Class FeesFees must be paid in full before beginning classes. Online enrolment at: www.kerryetb.ie and at www.connellcentre.ie(PLC).Fees can be paid by cash or cheque made payable to Kerry ETB.All course fees are receipted.Materials will be extra in the case of Community and AdultEducation Courses.

Cancelled ClassesRefunds or fees are made only where classes are cancelled due toinsufficient enrolment numbers. A refund of your tuition fees willbe prepared and forwarded to you at your postal address.Information is accurate at time of publication, adjustments to programme may arise.

Ionad Uí ChonaillClár an Fhómhair 2013

T: 066 9472414 F: 066 9472290E:info@oconnellcentre.ie

www.oconnellcentre.ie www.kerryetb.ie

Registration / Enrolment for CoursesVenue: O’Connell Centre

From Monday 16th - Friday 20th September 9am-4pmand Tuesday 17th September 7.00 - 9.00pm

O’Connell Centre Autumn Porgramme 2013

O’Connell Centre Autumn Porgramme 2013

Are You Unemployed? If you are underemployed or unemployed, why not avail of the

opportunity to increase your skills and employment prospects. Some courses are beingoffered at little or no cost to facilitate those on low income. Choose a course and takesteps to build your future!

About BTEI Courses Under the BTEI programme, learners have the opportunity to gain a FETAC accreditation. BTEI courses are free to those with medical cards and most social welfare recipients. The full fee is €75.00 for a FETAC Level 3 and 4 and €150.00 for a FETAC Level 5(Except First Aid L5 - €75).

Computer CoursesComputers for Absolute Beginners – Community Education This course is for complete beginners. Learn how to manage the basics of computers,set up files and deal with routine computer tasks.Monday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Bridie O’ Shea Cost: €40.00

Word Processing FETAC Level 3Learn and explore a range of functions in the word processing application and use theseto enhance the appearance of the documents produced.Thursday 10.00 – 12.00 noon 20 weeks Tutor: Alan Houlihan Cost: BTEI

Internet Skills FETAC Level 3Become familiar with the internet, use search engines, navigate the web, learn how tosend and receive emails.Monday: 10.00 - 12.00 noon 20 weeks Tutor: Sinead Geary Cost: BTEI

Desktop Publishing FETAC Level 4This course will provide the learner with the skills and competence to produce a rangeof single page documents containing text and graphic images using desktop publishing. Friday: 10.00 - 12.00 noon 20 weeks Tutor: Eithne Garvey Cost: BTEI

Other IT Related Courses Social Networking – Community EducationDiscover the world of Facebook, Twitter and Skype. Learn how to link-in with friendsand family all over the world in this simple and convenient way.Wednesday 10.00 – 12.00 noon 4 weeks Tutor: Karis Goggin Cost: €20

Child Development & Play FETAC Level 3 This course aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to use play as partof the process of child care and development, and to develop the skills necessary tocommunicate effectively with both children and parents or guardians. To understand therole of play in the development of children. To understand the functions and role ofdifferent toys, games, play ideas and activities used by children.This course will be delivered either as a day course or night course depending ondemand. Please contact us to register your interest.

Other courses on offer subject to demandMaths Course for Parents of incoming first yearsThe Foundations of Maths / Mathematical Vocabulary Counting, Numeration, Placevalue, Algebra, Mental calculations, Operations, Chance, Data and much more…….

Driver Theory: Let us help you pass the theory test by understanding the vocabularyand the theory with the use of the up to date manuals & CD’s.

For information on any of the Literacy & Adult Basic Education courses please contact066-9473166 or 066-9472414

Full time CoursesPLC (Post Leaving Cert) Course in Business and Computer Applications – FETACLevel 5PLC (Post Leaving Cert) Course in Business Administration & ComputerApplications – FETAC Level 6Contact : Brian Spillane on 066-9472414

VTOS - A fulltime “Return to Education” programme for people who are in receipt ofa social welfare payment – FETAC certification at level 3 and 4Youthreach - This is a full time education programme for young people who have leftschool early. FETAC certification at level 3 and 4. Allowances paid for duration of thecourse. Contact: Joe Brennan on 066-9762748 or 087-2232805

SupportsOne to One Supports Free and confidential help with reading, writing spelling and maths .We can offer youone to one lessons at a time that suits you where you can learn at your own pace with anunderstanding tutor. Tel: 066-9473166 Kerry Adult Guidance Service (KAGS) One to one career guidance sessions will be available on Tuesday’s at the O’ConnellCentre by appointment. Please contact Centre to arrange an appointment.

