LTI Horticulture
Level 5
Individuals who want to gain the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Horticulture must complete 9 QQI modules.

The course is full-time running for 5 days a week for 40 weeks.

Due to the on-going restrictions in place due to Covid-19, the start date of this course has been deferred until further notice. It is envisaged that the QQI Level 5 Motor Technology will come back on stream around September 2020. 

If you want to register your interest in the course you can do so  here by following the link and click ‘Apply Now’. Once this step has been completed you will be contacted by CLDC to talk you through the programme.  If you would like more information on the programme before applying for it please contact Fiona McAuthur, 0874393877 or email at fmcarthur@cldc.ie.

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and competence in motor technology in order to meet the standards set by the awarding body in the award specification for Motor Technology level 5

The course is delivered over 38 weeks. This is a FULL TIME programme.

Classes will run each morning from approximately 9.15am to 4.15pm from Monday to Thursday and 9:15am to 2:45pm on Fridays.

This course will be held in Ennis.

It is offered by Clare Local Development Company in partnership with LCETB.

Individuals who want to gain the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in Motor Technology complete 8 QQI modules.

Industry Certified Modules include:

Engine Diagnostic Training
Safe Pass
Manual Handling
Mathematics

CLDC delivers a programme which sets out basic grounding to individuals who wish to start their own business, from the development of the initial idea, to common dangers and pitfalls to taking your product to market and encouraging individuals to focus on their strengths while critically reflecting on areas that need to be addressed when developing a business idea.
The course runs for 2.5 hours per week for 8 weeks. It is a non accredited course for individuals who are long term unemployed.

Learner Expectation

It is envisaged that upon completion of this programme that individuals will be in a better position to develop their business idea. It will also act as a platform for individuals to share ideas by facilitating opportunities for networking and support.

Course Aim: To provide an overview of self-employment as a viable option for individuals who are unemployed and are receiving supports under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The Start Your Own Business (SYOB) course will give individuals who are considering setting up a business key information and practical steps for them to take.

Course Content

The course content is designed to support micro and small enterprises to develop and create sustainable self employed job opportunities through a series of capacity building sessions, including but not limited to:

• Traits of the Entrepreneur, Am I suited to being self-employed?
• Setting up a business – types of business and legal implications.
• Funding my business, set up costs and getting support
• Marketing- making my business work, creating a market for my business
• Sales and financial forecasting –  Profit &Loss and Cash Flow
• Business accounts.
• Understanding your customer. Profiling your customer
• Finalising your Business Plan including Market Research, Financial Planning/Forecasting & Self and business SWOT analysis.
• Unique Selling Points of Your Business.
• Start-up supports – Clare Local Enterprise Office, LEADER, Chambers of Commerce, DSP Grants.

Course Outcomes

 Upon completion of the course, it is proposed that all who attend in full will leave with the following;

• Business plan template complete or near competition
• Understand what supports are available
• Understand who are the business customers
• Know how to promote a business
• Understand the basics of managing business money and how to work with my accountant

Course Duration: 4 sessions, 2.5 to 3hrs in duration per session. The course runs over 10 to 12 hours in full.

Cost: €0.00. This course is fully funded under SICAP.

Next Couse Dates

2025

Half Day course covering topics:

Business Planning
Marketing
Customers
Cash Flow
Building your Team
Exit Strategy
The session will be interactive and at the end each participant will have either a partial or complete business plan ready for submission.
This is a half day course. It is a free non accredited course for individuals who are long term unemployed.