire Adult Every Tuesday, Gentle Yoga Tuesday, 15th March, Education Centre, 6 weeks 11.30am Ref: 352914 2022 Monaghan - 12.30pm Carol Kelly Introduction to Community Education Facilitator Tuesday, 15th March, Every Tuesday, 7pm Mindfullness On Line 6 weeks 2022 - 8pm carolkelly@cmetb.ie Ref: 352915 Tel. 047 71914 Dún Mhuire Adult Introduction to Beauty Every Friday, 10am Education Centre, Friday, 25th March, 2022 4 weeks Ref: 352916 - 1pm Monaghan Introduction to Tai Chi Carrickmacross Wednesday, 27th April, Every Wednesday, 6 weeks Ref: 352917 Workhouse 2022 10am - 11am Gentle Yoga Carrickmacross Wednesday, 27th April, Every Wednesday, 6 weeks Ref: 352919 Workhouse 2022 11.30 - 12.30pm Arts and Crafts: Sewing and Carrickmacross Thursday, 28th April, Every Thursday, 10am 6 weeks Embroidery Workhouse 2022 - 1pm Ref: 352921 Introduction to Carrickmacross Every Friday, 10am Photoshop Friday, 10th June, 2022 6 weeks Workhouse - 1pm Ref: 352922 Mindful Art Dún Mhuire Adult Thursday, 24th March, Every Thursday, 10am Journaling Education Centre, 6 weeks 2022 - 1pm Ref: 352924 Monaghan Dún Mhuire Adult Creative Writing Wednesday, 16th Every Wednesday, Education Centre, 6 weeks Ref: March, 2022 1.30pm - 3.30pm Monaghan 14 15
Courses for own unique style and preferred subject matter. Community Health and Fitness Arts and Crafts How to get the best out of your Smartphone Groups This is a practical course aimed at those wishing to adopt a healthier lifestyle and gain an understanding Arts and crafts describe a wide variety of activities involving making things with your If you want to get the most out of your of health benefits of physical activity for physiological own hands. These include such things as wood smartphone, we can offer small-group classes Recycling Arts and Crafts and mental health, motivating someone to find ways carving, sewing, basket weaving or other crafts with a sympathetic tutor. Learn how to use and of integrating exercise around their working life. with all sorts of material. download common apps and learn about safety This class will allow you to interact with everyday online. items to create attractive and useful craft items that Flower Arranging DIY you can take home with you and enjoy at home. History of Patrick Kavanagh This course introduces you to the basics of flower This is a practical hands-on class where you Introduction to Yoga arranging where you will gain step-by-step guidance will develop the skills you need to help you in Learn more about the Irish poet and novelist, as you produce impressive flower arrangements. You your own home with drilling, electrics, tiling, about his writing, his inspiration and his legacy. The beginner’s class introduces the history of will learn how to use different flowers considering plumbing and general maintenance. yoga, fundamental principles of alignment, and flower structures and colour schemes. breath work. Learners will be introduced to yoga Gardening postures through step-by-step verbal description Art Classes and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on learner This course will explain the basics of plants understanding, safety, and stability within each pose. We offer a range of Art and Craft classes, including and why they are important. We also look Drawing, Painting and Textiles. Classes are held at the production of fruit and vegetables. You Coping with Everyday Stress once a week for 3 hours each week and can be run will learn about plant propagation, the proper anywhere in the county. care of seedlings, and how to care for newly This course involves learning how to reduce your transplanted additions to your garden. demands and increase your resources to help you manage the stressors in your life. A large emphasis is placed on active coping. This is about doing something to change your situation, get extra help, or support yourself through difficult times. Mindfulness Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body based approach that helps people to manage their thoughts and feelings and mental health. Training helps people to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and body sensations so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, they are better able to manage them. Creative Writing An introduction to the varying techniques for creative writing which explores imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary non fiction) with emphasis on the learner’s 16 17
