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1 Evening Courses Spring Term 2018 Places limited so apply early Adult Education beaufort College New 20% Social Welfare reduction on hobby classes 2 How to Enrol: Online enrolment: log on to OR Post application form along with cheque/bank draft/postal order (payable to beaufort College) for specific course to: Adult Education Dept., beaufort College, Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath (Application Form on Page 27) OR Enrolment can be accepted at Reception any Tuesday or Wednesday night 9th 31st January Time: to at beaufort College 3 QQI level 6 Childcare: Tuesday 9th January 2018 QQI level 5 Childcare & ECDL Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th January 2018 * Most leisure/hobby courses: Tuesday 20th Ferbrary 2018 Wednesday 21st February 2018 * Some exceptions apply please see start dates on courses descriptions Evening Class Start Dates Contact us Aileen Moran Director of Adult Education 086-8204655 For more details on evening classes please visit 4 ADULT EDUCATION STARTING CLASSES SPRING 2018 TERM EVENING CLASSES Computers and Technology Page 6 Languages Page 9 Cookery and cake d cor courses Page 10 Arts & Home Craft Page 12 Hobbies & Leisure Page 14 Personal Development Page 17 Accredited Courses Page 19 Childcare Level 5 Childcare Level 6 ECDL Start Certificate (Page 6)

2 First Aid Response Social Welfare Reduction Application Page 25 Enrolment Conditions Page 26 Enrolment Application Form Page 27 ** 5 Comhaltas Courses 6 Accredited Computer & Technology Course ECDL Start Certificate 4 Modules Almost every job in today s world requires computer skills and most employers who look for basic IT Skills among job applicants, look for ECDL/ICDL. Being able to say Yes, I have my ECDL boosts your chances of securing that new job or moving ahead in your current one. Full ECDL is awarded on completion of 7 modules. ECDL Start Cert is awarded to a candidate who has completed four of a possible seven modules of the ECDL programme. Module on offer: Computer Essentials Online Collaborations Spreadsheets Word Processing Basic working knowledge of computers is required for this course.

3 Starting Tuesday, 16th January Times to No. of Weeks 13 & 2 Thurs eves TBC Tutor Barry Devlin Fee 300 includes exams The fee of 300 includes registration to ICS Skills and exams. There maybe a possibility to continue on in September 2018 with the remaining 3 modules to gain the full ECDL certificate depending on the class numbers. A manual is required for this course, info on first night. Unfortunately Social Welfare reduction not available on ECDL course 7 Computer & Technology Courses Microsoft Excel for Improvers Suitable for those who have some experience of Microsoft Excel or who completed the beginners class . Topics: - Developing spread sheets for budgeting/ tracking, using formulas to add, sub-tract, pick out information and developing charts from data used Starting Tuesday 20th February Times to No.

4 Of Weeks 4 Tutor Olivia Clinton Fee 50 Introduction to Microsoft Office This course is aimed at those who have already have completed Computers for Beginners or have basic computer skills and wish to learn more about the programmes commonly used in office environments today. Learn the next level in Mi-crosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, File Management and Internet & Email. Starting Wednesday 21st February Times to No. of Weeks 8 Tutors Olivia Clinton Fee 100 Computer & Technology Courses SAGE 50 Integrated Accounts Learn how to use Ireland s most popular business accounting soft-ware, covering everything from setting up the Sage system and inputting company data to producing financial reports, includes key areas of setting up Debtors, Creditors, Prod-ucts and Banking.

5 Would suit small to medium business owners and those working in accounts wishing to update their skills. Starting Thursday 22nd February Times to No. of Weeks 8 Tutor Martin Homan Fee 100 8 Computer & Technology Courses Smart Devices Learn how to use android phones and tablets for sending emails, to take photographs, for social media, installing and removing applica-tions, seeing how much space you have left, freeing up space, and useful configuration settings including mobile data tracking to monitor your data usage, power saving modes and security settings. Course will include some information on new smart devices such as smart TVs and devices and apps to control household heating and lighting. Starting Wednesday 11th April Times to No.

6 Of Weeks 4 Tutor Teresa Coleman Fee 50 Social Media Learn how to in keep in touch with family and friends, follow the news, latest trends, celebrities and share photos using popular social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You will learn how to set up pages and how to operate essential security settings. Starting Wednesday 21st February Times to No. of Weeks 4 Tutor Teresa Coleman Fee 50 Card/cheque payment preferable, please enrol online if possible, card payment also accepted over phone on 086 8204655. 9 Language Courses Italian for Beginners Over 20 million people speak Italian as a second language, would you like to join them?

7 This unique course makes learning Italian easy, interesting, practical and fun. It covers all the basics and gives you the confidence to communicate with ease in everyday situations. Starting Wednesday, 21st February Times to No. of Weeks 8 Tutor : Anne Louise Duignan Fee 100 Italian for Improvers This course is aimed at those who have completed a Spanish for Beginners class and wish to continue to develop their language skills Starting Thursday 22nd February Times to No. of Weeks 8 Tutor: Anne Louise Duignan Fee 100 Spanish for Beginners This course is aimed at those who have absolutely no Spanish and would like to learn basic conversational skills to assist them on holidays.

8 Starting Tuesday 20th February Times to No. of Weeks 8 Tutor Gerardo Leon Moguer (native Spanish speaker) Fee 100 Spanish for Improvers This course is aimed at those who have completed Spanish for Beginners class and wish to continue to develop their language skills Starting Wednesday, 21st February Times to No. of Weeks 8 Tutor Gerardo Leon Moguer (native Spanish speaker) Fee 100 10 Cookery Courses HACCP for the Hospitality Industry If you about to work or are already employed in the catering sector then you are obliged to have HACCP training and this introductory course will give you all the essentials you need so that you comply with current Irish regulation. This theory class from a licensed food safety trainer and exam-iner will allow you to work right across the hospitality industry so that you are compliant and competent in your job.

9 Starting Wednesday, 11th April Times to No. of Weeks 4 Tutor Gerry Meade Fee 50 Healthy Cooking Demonstrations Learn more about cooking delicious healthy dishes for your family and friends. This class will equip you skills to make quick and nutri-tious meals and snacks as well as plenty of kitchen tips on shop-ping, knife skills, kitchen hygiene, children s meals and all your food questions answered so that your family mealtimes are fun and healthy. Starting Tuesday 20th February Times to No. of Weeks 6 Tutor Gerry Meade Fee 75 Healthy Cooking Practical If you want to learn how to cook quick, easy and nutritious dishes yourself, then this practi-cal class will help improve both your cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen.

10 The three course weekly menus will cover healthy starters, salads, soups, seafood, meats, vegetables and desserts so that your diet will improve and what you serve to your family and friends will be very much appreciated! Starting Wednesday 21st February Times to No. of Weeks 5 Tutor Gerry Meade Fee 60 There will be a demonstration on the first night of course, after that participants will be cooking themselves and are required to bring in their own ingredients, equipment and an apron. 11 Cake D cor Courses Advanced Cake Decoration This advanced cake decorating class is suitable for those who have completed the basic cake decorating course or have a previous knowledge of cake decorating. Participants will further develop skills in sugar craft models, flowers and leaves wired and unwired using both sugar paste and flower paste.