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New FETAC award courses just launched - 2012/2013

Updated 01st February 2013
We have just launched a newly validated Web Design 5N1910 (FETAC Level 5) course through our very popular distance elearning programmes.

This online course is will introduce students to the core competencies required to effectively use HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) standards for the purpose of building, testing and maintaining websites. Find out more - click here.......

New Launch - Early Childhood Care & Education - 6M2007:

Updated January 2nd 2013
The Open College's new Childcare Level 6 Major Award - Early Childhood Care & Education - 6M2007 is now validated and just launched. 
Enroll now to secure your place on this new Childcare Programme at the Time Limited Special Launch offer.
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Updated 06th November 2012
We have just launched a new Level 6 Web Design course through our very popular distance elearning programmes.

This advanced online course is designed to enable the learner to acquire the skills necessary to establish, develop and maintain an interactive Web site. The learner will understand the principles and use of interactivity on the World Wide Web and the Internet. Find out more - click here.......


Updated August 20th 2012

Care of the Older Person FETAC Level 5 Attendance Learning Course

New course just launched - Care of the Older Person by attendance learning


Updated August 20th 2012
After our successful attendance programme on Healthcare Support DHSXX - FETAC Level 5 Major Award that commenced last April we are now enrolling for our new programme starting in October.

Over the next 8+ months we have the below attendance classes/modules available. This Major Award programme will be over subscribed, so if you are interested in securing a place at the exceptional value on offer please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the above course link for further details.

Supervised Exams:

Updated 16th May 2012
We have just launched a new Level 6 Human Resources course through our very popular distance learning programmes.

This very comprehensive module is designed to enable the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of the role and functions of Human Resources. It is aimed at those wishing to develop their practical skills appropriate to a supervisory management level.
Learners who successfully complete this course will:

Updated 11th May 2012
We have just launched a new Patient Handling course through our attendance learning programmes.

Sample of Content Covered: What, Why?, Legislation, Anatomy, Risk Assessment, Principles of safe lifting., Principles of Safe, Patient Handling, Safe Patient Handling Techniques, Use of hoists. Click the above course link for further details.

Updated 11th May 2012
We have just launched a new First Aid for Parents course through our attendance learning programmes. This course will complement our FETAC Childcare and Teaching courses.

This class is designed specifically for parents of baby's and young children, grandparents, babysitters and anyone else who is interested to learning or refreshing life saving skills. During this class, which takes approximately 6 hours, you'll be taught how to deal with the most common childhood emergencies, calmly and efficiently.

The content will be delivered in an unique style based on class participation, role play, lots of interaction between the tutor and students. Click the above course link for further details.

Updated 17th March 2012
We have just launched a new Level 5 Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures course through our very popular distance learning programmes.

The purpose of this module is to provide learners with a general understanding of legal principles and procedures, safety and quality in the workplace. It can be used as a core vocational module for DHSSX - Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills. The choice of optional units enables the learners to select units appropriate to their role or areas they aim to work in. Click the above course link for further details.

Updated 13th March 2012
We have just launched a new Level 5 Human Growth and Development course through our very popular distance learning programmes. This module aims to introduce learners to human development and behaviour from infancy to old age.

The module is designed for learners who intend to work in a variety of community/social care settings where frequent demand is made on the individual to relate to people at various levels of personal development and to understand the concepts of mental age and chronological age in order to be able to relate to people at a level appropriate to their needs.

The module is also aimed at learners who wish to complete the FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support (major award DHSXX) or the Nursing Studies (major award DCHSC) Certificate this is one of the elective modules and learners who wish to pursue a career in nursing.

Updated January 04th 2012
We have just launched a new Level 6 Advanced Major Award in Business Managment - BMANX through our very popular distance learning programmes. This 10 month course equips Managers including those new to Management with comprehensive skills in management of people, resources and activities. The course is based around eight sought after and highly practical modules.

At The Open College we offer our students the chance to create the course that suits them by providing many options on elective modules as listed below. We are the market leaders in price, quality and in providing our students with detailed educational materials supported by tutors who are experts and fully qualified in their fields. Click the above course link for further details.

Updated 06th December 2011
We have just launched a new Level 6 Finance course through our very popular distance learning programmes: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Finance. The module is designed to provide the learner with understanding, knowledge and practical skills required to understand the basics of finance and how money works.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

Updated 28th November 2011
We have just launched a new Level 5 Writing course through our very popular distance learning programmes: FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Creative Writing. This course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing. It aims to give students an understanding of the process of writing, key aspects of writing fiction, as well as the possibility of getting work published.

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

Updated November 9th 2011
We have just launched a new Level 6 course through our distance learning programmes: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Employment Law. Learners who successfully complete this course will:

Updated 02nd November 2011
We have just launched a new Level 5 Law course through our very popular distance learning programmes: FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Criminal Law. Learners who successfully complete this course will:

Updated 31st October 2011
We have just launched a new Level 6 course through our very popular distance learning programmes: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Business Law. Learners who successfully complete this course will:

Updated 11th October 2011
We have just launched a new full attendance class of our very popular distance learning course: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Mediation. This new 3 day course is aimed at:

Course will be run over 3 weeks. Click on the course link above for further details on what will be covered off over the 3 days.