Courses for (send the completed form back) to the recipient. Employer » Maths for today’s workplace » Career Preparation – for internal promotion Farmers » Health and Safety for the Agri Sector, Based Training » Culinary Operations S » » Using Spreadsheets for farming accounts. - Upskilling Courses can be held on or off site and in some cases through Zoom/Teams and can lead to qualifications Courses are provided free of charge for farmers Employees up to Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. to assist in their daily work. » Introduction to computers for the Skills for Work Noelette Dolan Skills for Work Contact Information Agri sector Skills for Work Coordinator » Internet and email, Downloading and Skills for Work is a programme aimed at providing noelettedolan@cmetb.ie using the Marteye app, using Zoom educational training opportunities to help employees 087 9293531 etc. deal with the basic skills demands of the workplace. » Register cattle online, learn how to The programme is particularly targeted at workers type up official letters/emails, how to fill in an who may not have the confidence to embrace online form and upload change. It encourage them to put themselves forward for general training opportunities, or take Start Dura- PLSS on new roles and responsibilities. The programme Noelette Dolan Course Level Venue date/time tion Code gives employers the opportunity to provide quality Skills for Work Coordinator training to employees, at no cost to the employer or noelettedolan@cmetb.ie Dun Mhuire Adult Edu- Aim/Zoom/Mart/Internet TBC - Wednesday employee, as the programme is funded by the Irish n/a cation Centre, Clones Rd., 087 9293531 and email for Farmers 7pm - 9.30pm Monaghan Government under the Department of Education Aim/Zoom/Mart/Internet Enterprise Centre, Castleb- TBC - Thursday 7pm and SOLAS. Courses can be themed to the exact n/a and email for Farmers layney, Co Monaghan - 9.30pm educational requirements of workers in the various Aim/Zoom/Mart/Internet The Workhouse, Carrick- sectors and cover topics which include: n/a TBC and email for Farmers macross, Co Monaghan Dun Mhuire Adult Edu- » Workplace Language Support: Workplace Language TBC - Wednesday n/a cation Centre, Clones Rd., » Communications/English: (QQI Level 2, 3 and 4) Support 7pm - 9.30pm Monaghan » Business English: (QQI Level 4) Workplace Language The Workhouse, Carrick- TBC - Monday 7pm » Computers n/a Support macross, Co Monaghan - 9.30pm » Computers for Farmers Drumhowan Connumity » Customer Service Computers - Progression TBC - Thursday 7pm n/a Centre, Drumhowan, Co » B & Bs: Introduction to Social Media course - 10pm Monaghan » Personal and Interpersonal Development Drumhowan Connumity TBC - Monday 7pm » Health and Safety Introduction to Computers n/a Centre, Drumhowan, Co - 10pm » Workplace Nutrition for Healthy Eating Monaghan 18 19
Skills to Advance “CMETB have been absolutely fantastic for Support Courses Ceinwen Fergus for Apprentices Under the Skills to Advance Initiative CMETB MDE Installations. We always reach out first to Adult Literacy Organiser can offer targeted support for vulnerable Eileen who has been instrumental in finding ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie groups in the workforce, particularly those with lower skill levels who need more courses which match our business needs. The qualityof courses are very high and we cannot and FET Tel. 08 71967888 opportunities to advance in their working lives. Supports are available for small and recommend CMETB highly enough for local businesses’’. Students Carol Kelly medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who need Community Education Facilitator Maths Support for Apprentices carolkelly@cmetb.ie some assistance to invest in and develop their workforce. Tel. 047 71914 The aim of this class is to improve the Maths skills of apprentices at Phase 1 of their Employees (full or part-time) apprenticeship so that they are ready for their participating in these part time evening college placement at Phase 2. All apprentices courses may qualify for up to 100% funding at this stage of their apprenticeship are as part of the Skills to Advance Employee welcome to apply for support. Repeat Ordinary Development Initiative. For more details contact Carol Kelly, CEF or Ceinwen Fergus, ALO Skills to Advance Contact Information Eileen Roddy Workforce Development Officer Employer Testimonial eileenroddy@monaghaninstitute.ie 047 84900 Charlotte Dunne Workforce Development Officer charlottedunne@cmetb.ie 087 4054311 20 21
Support Courses Maths Support for Leaving Cert Students Preparation young people who left school early without a for Second Level Leaving Certificate. It also helps you prepare This course is offered online for 6th Years Course for and progress to courses at level 5 including Students Leaving Cert ordinary level students one evening per week. The programme comprises QQI Level 5, courses at Monaghan and Cavan Institutes and part-time adult education programmes, a weekly tutorial session, focussing on apprenticeships and traineeships. #IntoAJob completion of exam questions in real time, supporting leaving certificate ordinary level Apprenticeships & This programme is for 5th and 6th year Maths students. Delivered via MS Teams, Traineeships S » students to give them the skills they need to Leaving Certificate students are supported to get a job. develop and enhance their understanding and competencies in preparation for the Leaving Ceinwen Fergus Modules include: Safepass, Manual Handling, Certificate Maths