A full list of the courses for the year 2014-1015 for An Cosán Community Education Centre

1. Welcome to our guide to adult community education classes. We really hope you find a course here that you
would like to do. If you have never done a course at An Cosán, or have never been back to education, you are
especiallywelcome.Joinover7,500studentswhomAnCosánhaswelcomedsinceopeningitsdoors in 1999.
Our courses aim to support you to develop your own capacities and experience a sense of empowerment in your life
and community. We hope there is something for everyone, whatever your interests or goals. You can attend classes
here in An Cosán or through our blended on line programmes.
Community Education
Guide to Classes
2014 – 2015
Doing a course in An Cosán can be life
changing, yet we know it is not
always easy to return to education.
We offer a range of supports which
include on-site childcare, counselling,
access to computers, mentoring or
additional supports for learners with
special needs, within the limits of
available resources.
There are always new workshops,
seminars and courses happening at
An Cosán. If you would like us to keep
you up to date about what’s
happening here or receive further
information on any of our courses,
please leave your contact details
with Lily on 01 462 8488 or
l.ward@ancosan.com.
Throughout the year the An Cosán
Outreach Team support local people
in the community of Tallaght West
who wish to return to education.
We hold regular coffee mornings,
information days and various
introductory sessions to a range of
courses. For further details contact
Imelda at i.hanratty@ancosan.com
There is €5 contribution per class to
help towards our overhead costs,
hospitality and student supports.
Student Supports
All students have access to a number
of supports with regard to academic
study, including mentoring,
supervised study, one-to-one
meetings with the programme
coordinator alongside tutorials within
each individual module and support
in terms of preparation for the
assessments.
To apply for a course you can do any
of the following:
I Come along to our Registration
Day on Wednesday September 3rd
here in An Cosán from 10am – 8pm.
I Contact Lily Ward, Administrator,
on 01 462 8488 or
l.ward@ancosan.com
An Cosán, Fortunestown Road,
Jobstown, Tallaght, D 24.
I Contact the relevant programme
coordinator as detailed in the
brochure
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2. English Classes
One in four of us have difficulty with reading, writing and
spellings. This class will help you improve these skills
in a confidential small group setting.
09.30 am – 11.15 am English Introductory
11.30 am – 12.30 pm Improve your Spelling
1.45 pm – 3.45pm English Intermediate
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages
Introductory course: Helps build literacy skills in
English and increase your confidence in speaking the
language.
Advanced course: helps you to improve your verbal and
written skills in English.
Women and Wellness
Develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to take
charge of your own well-being
Community Education Classes
These classes will generally run from Sept – May 2015 unless otherwise stated
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
Course costs €145.00 to include Skills Card and
Materials. Weekly payment plan in place.
7 modules including Computer Essentials, Online
Essentials, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Using
Databases, Presentation & IT Security. Basic ICT skills
required.
Positive Parenting 10 Week Programme
Take your parenting skills to the next level with simple
tips to help manage the big and small problems of family
life. This 10 week course supports you to enhance and
build relationships within families

3. Spirals4 Week Programme
This programme is for young parents of children aged
from birth to three years. The programme explores
books and toys, and discusses feeding, nutrition, and
child safety. Workshops include interactive play
sessions each week. All materials are provided
Personal Development
A holistic programme which empowers you to
understand and look after your emotional health,
increases self-awareness and build confidence. Identify
and set goals to bring about positive changes in your life.
Introduction to Drama
Take a leap! Discover your creativity and build your
confidence. Explore what drama means through theatre,
games, exercise and improvisation.
U3A (University of the 3rd Age)
Are you over 55 years? Join this fortnightly group to
pursue your interests in a social setting where learning
is life-long!
Introductory Courses in Computers
10 Week Programme
Learn all the skills you need to get the most from
everyday technology. These short courses are for
complete beginners and are a fun and informal
introduction to the Internet, email and more.
Child Care Major Award QQI FETAC Level 5
This, Back to Education Initiative, childcare course
delivers one module over the academic year. Entry
criteria apply.
For further information contact: Deidre Bannon
Email: d.bannon@ancosan.com
Community Development Major Award QQI
FETAC Level 5 Fee Paying
This ongoing modular part time course is targeted at
community activists, workers or volunteers who have
an interest in, or experience of, involvement in the
community. This programme provides a progression into
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For further information contact: Sinead Kelly
Email: s.kelly@ancosan.com
Y-WIT – Young Women into
Technology Workshops
These workshops are designed to reach out to women
and invite them to hands-on fun workshops whereby
they will learn how to use basic software, how to use
social media and the internet, as well as coding and
eventually designing their own apps!
For further information contact: Sinead Kelly
Email: s.kelly@ancosan.com
Reading Workshop
Learn about new picture books to share with your
child and explore active ways to read new words and
develop a love of reading at this monthly workshop.
A new book will be featured each month for children
between 3-8 years.
Men’s Shed
An Cosán supports local Men’s Shed projects with
access to community education.
For further information contact: Terry McManus
Email: terrymcm@live.ie
For general queries about any of our Community
Education courses contact:
Lily Ward, Administrator Email: l.ward@ancosan.com
or
Imelda Hanratty, Outreach Coordinator
Email: i.hanratty@ancosan.com

