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County Tipperary Skillnet is a champion for innovation in enterprise learning, playing an important role in maintaining a supply of the future skills essential for the growth of Irish enterprise.
Advances in technology, market shifts and changing demographics are among some of the constantly changing trends driving new skilling requirements for industry. |
Why 160 Tipperary businesses are members
of County Tipperary Skillnet
A multi sectoral regional Network , County Tipperary Skillnet works closely with companies to understand their specific business needs. |
County Tipperary Skillnet offers a flexible approach suited to your business needs. We work with you to source and part-fund training partners to provide relevant upskilling where and when you need it. |
County Tipperary Skillnet consists of companies within the same sector or region with similar training needs. Our focus is to identify the skills needed to make your business more competitive. |
County Tipperary Skillnet management team are continuing to work and are available to discuss any queries that our businesses or trainees have regarding our scheduled training programmes and supports for businesses.
In support of this national effort and in line with Government recommendations, County Tipperary Skillnet has postponed its in-person training courses until further notice. Where possible, alternative methods of programme delivery are being mobilised.
County Tipperary Skillnet will continue to take bookings for in-person programmes commencing at a later date in 2020. Our current range of online programmes are available to view at this link
We are also available to discuss your queries about any other future programmes we offer to businesses within the Tipperary region.
Contact details at end of this page.
We would remind our stakeholders that the HSE website www.hse.ie is the authoritative source of information and advice on the situation regarding COVID-19 in Ireland.
We will keep this information updated in the coming weeks. Further information is also available on the Skillnet Ireland website at LINK
Programmes 2020
BA in Early Childhood Education & Care Level 7- Flexible Learning- 50% funding YEAR 1- €1125- DEPOSIT PAYMENT €100
To register your interest for potential funding through County Tipperary Skillnet on acceptance of a place with LIT email manager@countytipperaryskillnet.com.
This two year part time flexible/ blended learning programme due to commence in September 2020 will be delivered by LIT and is designed to provide a progression route for those currently working in the Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) sector who wish to further their education to degree level.
Delivery will be in a blended learning format which will include online lectures and tutorials and 8 classroom based workshops per year which will be shared between the LIT Moylish and Thurles Campuses.
Cost of programme for 2 years is €4,500 per learner.
The subsidised cost of the programme through County Tipperary Skillnet (50% funding) is €2250 which is €1125 per year. Places that are funded through County Tipperary Skillnet are limited to 8 for Tipperary companies. Payment option below is for YEAR 1 DEPOSIT of €100 ONLY.
YOU MUST REGISTER & BE ACCEPTED BY LIT FIRST AS THERE ARE A LIMITED NO OF PLACES- link is here
Draft dates for ECEC as follows:
Induction Thurles: 19th of September 1.30pm - 4.30pm
17/10 – full day Thurles
14/11 - 1.30pm to 4.30pm Limerick
21/11 -full day Thurles
28/11 – full day Limerick
YOU MUST BE WORKING IN AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE IN CO TIPPERARY TO AVAIL OF THIS FUNDING.
For Limerick companies contact Limerick Chamber Skillnet:
To secure your place an initial deposit of €100 is to be paid before the commencement of the course on the 19th September 2020.
Payment by installments can be discussed individually with County Tipperary Skillnet.
This deposit will be deducted from the total subsidised fee of €1125 per year. If you wish to apply for funding through County Tipperary Skillnet we happy to discuss payment options with you on an individual basis for the remaining €1025 for year 1, this needs to be paid before end of February 2021.
Applicants may apply if they hold a QQI Level 6 (or equivalent) qualification which is recognised by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) as meeting the criteria for ‘ECCE Room Leader (Standard Capitation)’. Applicants must currently be working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and continue to do so for the duration of the course.