exams. Pathways to Future Education Adult Literacy Organiser CPR, Health and Safety, Barista Training, ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie Customer Service, CV Preparation, Interview This course will show you how to study, write Tel. 0871967888 skills and advice on applying for a tax free assignments and essays, and manage your allowance. time in addition to improving your computer skills. You will complete three modules at QQI This course runs during the summer months Level 4 (Career Planning, Communications & for 2 full weeks. This course is free of charge IT Skills) in addition to QQI Level 2 Setting to all participants with a limited number of Learning Goals and Study Skills. spaces. This course is particularly suited to those who Carol Kelly have been out of education for a long time and Entry requirements: Participants must be Community Education Facilitator between 17 and 19 years of age. Participants carolkelly@cmetb.ie must be available for both weeks of the Tel. 047 71914 programme. QQI Approx. No Module Venue Start Date Time Level of weeks Dún Mhuire Adult For more details contact Carol Kelly, CEF Career Planning Tuesday, 7th June, 9.30am - 4 Education Centre, 7 weeks Ref: 356834 2022 1.30pm Monaghan Dún Mhuire Adult Communications Thursday, 2nd 9.30am - 4 Education Centre, 8 weeks Ref: 356838 June, 2022 1.30pm Monaghan Information Dún Mhuire Adult Monday, 13th 9.30am - Technology Skills 4 Education Centre, 6 weeks June, 2022 1.30pm Ref: 356839 Monaghan For more details contact Sharon or Ceinwen Fergus ALO 047 71914 22 23
Career skills and value audits as well as course and Preparing for the the questions. All materials are supplied. career research skills. This course will require Development you to do some self-directed research at home Driver Theory and will be delivered completely online by a Course professional Guidance Counsellor. Test Ceinwen Fergus Eithne O’Callaghan S » Adult Literacy Organiser Adult Guidance Co-ordinator/ Driver Theory ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie Counsellor (Monaghan) Tel. 0871967888 Shaping My Future eithneocallaghan@cmetb.ie This short course is suitable for those people 047 30800 or 087 9809339 who have to undertake a driver theory test to The Guidance Service are offering this four- Bernadette Connolly receive their provisional licence in Car, Bus or week part time on line programme called Adult Guidance Counsellor Lorry but need some help and practice with Shaping My Future. This is a short non- (Carrickmacross) accredited career development programme bernadetteconnolly@cmetb.ie (2 hrs a week x 4 weeks) using an online For more details please contact Ceinwen Fergus on 0871967888 042 9690739 programme called MyFuture Plus. It will involve interest and personality inventories, Courses school leavers: these courses will run in the summer, once the school term is finished. School leavers aged 16 and over can join our Driver Theiry group for revision and test practice. Approx. Module QQI Level Venue Start Date No of Time QQI Approx. No weeks Module Venue Start Date Time Level of weeks Shaping My ONLINE via Wednesday, 23rd Every Wednesday, Driver Theory for Unaccredited 4 weeks European House, Monday, 27th June, Future Zoom March, 2022 10am - 11am School Leavers n/a 3 weeks 2pm - 4pm Monaghan 2022 Ref: 356860 Shaping My ONLINE via Wednesday, 1st Every Wednesday, Unaccredited 4 weeks Future Zoom June, 2022 10am - 11am Applicants to this course must have access to a device with internet connection (eg. PC, Laptop, Tablet or Smart Phone) Priority will be given to all unemployed adults. This non-accredited course is designed for those who would like to consider their future career and how to go about setting goals for the future. An initial discussion with a Guidance Counsellor will help to determine your suitability. You must be able to commit to 8 hours of participa- tion over a period of up to 4 weeks. The Adult Guidance and Information Service provides a comprehensive, professional and quality guidance and information service to adults and those over the age of 16, who are not in full time education. It is a free and confidential service offered by CMETB to assist those who wish to return to education and/or training but are unsure of what to do. You can meet with a Guidance Counsellor for a one-to-one appointment both online or face to face and we also offer an outreach service through the libraries in Co Monaghan. www.cmetbadultguidance.ie Email: monaghanguidance@cmetb.ie Tel: 047 30800 24 25
