Distance

Accredited Psychometric Testing

Comment Benefits

1.Cost-effective – High quality, accredited assessment training at a price to suit you

2.Flexible – Our blended learning approach allows trainees to work at their own pace, avoiding lengthy absence from the workplace

3.Pragmatic – Throughout all our training courses we draw on real-world examples of how our clients have used and applied psychometric assessment for the recruitment and development of talent in their organisations

4.Supportive – Our team of chartered occupational psychologists are on hand throughout your training, providing advice, support and expertise

5.Comprehensive – From introductory workshops through to experienced practitioner courses, Talent Q’s comprehensive training portfolio is suitable for all levels of assessment expertise.

Number of Places 20
Course Fee (Level A)Assessing Ability in Organisations (16-20 hours self-directed learning plus half-day classroom-based assessment)
TLS Member: €1,020
Non-member: €1,200 (Usual Price: €1440)

(Level B)Assessing Personality in Organisations (20-24 hours self-directed learning plus half-day classroom-based assessment)

TLS Member: €1,275
Non-member: €1,500 (usual Price: €1770)

Combined courses (Level A & B): (36-40 hours self-directed learning plus 1-day classroom-based assessment)

TLS Member: €2,100 - Save over €1000
Non-member: €2,500 (usual Price: €3110)

Subjects Taught Assessing Ability in Organisations (Level A)

This course is fully accredited by the BPS, and awards Occupational Test User: Ability Certification (previously known as Level A).Participants gain the key skills and knowledge needed to effectively use and administer ability tests in the workplace. Such tests include Verbal, Numerical and Logical reasoning tests that are widely used to support selection & recruitment as well as Learning & Development. Participants will receive training in the use of Talent Q’s Elements suite of ability tests.

Assessing Personality in Organisations (Level B)

This course fulfills the BPS requirements to award Occupational Test User: Personality Certification (previously known as Level B) and provides participants with the key skills and knowledge needed to assess personality in the workplace.

Personality questionnaires are an effective predictor of performance at work, providing valuable support for both individual and group development. They offer powerful insight into what drives an individual’s behaviour and personality and how they prefer to interact with others at work.

Participants will learn how administer personality assessments and how to use a variety of related interpretive reports to support individual and group learning & development across a wide range of applications that includes team building, conflict management, leadership assessment and development, communication skills, sales and negotiation skills.

The course include specific qualification training in the use of Talent Q’s Dimensions personality assessment questionnaire and related reports.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Blended Learning
Financial Support Skillnet Funding Awailable
Course Content Assessing Ability in Organisations (Level A).
This course is fully accredited by the BPS, and awards Occupational Test User: Ability Certification (previously known as Level A).

Participants gain the key skills and knowledge needed to effectively use and administer ability tests in the workplace. Such tests include Verbal, Numerical and Logical reasoning tests that are widely used to support selection & recruitment as well as Learning & Development. Participants will receive training in the use of Talent Q’s Elements suite of ability tests.

This course is divided in to three parts.
• sessing ability at work: This section cover the essentials of psychological testing, historical and contemporary perspectives on ability in the workplace, job analysis techniques, fairness and diversity in testing and advances in adaptive testing techniques.

• ychometric theory: This part of the course covers the fundamentals of psychometric theory, including the statistical concepts that underpin all psychometric assessments. These statistics help us understand test results as well as being able to evaluate how useful and appropriate any given test is.

• actitioner skills: The final part of the course focuses on developing the practical skills required to be an effective practitioner. This includes the administration, interpretation and feedback of Talent Q’s Elements ability tests (verbal, numerical and logical reasoning).

Assessing Personality in Organisations (Level B)
This course fulfills the BPS requirements to award Occupational Test User: Personality Certification (Previously known as Level B)

The course include specific qualification training in the use of Talent Q’s Dimensions personality assessment questionnaire and related reports.

This course is divided in to three sections:
• Personality at work: This covers the theories that inform our understanding of personality, the various methods used to assess personality in the workplace and the background to the Dimensions personality questionnaire. It also illustrates the importance of fairness and diversity in assessment and the key responsibilities of the practitioner in assessment contexts.

• Psychometric theory: This part of the course covers the fundamentals of psychometric theory, including the statistical concepts that underpin all psychometric assessments. These statistics help us understand assessment results as well as being able to evaluate how useful and appropriate any given personality questionnaire is.

