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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
Managing with Emotional Intelligence Workshop- 9th September 2020
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Questum Acceleration Centre, Clonmel
Managing with Emotional Intelligence - Achieve a Quantum Leap in your EQ
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This one day workshop will be delivered by Michael Cox of MCX Training & Development. Michael has over 25 years of experience of working with managers and leaders throughout Ireland and overseas. He is now recognised as one of the most inspirational trainers in Emotional Intelligence.
This widely acclaimed Emotional Intelligence workshop will unlock, harness, develop and maximise full potential of individuals and teams by working to people's strengths and increase their motivation, performance and productivity.
"Your EA is the level of your ability to understand other people, what motivates them and how to work cooperatively with them,"
Howard Gardner- Author of Multiple Intelligences and influential Harvard theorist
At the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- List the 7 intelligences and define what is Emotional Intelligence and a 'perfect' human being.
- Develop a greater understanding of oneself (Intrapersonal Intelligence) and how other people are 'wired' (Interpersonal Intelligence)
- Achieve a greater empathy and understanding of what motivates/ de-motivates us/ people around us and forgive short comings.
- Recognise/ admire differing types of 'wiring' and modify behaviour and communication styles according to achieve a respectful connection.
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 €100ONLY.
YOU MUST REGISTER & BE ACCEPTED BY LIT FIRST AS THERE ARE A LIMITED NO OF PLACES- LIT are currently working on the schedule for the programme.- dates TBC
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 required. €300 needs to be paid before the commencement of the course on the 19th September 2020 ie €400 deposit in total.
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 €725 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.
Please book your place on the programme with LIT directly using this link (2020 programme is currently being updated, in the meantime you can register your interest by emailing manager@countytipperaryskillnet.com).
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
Anti Money Laundering -7th October 2020
Thursday 7th May 2020 9:30am -4:30pm
Location: Questum Acceleration Centre Clonmel
This one day Anti Money laundering training course is designed to enable professionals who are subject to anti-money laundering regulations to obtain a sound and practical understanding of the anti money laundering policies and procedures.
Money laundering continues to hold high profile with regulators and firms alike. Non-compliance with anti money laundering requirements can cause both significant reputation damage and penalties for organisations.
This course is an excellent introduction to AML and will satisfy the regulatory requirements for verifiable learning for all staff to understand their anti money laundering responsibilities.
During this course we will show learners how to comply with regulations and be familiar with the anti money laundering framework, how to spot suspicious activity and how to report suspected money laundering.
The course is very interactive. We can incorporate excising anti money laundering policies and procedures to aid group discussions and to allow learners to self-assess their current knowledge and identify areas of improvement.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learners will be able to:
• Have an understanding of anti money laundering legislation
• Have an understanding of the policies and procedures in place
• Exercise due diligence to try and prevent money laundering
• Follow polices and procedures to report suspected money laundering
TOPICS
• An overview of anti money laundering framework and legislation
• The anti money laundering policies and procedures in place
• How to use due diligence to try and prevent money laundering
• Suspicious Activity - How to spot suspicious activity
• Whistleblowing - Policies and procedures on how and when to report suspicious activity
Re-Thinking Leadership in Digitally Transformed Workplaces- Thursday 30th July
Date: Thursday 30th July
Time: 14:30pm - 16:00pm
The latest in our series of free short online courses to help support businesses in the current crisis:
Re-Thinking Leadership in Digitally Transformed Workplaces
This 90-minute online 'RE-Thinking Leadership in Digitally Transformed Workplaces' short course is aimed at mid-level Team Leaders, Supervisors, Managers and Leaders from any industry and companies of all shapes and sizes.
With companies being forced to fast-track their digital efforts, organisational managers and leaders will have to re-think how they motivate, engage and enable performance of the workforce.
1. Reflection on Management/Leadership style to-date and the impact of the Global Pandemic has had on employee engagement
2. Leading Effectively in a Virtual World to motivate, engage and enable performance
3. Key Research Findings on the Work Practices of the Future – Are You Ready?
This course will be delivered by Monere Development Services.
Facilitated Team Building Session for Company or Department- Thursday 23rd July
Date: Thursday 23rd July
Time: 14:30pm - 16:00pm
The latest in our series of free short online courses to help support businesses in the current crisis:
Facilitated Team Building Session for Company or Department
This 90-minute online 'Facilitated Team Building Session' will be valuable to any team who have been displaced into the Virtual World and need some support in re-energising their efforts as a team on both the task and social fronts.
Ideally a few employees from a mix of companies would get the most out of this short course therefore the course is not limited to one person per company- first come first serve!
Team Members may be feeling disconnected and a little fractured at present. However, being geographically removed from each other actually offers some real opportunities for enhanced collaboration, communication and commitment to team goals.
In this 90-minute session, we will take your team through a fun, engaging team building event that will help to reinvigorate them as individuals and as a team
WHAT WILL BE COVERED
1. Revival of Team Goals, Strengths, Challenges and Values
2. Interactive Virtual Team Activity to underpin Team Collaboration and Fun
3. Assessment of Team Routines, Practices and Habits - discussion on how to address these
4. Team Action Plan for Future Success
This course will be delivered by Monere Development Services.
Timely Discussions on Tax and Succession Planning -Seminar- 9th July
County Tipperary Skillnet in collaboration with County Tipperary Chamber & Deloitte are offering a FREE online Seminar on 'Timely Discussions on Tax and Succession Planning' on the 9th July at 1pm-2pm.
The Seminar looks at opportunities around estate planning, good governance in family run companies and looking at putting Wills and Shareholders’ Agreements in place.
The downturn potentially gives business owners an opportunity to look at issuing shares to family members or key employees and getting other house-keeping up to date in terms of their own succession planning.
Deloitte Speakers:
Jonathan Ginnelly
Jonathan is a Director in the Private Clients department in Deloitte. He advises on a range of personal and corporate matters including, family wealth and succession matters, succession to family businesses, asset structuring within family companies, corporate reorganisations, as well as shareholder & corporate governance issues. He also advises in relation to stamp duty arising on various transactions including stamp duty on Irish land, Irish corporate transaction, as well as international mergers and acquisitions.
Carmel Marnane
Carmel is a Director in the Tax department of Deloitte dealing specifically with Irish businesses and their owners. Carmel works in Deloitte Limerick. Carmel deals with a broad range of businesses, from the early stage high potential start-ups to well established businesses and advises on all aspects of the business life-cycle. This has included advising business owners on how best to pass on their business to the next generation, how to incentivise key employees to grow the business, how to best prepare for selling a business and how to deal with expansion opportunities.
Reframing Conflict Resolution - Tuesday 28th July
Date: Tuesday 28th July 2020-
Time: 10:00am-13:00pm - 3 hour online course
Reframing Conflict Resolution - using informal approaches to resolve individual employment conflicts and disputes in work.
This workshop will look at how some straightforward toolkits can improve capability and confidence among line managers in addressing and dealing with difficult and emotional issues to support early resolution.
Tina Mulhearne of HR Direct will deliver this interactive workshop, topics covered:
- Spot tensions between people and address conflict head on before it escalates.
- How to encourage early informal ways to resolve conflict.
- Types of resolution.
- Emotional context of disputes.
- Pragmatic approach vs Rigid adherence to process and procedure.
- Employment legislation and informal conflict resolution.