Advocacy and court documents relevant to the family Business / Administration Skills (5N1610). S » law area. Learners will develop their advocacy skills and the ability to apply what they have Administration Modules Include: Accounting Manual and S » learned to the workplace. Computerised , Bookkeeping Manual and Family Rights Advocacy Computerised , a soft skills module, word These 2 special purpose modules include: processing or text production, a period of This course gives a basic understanding of the Information, Advice and Advocacy Practice Office Skills - QQI Level 4 work placement or practice (80 hours) plus 3 Irish legal system and family law in Ireland. and Family Rights Advocacy. other modules from a broad range of options, Learners will develop an awareness of the main This course allows the learner to develop a including Payroll, Spreadsheets, Databases, features of family law and understand how high standard of office, administration and IT Desktop Publishing, etc legislation affects relationships while becoming familiar with the legal language, procedures Skills. It will enable the learners to progress on to do a variety of QQI Level 5 courses in For a full breakdown of course details please Business, Finance or IT. click here For more details contact Carol Kelly, CEF (carolkelly@cmetb.ie or 047 71914) Modules include: Communications, Bookkeeping - QQI Level 5 Business English, Mathematics, Functional Community Learners will be required to achieve a minimum of 120 credits (eight modules) to Mathematics, Business Calculations, Computer Applications, Database Methods, This module will provide you with the skills, knowledge and competencies to operate both Development attain the full level 5 QQI major award in Community Development. Spreadsheet Methods, Word Processing, a manual book-keeping and computerised S » Information Technology Skills, Customer accounts system. The module builds upon Services, Bookkeeping and Accounts, Work previously acquired skills to increase a learner’s Modules include: Understanding Experience, Career Preparation and Planning. management ability. Community Development, Community Community Development - QQI Level 5 Development Practice, Working with Groups, For a full breakdown of course details please Payroll - QQI Level 5 Communications, Work Experience and This course has been designed to introduce click here 3 electives from a range of Community This module is designed to enable the learner learners to the theory and practice of Development modules. Business Administration - QQI Level 5 to understand the principles and practice of community development. It will enable maintaining payroll records manually and learners to develop leadership skills to facilitate For a full breakdown of course details please This course will give you the necessary clerical using integrated accounting software. community group activities. They will gain an click here understanding of working in a multicultural and administration skills to work in an office society and ensuring equality and diversity in environment. It will also enable you to the community sector. At its heart, community progress through the higher education links development is rooted in the belief that all scheme into third level education. It can people should have access to health, wellbeing, lead to a job as a clerical officer, receptionist wealth, justice and opportunity. or administrative assistant in a variety of organisations. Learners will be required to achieve a minimum of 120 credits (eight modules) to attain the full level 5 QQI major award in Carol Kelly » S Business Administration. Community Education Facilitator The compulsory module is Business carolkelly@cmetb.ie Tel. 047 71914 26 27
Reception & Office Skills – QQI Level 5 as well as an understanding of the digital Childcare records. Entry Requirements communication skills associated with them. This module offers learners the opportunity to Learners will gain the skills needed to use NFQ Level 5 and 6 Advanced Certificate in All new entrants need to meet with a develop good interpersonal skills when dealing popular social media platforms such as Early Learning and Care member of the Guidance Service prior to with clients/customers in person or on the Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, commencement on the course and must also telephone. It is suitable for those who wish to LinkedIn and many more. Learners will also To be offered from April 2022 complete Garda Vetting. equip themselves with the knowledge, skills create and edit professional-looking adverts, and competence in the concepts and principles Social Media content and create artworks This course will provide learners with the Placement Requirements underpinning Reception and Frontline Office quickly. This illustrator course is designed knowledge, skills and competence to work Skills. to introduce you to basic know-hows of the as autonomous practitioners and to lead and The requirement for 300 hours professional adobe illustrator suite. supervise others in the provision of quality practice placement, with 150 hours for level Adobe Illustrator with Social Media early childhood care and education. This 5 and 150 hours for level 6. In each year, the includes a variety of early learning and care placements must be in a minimum of two The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) settings including day care nursery, crèche, settings. One setting must involve working certification