Bunaíodh Cumarsáid Acla i 1998 chun traenáil a chur ar fáil do phobal Acla, am a raibh coitiantacht agus riachtanas an ríomhaire ag éirigh níos tábhachtaí i saol na haimsire. Thainig na sluaite chuig na ranganna do thosaitheoirí i rith an chéad cheithre nó chúig bliana . As sin d'eascair gá do ranganna feabhsaitheoirí agus as sin amach bhí riachtanas ann do chuile chineál cúrsaí. Ta réim mhór cúrsaí ar fáil ag an am seo againn i gCumarsáid Acla agus sár-theagascóirí chun na cúrsai éagsúla seo a mhúineadh.

Cumarsáid Acla / Achill Community IT Centre, was set up in 1998 to provide IT training at a time when home computers were just becoming popular. Hundreds of local people attended beginners' classes over the first few years, progressing on to 'improvers', and a demand was gradually created for a wide range of courses in IT. Today, Cumarsáid Acla is also involved in non-IT skills training, continuing to address the different needs of people living in the area.

We have a wide range of courses designed to introduce people to information technology. We understand that those of you who have never 'clicked with a mouse' have serious concerns about your ability to learn how to use (what seems to be) complicated machinery. We can bring along absolute beginners on an IT journey, for that's what it becomes once you get a taste for using computers. There's always a bit more they want to find out about how IT can improve their life.

There's no need to worry; you'll be taught all you need to know about the equipment (hardware) and programs (applications / software) that make up a computer system, and all in simple, easy to understand language. You definitely do not need a PhD to use a computer, and why not keep up with your kids?!

Whether you're interested in writing letters or diaries, using email, 'surfing the web', keeping accounts, digital photography, or learning higher-level skills such as web design, desktop publishing, graphics or computer maintenance, we have a course for you.

We also run full-time, up to six months long, comprehensive and intensive courses. These courses, leading to National Certification, give people the necessary skills and confidence to get into employment. They have included Call-Centre Operations and e-Business courses, and many of those who completed them are now employed locally. Employers always have a need for personnel with keyboard skills and a good knowledge of office software.

If your own requirements or circumstances are unique, we can offer courses tailored precisely to your needs, either in our Centre or at your home or office. If you belong to a group with a special interest, we can also design a course to suit you. Whatever your needs are, we can help!

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Clár - 2008 / Programme - 2008

Cúrsaí Bunleibheal / Basic Level
FETAC Computer Literacy (Liteartha Riomhaire) in progress
FETAC Information Technology Skills (Eolacíocht Teicneolaíocht) 02/04/08 3-5pm
Equal Skills - Over 55's (Scileanna Diónbháíl - Daoine os cionn 55 bhlían) 11/04/08 3-5pm
ECDL Basic (ECDL Bunúsach) in progress
Digital Camera (Grianghrafadán) 11/04/08 7-9pm
Internet & Email 10/04/08 3-5pm

Cúrsaí Árdleibheal / Higher Level
FETAC: P.C. Maintenance (Cothú Ríomhaireachta)
FETAC: Word Level 2 (Focal Leibhéal 2) Available on Request
FETAC: Database Level 2 (Database Leibhéal 2) Available on Request
FETAC: Excel Level 2 (Excel Leibhéal 2) Available on Request
FETAC: Desk Top Publisher (Foilsitheoir Barr Deasc) Available on Request

Customised 1-2-1 classes @ €35 per hour

If you require any other Courses, please let me know, as I may be able to organise them to take place in Achill.
All of our courses will be accredited under the new FETAC Level grading system, so participants will receive a FETAC certificate on successful completion.
Beidh na Cúrsaí go léir creidiúnaigh fé an Leibhéal nua FETAC. Geobhfaidh gach duine Teastais ag deire an Cúrsa.

Special Group Rates are offered to community groups, women's groups, farming families, sporting / other clubs, etc.
Beidh Rataí specialta ar fháil dó grupaí pobail, grupaí mná, clanna feirmeoireachta, clubanna agus a leithead.

Raic & Roimhaire / Kids Easter Camp
To Be Arranged

Opportunities for Construction Workers
Machine drivers, builders and individuals are invited to attend Certified Construction Skills Courses to take place in Achill.
Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla will organise the courses. Choose from:
· 'Safepass' Course
· 360° Excavator Operator
· 180° Excavator Operator
· Mini-Digger Operator
· Telescopic Handler Operator
· Dumper
(Participants on Drivers' courses must already hold a 'Safepass' Card)

Health and Safety Courses:
Occupational First Aid Course TBA
Manual Handling training 4-hour course
Abrasive Wheels Setters Training course 3-hour course
Primary Food Hygiene Programme 11-hour course
If you require any other Courses, please let me know, as I may be able to organise them to take place in Achill.
For further information, contact Etain O'Connor, Education & Training Co-ordinator @ 098 43292

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Internet Access at Cumarsáid Acla. Opening Hours: Mon - Fri, 9.30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Our prices are competitive: Internet: € 6.00 per hour, € 4.00 per half hour, P.C. use: € 5.00 per hour, € 3.00 per half hour. No portable storage devices may be used in the Centre without first being scanned for viruses by Cumarsaid Acla staff. Laptop points are also available on our network.

Other services available at our premises in Crumpaun include photocopying, fax, scanning, downloading digital files from cameras etc and CD burning.

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