Course outline includes:
Application of the Fundmentals of ECEC Regulatory & Quality Frameworks
Play as Pedagogy
Drama Literature & Storytelling
Professional Placement 1 & 2
Early Years Outdoor Learning Experiences
Language & Numeracy
Social Institutions of the Early Years
Advancing the Identity of the Early Years Professional
Creating Inclusive Environements
Positive Behaviour Strategies
Arts in ECEC
Social Policy for ECEC
Integrating curriculum & relational pedagogy
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking- Online-November 6th- 10am-1pm
Friday 6th November 2020 - 10am-1pm
Subsidised cost is €39 per participant, part funded by County Tipperary Skillnet through Skillnet Ireland and the Dept of Education & Skills.
This 3 hour 'Problem Solving & Critical Thinking' workshop is one in the 'New Links Training Solutions' Personal and Professional Development series.
New Links Training Solutions are experts in leadership, management and professional development training and are a QQI registered training provider.
At the end of this 3 hour workshop participants will be able to:
- Identify their critical thinking skills and identify their critical thinking style.
- Explore the critical thinking process and be able to assess diverse viewpoints/contributions.
- Improve key critical thinking skills, including active listening and questioning.
- Systematically analyse context and information to clearly understand and identify a problem.
- Use critical thinking and problem-solving tools to overcome obstacles and objections.
- Select the best technique for making decisions.
- Learn how to avoid individual and collective decision making pitfalls.
Training will be live-streamed using a virtual training platform, complete with 2-way audio, visual presentations, course chat, and live questions which allows for in-classroom and online interactions. While laptops/ desktop PCs are the preferable option, mobile devices can also be used. But, please note that participants usually perform better when interacting with virtual classrooms when using a keyboard and mouse as they can type questions directly to the instructor, or ask a question using their computer microphone.
Remote participants should be aware that the instructor will call upon them for their input just as if they were in the physical room.
All instructions, course work, and materials needed will be sent out in advance for the participant to print. It is recommended that everyone should have a notebook available to take notes
Project Management Techniques - Online-Thursday-8th October-9:30am-3:30pm
Thursday-8th October- Online-9:30am-3:30pm
Subsidised cost is €49 per participant, part funded by County Tipperary Skillnet through Skillnet Ireland and the Dept of Education & Skills.
This 6 hour Project Management Techniques course provides participants with an overview of the essential skills, tools and techniques required to successfully manage and participate in projects.
DCM will deliver the training on behalf of County Tipperary Skillnet,
The course focuses on the fundamental principles of successful project management and incorporates a number of easy to apply, effective tools and techniques that will give your team a common language and baseline of understanding of how projects should be managed internally
This remote training session will be delivered using GoToTraining. Participants can use a laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone. Once the device is connected to reliable WiFi and has audio you can join the training from anywhere.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course each participant will:
• Understand the definition of a project
• Identify the project team
• Plan for projects
• Better manage their time
• Manage conflict through assertive negotiation
• Understand Project control, Project close and evaluation
TOPICS COVERED
• An Introduction to Project Management
• Project Planning
• Project Implementation
• Closing and reviewing projects
Lean White Belt -Weds-14th October-Online- 9:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday 14th October 2020 - 9:30am-3:30pm
Subsidised cost is €49 per participant, part funded by County Tipperary Skillnet through Skillnet Ireland and the Dept of Education & Skills.
DCM will deliver the training on behalf of County Tipperary Skillnet,
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 6 hour Lean White Belt course has been designed to give learners a common understanding of the capabilities, goals and objectives of a Lean Six Sigma Programme.
The true experts are those who do the work every day, so this course is an excellent way to develop to a Lean Six Sigma culture. Bad culture will always beat good process, so changing the culture is key to success.