is an excellent way to demonstrate pre-school, schools, after school facility or with directly with children aged between birth and 2 proficiency with the Adobe suite of products, families as a professional childminder. years 8 months, and one working directly with QQI Approx. No children aged between 2 years 8 months and Module Venue Start Date Time Modules Include: Level of weeks 6 years. » Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care Word Processing Dún Mhuire AEC Thursday, 3rd Every Thursday, Note: If learners wish to leave after the first set 5 12 weeks » Children’s Rights, Legislation and Ref: 351325 Monaghan March, 2022 9.30am-12.30pm of modules they can be facilitated to achieve a Regulation Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care Spreadsheet » Early Childhood Growth and Carrickmacross Friday, 4th March, Every Friday, if they have achieved the standards. In order to Methods 5 12 weeks Development Workhouse 2022 9.30am - 12.30pm achieve certification, the learner must achieve Ref: 351323 » Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies Manual and all of the modules. » Understanding and Assisting Children Computerised Carrickmacross Monday, 7th March, Every Monday, with Additional Needs 5 12 weeks Payroll Workhouse 2022 9.30am - 1.30pm Career opportunities: This course will lead to Ref: 351312 » Holistic Care of Children (Birth to Six a job as a Childcare Assistant in a variety of Years) Information and childcare settings as well as to higher education Carrickmacross Tuesday, 8th March, Every Tuesday, » Advanced Professional Practice Administration 5 12 weeks Workhouse 2022 9.30am - 1pm through the Higher Education links scheme. Ref: 351321 Placement in Early Learning and Care Business » Sociology and Social Policy in Early To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 Carrickmacross Wednesday, 9th Every Wednesday, Administration 5 12 weeks Learning and Care Workhouse March, 2022 6.30pm - 9.30pm Ref: 357732 » The Developing Child Business » Curriculum and Pedagogy Dún Mhuire AEC, Friday, 11th March, Every Friday, Administration 5 12 weeks » Inclusive Early Learning and Care Monaghan 2022 9.30am - 12.30pm Ref: 351319 » Supervision and Administration Skills Spreadsheet in Early Learning and Care Dún Mhuire AEC, Thursday, 24th Every Thursday, Methods 5 12weeks Monaghan March, 2022 6.30pm - 9.30pm » First Aid will be offered to all learners Ref: 357734 on this course Assessment will be through continuous » S assessment including work-based assignments, To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 projects, skills demonstrations and learner 28 29
Catering Support - QQI Level 4 Stage One Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 5) - 5M21473 Module QQI Level Venue Start Date Approx. No of weeks Time Cookery This course is for those who are passionate about food, who want to learn new skills and develop knowledge and competence to work Culinary Skills - QQI Level 4 under supervision within a catering setting. Children’s Rights, Legislation Every Monday, Dún Mhuire AEC Monday, 14th and Regulation 5 9 weeks 9.15am - The Culinary Skills course covers areas such Monaghan March, 2022 Learners will be required to achieve a Ref: 357860 1.15pm as food preparation and handling, cookery minimum of 90 credits (eight modules) to techniques, safe and hygienic food practices attain the full level 4 QQI major award in and also enables learners to gain HACCP Catering Support * The new Early Learning and Care Award is a two-year part-time programme consisting of 6 certification which is required for everyone component modules. Certification is awarded on completion of all 6 modules. who wish to work in the culinary/food Modules include: Meal Service, industry. Communications, Kitchen Skills, Short Childcare level 6: (6M2007) Order Cookery, Work Experience, Customer QQI Approx. Learners will be required to achieve a Service, Personal Effectiveness and one elective Module Venue Start Date Time Level No weeks minimum of 90 credits (eight modules) to module. Wednesday, attain the full level 4 QQI major award in Child Development Dún Mhuire AEC Every Wednesday, 6 16th March, 12 weeks Culinary Skills. For a full breakdown of course details please Ref: 350571 Monaghan 9.30am - 12.30pm 2022 click here Wednesday, Modules include: Menu Planning, Personal ** Special Needs Assisting Carrickmacross Every Wednesday, 6 16th March, 12 weeks Effectiveness, Catering Operations and Ref: 350585 Workhouse 6.30pm - 9.30pm 2022 Systems, Culinary Techniques, Pastry Baking Personal and Professional and Desserts, Work Experience and 2 other Dún Mhuire AEC Monday, 14th Every Monday, Development 6 12 weeks Monaghan March, 2022 6.30pm - 9.30pm cookery based electives. Ref: 350580 * Owing to National changes to the Childcare Curriculum, we are unable to accept new entrants to this For a full breakdown of course details please programme. These modules are only available to existing or past students who have not yet