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Programme Content

Modules

A wide range of FETAC modules are delivered catering for individual needs:

Level Three modules

Mathematics
Communications
Art/Design
Career Information
Caring for Children
Child Development & Play
Computer Literacy
Craft
Woodwork
Drama
Personal Care and Presentation
Food & Cookery
Food & Nutrition
Living in a Diverse Society
Personal Effectiveness

Level Four Modules

Mathematics
Communications
Drawing
Child Development & Play
Data Entry
Graphic Design
Computer Applications
Information Technology Skills
Cultural Studies
Woodwork
Drama
Fast Food Catering
Catering for Diversity
Personal Effectiveness
Understanding Interculturalism

Other Weekly Activities

Hairdressing
Beautician
Nail Art
Students are also encouraged to take part in Gaisce (The President's Award).

Work Experience

Work experience plays a vital part of our programme which takes place three times a year. Placements have taken place within the following employments:

Hairdressers
Nursing Homes
Pharmacies
Retail Outlets
Hotels and Restaurants
Garages
Offices
Various Factories
Veterinary Surgeries
Crèches

Some young people secure employment from their work experience along with apprenticeship opportunities.

Career Guidance and Support

On a weekly basis trainees avail of career guidance provided by Finbarr O Reilly, Career Guidance Officer where Employment and Further Education opportunities are explored. Many trainees progress to Monaghan Institute of Further Education - Last year five trainees enrolled in a range of FETAC Level Five courses.

Sport and Recreation

Each week trainees participate in sport and Recreation activities to include soccer, swimming or aerobics. We also engage in soccer matches against other Youthreach centres.

Outdoor Pursuits

Outdoor Education is also part of the programme encouraging the development of qualities such as personal responsibility, teamwork, leadership, co-operation and self-reliance.

Achievement of Awards

Each year Castleblayney Youthreach celebrates FETAC Awards Ceremony where trainees are presented with a range of FETAC Certificates and other achievements.

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