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29th August, 2008 (Friday)
Boats – Information Day – Benamore, Roscrea
What’s it about?
This is an information day and question & answer session for CDO’s, Coxswains and potential coxswains. Members of the boats working group who produced the SOP’s will be in attendance to answer questions and be involved in discussions. A copy of the SOP’s will be available for collection.
Who should attend ?
Civil Defence Officers, Coxswains and potential coxswains. No nominations required.
Pre-requisites:
None
Location: Benamore, Starting Time : 10.30 a.m
10th September, 2008 (Wednesday)
Casualty – Information Day For CDOs/ACDOs
What’s it about?
This is an information day and question & answer session for CDOs in relation to the ongoing changes within the Casualty Service. Issues in relation to training courses, manuals and other training aids will be dealt with. The current issues in relation to PHECC and the OFAAA will also be clarified. The Civil Defence College intend to purchase PHECC training materials in bulk – and they will be available to collect on the day - the usual method of payment will apply. The CFR DVD is €25 and the manual is €4 PLEASE NOTE PRE-REQUISITSES BELOW
Who should attend?
Civil Defence Officers and A/Civil Defence Officers.
Pre-requisites:
Please contact Deirdre Finlay at 0505 - 25310 or deirdre.finlay@defence.irlgov.ie before Friday 29th August with number of DVD’s (ideally one per instructor) and manuals (ideally one per instructor and one for each student) you would like to order. We will need this time to have them ordered and delivered.
Location: Benamore, Starting Time: 10.30 – 16.00 Coffee/Sign-in 10.00
11th September, 2008 (Thursday)
Information Seminar – Working in Adverse Weather Conditions (Flooding)
What’s it about?
This is a seminar including a question & answer session in relation to dealing with flood situations or other adverse weather conditions. This seminar is designed to enhance the knowledge of the volunteers and instructors who are tasked with responsibility of dealing with flood or other water based incidents
Who should attend?
Civil Defence volunteers who were active in the recent flooding events.
Location: Benamore, Starting Time: 10.15 – 16.00 Coffee/Sign-in 09.30
18th September, 2008 (Thursday)
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) – Information Seminar
What’s it about ?
This is an information day and question & answer session for CDO’s, Welfare Instructors and potential Welfare Instructors. A person from the Army school of Catering, McKee Barracks will be in attendance to inform participants of the legal requirements and the responsibility in relation to HACCP, he will answer questions and be involved in discussions.
Who should attend ?
Civil Defence Officers, Welfare Instructors and potential Welfare Instructors. Numbers are limited to 60 places. No nominations required.
Pre-requisites:
Read any information which maybe available to you in relation to HACCP.
Location: Benamore, Starting Time : 10.30 a.m.
3rd – 5th October, 2008 (Friday-Sunday)
Occupational First Aid (OFA) and Emergency First Responder (EFR) Cross-over - (Course 1)
What’s it about ?
This will be 3 days which will include information and presentations for both OFA and EFR and will also include MCQ’s /Short Answer Questions and a number of Skills Assessments
Who should attend ?
Current Casualty Instructors – who have completed training in CFR up-skilling (if completed with a body other than Civil Defence, the copy of the CFR Certification must be submitted by CDO at time of nomination). People who are currently on the PHECC register do not need to attend. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 5th September, 2008 for Course 1 and Friday, 12th September, 2008 for Course 2.
Note: these 2 weekends are the only courses planned at present – so every effort should be made to have instructors attend.
Pre-requisites :
Must be a current Casualty Instructor and should revise basic, intermediate & advanced first aid syllabi and practice skills.
Location: Benamore
Clarification:
Civil Defence Instructors who are on the PHECC Register (Practitioners) are exempt from this course; however the first day – Friday - of each weekend we will discuss the manuals, CD’s and other equipment to be used for both courses. The procedure and paperwork in relation to applying and delivery of courses will also be dealt with on the Friday. Therefore, if they are available – practitioners who are active as instructors would benefit from attendance on either Friday.
10th – 12th October, 2008 (Friday-Sunday)
What’s it about ?
This will be 3 days which will include information and presentations for both OFA and EFR and will also include MCQ’s /Short Answer Questions and a number of Skills Assessments
Who should attend ?