4. Community Care Major Award QQI FETAC Level 5
This part time programme will help you develop personal
qualities and knowledge required for employment in
social services. This could include working with family
and community groups in respite care, residential units
or care of the elderly.
For further information contact: Gaye Kelly
Email: g.kelly@ancosan.com
Childcare Major Award QQI FETAC Level 5
Fee Paying
This part time programme will provide you with the
practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to
work with young children and their families in an early
childhood care and education setting.
For further information contact: Gaye Kelly
Email: g.kelly@ancosan.com
Post Programme Support into Employment
This 3 month course is designed for students who have
completed an accredited course and would like to
be supported to access employment opportunities.
Learners will gain skills and confidence through employ-
ability skills training, mentoring, group work, and one to
one support.
For further information contact: Sinead Kelly
Email: s.kelly@ancosan.com
Entry to QQI/FETAC programmes is determined by a
short informal interview that will support you to select
the most appropriate course to meet your needs. Some
certificate courses have minimum entry requirements.
A learner who successfully completes one of our QQI
(FETAC) Programmes, may progress to Further and
Higher Education, using the Higher Education Links
Scheme.
Accessing Employment
Are you interested in gaining a qualification and improving your employment opportunities? Ask us about the range
of part time programme options below which support your return to work

5. Early Childhood Curriculum Minor Award QQI
FETAC Level 6 Fee Paying
This module is designed to provide the learner with the
knowledge and skills required to implement the early
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year’s frameworks – Síolta (Quality) and Aistear (Learning)
– through the pedagogical approach and curriculum of
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For further information contact: Gaye Kelly
Email: g.kelly@ancosan.com
Childcare Major Award QQI FETAC Level 6
Fee Paying
This programme, delivered on a modular basis, is
suitable for individuals who are currently working in
Childcare, as the assessment is based on children and
management in your workplace. Participants must have
completed and received the full FETAC award in
Childcare Level 5.
For further information contact: Gaye Kelly
Email: g.kelly@ancosan.com
Higher Education
and Continuous
Professional
Development
An Cosán is committed to supporting continual profes-
sional development in the community and voluntary
sector and offers the following programmes.
An Cosán is currently offering the following third level part time modular programmes validated by IT Carlow under
delegated authority from Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI (formally HETAC). These programmes are developed
in the context of adult education and lifelong learning and are intended for mature students. Minimum entry
requirements apply, please contact coordinator for more detailed information.
Childcare and Development Special Purpose
Award QQI HETAC Level 6 Fee Paying
The aim of this module is to provide the student with an
understanding of the required physical care of a child, in
partnership with parents which addresses develop-
mental progress and nutrition.
BA Degree Applied Addiction Studies and
Community Development QQI Level 7
Fee paying
This three year part time programme provides an
academic qualification in the area of addiction and
community development work. It will build the capacity
of drugs workers and volunteers to become increasingly
effective leaders and reflective practitioners.

6. BA Degree in Leadership and Community
Development QQI Level 7 Fee paying
This three part time programme aims to build the
capacity of individuals to effect change in their local
community, the opportunity to build on participants’
existing knowledge base, apply theory to practice and
critically reflect on experience.
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and
Care QQI Level 8 Fee paying
This three year part time programme aims to develop
early childhood professionals to become competent to
deliver and manage quality service to children and
families.
Special Purpose Awards QQI Level 7 Fee paying
I Transformative Community Education
I Leadership and Community Development
I Active Citizenship
I Technological Enhanced Learning
I Supporting Children and Families with Additional
Needs
The facilities available at An Cosán and other partners
in the virtual delivery of our curriculum include an Open
Learning Centre which has computers and internet
access, classroom/ study rooms and hospitality.
Students will have access to Blackboard, IT Carlow’s
virtual education resource, including both the virtual
and on campus library.
For further information contact: Mary Paul Keane
Email: mp.keane@ancosan.com
Funding
An Cosán is grateful for the support of the following
Government Depts/Bodies: Dept. of Social Protection,
Dept. of Education and Skills, Dept. of Environment,
Community and Local Government, Pobal and Health
Services Executive. An Cosán is also deeply appreciative
of all the support it receives from our corporate
sponsors; Accenture, ESB, Xilinx, Airtricity and IBM.
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An Cosán is committed to delivering it’s curriculum
into the 21st
century in a virtual context. This will
support the future growth and development of
community education into the future nationwide.
An Cosán will be offering 5 Special Purpose Awards
which will be delivered virtually.