Updated 24th September 2011
New Course just launched by The Open College: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Digital Photography
This new 4 day course is aimed at learners who wish to acquire skills in experiment digital photography and post-production imaging. It aims to provide enhanced skills and knowledge that are currently required within the photographic industry. Course will be run over 4 weeks. Click on the course link above for further details on what will be covered off over the 4 days.

Updated 21st September 2011
The Open College's new full attendance Healthcare Support (Major Award) Course is designed to give those wishing to work in the healthcare system a thorough grounding in the necessary skills. The course is relevant and highly practical, with each module focusing on a specific area of care and takes into account the most up to date requirements and growing changes in the Healthcare Sector. Courses start in mid October with one full day a week for 6 months. »Click here for further information.

Updated 14th September 2011
New Course just launched by The Open College: FETAC Level 5 component Certificate in Palliative Care.
The module is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills of the palliative care approach to enable them to care for the person diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and, in the last days of a person’s life and also his/her family in a dignified and holistic way. Click on the course link above for further details

Updated 7th September 2011
New Course just launched by The Open College: FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Occupational First Aid.
The module is designed to provide the learner with the knowledge, practical skills and understanding required to provide and coordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 and the associated Guide to these Regulations. Click on the course link above for further details on this new and exciting addition to our range of courses.

Updated 01st September 2011
New Course just launched by The Open College:FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Caring for Children 0-6 years.
Learners who successfully complete this course will: understand the responsibilities involved in caring for children, care for the physical needs of children from 0-6 years, promote good practice in caring for children, maintain an environment for children that is healthy, hygienic and safe. Click on the course link for further details on this new FETAC accredited Level 6 award course.

Updated 23rd August 2011
New Course just launched by The Open College: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Disability Awareness.
The course is designed to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge necessary to care for those with additional needs. The module aims to promote awareness and increase knowledge with regard to the aetiology, signs, symptoms of those with disabilities and conditions; including an overview of the role of therapies and techniques. Click on the course link for further details on this new FETAC accredited Level 6 award course.

Updated 13th August 2011
New Course just launched by The Open College: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Teaching Assistant Skills.
The course is designed to provide the learner with opportunities to acquire the skills and the knowledge to work in the role of teaching assistant and to plan, implement and evaluate a suitable programme of learning activities for students in a school setting............

Updated 25th July 2011
New Attendance/Blended Learning Course just launched: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Coaching. The next course will be run over the following 3 days: August 15th, 16th & 26th or September 7th, 14th and 28th.
With the course fees at only €399, we always ask - Why Pay more for the same FETAC award! Click on the course link for further details on this new course by The Open College.

Updated 21st July 2011
New Courses just launched include: FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Introduction to Nursing & FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control. Click on the course link for further details on these exciting new FETAC Accredited Courses.

Updated 15th July 2011
New Attendance Learning Course just launched: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Project Management. The next course will be run over 2 evenings(6.30 -9.30) per week for 4 weeks.
Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays - September 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th, 26th & 27th 2011 Click on the course link for further details on this new and exciting course by The Open College.

Updated 23rd June 2011
New component course just launched: FETAC Certificate in Social & Legal issues in Childcare. Click on the course link for further details on this new and exciting FETAC Approved Course.

Launched 28th May 2011
New Blended Learning Course: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Coaching. Click on the course link for further details on this new FETAC Award course delivered by Blended Learning - best of both Face to Face Lectures and our Distance Learning.

Launched 28th May 2011
New Blended Learning Course: FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety. Click on the course link for further details on this new FETAC Award course delivered by Blended Learning - best of both Face to Face Lectures and our Distance Learning.

Launched 26th May 2011
New Course: FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Train the Trainer by Distance Learning. Click on the course link for further details on this new and exciting FETAC Approved Course.

Launched 11th May 2011
Again due to popular demand we have added new dates in May 2011 for the FETAC Train the Trainer attendance learning course. New dates - May the 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th 2011. Enrol Online now to avoid disappointment. Click here for further details.

Launched 05th May 2011
The Open College have just launched a New Range of FETAC Approved Courses. They include Advanced & Major Award courses in Childcare Supervision & Healthcare Support. » Click here for further details on these and other new and exciting FETAC Approved Courses.

New FETAC Courses that we launched in February 2011 from your requests: Course Fee's will be from €299.

Certificate in Customer Service FETAC Level 6
Certificate in Business Administration Level 5
Advanced Childcare Supervision (Major Certificate) FETAC Level 6
Certificate in Customer Service FETAC Level 6
Certificate in Care Skills FETAC Level 5
Certificate in Coaching FETAC Level 6 
Level 6 Certificate in Digital Photography
Level 6 Certificate in Personal Effectivness in the Workplace
Level 6 Certificate in Marketing Communications
Level 5 Certificate in Legal Studies
Level 6 Certificate in Communications
Level 5 Certificate in Working in Childcare
Level 5 Certificate in Care Provision and Practice
Level 6 in Mental Health
Level 6 Certificate in Child Development
Level 6 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support
Certificate in Mediation FETAC Level 6.
Level 5 Certificate in Writing Skills for Journalism
Level 5 Certificate in Print Journalism

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