Personal development - part-time courses

Personal Development

Professional Development Courses • Single Subject - Learning to Learn • How to Succeed at Interviews • Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence • Presentation and Communication Skills • Technical Writing Practical DIY Courses Know Your Car Automotive Diagnostics Know Your Boat Welding for Beginners Introduction to Plumbing Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness

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Personal Development COURSE TITLE

DURATION

DAY AND TIME

Single Subject - Learning to Learn

9 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

How to Succeed at Interviews

6 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence

6 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Presentation and Communication Skills

8 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Technical Writing

8 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Know Your Car

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Automotive Diagnostics

10 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Know Your Boat

Saturday

3 full Saturdays – Dates TBC

Welding for Beginners

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Introduction to Plumbing

10 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness

8 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject Learning to Learn NFQ Level 6 - 5 ECTS AIM OF COURSE The aim of this course is to support students in their transition to becoming independent learners in higher education underpinning professional development by enabling them to develop a range of skills and strategies essential to personal and professional development.

COURSE CONTENT • What is Learning?

• Study and Learning Skills • Communications • Team Work and Creativity Any student who attends and successfully completes Learning to Learn will be granted an exemption from Learning to Learn on their chosen course of study, and the fee of €90 will be deducted from the tuition fee due on their chosen course. (only where Learning to Learn is a module on their chosen course) Duration

9 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 19 September 2013 Course Fee

€90

How to Succeed at Interviews AIM OF COURSE Being interviewed can be a very stressful experience. This course will guide you through what interviewers are looking for, and provide you with the techniques to allow you to make the best impression in order for you to be selected. It will also guide you in completing application forms and compiling CVs that impress.

COURSE CONTENT • Preparing yourself for interviews • What impresses interviewers • Common mistakes interviewees make • How to make a positive impact on the interviewer • How to project yourself clearly and effectively • Using good communication skills • Controlling nerves • Handling questions • Filling in application forms • Compiling an effective CV A key part of the course is given over to conducting mock interviews in order that participants learn to project themselves effectively.

Duration

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 24 September 2013 Course Fee

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6 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

€130

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AIM OF COURSE The aim of this course is to provide you with skills that will assist you to become more assertive in your daily life, including confidence development and building self-esteem. The philosophy of the course is that being assertive is just an attitude of mind with an accompanying set of beliefs about yourself and the world around you. This course is about acknowledging your abilities, accepting your potential and informing you on how to realise such potential.

This course will also attempt to assist those who are seeking to change career to be more organised, planned and assertive, as they engage with the interview process.

Presentation and Communication Skills AIM OF COURSE Speaking in public, and delivering presentations are recognised as some of the most difficult things to do. This course will enable you to create and deliver confident and inspiring presentations that will impress and persuade your audience.

We will help you control your nerves, understand the Do’s and Don’ts of Communication, and show how to make a greater impact through the effective use of visual aids. At the end of the course you will be able to speak in public with skill and confidence.

COURSE CONTENT • How to plan and prepare a presentation that will engage and convince your audience • How to control nerves, and appear confident and relaxed • How to use visual aids and handouts • How to use the key communication skills to make impact • How to handle questions and interruptions • How to use PowerPoint effectively Duration

8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 23 September 2013 Course Fee

€215

Technical Writing

AIM OF COURSE The aim of the course is to help individuals improve their skills when writing documents including reports, procedures, policies, guides, and instructions.

COURSE CONTENT • What is your understanding of being assertive?

• Learn to be assertive in a positive way • Tools to recognise and build your self-esteem • Developing positive attitudes • Looking after your mental health • Building resilience - bounce back from challenges and set-backs • Positive thoughts to build your confidence • How to approach and make decisions with confidence • Know you strengths and start enjoying living your life and leading it!

• Managing change in your life? Motivation to change • Job preparation skills and career searching.

• Application preparation, tips on CV writing and interview skills.

INTENDED FOR This course would be very beneficial for those needing to build confidence and self-esteem as they seek to obtain new careers or further their existing careers. It will also assist those who are interested in improving their lives in general to achieve success.

Duration

COURSE CONTENT The course will include the following: • • • • • • •

Types and structure of documents Grammar Punctuation Consistency Templates Right document for the right audience Document Management and Control.

INTENDED FOR The course is intended for individuals who write procedures, reports, policy documents, and instructions and who may potentially work with a document management system.

Participants should have a working knowledge of MS® Word, MS® Excel and the internet. Practical exercises will be an integral part of the course.

Duration

8 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 26 September 2013 Course Fee

€220

6 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 24 September 2013 Course Fee

€90

Personal Development

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence

Continue to learn... continue to achieve

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Know Your Car AIM OF COURSE • To familiarise participants with the names of car engine components, the need for same, and their working principles • To outline how simple service procedures are carried out and enable participants to cut down on running costs by highlighting the importance of good routine maintenance • To enable participants to become better drivers.

COURSE CONTENT Mechanical and electrical components of the car are examined in theory in ten easy to follow lessons. After each lesson a visit is made to the automobile workshop in the Institute, to observe practical demonstrations of car components in operation.

