Hairdressing - Treatment Application

It's the start of a new week and the hairdressing group are busy working on their QQI level 3 Reception and Shampooing Skills module in preparation for their skills demonstration.

Samantha, hairdressing trainee practicing applying an oil treatment.

Computer Course Vacancies

QQI Modules

We are delighted to have approved 144 QQI level 3 & 4 modules at today's results approval panel meeting for Sligo & Leitrim CTCs. 3 learners also achieved ECDL awards. Well done to all the learners on their achievements.

Computer Course - Computer Modules Level 3 - Certification

There are currently four Level 3 computer modules available in the computer course.  A computer module is mandatory in order to achieve a  QQI Level 3 Major Award in Employment Skills 3M0935 (60 credits).  Each computer module is worth 10 credits.  The QQI modules are as follows:

·    Word Processing 3N0588

The purpose of this module is to provide the trainees with the knowledge, skills and competence to create a range of clear and accurate documents using Microsoft Word. Eg. Menus, Letters, Curriculum Vitae, Tables, Memos, Editing & Formatting. Trainees have to put together a portfolio of assessment work and there is a skills demo exam at the end.

·         Spreadsheets 3N0542

The purpose of this module is to provide the trainees with the knowledge, skills and competence to perform some basic functions of a spreadsheet application using Microsoft Excel. Eg.  apply basic formatting, insert, delete rows, columns, worksheets & create formulas etc.

·         Database Applications 3N0554

The purpose of this module is to provide the trainees with an understanding of the basic concepts and functions of database using Microsoft Access. Eg. Using tables, queries, forms & reports etc.  Trainees have to put together a portfolio of assessment work and there is a skills demo exam at the end.

·         Desktop Publishing 3N0551

The purpose of this module is to equip the trainees with the knowledge, skills and competence to use Microsoft Publisher to produce a range of publications. Eg. Posters, Greeting cards, Bookmarks, CD covers, Brochures, Calendars & Postcards etc. Trainees have to put together a portfolio of assessment work and there is a skills demo exam at the end. 

Spotlight on the Computer Course

Today we will take a look at the computer course in the centre.  With I.T. part of everyday life, this course provides computer training in all commonly used software applications leading to certification in a wide range of QQI modules and ECDL.  Trainees also get the opportunity to engage in digital photography for the purpose of updating and maintaining the centre blog.  The computer group are also actively involved in putting together information stands in the centre and designing posters.

It is mandatory to complete an IT module in order to achieve a major award in the centre.  While the trainees are in the computer group they also attend other timetabled classes  - Art, Communications, Maths, Literacy, Numeracy, Work Experience, Business English and Personal Effectiveness. 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the 20 learners from Sligo and Leitrim Community Training Centres who had their level 3 and 4 QQI awards approved at yesterday's result approval panel meeting. One learner also achieved a full ECDL award. We look forward to presenting these learners with their certificates in autumn.

Level 4 Business English with Emer

As part of training in the computer department Emer in conjunction with computers teaches a Business English module with computer trainees on a Friday.  Trainees can undertake the QQI minor award Business English (4N1108).  This module aims is to equip the trainees with the knowledge, skill and competence to communicate accurately and effectively in English in a business context.  Throughout the module trainees examine the various forms of communication, compose business documents and use spoken language in a range of business environments.

Patrick and Kayla have recently completed this module with great success, while Andrew and Gary are commencing it by examining some various key business terms to be included in their business dictionaries.  This is a very useful and beneficial module to have and it also can be used towards  a QQI Level 4 Major Award Pathway to Employment (4M2010).

Certification Day 2017 - Photos

An Gaisce and Nortwest Hospice presentations 

 

The Centre receiving the Health Quality Gold Mark

Corey receiving his Personal Achievement Award

Photos captured at the event 

QQI Awards

Huge congratulations to the 26 learners who had their QQI Awards approved at this week’s Results Approval Panel meeting.  In this certification round a total of 143 component awards were approved with 16 learners achieving Major Awards in Employability Skills. The panel also approved 5 Primary Certificates in Food Safety and an ECDL Profile Certificate! Well done everyone!