A part-time evening course is being run in Wicklow Town & Blessington. The course will run on Mondays and Thursdays in Wicklow, and on Mondays and Wednesdays in Blessington from 7pm to 10pm.

The next term commences on 12th September 2011 and the deadline for receipt of applications is 12th August 2011.

Modules are priced at €120 each.

In order to gain a full Fetac Level 5 Certificate, you are required to complete 8 modules over 2yrs.

Please contact our office on number below to request a brochure.

Contact the WCCC office - 0404 64455

This FETAC Level 5 First Aid course follows HSA guidelines and is recommended for the Owner or Manager of a Childcare facility, responsible for staff and children. The 2 1/2 day course covers all aspects of First Aid skills needed and includes automated external defibrillation (AED). The certificate is valid for 2 years from date of course completion

Cost: €80 (includes lunch)
Places per course: 10

This course is suitable for those who hold a two year FETAC level 5 Occupational First Aid Certificate which is about to expire or has expired no later than 3 weeks before  the date of this course.  The expiry date is calculated 2 years from the date of the first aid exam and not from the date of issue on the FETAC cert. This course now includes Cardiac First Responder training in automated external defibrillators (AED).  It will renew certification for a further two years.  

All participants of this course must submit a copy of their expired (or about to expire) OFA Certificate with their application form.

Cost: €40 (includes lunch)
Places per course:10

This one day course will enable participants to apply general first aid skills to any child in an emergency.  The course is aimed at  those who are involved in the care of children.  Completion of the course gives a certificate valid for 2 years.

Cost: €40 (includes lunch)
Places per course: 10

This fire prevention course offers a cost effective way of meeting the requirements to have a number of trained fire wardens.  It provides both basic knowledge and training in fire safety as required by The health, Welfare & Safety Act 2005 and the Fire Services Act 1981 & 2003, incorporating the duties and responsibilities of a fire warden. It will provide participants with the necessary information to undertake these duties in the workplace. Certificates valid for two years will be issued on completion of course.

Who should attend
Any managers, supervisors or employees with responsibility for fire safety within your organisation. 

Course objectives
The course enables staff with an enhanced fire safety role to meet the training requirements detailed in the current workplace fire safety legislation.

Course content
· Theory of fire and smoke behaviour
· Identify possible fire hazards in the workplace
· Fire prevention
· Role and responsibilities of fire wardens
· Fire evacuation procedures
· Practical exercises

Places Per Course: 12
Cost: €25

Cost: Free
Places per course: 20

The Road Safety Authority has developed a pack which can be used in childcare services throughout the country.  Its called “Simon & Friends” and the  aim of this resource is to promote road safety to children aged five and under in a pre-school setting. Each provider who attends the information session will receive a FREE illustrated pack which includes a CD Rom, a teacher’s guide and four storybooks.  Places limited to one person per service.

Cost: FREE
Places per course: 20

"Have you got mail?"

A short course to hone your computer skills;  using the mouse, sending and receiving emails (with attachments) and basic file organising.

If applying for this course, please indicate on the booking form:  your computer skills (1) complete beginner - where's the on button?  (2) beginner - I've used the on button a few times or  (3) learner -  I know a bit but would like to learn a bit more

Cost: FREE
Places per course: 6

This three week course will teach you how to introduce the Irish Language naturally & informally with the use of simple Irish rhymes and songs. 

Anyone who cares for the development of  young children will love this course!

It is intended to use elements of the HighScope Education through Movement Programme for presenting these workshops. The presentations will involve linking the programme to the three National Frameworks, Síolta, Aistear and Regulation 5.

These workshops will:

· extend vocabulary and introduce new phrases in Irish

· introduce rhymes using steady beat

· build an understanding of timing

· introduce new circle games

Cost: €35
Places per course: 20

This course is open to both beginners and previous participants of the Irish workshops run by the WCCC.  The relaxed atmosphere of the workshops will allow beginners  to learn the programme while at the same time taking on board the experiences of the previous participants which would come up for discussion during the session.

The course of three workshops would expand on the earlier course content and monitor and resolve any practical issues experienced in implementing the programme to date. The tutor will use elements of the HighScope Education through Movement Programme for presenting these workshops. The presentations would also involve linking the programme Aistear.