• Practitioner skills: The final part of the course focuses on developing the practical skills required to be an effective practitioner. This includes the administration, interpretation and feedback of Talent Q’s Dimensions personality questionnaire.

Further Enquiries Bookings

If you are interested in booking onto Assessing Ability or Assessing Personality in Organisations or would like further information about which course format is best for you please contact:

Dom Crotty M.Sc
Senior Client Partner
Mob: ++353 (0)87-2230188
IMI Campus
Sandyford Road
Dundrum
Dublin 16

domcrotty@talentq.co.uk

www.talentq.co.uk

Learning Outcomes Psychometric Testing within Organisations (BPS Level A & B)

Assessing Ability and Personality in Organisations

We have joined forces with Talent Q, a leading provider of online psychometric assessments and training, to offer members specially discounted rates on accredited psychometric training courses

These cutting-edge psychometrics training courses (previously known as Level A & B) are fully accredited to the new British Psychology Society (BPS) testing standards and are available via a number of flexible, cost-effective formats.

Uniquely with Talent Q you do NOT have to first complete Level A before doing Level B. If you prefer, you can save time and cost, skip Level A and fast-track to do Level B.

Trainer Talent Q
Location of Course Nationwide - Blended Learning
Available to Job Seekers: 
No
Certified: 
No

IFA Fresh Milk Producers Committee

Duration Each Level (1 to 3) is 8 hours on line - 24 hours in total. Course will be open on line for 6 months
Number of Places 15
Course Fee Free to Members of FMP Committee - €75 to anyone else
Subjects Taught MS Outlook
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Will be available on line from 11th February 2013
Financial Support 50% Funded by Skillnets and 50% funded by IFA Member Services for FMP Committee Members
Course Content ICT Web TV Online Training - MS Outlook - Levels 1 to 3
Entry Requirements none
Further Enquiries Celine Reynolds
Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager
Tel: 01 426 0324
Mob: 086 687 8648
Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Eligibility Member of IFA Fresh Milk Producers Committee
Learning Outcomes Proficiency in e-mail and Outlook
Methods of Assessment Online Evaluation of course - and Skillnet Evaluations
Trainer New Horizons Ireland, Strand House, 22/24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1
Location of Course Onlin
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

F-Gas & ODS Regulations C&G 2079 Cat I Masterclass

Duration 2 days classroom + blended learning
Number of Places 6
Course Fee €595.00
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course starts on Thursday 24th January 2013 with assessments practicle & theory on 1st February 2013

Course Starts:Thursday 7th March 2013 with assessments practicle & theory on Thursday 14th March 2013

Financial Support €200.00 subsidy for Refrigeration Skillnet Network members
Job Seekers fully subsidised
Course Content The aim of this course is to provide the experienced engineer with the knowledge, skills and certification to work on the installation, service, maintenance, recovery and leak checking of stationary refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump equipment that contains refrigerants classified as either fluorinated gasses (F-Gas) or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

Workplace absence is reduced through our innovative blended learning programme, training is delivered with 1 day classroom training and 1 day assessment with:
• Self learning materials
• Online support
• 1:1 tutorials
• Group tutorials
• Practical workshops

Entry Requirements Recommended:
Craft Certificate or C&G2078 or C&G6127 L2 or FETAC Principles of RAC or appropriate experience.
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Eligibility Suitable for Experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers.

Blended learning course: internet access required

Note this course is a blended learning course and internet access is required.

Minimum requirements: Explorer / Mozilla, adobe reader, flash player.

Download Application Form http://alturl.com/szuhn
Learning Outcomes • Identify basic terms, principles, units, theory and thermodynamics of vapour compression cycles and refrigerants.
• Identify the causes and effects of global warming and climate change.
• Identify causes and effects of ozone depletion.
• Identify stationary refrigerant, air conditioning and heat-pump system components, functions and leakage risk.
• Identify the hazards and safe working practices for the installation, commissioning and handling of refrigerants.
• Fabricate, braze and examine pipework.
• Undertake pressure testing, evacuation and record completion.
• Undertake refrigerant charging, leak checking and record keeping.
• Recovery and disposal preparation of refrigerant and oil.
Methods of Assessment Theory and Practical
Trainer George Condell
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre,
Unit 7 Northwest Centre,
Northwest Business Park,
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15.
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning - Level 2

Duration 28 weeks
Comment Includes City & Guilds 2079 Category I certification
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment To book: http://alturl.com/snmh9
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Course Content Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Level 2:
The aim of this course is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to select, install, commission, maintain and service refrigeration plant used in commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment.

