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Welcome to Galway Executive Skillnet
Galway Executive Skillnet is a multi-sector learning network which provides subsidised training for over 300 local businesses. We are committed to supporting regional growth and workforce development through the provision of quality, industry-led training. Our objective is to support the advancement of our member companies by identifying and addressing their technical and non-technical skills needs. Contact us today to learn more.
Galway Executive Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and member companies.
Galway Executive Skillnet Promoting Agency
Award-winning Recruitment, Training & HR Services Group, providing national and international services across a wide variety of sectors.
Locations: Galway, Dublin, Limerick, Sligo, and Sydney.
Visit our website on www.icegroup.ie
BiG* Leaders Summit
Tuesday, May 12th 2020
Clayton Hotel Galway
Tickets are now on sale for the Training Leadership Network Event of the Year. Join us on May 12th 2020 and Learn, Unlearn and Relearn at BiG* Leaders Summit in the Clayton Hotel Galway.
BiG* Leaders Summit, sponsored by Western Management Centre, promises to be the best one yet, building on the success of previous years to secure David Meade as the Keynote Speaker.
Learn more by clicking here.
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Training Programmes
Wed 25 Mar 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) A one day programme designed to provide attendees with the skills and confidence to create and delivery highly effective presentations. This course is highly interactive, engaging and challenging and is delivered with an emphasis on learning in a relaxed and enjoyable manner.
Thu 26 Mar 2020 - Mon 6 Apr 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (2 weeks) The course is designed to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and competence in the theory, principles and best practices of project management. The learner will be provided with the fundamental skills required to adopt a structured approach to project management which can be applied to almost any project management situation across industry and business.
Sat 28 Mar 2020
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours) Current health and safety legislation requires that all employees engaged in manual handling activities must be given training in safe lifting techniques.
The term manual handling is used to describe a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving an object.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and skill to conduct manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
All Trainers are QQI certified as required by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
Sat 28 Mar 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) On completion of this course participants will possess the knowledge, skills and techniques to carry out people moving and handling activities in a safe manner both for themselves and the person in accordance with good manual handling techniques.The course also trains participants in how to correctly use relevant people handling equipment.
Tue 31 Mar 2020
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day) Safe Pass is a safety awareness training programme for construction workers. This one-day programme provides workers with a basic knowledge of health and safety to make them aware of the inherent dangers on work sites so that they will not be a risk to themselves or to their co-workers who work alongside them.
Tue 7 Apr 2020
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day) Safe Pass is a safety awareness training programme for construction workers. This one-day programme provides workers with a basic knowledge of health and safety to make them aware of the inherent dangers on work sites so that they will not be a risk to themselves or to their co-workers who work alongside them.
Tue 7 Apr 2020
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (4 hours) This Cardiac First Response – Community Level course was developed by PHECC, the Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council, as a national standard for anyone who has to deal with a heart attack, stroke or choking. A Cardiac First Responder can play a vital role in keeping a person alive until they receive expert medical assistance. Equally CPR and an AED are important links in the chain of survival.
Tue 7 Apr 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) The aim of this workshop is to enable participants to explore how they too can manage their time better and thus improve their effectiveness and deliver the results that matter.
Tue 7 Apr 2020
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM (2 hours, 30 minutes) Current health and safety legislation requires that all employees engaged in manual handling activities must be given training in safe lifting techniques.
The term manual handling is used to describe a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving an object.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and skill to conduct manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
All Trainers are QQI certified as required by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
Thu 16 Apr 2020 - Thu 30 Apr 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (3 weeks) The HSA regulations require that all Manual Handling Instructors must be certified.
This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver manual handling training.
Learners who achieve this award can transfer into the Level 6 Special Purpose Certificate in People Handling Instruction.
Thu 16 Apr 2020 - Mon 20 Apr 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (5 days) The course aims to equip learners with the practical skills, knowledge and competencies to provide first aid and life-saving support in an accident situation.
The instructional format includes: lectures, practical exercises, practice and drills, and instructional videos.
Tue 21 Apr 2020
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day) Safe Pass is a safety awareness training programme for construction workers. This one-day programme provides workers with a basic knowledge of health and safety to make them aware of the inherent dangers on work sites so that they will not be a risk to themselves or to their co-workers who work alongside them.
Tue 21 Apr 2020
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (4 hours) The course is suitable for those with a responsibility for the installation, operation and maintenance of abrasive wheels in accordance with the relevant regulations.
The course is highly participative with emphasis on the
practical element of the training.
Note: This course is specific to tools associated with abrasive wheels and not the safe use of power tools in general.
Tue 21 Apr 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) This short programme will help you to tap into creative problem solving techniques and abilities in order enhance successful performance in the workplace.
Tue 21 Apr 2020
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM (3 hours) Current health and safety legislation requires that all employees engaged in manual handling activities must be given training in safe lifting techniques.
The term manual handling is used to describe a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving an object.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and skill to conduct manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
All Trainers are QQI certified as required by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
Thu 23 Apr 2020 - Fri 24 Apr 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (2 days) The aim of the course is to refresh learners with the practical skills, knowledge and competence to provide first aid and life-saving support in an accident situation.
Tue 28 Apr 2020
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (1 day) Safe Pass is a safety awareness training programme for construction workers. This one-day programme provides workers with a basic knowledge of health and safety to make them aware of the inherent dangers on work sites so that they will not be a risk to themselves or to their co-workers who work alongside them.
Fri 1 May 2020 - Fri 8 May 2020
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM (2 weeks) This workshop focuses on providing understanding, skills and tactics to achieve and maintain excellent customer service standards. The methodology of making this a two-part workshop ensures complete understanding and implementation of learning and skills. It allows for a review of workbooks and challenges/goals/targets set in the first workshop to be followed up within the second workshop.
Tue 5 May 2020
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours) Current health and safety legislation requires that all employees engaged in manual handling activities must be given training in safe lifting techniques.
The term manual handling is used to describe a range of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving an object.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and skill to conduct manual handling activities in a manner that will prevent injury.
All Trainers are QQI certified as required by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA).
Tue 5 May 2020
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) On completion of this course participants will possess the knowledge, skills and techniques to carry out people moving and handling activities in a safe manner both for themselves and the person in accordance with good manual handling techniques.The course also trains participants in how to correctly use relevant people handling equipment.March 2020
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May 2020
Testimonials
"Well done on a great event. I thoroughly enjoyed participating and learning from it. "
"Congratulations to all on an excellent event yesterday, I have spoken to several delegates and feedback was very very positive."
"I have found the course very enjoyable, informative and practical. Looking forward to closing out on Monday and putting my new training to good use."
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