Training Services

CWCW(E) Ltd has been delivering Training Programmes since 1986 when 12 trainees began a part-time Skillbase Training Programme. Two Training Programmes are currently being delivered by CWCW.

Vocational Training which is designed to equip trainees with specific skills which will improve their prospects of gaining employment. This is a FAS funded programme and the students have the opportunity to gain certification in 4 practical areas Horticulture, Catering, Retail and Office Skills.

Modules delivered:
	Personal Development
	Self Advocacy
	Independent Living Skills
	World of Work
	Work Experience
	Information Technology
	Social Literacy and Numeracy
	Communication

 

Rehabilitative Training programme focuses on the development of an individual’s core life skills, social skills and basic work skills.  The aim of the programme is to equip trainees with the skills required to increase their level of independence in everyday life thus enabling them to achieve an improved quality of life and a greater level of participation in mainstream society.

Modules delivered:
	Personal Development
	Self Advocacy
	Independent Living Skills
	World of Work
	Work Experience
	Information Technology
	Social Literacy and Numeracy
	Physical Education
	Art & Craft

 

Other aspects of Training

Trainees on both programmes participate in day trips, outings and other activities aimed at improving social skills and general life skills. Use of community facilities, public transport and attending and participating in community events is a very important part of the Training Programme. Examples of trips include – shopping trip to Waterford, trip to Wexford town Art exhibitions during 2007 Opera Festival, trip to Kilkenny Castle, trip to IMMA Dublin, trip to Croke Park, lunch in a local restaurant.

Both programmes are run over three years and are open to individuals over 16 years of age. Training is completely ‘person centred’ with programmes being tailored to meet individual needs and requirements. Trainees have the option of taking certain Junior Certificate Subjects and sitting the exams with help and support of the training team. Health and Fitness is also a large focus of the Training programme and participation in PE and various sports is actively encouraged.

The Training Centre has also become involved with other organisations such as the VEC to facilitate development and delivery of specific Training Course of interest to our students. We currently have a group of students participating on a FETAC Level 3 Childcare Course which is run as an integrated course by the VEC under the BTEI Programme.

Certification

Training Programmes are certified by FETAC, IAS and OCR (a British based standard). In March 2007 CWCW(E) Ltd became an approved FETAC Training Centre having had its Quality Assurance Procedures approved by FETAC. We are now delivering FETAC modules at Level 3 and intend developing new modules at Level 1 and Level 2. In June 2007 the Training Centre also received its Accreditation with a commendation from the NAC.

For further information on any of our Training Programmes please contact Fran O’Hagan or Lynsey Moorehouse on 053-9233069.