Buying and Selling on the InternetLearn how to buy and sell safely on the internet, explore Done Deal and Ebay.Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 5 weeks Tutor: Alan Houlihan Cost: €60

Digital Photography FETAC Level 3Learn how to use your digital camera, use the important settings, menu functions andunderstand the principles of photography to take better photos. Create interesting photosby using the key elements of effective composition and learn how to mount your photoscorrectly.Monday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 20 weeks Tutor: Michael Herrmann Cost: BTEI

Photo EditingLearn how to improve the quality of your digital photos by cropping, resizing, changingcolours and remove elements of a photo and repair. Understand how to prepare yourphotos for printing or for usage on the internet. Learn how to save your photos in dif-ferent formats and how to combine text, watermarks and photos for cards, brochures,leaflets etc.Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Michael Herrmann Cost: €100

Courses related to Employment / Health / CaringBook-Keeping & AccountsThis course will provide you with the knowledge, skill and competence to keep book-keeping records for an organisation. An introduction to the principles of bookkeepingand an understanding of the terminology.Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Geraldine Kennedy Cost: €100

Book-Keeping Manual & Computerised FETAC Level 5Learn how to produce and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of organi-sations, using manual and computerised systems.Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 20 weeks Tutor: To be confirmed Cost: BTEI

Career PreparationLearn the techniques involved in putting a professional CV together. Prepare cover let-ters for employment and gain the skills needed to complete a job-winning applicationform. Gain practice in a range of skills needed to prepare for employment.Tuesday 10 – 12 noon 4 weeks Tutor: Karis Goggin Cost: €50

Career Planning FETAC Level 3 Plan and create your CV, prepare and take a mock interview, learn to useyour advantages to build confidence for your careerDate & Time to be confirmed 20 weeks Tutor: Eithne Garvey Cost: BTEI

PilatesIntroduction to Pilates movements and breathing to help educate core strength andimprove back stability, enhance posture and well-being. Monday 10.00 – 11.00 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Lesley McVean Cost: €50.00

YogaGentle and effective approach which will create increased suppleness, stability, innerand outer harmony. Monday 7.00 – 8.30 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Lesley Mc Vean Cost: €75.00

Gentle Exercise and Balance for Men Enjoy one hour of gentle exercise to increase your suppleness, balance and learn relax-ation techniques. Monday 8.30 – 9.30 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Lesley Mc Vean Cost: €50.00

Tai Chi A great way to de stress, workout and self-defence all rolled into one. Classes to suitall abilities.Tuesday 7.30 - 9.00 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Gerry Kennedy Cost: €75.00

Ciorcal Comhrá Practice and Improve your Irish conversation in a social setting while enjoying yourself. Monday 8.00 - 9.00 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Gach duine le cheile Cost: Free

Literacy & Adult Basic EducationFree & Confidential Help with Reading, Writing, Spelling & Numeracy:You can have one to one confidential tuition in reading – writing - spelling and numeracy. You can decide what you want to work on and learn at your own pace withan understanding tutor. Please call on 066-9473166 if would wish to avail of this service or if you require any information.