Through our innovative blended learning programme, training is delivered over 12 fortnightly 2 day sessions, thus reducing workplace absence though:
Self learning materials
Online support
1:1 tutorials
Group tutorials
Practical workshops

Careers or Further Progression Level 3 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
C&G2079 F-Gas Regulations
Entry Requirements Working knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Learning Outcomes • Understand health, safety, communications issues in the Mechanical Engineering Sector (MES) and it’s main bodies and organisations
• Interpret drawings, specifications, data and describe the use of I.T. in the sector
• Describe the tools and the work processes used in the MES sector.
• Calculate and quantify from drawings and mark and set out refrigeration plant.
• Understand construction methods and the materials used in the MES sector.
• Describe the structure and organisation of the RAC industry and its contribution to GDP.
• Explain the relationship between cooling systems, energy usage and the environment.
• Describe and explain cooling systems and technology.
• Explain the basic science of cooling and use charts to calculate quantities.
• Describe and explain small cooling system electrics, electronics and controls.
• Describe and explain brazing principles and processes.
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Brazing Approval

Duration 2 days
Comment The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) requires that manufacturers / contractors carrying out brazing work on pressure equipment use an approved Brazing Procedure Specification (BPS) and certify that their brazers are competent to carry out their work in accordance with the approved BPS. Electro-Technical Council Level 2 Certification up to ⅞” Copper Electro-Technical Council Level 3 Certification up to 1⅝” Copper
Subjects Taught On Completion the trainee will :
1. Be able to identify and explain what information is needed in the production of a Brazing Procedure Specification (BPS) as required for specific contracts.

2. Be able to draw up a Brazing Procedure Specification for copper to copper joints and copper to steel joints.

3. Be able to explain and demonstrate the basic principles of brazing.

4. Be able to explain the various processes which take place during brazing.

5. Practice good housekeeping rules with regard to the environment and their own safety.

6. Be able to identify the acceptance criteria to meet the required standard and recognise in their own work where they might be weak as per the standards.

7. Braze to specification and in accordance with the PED copper to copper joints (⅝" copper to copper, ⅞" copper to copper: Level 2, 1 ⅜" copper to copper, 1 ⅝" copper to copper: Level 3)

8. Certified to EN378:2008

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment See upcomming dates or book: http://alturl.com/nfn6d
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Course Content This course is not an introduction to brazing. Participants should have completed appropriate brazing training in the past and should be experienced at brazing on the pipe work described below. The course focuses on allowing participants to demonstrate their brazing competence and includes only a brief revision of basic principles and practice.

To reduce workplace absence this course is delivered through our innovative blended learning programme, with 2 sessions, complimented with self directed learning with:
• Self directed learning materials
• Online support
• Group tutorials
• Practical workshops

Careers or Further Progression Level 3 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning C&G2079 F-Gas Regulations
Entry Requirements National Craft Certificate (or equal) (or) Level 2 Certificate in RAC (City & Guilds 6172-200) (and) Equivalent experience
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Eligibility All personnel who wish to demonstrate their brazing competence. Persons involved in the installation, service and maintenance of Refrigeration or HVAC plant. Persons wishing update their brazing skills or progress with the RAC industry.
Download Application Form http://alturl.com/nfn6d
Methods of Assessment Theory & Practical exam
Trainer South Eastern Regional College
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Ammonia Refrigerant Safe Handling

Duration 2 days
Comment Includes City & Guilds 2078 Parts 2&3
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment http://goo.gl/ieC93
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Course Content • Use of safety equipment and the implications of safety standards and legislation
• Storage and movement of ammonia
• Charging of liquid ammonia
• Recovery of liquid ammonia
• Breaking into systems
• Purging lines / systems
• Risk assessment & method statements
• Work Permits
• Emergency procedures / equipment
Careers or Further Progression Level 3 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
C&G2079 F-Gas Regulations
Entry Requirements Candidates should be experienced refrigeration engineers. In particular, they should already be experienced in dealing with Ammonia as time does not allow for practical training.
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Download Application Form http://goo.gl/ieC93
Methods of Assessment Theory & Practical Exam
Trainer Refrigeration Skillnet has partnered with Glen Greenbank of PRTC. Glen is the leading expert in R717 in UK & Ireland.
Location of Course TBA
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Construction Informatics

