(01/09/10)
Training
Forbairt Naíonraí Teoranta's Intensive training course
All those who wish to work as Naíonra Leaders must complete the Intensive training course. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of all that is involved in the setting up and running of a naíonra. The most recent Intensive training course took place at the end of May, in Dublin.
Nine people attended the week-long course and they all enjoyed and benefited from the wide range of workshops, which included Total Early Immersion & Language Acquisition, Use of Irish with Young Children, Development of the Child and Daily Planning of the Naíonra, amongst others. Not only did they get the opportunity to benefit from the experience and expertise of current and former Naíonraí Leaders, but they also got the chance to take part in some active learning in workshops such as Dance & Music and Drama, with Marc Mac Lochlainn from the theatrical company Branar. They also got the chance to visit Naíonra Bhríde, Ranelagh, to put all of their learning into context.
Work experience is organised for those who attend the course, and Forbairt Naíonraí Teoranta will award certificates to those who complete all aspects of the course.
In the picture, from the left : (back row) Bernie Uí Mhíocháin, Gearóid Ó Conchúir, Áine Ní Bhuachalla, Úna Costigan, Ciara Ní Mhaolagáin.
(front row) Clíona Frost (FNT Chief Executive), Deirdre Molloy, Vera Keyes, Aisling Ní Rímheá, Clár Ní Chochláin (FNT Information and Schemes Officer), Méabh Ní Ruairc.
We would like to thank all those who gave talks and took part in the course during the week.
The course structure is currently under review, however, if the current structure remains, it will be necessary that each applicant sit an Irish language interview. If you are interested in attending the next Intensive training course, email us at eolas@naionrai.ie, alternatively you can contact the office on 01 853 5101. Please provide your contact details and the part of the country in which you are based.
*This course is not accredited.
FETAC courses
Recognised Training
We also provide FETAC Childcare Level 5 and 6 courses through the medium of Irish.
Forbairt Naíonraí Teoranta is a FETAC recognised training centre.
Level 5
FETAC Level 5 enables learners to develop a broad range of skills, which are vocational specific and require a general theoretical understanding. They are enabled to work independently/subject to general direction.The majority of certificate/module holders at Level 5 take up positions of employment.
They are also deemed to have met the minimum entry requirements for a range of higher level education institutions/courses.
The FETAC Level 5 certificate will be awarded to a candidate who reaches the required standard in modules whose total value are at least 8 and which include:
- 5 Vocational modules (including mandatory and elective modules)
- 2 General Studies modules (one of which must be Communications)
- 1 Work Experience module
The modules which are available (subject to demand), through Irish, at FETAC Level 5 from Forbairt Naíonraí Teoranta are:
- Using Irish with Young Children
- Sociolinguistics and the Child
- Early Childhood Education
- Caring for Children (0-6 years)
- Working in Childcare
- Child Development
- Communications
- Work Experience
***The next FETAC Level 5 course will run the week of the 13th - 17th September 2010. The Irish interviews will take place Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th September.
If you are interested in attending this course, please send an email to eolas@naionrai.ie with your contact details.
Level 6
The FETAC Level 6 award enables learners to develop a comprehensive range of skills, which may be vocational specific and/or of a general supervisory nature, and require detailed theoretical understanding. Modules include advanced vocational/occupational skills, enabling certificate holders to work independently. The majority of certificate/module holders at Level 6 take up positions of employment, some of whom may be self-employed.
The modules which are available (subject to demand), through Irish, at FETAC Level 6 from Forbairt Naíonraí Teoranta are :
- Supervision in Childcare
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Programmes
- Social and Legal Issues in Childcare
- Language Planning in the Childcare Centre
Workshops
Social Entrepreneurship Workshop
WINSENT (Wales Ireland Network for Social Entrepreneurship) are holding a free half-day workshop for social entrepreneurs. The workshop will take place in Dublin on Tuesday, 28th September between 10a.m.-1p.m.. If you would like to attend this workshop, please register by 17th September by contacting Sheila on (01) 414 5703 or send an e-mail to info@winsent.eu.
For further information visit www.clancredo.ie/newsdetails.aspx?ref=61.
Partners in Learning Seminar
Barnardos are holding a Partners in Learning seminar on Thursday 23 September 2010. The seminar will take place in the Hilton Hotel, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, between 11a.m. and 3p.m.. The fee is €50 (lunch included).
Further information is available here. You can also download the booking form here.
If you are interesting in attending, email training@barnardos.ie, or phone 01 453 0355.
Training Calendar
Training Calendar September - December 2010
Click here for a list of courses FNT will be running in 2010.
If you are interested in attending any of the courses, please send an email with your name and contact details to eolas@naionrai.ie.
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