Personal and interpersonal Skills:Recognising and building on the strengths we already have, – become more self-awarewith greater self-knowledge – develop assertiveness and improve decision makingcapabilities and much more.....Wednesday 10.00 – 12.00 noon Sinead Geary

The Basics of the InternetLearn the basics of using the Internet and online tools - How is the Internet and search engines used - Learn how to carry out routine tasks on the internet. Thursdays 10.00 - 12.00 noon 5 weeks Tutor to be decided

O’Connell Centre Autumn Porgramme 2013

O’Connell Centre Autumn Porgramme 2013

Challenging Behaviour FETAC Level 5 This course is designed for those already working in the Health Care profession andthose who have completed the Health Care Support Award.Tuesday 10.00 - 2.00 pm 15 weeks Tutor: Deborah O’ Connor Cost: BTEI

Understanding Mental Health FETAC Level 5 The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and compe-tence to work effectively in a mental healthcare setting promoting understanding andgood practice in providing services to individuals with mental health difficulties.Monday 10.00 - 2.00 pm 15 weeks Tutor: Deborah O’ Connor Cost: BTEI

Introduction to Healthcare FETAC Level 4 This course aims to introduce the learner to the area of Health Care with the focus onconsidering the different aspects of caring for a client in the public or private sector.Friday 10.00 - 1.00 pm 12 weeks Tutor: Deborah O’ Connor Cost: BTEI

A Palliative Care Approach FETAC Level 5 This course will enable the learners to care for and address the needs of a person andtheir family after the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, in a dignified, inclusive andholistic manner.Thursday 10.00 – 1.00 pm 20 weeks Tutor: To be Confirmed Cost: BTEI

Occupational First Aid FETAC Level 5 Learn to deal with household / workplace accidents and emergencies and know what todo in a crisis.Wednesday 7.00 - 10.00 pm 20 weeks Tutor: Anne Marie Lynch Cost: BTEI

Spirituality We are all spiritual through our humanity. This course will explore what it means to bespiritual. It will also include short guided meditation and relaxation exercises.Wednesday 10.00 – 12.00 noon 6 weeks Tutor: Máire Geraghty Stewart Cost: €75

Bereavement Care This course will explore ways of coping with loss . . . . Be it great or small. It willcover all aspects of care of self in a very gentle and holistic way.Friday 10.00 – 12.00 noon 6 weeks Tutor: Máire Geraghty Stewart Cost: €75

Practical Courses Horticulture – Community EducationLearn to grow vegetables for home use and ornamental flowers for your garden. Thursday 10.00 – 12 .00 noon 8 weeks Tutor: Colman Whelton Cost: €40

Metal Work FETAC Level 3Students will gain the knowledge, skill and competence to work with wrought iron andsteel in a supervised environment. Design and produce your own product and get aqualification.Tuesday 7.30 -9.30 pm 10 Weeks Tutor: Michael Fogarty Cost: BTEI

Simplified Meals – Coláiste Na SceilgeLearn how to make simplified recipes in a few easy steps. Get a chance to participateand create delicious meals at low cost with easy to find ingredients. Thursday 7.30 - 9.30 pm 8 Weeks Tutor: John Casey Cost: €100 (Ingredients extra)

Arts & CraftsCraft Textiles Sewing – FETAC Level 3/4In this course you will learn to sew and make simple garments, learn about fabrics andhow to follow a pattern, while also learning the basic skills needed to make a finishedproject. Tuesday 10.00 – 1.00 pm 12 Weeks Tutor: Sharon Sheehan Cost: BTEI

Painting for Fun Explore your creativity and have fun by producing your own work Tuesday 10.00 – 12.00 noon 8 weeks Tutor: Kim Cusick Cost: €100.00

Ceramics for FunHave fun learning to use clay and make something useful for your homeMonday 10.00 –12.00 noon 8 weeks Tutor: Kim Cusick Cost: €100.00

Special Interest Courses / Lifestyle Bridge for BeginnersKeep the brain active and improve memory by learning to play the game of bridge. Monday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 8 weeks Tutor: Carmel Walsh Cost: €100.00

Beauty TherapyThis course will cover make-up, manicure, pedicure, french polish and tan. Participantswill also get an introduction to massage techniques to aid relaxation and reduce stress. Monday 7.30 – 9.30 pm 6 weeks Tutor: Lisa O’Shea Cost: €75.00

O’Connell Centre Autumn Porgramme 2013

O’Connell Centre Autumn Porgramme 2013