completed their full award at level 6. click here ** The Special Needs Assisting module can be completed as a stand alone module for those wishing to gain a qualification in the area of Special Needs. Catering Support - QQI Level 4 Childcare level 5: (5M2009) To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 QQI Approx. No Module Venue Start Date Time Level of weeks Early Childhood Education Dún Mhuire AEC Tuesday, 15th Every Tuesday, and Play 5 12 weeks Monaghan March, 2022 9.30am -12.30pm Ref: 350588 Special Needs Assisting Dún Mhuire AEC, Tuesday, 15th Every Tuesday, 1pm 5 12 weeks Ref: 350591 Monaghan March, 2022 - 4pm Child Development Carrickmacross Tuesday, 15th Every Tuesday, 5 12 weeks Ref: 350594 Workhouse March, 2022 6.30pm - 9.30pm * Owing to National changes to the Childcare Curriculum, we are unable to accept new entrants to this programme. New learners looking to commence Childcare Award at level 5 will need to sign up to the early Learning and Care award above: ** The Special Needs Assisting module can be completed as a stand alone module for those wishing to gain a qualification in the area of Special Needs. 30 31
Healthcare and Intellectual Disability Studies Patient Manual Handling will be offered Construction Learners will be required to achieve a to all healthcare learners as an additional Health Service Skills - QQI Level 5 qualification. minimum of 120 credits (eight modules) to S » attain the full level 5 QQI major award in Construction Skills. This course aims to give training, up-skilling and confidence to learners to enable them to develop the knowledge, skills and experience Entry Requirements Construction Technology - QQI Level 5 Modules include: Computer Aided You may need to speak to a member of to be employed as a healthcare worker in acute the guidance service to ensure suitability Draughting(CAD), Building Construction, This course allows learners to broaden their or long-term residential care settings. This for the course. Should you not meet these Wood Fabrication, Communications, Work knowledge base into energy efficient building course can lead to a job as a healthcare support requirements for the course we would be able Experience, Architectural Drawing, Building techniques. Practical skills such as solar/ worker, domiciliary care worker or care to offer alternative courses to help you progress Services, Safety and Health at Work photovoltaic panel installation, retro fitting of assistant working with people in their home. to this level. Garda vetting will be required for domestic buildings, green building technology, You will study several modules directly related entry onto this course. For a full breakdown of course details please energy upgrades and installation of insulation to the field of health care. 8 modules will be click here are completed in order to build up the learner’s required for a full award at Level 5. An integral For a full breakdown of course details please skill capacity in this area. part of this course is work experience. 120 click here To register for these courses, please hours work placement will be required in contact 087-4054311 or 049-4353992 On completion graduates are eligible to order to achieve a full award. or eveningcourses@cmetb.ie progress to construction, architecture and engineering programmes at Third Level or to Modules include: Activities of Daily progress directly into employment. Living, Infection Prevention and Control, Communications, Health and Safety at Work, Palliative Care, Care Support (40 hours placement as part of this module), Care Skills, To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 Care of the Older Person, Work Experience Approx. Module QQI Level Venue Start Date No of Time weeks Care of the Older Dún Mhuire Adult Monday, 21st Every Monday, Person 5 Education Centre, 8 weeks March, 2022 9.30am - 4pm Ref: 350600 Monaghan Activities of Living Castleblayney Tuesday, 22nd Every Tuesday, Patient Care 5 9 weeks Youthreach Centre March, 2022 9.30am - 1.30pm Ref: 350691 To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 32 33
Beauty • demonstrate judgment in selecting appropriate techniques in response to clients’ requirements • apply beauty therapy skills and treatments within Horticulture S » This award provides the learner with the knowledge, a range of varied and specific contexts to meet client This course is for people who want to learn skill and competence to work independently in needs from each other and gain skills necessary providing beauty therapy treatments in a variety of to tend their own garden, grow their own contexts and or to progress to further and or higher Horticulture - QQI Level 4 produce and perhaps go on to further training education and training. Learners will be required to achieve a minimum of or set up a business or gain employment. 120 credits (eight modules) to attain the full level 5 This award provides the learner with the skills On completion of the overall award students will: QQI major award in Beauty Therapy. to work as a general operative in horticulture Modules include: Plant Protection, Plant using the knowledge, skills and competence to Science, Plant Identification and Use, Soil • demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge select, establish, grow and maintain a range of Science and Growing Media, Landscape of a range of beauty therapy treatments, techniques, Horticulture - QQI Level 5 plants. It also provides an excellent foundation Construction and Maintenance, Safety and products, and equipment for progression to further education/training Health at Work, Garden Design, Work Practice and employment in this sector. and Communications. • demonstrate a knowledge of the concepts and theory in relation to beauty therapies and techniques Learners will be required to achieve a and the role of the beauty minimum of 90 credits (eight modules) to attain the full level 4 QQI major award in • utilise a range of specialised skills, techniques, Horticulture. products, and equipment to provide beauty therapy treatments Modules include: Safe Horticultural Practice, Identification Care and Maintenance, Communications, Work Experience and 4 QQI Approx. No of Module Venue Start Date Time other Horticulture electives. Level weeks Beauty Industry Castleblayney For a full breakdown of course details please Monday, 25th Every Monday, Ethics and Practice 5 Youthreach 6 weeks April, 2022 9.30am-1.30pm click here Ref: 351304 Centre Castleblayney Horticulture - QQI Level 5 Reflexology Wednesday, 6th Every Wednesday, 5 Youthreach 12 weeks Introduction to Sustainablilty: these classes include a basic course in gardening, and an introduction to Ref: 351305 April, 2022 6.30pm - 9.30pm Centre sustainable living. This will cover ways in which you can improve your recycling and cut down on waste. Small changes have a big impact!. To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 Approx. QQI Module Venue Start Date No of Time Level weeks Introduction to Dun Mhuire Adult Tuesday, 26th Sustainable Living n/a Education Centre, 13 weeks 7pm - 9pm April, 2022 Ref: 356859 Monaghan To register for these courses, pleaseDun Container contact 047Adult Mhuire 71914 Wednesday, Gardening 3 Education Centre, 27th April, 13 weeks 2pm - 5pm Ref 356868 Monaghan 2022 To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 34 35
Information Spreadsheets - (QQI Level 3, Level 4 & Level 5) The Excel 2016 training course focuses on how to work more efficiently with calculations, how » Level 4 Databases » Level 5 Databases Communications The purpose of this award is to equip to further enhance the appearance of the data in the spreadsheet and introduces some data Databases - (QQI Level 3, Level 4 & Level 5) Technology (ICT) the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use spreadsheet applications analysis features of Excel. It will demonstrate how to control more complex formulas and Computer Aided Draughting (2D) enables to standards required in the workplace. It Introduction to Computers functions and how to use formula auditing. learners to utilise Computer technology as is designed to develop skills in editing and It will also cover the use of various tools to a design tool and a presentation media. The producing spreadsheets. For a full breakdown The introduction to computers course is ideal analyse data such as sorting, filtering and purpose of this award is to equip learners of the modules, click on the links below: for anyone wishing to learn basic computer a basic introduction to Pivot tables. You with the knowledge, skills and competence » Level 3 Spreadsheets and internet skills. We offer unaccredited will learn how to organise and present your to analyse key features and characteristics of » Level 4 Spreadsheets courses and courses that start at QQI Level 3 data using tables, charts and conditional computer hardware and software in relation to » Level 5 Spreadsheets in ICT. formatting. computer-aided draughting and the AutoCad interface. Databases - (QQI Level 3, Level 4 & Level 5) IT Skills and Computer Applications (QQI Databases - (QQI Level 3, Level 4 & Level 5) Level 4) The purpose of this award is to equip The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and the learner with the knowledge, skill and These 2 modules provide learners with competence to create, implement and organise competence to create, implement and organise an understanding of a range of Microsoft databases using a database application. For a databases using a database application. For a applications. (i.e. Excel, Access, Word, full breakdown of the modules please click on full breakdown of the modules please click on » S PowerPoint, Internet, Email and File the links below the links below Management). These modules can be » Level 3 Databases » Level 3 Databases combined and used as one module towards a » Level 4 Databases full award at Level 5. For a full breakdown of » Level 5 Databases modules click on the links below: QQI Approx. No of Module Venue Start Date