The early years are golden for language development. Research in the last fifteen years tells us that learning a second language from birth to 6 years is child’s play.  Experience has shown that the best way to achieve the early introduction of a language is by using simple rhymes and songs in a fun way with young children.

Cost: €35
Places per course: 20

This course is for Childminders and those thinking of Childminding. It’s the only government sponsored training programme for Childminders. The course looks at:

· Choosing Childminding

· Child Development

· Hygiene, Health & Safety

· the Well-being of Children

· the Importance of Play

· Supports for Childminders

Interactive and stimulating discussions, all the latest information on childcare in the home, and practical advice on the do’s and dont’s of setting up your own service has made this one of our most popular and well-attended course over the years.

Cost: FREE
Places per course: 18

The aim of this course is to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries in the workplace. All employees engaged in lifting of loads during their working day must be given training in order to comply with the 1993 Health & Safety at work regulations.  This practical workshop will demonstrate the correct procedures for carrying out all lifting, and ensuring good back health and compliance.  It carries a certification valid for 2 years.       

Where:	Laragh: Brockagh Resource Centre
When:	Weds 4th April, 7pm-10pm

Cost: €25
Places per course: 12

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An informal get-together  for managers and staff of Community Childcare Services with Lily Dempsey, Community Provider rep on the WCCC Board., and WCCC Childcare Development Workers. Hear updates, share experiences and discuss any concerns or just have a chat and a cuppa.

Cost: Free

East Wicklow:

Craft & Activity Workshops
Based on the early years curriculum framework Aistear, there are 4 workshops linked by the theme of Identity & Belonging. Through the activities, children will explore their sense of who they are. For a child, an understanding of themselves, their characteristics and abilities creates an important foundation for early learning.  At each workshop, you will get instructions & resources for all the crafts & activities to take home in the story bag provided. Related books will be recommended from local libraries as well as songs and games.

These network training mornings are for Childminders with no more than 3 toddlers. You must book in advance as places are limited. 

This two hour training programme provides guidance to management and staff of childcare services on the prevention of, and effective response to, a critical incident.  Materials provided.

Cost: FREE
Places per course: 20

This day will focus on numeracy & literacy and link in with Síolta & Aistear.

Starting with Story
Creating a love of books and stories at a young age lays the foundation for children’s literacy development. This workshop is aimed at childcare professionals interested in learning how books can be used as the basis for extending literacy and topic work with children.

Language leads to literacy
This workshop will discuss the important links between oral language development and literacy, and provide you with practical strategies for paving the way for children to read and write.

Numeracy

Early childhood settings play an important role in developing children's early mathematical language and ideas.  This workshop will look at ideas and suggestions on how to enhance this work.

Science workshop

The world around us and how it works is always something that interests young children in particular. Many of the things adults just take for granted are the source of questions for children. You all have come across the questions they pose: why is the sky blue? is an old favourite. Science holds the answers to these questions. Included in these exploring and thinking experiments will be aspects of numeracy, which are all important to quantifying and explaining scientific information

Where:	Laragh: Lynhams Hotel, Laragh
When:	Sat 28th April, 10am - 4pm

Cost: €25 pp (including lunch); €40 per service (2 persons) & €10pp thereafter for addional (> 2 places) from any one service.

Places per course: 100

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This interactive talk, will look at common issues in the 0-4 years age group and will cover the following topics.

· Managing behaviour- What is your child trying to communicate to you.

· Developing effective limit setting learn key skills and strategies to decrease annoying behaviours.

· Effective ways to praise and Encourage your Child to bring out the best in your child.

· The use of reward charts to teach your child new behaviours.

· Natural & Logical Consequences for pre-schoolers

· School readiness for Preschoolers- what can parents do to prepare their pre-schoolers for primary to assist with this transition.

· Academic and Social Skills Coaching.

Cost: €5
Places per course: 25

WCCC is delighted to welcome David Coleman back to Co Wicklow to present a day for parents.

WCCC has asked him to talk about, and to answer questions on, how parents can best deal with the pressures that the current economic difficulties are having on them, and on their parenting of, and relationships with, their children.

As this parallels the general themes of his latest 21st Century Child series on RTE TV, David will be well tuned for his day at the Glendalough Hotel.

Cost:€35
Places per course: 150