Duration 5 Semesters (2 1/2 years) Part-time (Distance Learning)
Comment Limited number of places for Jobseekers available - Contact CITA Skillnet for more information - (01)470 4440
Number of Places Limited. Please contact Suzanne Purcell for details spurcell@cita.ie or call +353 1 470 4440
Subjects Taught MSc in Construction Informatics
• eBusiness in Construction
• CAD Information Systems
• Building Collaborative Technologies
• Virtual Construction
• Building Automation
• Integrated Masters Project
• Computer Mediated Construction
• Energy Integrated ICT
• Dissertation
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment Date: 01/04/2013
Start Date: 30/08/2013
Financial Support Assistance can be provided to applicants who meet the funding eligibility criteria. Contact CITA for details CITA Skillnet can offer a limited number of free places to Jobseekers on this course, subject to conditions.
Careers or Further Progression Engineering, Architectural, Building Services, Structural, Technician, BIM Specialist
Entry Requirements The minimum entry level is an honours 2.2 undergraduate Level 8 degree or its equivalent.

Selection will be made on a combination of an interview and by using particular criteria which demonstrates the candidate’s academic achievement, employment experience and interest in the programme.

Further Enquiries Suzanne Purcell
CITA Skillnet Manager
office: 01 470 4440
mobile: 086 047 4869
email: spurcell@cita.ie
Eligibility Open to applicants who meet the entry requirements, and are successful at selection interview.
Methods of Assessment Project Based
Trainer Dublin Institute of Technology
Location of Course Dublin Based (distance learning course)
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Manual Handling Instructor

Duration 5 days (3 days week 1, 2 days week 2)
Comment The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007 require that all companies: (1) Carry out a manual handling risk assessment; (2) take appropriate steps to avoid or reduce manual handling risks; and (3) provide manual handling training to relevant staff.

But bringing in external consultants to carry our risk assessments and to provide training can be expensive and time-consuming. The solution? Send a select few on a manual handling instructor course and let them become instructors themselves. For a small outlay, you could save vast amounts of money by getting your own staff to train new members of the team. Not only will you benefit from the cost savings, but you will reap the benefits from your newly skilled staff who will appreciate the investment in them.

Number of Places 10
Course Fee €450 Subsidy for Refrigeration Skillnet Members
Subjects Taught Unit 1 Legislative requirements and health benefit
Unit 2 Anatomy and back care
Unit 3 Ergonomic principles and risk assessment
Unit 4 Manual handling principles and techniques
Unit 5 Planning and design of manual handling training programmes
Unit 6 Delivery of manual handling training
FETAC Code 6S0242: Manual Handling Instruction
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Please see contact detail below
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies
Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Course Content The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to conduct manual handling risk assessments and to design and deliver manual handling instruction in the workplace. This is an intensive course and highly participative. It addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of manual handling and the skills of providing instruction.
Entry Requirements Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Learning Outcomes On completion of this course learners will be able to:
• Explain the main components of relevant health and safety legislation
• Define the main components of the spinal column
• Explain the main risk factors for back injuries related to manual handling
• Describe the concepts of ergonomics
• Explain the manual handling risk assessment process
• Carry out manual handling risk assessments
• Describe a range of controls to avoid and reduce the risk of injuries
• Apply the main principles of inanimate manual handling to a range of manual handling tasks
• Analyse the learners performance of manual handling techniques
• Develop inanimate manual handling training programmes
• Deliver effective manual handling training programmes
• Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles
• Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques
Trainer Qualtec Ltd
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Mobile Air Conditioning (Automotive) Refrigerant Handling

