Education & Training
Labour Market Training
Labour market training provides opportunities for individuals to gain some of the qualifications needed in order to apply for jobs. GRD’s Development officers work with our Training officers to provide employment skills related courses such as Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, HACCP and First Aid.
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Safe Pass is a mandatory one-day health and safety awareness programme.
The aim of the programme is to raise the standard of safety awareness in the construction industry and to ensure that, over time, all site personnel undergo basic health and safety awareness training to enable them to work onsite without being a risk to themselves or others who might be affected by their acts or omissions.
Candidates who successfully complete the programme will receive a Safe Pass Registration Card.
For further information please contact:
Marie Finnerty
phone: 087 1870689
Email: mfinnerty@grd.ie
Nórah Ní Cheannabháin (Connemara)
phone: 087 9740572
Email: nnicheannabhain@grd.ie
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This manual handling course will teach you the principles of safe lifting, how the back works, and precautions to take at home and at work that will prevent back injuries.
Back injuries like sprains, strains, herniated discs, and fractured vertebrae can arise from accidents when lifting heavy loads and can be both painful and dangerous.
Take this course today to prevent back injuries while lifting heavy loads.
For more information please contact:
Martin Macdonald
phone: 087 0573643
email: mmacdonald@grd.ie
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The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills & attitude to be able to deal with fires safely
Learning Outcomes
What is fire?
The impact of fire on people, the environment and workplace plus an appreciation of the importance of fire safety
Legislative Requirements
Give an understanding of the legal requirements in respect to fire safety; employers and employees responsibilities; emergency procedures and regulations
Fire Risk Assessment
Common causes, how it spreads and sources of heat
Emergency Procedures & Plans
Detection; human behaviour; what to do; fighting fires
Fire Extinguishment
Different kinds of fire; different types of extinguishers; PASS (fighting the fire)
For more information please contact:
Martin Macdonald
phone: 087 0573643
email: mmacdonald@grd.ie
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First aid training will equip you with the awareness and practical capabilities of how to react if the worst happens.
When you learn first aid, you have knowledge of how to help someone that collapses, cuts themselves, gets hurt in an emergency situation or finds themselves in a medical emergency.
For more information please contact:
Martin Macdonald
phone: 087 0573643
email: mmacdonald@grd.ie
Nórah Ní Cheannabháin (Connemara)
phone: 087 9740572
email: nnicheannabhain@grd.ie
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HACCP Stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.
HACCP is an internationally recognized system for reducing the risk of safety hazards in food.
A HACCP System requires that potential hazards are identified and controlled at specific points in the process.
For more informataion please contact:
Marie Finnerty
phone: 087 1870689
email: mfinnerty@grd.ie
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The first step to learning to drive in Ireland is to pass the driver theory test.
The theory test is a computer-based examination of motoring theory appropriate to the category of vehicle you wish to be licenced to drive.
It checks your knowledge of:
The rules of the road
Risk perception
Eco-driving
Hazard awareness
Good driving behaviour
For more information please contact:
James Applegate
phone: 087 1684508
email: japplegate@grd.ie
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• Tips and Advice on seeking Employment
• Tips and Guidance: CV Do’s and Don’ts
• Tips for Constructing a Good Personal Profile Summary or Statement
• Tips and Guidance: Filling in Gaps on Your CV
• Tips and Guidance: Cover Letters
• Preparing for Job Interview Questions Using the STAR Approach
• Tips and Guidance: The 5 steps of an Interview
• Tips and Guidance: Phone and Video Interviews
• Job Searching: Where Do I Start?
• Useful Job Searching Website
• Training and Education opportunities
• Information on Education and Training opportunities available
SICAP Supports available
For further information please contact:
Donna Gleeson Ryan
email: dgleeson@grd.ie
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Free, basic computer and internet classes for beginners and farmers. These are run in partnership with Irish Rural Link.
Topics include:
• Turning on the computer
• Setting up and sending and receiving emails
• Introduction to the Internet
• Searching online
• Shop online
• Downloading and using apps
• Internet Safety and Security
• Online banking
• Use Online Government Services
• Department of Agriculture Farmer registration, Calf and Herd Registration
For further information please contact:
Emily Hughes
phone: 087 4131248
email: ehughes@grd.ie
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This is free online personal development course which will help you to develop your life goals and motivate and support you through the process. The course is run over 6 weeks and the topics covered are outlined as follows:
• Session 1: Taking Stock of Your Life
• Session 2: Routines & Structure
• Session 3: Know Your Values
• Session 4: Managing the Inner Critic
• Session 5: Life Vision
• Session 6: Embracing Fear to make change
For further information please contact:
Freeda Garman
phone: 087 3674658
email: fgarman@grd.ie
Community Education
Community Education courses such as cooking, gardening and furniture up-cycling are also offered. Many of these courses are run in partnership with the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB). Other courses , particularly in digital skills, are run in conjunction with Irish Rural Link.
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