INTENDED FOR Motorists who wish to have a better understanding of the modern motor car (petrol and diesel).

The course will contain 50% theory and 50% practical demonstration. Student participation in practical work is not required.

Duration

10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 23 September 2013 Course Fee

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€160

Automotive Diagnostics AIM OF COURSE • To increase the knowledge of motor/HGV mechanics regarding modern sensors, actuators and systems • To give participants an understanding of the differences between older systems and modern systems • To give participants the knowledge to confidently diagnose automotive problems through the use of multimeters and other diagnostic tools COURSE CONTENT The course will be 50% theory and 50% practical.

The subjects covered are • • • • •

Automotive Circuitry Basic Automotive Electronic Control Diagnostics Procedures Automotive Sensors and Actuators Introduction to Oscilloscopes

INTENDED FOR Anyone involved in the repair/maintenance of cars/HGV’s etc.

Duration

10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 24 September 2013 Course Fee

€295

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Now entering their ninth year, these courses continue to receive high levels of praise from participants. People of a range of different skill levels attend and there are a growing number of lady skippers.

AIM OF COURSE The objectives of the courses are • To enable participants to be familiar and comfortable in maintaining their craft and dealing with fibreglass maintenance and repairs, mechanical and electrical components of the boat, including engines, transmissions, controls, electrics, hull, super-structure, bilges, gas fittings, weather proofing.

• To outline how simple service procedures are carried out and enable participants to cut down on running costs by highlighting the importance of good routine maintenance and demonstrating engine servicing routines using a full size engine.

• To enable participants to be familiar and comfortable with wintering and new season preparations of their boats.

The courses are presented by experienced instructors supported by experienced boat users. All courses involve significant practical demonstration.

COURSE DATES 1. Mechanics & Winterisation Course – November 2013 2. Electrics Course – November 2013 3. Fibreglass Course – March 2014 COURSE LOCATION All courses will take place in the Harbour Buildings, Kilbeggan.

COURSE FEES 1. Mechanics & Winterisation Course – €55 IWAI members, €60 non IWAI members 2. Electrics Course – €55 IWAI members, €60 non IWAI members 3. Fibreglass Course €60 IWAI members, €70 non IWAI members

Courses 1& 2 booked together €100 IWAI members, €110 non IWAI members, all three courses €160 IWAI members, €175 non IWAI-members.

ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING Call 087 2252772 to book a place. Courses can be attended separately subject to individual course availability.

Advance booking is required.

Welding for Beginners

AIM OF COURSE To enable participants to become proficient in the use of welding equipment.

Note: This course will contain at least 70% practical work.

COURSE CONTENT • Health and Safety aspects of welding (i.e. dress, behaviour in workshop and on-site etc).

• Electric arc welding (horizontal and vertical) of mild steel.

• Oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting of mild steel.

• An introduction to metal inert gas (MIG-CO2) welding.

• Project: Creation of a project using learned welding techniques.

INTENDED FOR Beginners and people with a limited knowledge of electric and gas welding.

Duration

10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 23 September 2013 Course Fee

€255

Introduction to Plumbing

AIM OF COURSE To familiarise participants with a plumbing and central heating system and enable them to carry out simple maintenance and repairs.

COURSE CONTENT • Introduction – Health and Safety • Different systems of pipework and fittings used • Carry out simple repairs – stop leaks • Repair or replace dripping taps and ball valves • Central heating systems – balance radiators • Boilers – circulating pumps • Effective lagging and insulation • New technology INTENDED FOR Homeowners and those who would like to develop their knowledge of plumbing.

Duration

10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 24 September 2013 Course Fee

€255

Personal Development

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Know Your Boat

Continue to learn... continue to achieve

Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

AIM OF COURSE To give an overview of renewable energy technology and energy awareness and outline the basic principles of solar electricity, solar water heating, small-scale wind power, micro hydro-power, bioenergy, heat pumps and their applications for homes, businesses and farms.

The course is aimed at those in the business, nonprofit, public and academic sectors who wish to get a comprehensive introduction to renewable energy technologies, as well as those wishing to installing renewable energy systems in both urban or rural settings.

The emphasis is on how things work, what it is practicable to do, and participants have the opportunity to develop their own projects.

At the end of the course participants should be able to do initial designs for renewable energy systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the course students will be able: • To calculate their use of energy use in the home/farm • To reduce energy use at little capital cost • To evaluate, cost and price a domestic renewable energy system – solar, small scale wind, bioenergy or heat pump • To apply for a grant to help meet costs of installation of a renewable energy system • To ask relevant questions to a supplier of renewable energy systems • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of growing energy crops COURSE CONTENT • Review of existing fuel sources – Coil, Oil, Gas, Nuclear.

Is Nuclear the way forward?

• Wind power – Commercial and Domestic uses • Solar power for water heating and electricity generation in the home • Geothermal heat pumps • Wave and Hydro electricity generation • Biogas used for electricity generation • Growing Energy crops – A new agricultural phenomenon • Grants available for domestic users, renewable energy companies etc for installation of renewable energy systems Duration

8 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 26 September 2013 Course Fee

Application form is at the back of this book

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€150