During the course participants will learn about Six Sigma, Lean principles and the practical application of these tools and techniques, as well as how they can actively direct, manage and participate in these programmes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course each learner will have:
• An overall understanding to the concepts, tools and principles of Lean
• An overall understanding of the Six Sigma philosophy, the DMAIC methodology and the tools and techniques used in Six Sigma
• Some initial criteria and guidelines for selecting, reviewing and evaluating Lean Six Sigma projects
• A fundamental understanding of how these programs can be applied to deliver an effective continuous improvement program to reduce waste and variation in the business
TOPIC 1: UNDERSTANDING LEAN
• History of Lean Six sigma
• Understanding DMAIC (Define Measure Analysis Improve & Control)
• Developing and understanding a story board
• Understanding the tools and techniques
TOPIC 2: DEFINING, MEASURING & ANALYSING PROJECTS
• Introduction to Moving Range Charts
• Understanding TQM and lean Six Sigma
• Understanding FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)
• Identifying project opportunities
• Understanding and producing a Process Map
• Understanding Metrics and Fish Bone diagrams
TOPIC 3: IMPLEMENTING CHANGE
• The Nature of Change and Overcoming Resistance
• Tools and techniques for Effective Change and Business Transformation
Career Development- Where to from here? - Online-Tuesday 6th Oct -11:00 am-1:00 pm
Date: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Career Development - Where to from here?
Have you been taking on extra responsibility and doing expensive courses in the hope of moving to the next stage of your career? That may well be exactly why you are stuck where you are or are you facing the possibility of redundancy.
We have been conditioned for years to believe that hard work and qualifications gets us ahead but in more recent times it's as much about having solid relationships and social intelligence as it ever was about hard work.
In this 2 hour course you will learn how to appraise your career progress to date, to be honest with your ambitions, be true to what you seek in a role and career and to take actionable steps to progress your career regardless of your current role.
Topics will include:
- What got you here won't get you there- new skills are required for new challenges.
- How to build your social intelligence.
- Improving your personal capability portfolio outside of work.
- How to create an action plan for simple, effective steps to get you where you want to be in your career that works for you.
This course will be delivered by Monere Development Services.
Practical Productivity using MS Outlook- CPD Accredited- Online- 2 x 1.5 hrs- 10th & 11th November 2020- 11:30am-1:00pm
Practical Productivity using MS Outlook course will be run in 1.5hr sessions 10th & 11th November 2020- 11:30am-1:00pm.
County Tipperary Skillnet are funding this course at 40% through Skillnet Ireland and the Dept of Education & Skills.
E-Bridge will deliver this training on behalf of County Tipperary Skillnet. This course is CPD Accredited however both 1.5 hr sessions must be attended in order to receive accreditation.
This practical course will cover the following:
Day 1:
TIME MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES & MS OUTLOOK -SHORTCUTS /ESSENTIALS WORKING WITH TASKS
- Overview of Time Management Best Practices
- Customisation of MS Outlook
- MS Outlook shortcut keys
- Navigate / Forward / Reply
- Working with attachments
- Creating and working with signatures
- Creating and working with Quick Parts
- Creating and working with Quick Steps
- The 4 D’s
- Working with Tasks
- Creating Tasks
- Re-dating Tasks
- Working with bigger tasks
- Recurring Tasks
- Completing Tasks
- Creating a logical folder structure for storing / managing email
- Creating tasks directly from an email
- Grouping related work
- Delegating and following up on time
- Categorising tasks / Viewing tasks by category
- Planning realistic days
- Empty your Inbox
Day 2:
CALENDAR / CONTACTS / RULES
INTRODUCING THE TO DO APP
- Review the main points already covered on PPO 1
- Working with the calendar
- Creating, editing, moving calendar entries
- Recurring entries
- Meeting invitations
- Colour coding
- Sharing your calendar and accessing other calendars
- Printing your calendar
- Working with People / Contacts
- Creating Contacts and Groups
- Gathering contact information directly from an email
- Creating and working with Rules and Alerts
- Introducing the ‘To-Do’ App – View and synchronise your Outlook tasks
on your mobile phone
Recordings of the webinars will be available for 6 months after completion and a link to the recording will be sent to all participants following the live webinar along with all relevant course files. E-Bridge will be on hand via email to answer any queries or questions that might arise following the training.
