The Community Education Service supports local community groups across Tipperary Education & Training Board (ETB) to create and access learning opportunities in their own local community. As the course content is organised in partnership with community group, tutor & learners all courses are therefore unique.Please therefore bear in mind what is listed below is not a menu of courses that you can choose to do – instead it is a sample of courses that existing community education groups have created in response their own local needs.If you are interested in accessing a community education course for your group or if you need more general information Contact Deborah Ryan at 067 31845 or Veronica Crowe at 052 6126269. | ||
![]() Wood-Turning is a very enjoyable craft and offers the opportunity to make a range of wooden pieces such as candlestick holders, egg cups etc. Therefore undertaking a wood turning course in its own right will teach you the fundamental wood-turning basics. However the aim of a wood turning course for one of our community education groups was set up to engage parents in adult learning activities with a view to building up relationships with between a primary school and this group of parents. |
![]() A community music course will be designed to give your group a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts that you will need to play or sing and present this work within community or public settings. |
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![]() Are you new to using computers? Are you new to using word or publisher ? When it comes to learning today’s technology, a computer basics course for all you community groups needs has all the basic concepts covered. So if you wish to create a newsletter or poster highlighting your community groups activities this course will help. We have laptops and all the equipment you need to get you started. |
![]() Community art tutors can engage and collaborate with different community groups where there are social, cultural or environmental issues to be addressed. Our tutor will work with your group to facilitate a local creative project with your group through an art medium A community art project will involve many of the following aspects; group discussion, facilitation, project planning, critical thinking skills and community development as well as an art dimension. |
![]() Wood craft offers learners a unique opportunity to learn the skills of using hand tools to create a simple wooden piece. Groups that successfully complete this module will have learned how to handle woodwork tools and equipment safely, develop an awareness of the need for planning and design, develop the basic skills necessary to make a simple woodcraft items |
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![]() This course is designed for Community Education Groups or newly formed Community or Voluntary Organisations. The overall ethos of the course is in accordance with the methodology of community development: empowerment, participation and equality. The Course content includes: Committee Members, Tips about Teamwork, What needs to be on the Agenda, Minutes, Expaining what your committee is about, Self evaluation, Meeting management.
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![]() We have a range of art and craft courses from the traditional to the contemporary and many community education groups use these courses to bring adults into the service they provide for the first time. These courses simply offer a wonderful opportunity to learn a new skill, to join a new group, and build up your confidence.
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![]() You’ve been trying to eat more organic foods, both to decrease the amount of pesticides you and your family consume, and to help protect the environment from overloading with toxic chemicals. But organics can get a bit expensive, luckily, there’s a way to grow your own delicious, fresh produce, while having fun and learning at the same time – organic gardening! Get into our sustainable living series…… |
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![]() Learn how to identify willow type, use the tools for cutting willow and make a willow basket. This course will facilitate group members to make a piece of willow work such as a basket as well as giving the group the opportunity to explore a willow project for the community as part of the course. The community aspect of this course will enable you contribute to a local community project. |
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![]() Upskill in digital photography skills as well as developing a local project capturing your local community with a view to taking a critical eye of your surroundings and of wider community issues. This course offers a brief introduction to the history of photography and visual culture, basic skills for using a digital camera effectively, how to manipulate and print photographs. The other element of this course which is facilitated at the outset is the social or community theme for the course. Finally a group exhibition can be organised around the theme in the local community. |
![]() Are you worried all the time and feel that your life is out of balance? If so, a course in yoga or mindfulness will help your group. Mindfulness teaches us how to direct our attention to what is happening right here, right now, with an attitude of kindness towards ourselves. This course can facilitate a journey towards well being for members of a community education group in need of this type support. |
Healthy Eating – Introduction Community education offers groups the opportunity to design a course that will enhance cookery skills supporting members to follow a healthier lifestyle. | ![]() A basic ceramics course will enable you to get to grips with clay as well as create a small craft piece using your hands. The craft item is then prepared with a glaze and finally kiln dried. There are three techniques that can be used in this process and include using the pinch pot, coil or slab method. |
![]() This course will enable you to make a basic chicken coop using recycled materials e.g. pallets. This introductory course will bring you through the basic materials and methods required to build a hen house. |
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![]() Know your rights but also your responsibilities as a member of your community Are well informed about decisions that you make Are able to reflect on your own actions and understand how they affect others Are able to explain your point of view on issues that affect other people. This course will introduce you to the notion of active citizenship and your role as an active citizen |
![]() There is sweet satisfaction in growing your own food and filling your table with delicious, healthy produce. We hope this course will help you in your gardening journey, introduce you to new crops and growing techniques, assist when you have to troubleshoot a problem, and ultimately lead you to bigger, more successful harvests. This course will enable you to grow vegetables at home with your family while also enhancing your knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment. Growing your own vegetable will also bring you closer to living a sustainable life, not to mention widening your interest in other horticultural activities. |
![]() Always wanted to learn and new skill or craft, this may be for you. Knitting and crocheting are both wonderful crafts. Offers you the opportunity to come together with a group of adults to learn the skills in craft work and enjoy the benefits of a community gathering. And while crafting you can explore issues affecting your group or the wider community. Even crochet can be political ! |
![]() The main objective of the course is to prepare the learner to engage with business as an entrepreneur and start thinking like one. This course will cover the core concepts of entrepreneurship, by the end of the course participants will have a substantial understanding of entrepreneurial skills which have been facilitated by the tutor. Learners will be taught core entrepreneurial competencies, including business modelling, design thinking and business planning. The specificities of different forms of entrepreneurship will also be emphasised (i.e. social, women, technology, local and eco entrepreneurship). This course is suitable to community education group stakeholders. |
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