New Directions Skills Development Course (Level 5)
Overview
New Directions is more than a course, it is a wonderful opportunity for young parents (aged 17-25) who want to develop a range of new skills, including computer skills, essential for themselves, the workplace and/or further education or training. The course has been updated to provide a wider range of subjects to cater for ongoing student needs. It also assists students to plan ahead and make informed decisions regarding their future career and life choices.
The outstanding Special Features associated with this course make it possible for young parents to avail of this opportunity as they are supported both financially and practically with childcare places and a weekly attendance allowance. These financial supports do not normally affect their secondary benefits (e.g. medical card, rent allowance).
Entry Requirements
In receipt of One-Parent Family Payment
Aged 17-25 (must be 17 on or before the 1st September on the year that you are beginning the course)
Interested in learning and developing new skills
Able to commit to regular attendance (5 mornings)
Open to all levels of education but especially suited to young parents who did not fully complete their secondary education
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to sit an English test
Special Features
Mornings Only
Childcare Places
Attendance Allowance
Retention of Secondary Benefits
Educational, career and personal guidance (group and one to one sessions)
The college may assist with accommodation on St. John’s Central College campus
Course Outline
Students participate in ALL subjects
Year 1: Information Technology Skills, Computer Presentation Methods, Caring for Children,
Basic Maths, Art & Design – Create & Make, Personal Effectiveness, Communications
Year 2: Typing Skills -Text Production, Work Experience, Database Methods, Business Administration, Data Entry, Bookkeeping-Manual & Computerised, Computer Applications, Study/Project Time
Applications
The New Directions Course and the Applied Computer Training Course are run in co-operation with the City of Cork VEC – St. John’s Central College, the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA) and the Cork City Partnership through the Local Employment Service (LES).
For an Application Form/Information Brochure contact St John’s Central College, your local LES Office or Job Facilitations Office-DSFA.
Duration
Two Year (mornings only)
Progression
You may use this qualification as entry route to the Applied Computer Training Course (for young parents), other courses, or a job.
Certification
FETAC – Business Studies Administration, Level 5 BBSAX
