Skills to Advance – Work-based Learning

Full Time Course

Pearse College are delighted to announce this new course in Library Assistant and Information Services (General Studies). This will enable graduates to work in a library setting and progress into UCD where they can study ‘Social Science with Information Studies’ and become a fully qualified Librarian.

Course Content

• Research & Study Skills (5N3113)
• Communications (5N0690)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• English Literature (5N3249)
• History (5N3250)
• Event Production (5N1374)
• Customer Service (5N0972)
• Digital Marketing (5N1364)
• Information Technology Skills (4N1125)

Certification

QQI level 5 component certificate in General Studies (5M3114)

Duration

Full-time – September to May

Entry Requirements

• Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Employability Statement

This is an excellent opportunity for employees to come back into education and training to develop and enhance existing skills and competencies.

Course Charges

Courses fees are €100

(subject to change)

Skills to Advance programme

Pearse College are delighted to continue our Skills to Advance programme which provides free upskilling courses for those currently employed in a business, childcare, healthcare or community sector. All classes take place online, one afternoon a week. IT support classes will be available to students throughout the course.

Course Content

• Creative Arts for Early Childhood (5N1769) -Day and time (TBC): This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to ensure that each child’s learning, development and well-being is facilitated through the provision of creative opportunities.
• Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1773) – Day and time (TBC)
• Infant & Toddler Years (5N1779) – Day and time (TBC)
• Equality & Disability (5N1273) – Day and time (TBC)
• Nutrition (5N2006) – Day and time (TBC)
• Conflict Resolution (5N0692) – Day and time (TBC)
• Understanding Special Needs (5N1709) – Day and time (TBC)
• Child Development (5N1764) – Day and time (TBC).
• Child Health & Wellbeing (5N1765) – Day and time (TBC).
• Children with Additional Needs (5N2396) – Day and time (TBC).

To apply or find our more simply email [email protected] or call 01-4536661

Certification

QQI level 5 component certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (5M2009)

Duration

Part-time – September – December 2023

Entry Requirements

• Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Employability Statement

This is an excellent opportunity for employees to come back into education and training to develop and enhance existing skills and competencies.

Course Charges

This course is only available to librarians and is free. There are no course fees applied if you are currently employed.

Early Learning & Care

Pearse College are delighted to continue our Skills to Advance programme which provides free upskilling courses for those currently employed in a business or healthcare sector. All classes take place online, one afternoon a week. IT support classes will be available to students throughout the course.

Course Content

Modules include:

• Conflict Resolution (5N0692) – Day and time (TBC): This module aims to provide a Learner with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to implement suitable strategies for resolving conflict. This module will be delivered online via Zoom.
• Spreadsheets (5N1977) – This module aims to to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to create and modify spreadsheets using common spreadsheet features. Please note this course is self-paced and online. 
• Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546)
• Digital Marketing (5N1364)

To apply or find our more simply email [email protected] or call 01-4536661

Certification

QQI level 5 component certificates in Early Childhood Care & Education (5M2009)

Duration

Part-time – September – December 2023

Entry Requirements

• Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue roles within the Early Childhood Care & Education sector.

Course Charges

This course is only available to employees working in the Early Childhood Care & Education sector and is free. There are no course fees applied if you are currently employed.

Logistics & Distribution

Pearse College are delighted to continue our Skills to Advance programme which provides free upskilling courses for those currently employed in a logistics or healthcare sector. All classes take place online, one afternoon a week. IT support classes will be available to students throughout the course.

Course Content

Modules include:

• Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) – Please note this module will be self-paced and delivered online; limited places are available.
• Freight Forwarding (5N2728) – Day and time to be confirmed.

To apply or find our more simply email [email protected] or call 01-4536661

Certification

QQI level 5 in Logistics & Distribution (5M2767)

Duration

Part-time – September – December 2023

Entry Requirements

• Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue roles within the Distribution & Logistics sector which may include working as warehouse managers, facility management or international freight management.
Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.

We are delighted to work with the IFFA (Irish Freight Forwarding Association) in the delivery of this course.

Course Charges

This course is only available to employees working in the Logistics & Distribution sector and is free. There are no course fees applied if you are currently employed.

Healthcare Support

Pearse College are delighted to continue our Skills to Advance programme which provides free upskilling courses for those currently employed in a business or healthcare sector. All classes take place online, one afternoon a week. IT support classes will be available to students throughout the course.

Timetable will be confirmed in September 2026.

Classes will run one afternoon a week for 12-20 weeks depending on the module.

Applicants can select one or more modules: Click on link under course name to apply via fetchcourses.ie.

• Care Skills (5N2770)
  • Skills to Advance: Care Skills (fetchcourses.ie)
• Care Support (5N0758)
  • Skills to Advance: Care Support (fetchcourses.ie)
• Care of the Older Person (5N2706)
  • Skills to Advance: Care of the Older Person (fetchcourses.ie)
• Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
  • Skills to Advance: Safety & Health at Work (fetchcourses.ie)
• Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)
  • Skills to Advance: Infection Prevention & Control (fetchcourses.ie)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
  • Skills to Advance: Work Experience (fetchcourses.ie)
• Communications (5N0690) (combined with Work Experience)
  • Skills to Advance: Communications for the workplace (fetchcourses.ie)
• Palliative Care (5N3769)
  • Skills to Advance: Palliative Care (fetchcourses.ie)
• Nutrition for Home Care (5N2006)
  • Skills to Advance: Nutrition (fetchcourses.ie)

To apply click on the link beside each course. To find our more simply email [email protected] or call 01-4536661.

Certification

QQI level 5 in Healthcare Support 5M4339

Duration

Each module is one afternoon per week for 12-20 weeks.

Students can choose one or more more modules.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be in a form of paid employment in order to be eligible for a Skills to Advance course.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue roles within the Health, Family and Social Care sector which may include working as Health Care Support Workers, Carers, Youth Workers or in a broad range of roles in this industry in the public, community and private sectors. Recognition of regulatory and statutory bodies is confirmed for some programmes.

Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.

Course Charges

This course is only available to employees working in the care sectors and is free. There are no course fees applied if you are currently employed.