At Springwell Centre we offer the following range of courses:
USING ICT & COMPUTER SKILLS
This course is designed for the complete beginner. It introduces word processing, the internet, e-mails etc. An excellent course for computer shy people! This course is taken by Nuala McIntyre Barnes in conjunction with Southern Regional College. On completion, an O.C.N. Level 1 Certificate is awarded.
OCR WORD PROCESSING STAGES 1 - 3
Our Word Processing classes are taken by Mary Mann. Mary has extensive experience in this field and allows the student to work at their own pace, sitting exams when the student feels ready. The vast majority of Mary’s students have received distinctions in their exam results.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS - English and Maths
These classes are not for the basic beginner but aims to improve skills and increase confidence. These classes are taken by Lorraine Sheppard in conjunction with Southern Regional College.
Participants have the opportunity to gain OCR certificates.
STEPS TO EXCELLENCE
This has proven to be an extremely popular course. ‘STEPS’ is a Personal Development course which aims to equip us with new thinking skills so we can build a better life and make positive plans for the future. This course is taken by one of our trained facilitators and runs for 10 weeks. Participants have the opportunity to gain OCN Level 2 certificates.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Over the years we have offered several ‘Stress Management’ courses from different facilitators. They have always proven very popular. Topics included with Stress Management are:
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Stress and how to beat it!
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Relaxation techniques
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Colour therapy
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Self Confidence / self esteem etc
'Pass it on'
Health and Wellbeing Course
This course,run in conjunction with McKeagney’s, our local chemist,
will run from September – June.
Topics covered include:
- What is health?
- Lifestyle & health
- Medications
- Depression
- Women's health
- Children’s health etc