Further Education College Clonakilty

Are offering four PLC courses for 2009/2010 in

:       Business Studies/ Computing

:       Hairdressing

Art, Carft & Design

Childcare

The courses are suitable for those

:       Wishing to return to the workforce

:       Wishing to learn new skills or update existing skills

:       Gap Year students

:       Wanting to meet new people

Business Studies/ Computing

Runs daily fro 9.30 to 1.30 Mon – Fri.  Previous experience of computers and/or business is not required.  Upon successful completion students receive a FETAC level 5 and an ECDL Certificate.

Hairdressing

Consists of three days college and two days in a local salon each week. Certificates from FETAC, City and Guilds and Trades exams.

Information booklets and application forms are available fro the college by phoning  023/33877.  Grants are available to qualifying candidates.

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Further Education College

Western Road Clonakilty

Are offering a new course for 2009/10 in:

·       Childcare FETAC Level 5 Certificate

This is a one-year course which will enable students to gain

employment in childcare or a related field. The points from

this course can be used to gain entry into Higher Education

Grants are available to qualifying candidates. 

Mon-Thursday 9.30-1.00

Fri – Work Experience

The courses are suitable for those:

·                        Wishing to return to the workforce

·                        Wishing to learn new skills or update existing skills

Modules

·      Caring For Children (0-6 years): This module is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge to care for children aged 0-6 years.

·        Working in Childcare: Equips the student with personal skills and knowledge required to work in a professional manner with, parents and colleagues, in the home or in a childcare setting

·        Child Development: This module entails detailed consideration of a child’s development from 0-6 years and an outline of development from 0-10 years.

·        Early Childhood Education: Students investigate the purpose and potential of play activities for young children and introduces the concept of child age programs.

·        Communications: Students will concentrate on improving their communication skills.

·        Social Studies: This develops the students’ awareness of contemporary social issues and social services in childcare.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities on completion of this course are excellent.  Successful students can expect to find employment in a wide range of settings including: Nurseries, Crèches, Pre-schools, Early Start Centres, Day Care, Family Centres, Private Homes, and National Schools.

Application forms are available from the college by phoning 023/33877 or by e-mailing clonccof@eircom.net.  Website www.clonkiltycc.ie