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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.
Training Programmes
Mon 11 Nov 2019
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).
Tue 12 Nov 2019
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 12 Nov 2019
09:00 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) This 1-day programme aims to deliver some of the key skills in coaching either individuals or teams. It emphasises the need of cultivating a positive work environment for the effective uptake of the coaching process.
Tue 12 Nov 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 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.
Wed 13 Nov 2019 - Thu 14 Nov 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (2 days) A development program that enables supervisors to build collaborative relationships with their peer supervisors and to support their individual team members to maximum levels of engagement, personal accountability and personal empowerment. The aim of this programme is to offer participants a foundation set of skills and techniques to become high-performance supervisors.
Thu 14 Nov 2019 - Fri 15 Nov 2019
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.
Mon 18 Nov 2019 - Tue 19 Nov 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM (2 days) Designed as an approved Certification Course for Experienced Operators who are not certified or whose certificates have expired.
The course covers the key operating elements and safety practices for Reach or Counter Balance Trucks. It concludes with theoretical and practical competence tests.
Tue 19 Nov 2019
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 19 Nov 2019
09:00 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) This 1-Day programme provides the systematic approach in preparing for interviews from recruitment process to job offer. Participants will have enhanced skills and practice in developing effective questions and learn techniques in maximising the actual interview process in leading to the selection of the right candidate.
Tue 19 Nov 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM (1 day) Designed as an approved Refresher course for previously certified operators, the course revisits the key operating elements and safety practices in line with the Code of Practice. The course concludes with theoretical and practical assessments.
Thu 21 Nov 2019
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day) This course will cover how to build your awareness and skills to manage challenging calls and deliver exceptional customer experiences consistently.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
09:30 AM - 12:00 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).
Sat 23 Nov 2019
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 26 Nov 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM (1 day) The aim of this programme is to train people in key goal setting strategies that can be applied to any goal, highlight and align six key goal setting strategies with company vision/ objectives and share key insights into what prevents people from achieving their goals and how to overcome this.
Thu 28 Nov 2019 - Mon 2 Dec 2019
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.
Thu 28 Nov 2019
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.
Mon 2 Dec 2019
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.
Mon 2 Dec 2019
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 5 Dec 2019 - Fri 6 Dec 2019
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.
Thu 5 Dec 2019
09:30 AM - 04:00 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.November 2019
December 2019
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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