Skills To Advance
SME EMPLOYERS
Avail of Training and Certification opportunities for your employees on a range of QQI modules at Level 4 & 5 at Coláiste Íde.
Skills To Advance Brochures
- Healthcare:
Download the Skills To Advance Infection Prevention & Control (Online) brochures by clicking here and clicking here (PDF) - Childcare:
Download the Skills To Advance Childcare brochure here (PDF) - Hospitality:
Download the Skills To Advance Hospitality brochure here (PDF) - Beauty Therapy:
NEW for 2023: New iTEC Holistic Massage module in Beauty Therapy
Download the Skills To Advance Beauty Therapy brochure here (PDF)
Available Courses
- View all of our Healthcare courses here
- View all of our Catering courses here
- View all of our Technology oriented courses here and here
- View all of our Art, Fashion & Beauty courses here
- View all of our Business courses here
- View all of our Leisure & Sport courses here
Skills To Advance aims to equip employees with the skills to progress in their current job, or to take advantage of new job opportunities. It is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors.
Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market.
Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.
Interested?
Contact Lisa Bohan (Deputy Principal) via the following mobile number: 087 6990696 or contact us at info@ide.cdetb.ie.
- If employers are eligible no costs will apply.
- Enrolling now
- Visit links below for more insight:
Skills To Advance - Infection Prevention & Control Testimonials
"The science and the philosophy behind infection control was clearly outlined for the us as students. The videos presented the practical aspects of implementing an Infection Protection Protocol. We were encouraged to try for ourselves and this aspect of the course was useful, and its legacy will be visible in our school going forward. The pace and the knowledge were geared to the learner and their environments."
Martin Kavanagh (Board of Management National School)
"I found the zoom classes extremely easy to understand. Our tutor was very interactive and was able to adapt a slide to make it relevant to each person’s specific occupational requirements."
Mary Cahill (Preschool Owner)
"I felt that this training had come at exactly the right time as we are currently looking at how to protect the people that use it. I have started to look at all areas within the building from the front door to a computer mouse and see them in a different way. I feel I now have the skills and knowledge about infection prevention and control that will help me to keep my surroundings safe. From this training I have also gained so much more personal knowledge that I will take with me and use daily probably for the rest of my life and it has also given me an insight into the challenges people within the healthcare system face daily which has increased my respect for them immensely."
(Liz Skilling)
How is the programme delivered?
By Education and Training Boards (ETBs) in your region
Online with tutor support, or when feasible, a blend of online and in-person training
Flexible scheduling to suit both business and employee requirements
Duration depends on the delivery schedule agreed between the employer and the ETB providing the training. The certificate could be completed over 3-4 months with the diploma typically taking 9-12 months.
Employees can choose the certificate or diploma option, depending on their training needs, and can progress from certificate to diploma level. Local ETBs can help companies decide which level is most suitable to the employee’s needs.
What is the cost of the programme?
If eligible, there is no monetary costs involved provided the employee is in employment and this applies to modules being offered at QQI Level 4 and Level 5.
Further information, from Solas, can be found at the links below:
Developing Leaders for Hospitality and Tourism - A Skills to Advance training initiative for enterprise
To boost the retention and development of key talent in hospitality and tourism, two new industry recognised programmes have been created for the sector. These highly subsidised upskilling opportunities will provide critical team leadership and supervisorymanagement skills to enable business recovery and growth.
Who are the programmes for?
These programmes are suited to employees who are:
- performing a team lead or supervisory management role
- new to a team lead or supervisory management role
Employer benefits
- Equip staff to lead teams effectively
- Increase staff motivation and retention
- Customised content to address skills gaps
- Highly subsidised training will be provided
Employee benefits
- Enhance your skillset
- Lead teams effectively
- Manage and motivate teams
- Enhance digital skills
- Optimise your career prospects
Aim
To equip employees in the hospitality and tourism sector with enhanced skills to lead and manage their teams effectively.
Do the programmes lead to a qualification?
All programmes are accredited by City & Guilds or QQI and provide clear pathways for employees to develop future careers in hospitality and tourism. Qualifications are available at Levels 5 and 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications
What areas are covered?
- Operational Skills
- Customer Care
- People Management
- Finance and Controls
- Green / Sustainability
- Strategic Planning
- Communications
- Health and Safety
- Promotions and Sales
- Digital Skills
How are the programmes delivered?
- Training is provided by local ETBs
- Training is provided online with tutor support
- When feasible, a blend of online and in-person training is available
- Training delivery arrangements are flexible to suit both business and employee requirements
- The Level 5 programme can be completed over 3 months with the Level 6 typically taking 4-8 months
Industry Partnership
Developing Leaders for Hospitality and Tourism is a result of a collaboration between SOLAS, the Education and Training Boards (ETBs), the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), Fáilte Ireland and the Regional Skills Fora.
“I would like to commend SOLAS and the FET sector in their response to the impact of Covid-19 on the hotel sector. The proposed module content is very relevant and supports the development of the necessary leadership and management skillsets required to recover and grow our businesses”.
Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President, IHF
Click here to view this course PDF Brochure now >
Interested?
Contact Lisa Bohan (Deputy Principal) via the following mobile number: 087 6990696 or contact us at info@ide.cdetb.ie.
- If employers are eligible no costs will apply.
- Enrolling now
- Visit links below for more insight:
How is the programme delivered?
By Education and Training Boards (ETBs) in your region
Online with tutor support, or when feasible, a blend of online and in-person training
Flexible scheduling to suit both business and employee requirements
Duration depends on the delivery schedule agreed between the employer and the ETB providing the training. The certificate could be completed over 3-4 months with the diploma typically taking 9-12 months.
Employees can choose the certificate or diploma option, depending on their training needs, and can progress from certificate to diploma level. Local ETBs can help companies decide which level is most suitable to the employee’s needs.
What is the cost of the programme?
If eligible, there is no monetary costs involved provided the employee is in employment and this applies to modules being offered at QQI Level 4 and Level 5.
Further information, from Solas, can be found at the links below:
