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Overview of Service / Programmes & Certification Offered:
A joint project between Galway County Council and Co. Galway V.E.C. the Return to Education (Fás) Programme aims to give County Council Scheme Workers an opportunity to attend a workplace basic skills Course. The course will be designed to meet the needs of the participants, to increase self confidence of the participants and to provide a learning environment, where learners choose what they want to learn, at their own pace.
Outline of Course Contents
English
Reading for enjoyment, information and instructions.
Writing - Developing and enhancing writing skills.
Spelling – Spelling rules and Memory aids.
Numeracy – Timetables, Calculator use and Budgeting.
Communications:
Letter writing, both formal and informal, note taking, recording phone messages, form filling, map reading and verbal communication skills
Computers:
Basic computer skills, understanding computer technology
Keyboard skills, Basic Word processing, Spread sheets, Internet and Email
Personal development:
Self Awareness, Decision making, Assertiveness
Conflict resolution skills
Certification:
There will be an opportunity for any willing participants to receive certification if they so wish. However it is not compulsory to do so.
Enrolment and registration:
- Undertake an initial identification of learning needs and wants of participants.
- Agree on learning objectives with each of the participants.
- Agree venues and times.
Target Group:
County Council Scheme Workers
Times available:
Courses are arranged to suit participants.
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