Time Level weeks Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel) » Level 4 IT Skills Dún Mhuire Adult Computer Applications » Level 4 Computer Applications Education Centre, Wednesday, 2nd Every Wednesday Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel, is 4 12 weeks Monaghan March, 2022 9.30am-12.30pm Ref: 337358 an internationally recognised standard for Word Processing – (QQI Level 3, Level 4 & demonstrating spreadsheet skills. This course Information Technology Level 5) Skills Carrickmacross Tuesday, 1st March Every Tuesday is designed for Microsoft Excel users who wish 4 12 weeks Workhouse 2022 9.30am-12.30pm to extend their knowledge and skills beyond Ref: 337354 The purpose of this award is to equip building simple workbooks. the learner with the knowledge, skills Register for these course on www.fetchcourses.ie and competence to use word processing applications to standards required in the workplace. For a full breakdown of the modules, click on the links below: » Level 3 Word Processing » Level 4 Word Processing » Level 5 Word Processing » S 36 37
Computer classes and smartphone classes: if you want to improve your computer skills, then we offer classes from absolute beginners to QQI Level 4. Retail Skills optional modules. Module QQI Level Venue Start Date Approx. No of weeks Time S » Modules include: Communications, Retail Sales Techniques, Customer Service, Work Experience, Computer Applications, IT Retail Skills - QQI Level 4 Skills, Retail Payment Procedures, Career For Beginners Preparation and Planning. Using your This award in Retail Skills prepares people for European House, Wednesday, 27th April, Smartphone n/a 11 weeks 2pm - 4pm working in shops, customer service and sales Monaghan 2022 For a full breakdown of course details please Ref: 357760 environments as well as progression options to click here Introduction to further education and/or training. Gatehouse Learning Tuesday, 26th April, 10am - 12 Computers 2 13 weeks Centre, Monaghan 2022 noon The total credit value required for this major Ref: 356812 award is 90 with a number of mandatory and For those with some knowledge Spreadsheet Methods European House, Monday, 25th April, 10am - 12 3 13 weeks Ref: 356808 Monaghan 2022 noon Spreadsheet Methods Carrickmacross Tuesday, 26th April, To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 3 13 weeks 2pm - 5pm Ref: 357596 Workhouse 2022 Word Processing Youthreach Centre, Tuesday, 26th April, 3 13 weeks 4pm - 6pm Ref: 343618 Castleblayney 2022 Customer Services Level 4 Word Processing Carrickmacross Tuesday, 10th May, 6.30pm - 3 11 weeks QQI Approx. No Ref: 343614 Workhouse 2022 9.30pm Module Venue Start Date Time Level of weeks Information Dun Mhuire Adult Wednesday, 27th April, 6.30pm - Customer Service Technology Skills 4 Education Centre, 11 weeks Dún Mhuire Adult 2022 8.30pm Skills Thursday, 24th Every Thursday, Ref: 356816 Monaghan 4 Education Centre, 12 weeks March, 2022 9.30am - 12.30pm Monaghan Spreadsheet Methods Gatehouse Learning Thursday 28th April, 9.30am - Ref: 357920 4 11 weeks Ref: 357605 Centre, Monaghan 2022 12.30pm Spreadsheet Methods Carrickmacross 9.30am - 4 Friday, 29th April, 2022 11 weeks Ref: 357608 Workhouse 12.30pm You can also register an interest in any computer class using Fetchcourses.ie, Reference 333754 or search for Computer Courses all Levels. 38 39
Tourism The 2 modules are as follows: Irish Tour Training & Training & Development – QQI Level 6 Regional Tour Guiding - QQI Level 6 Guiding and Irish Natural Heritage and Culture Development (Module: Training Needs Identification and Design) This is a Special Purpose Award which was developed in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland S » This award will enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to identify to enable learners to acquire the relevant Human Resources Management - QQI Level 6 training and development needs and to deliver knowledge, skills and competencies to work and evaluate a training intervention within a effectively as a Tour Guide. The purpose of this award is to equip you range of training and development contexts. with the knowledge, skills and competence in human resource management principles. You will apply these to the planning, organising, To register for these courses, please implementation, evaluation and revision of contact 087-4054311 or 049-4353992 To register for these courses, please contact 047 71914 human resource management practices for the or eveningcourses@cmetb.ie attainment of organisational goals. Team Leadership - QQI Level 6 On completion of this module learners will have acquired the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory, principles, and practice of management within a range of contexts to enable them to work independently or in a management capacity and/or to progress to higher education or training. Please contact eveningcourses@cmetb.ie if interested in the above courses. 40 41
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