Duration 1 day
Comment 1 day blended learning, also available in house
Subjects Taught • Refrigerant handling • Service • leak detection • Refrigerant recovery
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment to book call 01 8855200
Financial Support Subsidised for Refrigeration Skillnet member companies
Fully subsidised for job-seekers
Course Content Gain the knowledge skills required to handle refrigerants used in mobile air conditioning (M.A.C.) which are classified as either fluorinated gasses (F-Gas) or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) This is necessary for the service, maintenance, recovery and leak checking of mobile air conditioning.
Through our innovative blended learning programme, training is delivered via one-day training sessions, reducing workplace absence though:
 Self-directed distance learning
 Online support & learning materials
 Group tutorials
 Practical workshops and visual aids
Careers or Further Progression City & Guilds (5101) Level 3: Unit 1 Refrigerant Handling for Mobile Air Conditioning Systems
Entry Requirements Working knowledge of automotive mechanical or electrical systems
Further Enquiries Tel: 01 885 5200
Email: info@refrigerationskillnet.ie
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the function, layout and operating principles of mobile air conditioning systems, including the components, equipment, tools for system recovery, vacuum, recharging and flushing.
2. Understand the procedures required for service and general maintenance.
3. Understand the environmental implications, legal, equipment, procedures and Health and Safety requirements for storage, refrigerant identification, refrigerant recovery, system evacuation, adding oil refrigerant recharging, final leak detection, flushing and disposal of Mobile Air Conditioning refrigerants and components.
4. Competency in refrigerant identification, initial system evaluation – testing, via pressure gauges, temperature, air distribution and speed. Recovery, vacuum check, leak detection, visual, electronic, oil injection and charging for service and general maintenance and repair procedures for both thermal expansion valve or fixed orifice tube air conditioning systems.
Trainer South Eastern Regional College
Location of Course Refrigeration Skillnet Training Centre, Northwest Centre, Blanchardstown

or on site

Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Science & Technology Studies

Network: 
ULearning Skillnet
Duration The Diploma consists of 20 modules to be completed over a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 years. 2 - 4 years for Diploma / Degree.
Course Fee The EU fee is €380 per module. The fee for the Specialist Diplomas is €1,900. Fees cover learning material, tuition and exams. The non-EU fee will include an additional payment of €500 per year.
Subjects Taught See Course Content
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment late August.
Financial Support This course has been approved by ULearning Skillnet for a fees subsidy of up to 25% for students whose company is a member of the ULearning Skillnet network.

There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.

Please note there are only a limited number of subsidies available for both employed and unemployed students.

Course Content Diploma / BSc Science & Technology
Core Modules Diploma Cycle
1. Introduction to Learning
2. Maths 1
3. Maths 2
4. Statistics
5. Physics 1
6. Physics 2
7. Chemistry
8. Biology & Biotechnology 1

Compulsory - Diploma Cycle
9. Information Technology
10. Organisational Behaviour
11. Intro to Management
12. Intro to Environmental Science
13. Intro to Operations Engineering
14. Operations Engineering
15. Project 1
16. Project 2

Elective
Analytical Chemistry
Intro to Quality Management
Intro to Management Science
Design of Engineering Systems
Science, Technology & Innovation

Choose
Biology & Biotechnology 2
Database Applications
Molecular Medicine
CAD Modelling

Core Modules - Degree
1. Product & Process Development
2. Health & Safety Systems
3. Project Management
4. Applied Innovation
5. Management Information Systems
6. Materials Science & Processes

Compulsory Modules - Degree
7. Research Methodology
8. Environmental Science
9. Regulatory Compliance
10. Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship
11. Project 3

Elective Streams
Mechanical Design
Automation & Control
Lean & Quality Systems

4 Modules Per Stream Choose
Medical Device Science
Environmental Sustainability
Form & Function of the Human Body

Entry Requirements Applicants under 21 years of age on 1 January in the
year of application must have a minimum of 2
honours and 4 passes in the Leaving Certificate or
equivalent. Other applicants may enter as mature
students in which case the Leaving Cert may not be
required, but a pass standard in Maths at Leaving
Cert level is desirable.

Those who have successfully completed the Diploma can automatically progress to the Degree. Direct entry to the Degree cycle may also be possible for those with a Diploma in a related area and will be considered on a case by case basis.

Further Enquiries ULearning Skillnet:
Phone: 086 0214825
Email: info@ulearning.ie
Learning Outcomes The programme aims to:
• Provide you with a comprehensive grounding
in the theoretical foundations of Science
and Engineering.
• Introduce you to areas of applied and specialist
knowledge found in today’s high-tech
environments.
• Develop important managerial tools such as
problem-solving, decision-making and advanced
communication skills
Methods of Assessment This part-time programme is delivered using a blended approach. This means that you
can study using a combination of distance and online materials, as well as attending
face-to-face tutorials and lab sessions where you meet up with tutors and fellow
students. You will have approximately ten contact hours of tutorials for each module
being studied, normally on Saturdays.
Trainer AUA (Atlantic University Alliance)
The Atlantic University Alliance (AUA), is a consortium of three Universities on the Atlantic coast of Ireland - NUI, Galway, the University of Limerick and University College Cork.
Location of Course Galway, Cork, Limerick
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes
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