Leaving Cert Maths Revision Course
Monday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8
weeks | Fee €95
This course is designed to benefit
students studying the Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths course. It will provide additional support for all those taking
this exam in 2013.
Art Class Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8 weeks | Fee €95 Learn the basic concepts of art and develop your artistic skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Beginners welcome.
Computers for Beginners
Monday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8 weeks | Fee €95
Computers are at the very heart of modern life. If you feel a
little left behind or need to develop your confidence when using computers,
then this course is for you. The course will introduce you to the functionality
of computers and most common and useful applications in a clear and easy to
understand manner.
Keep Fit Circuit\CardioTraining
Monday & Thursday 7.30pm – 8.30pm & 8.30pm
– 9.30pm | Duration: 8 weeks | Fee
€95
These classes are one hour
in duration twice a week. You can sign up for the early or later class.
Improved fitness will improve your health. All ages and fitness levels will be
catered for. Places are limited in each class so be sure to book early.
Cookery for Beginners
Monday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8
weeks | Fee €95
Learn to cook delicious meals with a professional chef.
Participants will be required to provide their own ingredients. Places are limited
in each class so be sure to book early.
Improving English-Language Skills
Monday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8 weeks | Fee €95
This is a practical course for people from non- English speaking
backgrounds who would like to improve their level of English conversation and
writing.
Content covered will include; conversation & pronunciation practice,
greetings & introductions, reading, listening & understanding skills, writing
skills - letters & emails, vocabulary review, grammar review and managing official documents
and application forms.
European Computer Drivers Licence
(ECDL)
Thursday 7.00pm – 10.00pm | Duration: 16
weeks | Fee €475
The European Computer Driving Licence
(ECDL) is the world’s most successful IT skills certification programme. To
date, 10 million people have undertaken the ECDL programme in more than 60
countries worldwide. This course gives everyone the opportunity to
enhance their computer skills while earning a qualification that is recognised
and valued by employers.
Photography
Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8 weeks
| Fee €95
The aim of this course is to help beginners understand the various
settings on their digital camera and save their images to a computer; how to
compose portraits and landscapes; when to use flash on a sunny day; how to
reduce reflections and red eyes and how to take night photography. You will be
given a photo project each week and the tutor will critique your images the
following week. The class will also include a basic introduction to photo
retouching.
Mandarin
Chinese
Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8 weeks
| Fee €95
Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. China is
one of the most important trading partners for Ireland and will become even
more important in the coming years. This course will be taught by a native
speaker and is designed for beginners. It will be an enjoyable way of
broadening your perspective and perhaps opening new doors for you.
Business & Workplace English-Language
Skills
Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Duration: 8 weeks
| Fee €95
This course is suited to all participants from non-English
speaking backgrounds who would like to improve their level of English specifically
for business and the workplace.
Content covered will include; workplace vocabulary & grammar;
jobs, careers & responsibilities; interview techniques; dealing with visitors;
telephone skills; dealing with complaints; writing skills - letters, emails, minutes
& reports, drafting a CV; meetings & presentations.
All classes begin in the week starting
Monday 24th September 2012. Advance booking is imperative.
Contact: Ann or Patricia in Blessington
Community College
Telephone: 045 865170 |