Current Casualty Instructors – who have completed training in CFR up-skilling (if completed with a body other than Civil Defence, the copy of the CFR Certification must be submitted by CDO at time of nomination). People who are currently on the PHECC register do not need to attend. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 12th September, 2008.
Note: these 2 weekends are the only courses planned at present – so every effort should be made to have instructors attend.
Pre-requisites :
Must be a current Casualty Instructor and should revise basic, intermediate & advanced first aid syllabi and practice skills.
Location: Benamore
Clarification:
Civil Defence Instructors who are on the PHECC Register (Practitioners) are exempt from this course; however the first day – Friday - of each weekend we will discuss the manuals, CD’s and other equipment to be used for both courses. The procedure and paperwork in relation to applying and delivery of courses will also be dealt with on the Friday. Therefore, if they are available – practitioners who are active as instructors would benefit from attendance on either Friday.
17th – 18th October, 2008. (Friday-Sunday)
Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Seminar
What’s it about ?
This is a seminar in relation to the new CFR Course - the location, information and content of this seminar has not been finalised and is not available at time of print – an email will issue when the information is available.
Clarification:
Complete information is not yet available – but we have been told that the CFR DVD is being launched on the 17th (this may be invitation only). Saturday the 18th is the day when more detailed discussion will take place. The location is Athlone – we have not been notified of the venue yet.
29th October, 2008 (Wednesday)
Induction Course
What’s it about ?
This is a Course for all Volunteers and in particular potential Civil Defence Instructors to give them a background and overview of the organisation. The Civil Defence College is now delivering this course. Regional courses may be delivered - but must have a minimum of 15 participants.
Who should attend ?
All Civil Defence volunteers must have completed Induction training prior to attending any Instructor training. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 3rd October, 2008.
Pre-requisites:
Should be familiar with Civil Defence.
Location : Benamore
31st October – 2nd November, 2008 and 7th – 8th November, 2008 (5 days in total)
Welfare Instructor Course – Evacuation & Dealing with Displaced Persons
What’s it about ?
This is an instructor module in welfare that will deal with aspects of managing persons who have been displaced for any reason, e.g. flooding, fire, etc. The course will contain a stand-alone “Rest Centre Management” module.
Who should attend?
Volunteers who are potential Instructors. Persons who successfully complete this module (Part 1 and Part 2) and who meet the other requirements for instructor certification may teach this module at local level. Numbers are limited to 15 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 3rd October, 2008.
Pre-requisites:
Induction Course and preferably 2 years experience in Civil Defence or hold a recognised
qualification in the catering field.
Location : Ratra House.
31st October – 2nd November, 2008 and 7th – 8th November, 2008 (5 days in total)
Welfare Instructor Course – Evacuation & Dealing with Displaced Persons
What’s it about ?
This is an instructor module in welfare that will deal with aspects of managing persons who have been displaced for any reason, e.g. flooding, fire, etc. The course will contain a stand-alone “Rest Centre Management” module.
Who should attend?
Volunteers who are potential Instructors. Persons who successfully complete this module (Part 1 and Part 2) and who meet the other requirements for instructor certification may teach this module at local level. Numbers are limited to 15 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 3rd October, 2008.
Pre-requisites:
Induction Course and preferably 2 years experience in Civil Defence or hold a recognised
qualification in the catering field.
Location : Ratra House.
1st – 2nd November, 2008 (Saturday-Sunday)
BLS/CFR Instructors Course
What’s it about?
This is a 2-day course that will qualify people to be BLS/CFR Instructors. Successful completion of this course will result in an Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) Instructor level and a Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Cardiac First Response – Responder Instructor. Part of this programme includes a 6-hour disk that has to be completed prior to the course. This is a two-day course and will include skills assessments and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s) as required by both the IHF and PHECC. Please ensure your nominees are in a position to complete this disk before nominating them to attend the course.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at people who have completed Induction and who have been a Healthcare Provider for 1 year. They will be qualified to instruct at BLS levels only. In the case of people who have completed training outside the Civil Defence School, please send a copy of their current BLS Card and proof of update to the current guidelines (if applicable), with their nominations. Numbers are limited to 24 per Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 3rd October, 2008
Pre-requisites:
Completed – Induction and hold a Healthcare Providers for at least one year – they should also if possible have completed up-skilling at CFR level. The skills assessment and MCQ’s have very high (90%) pass rate – so therefore the participants should ensure that their skills and knowledge are at a very high level.
Location : Benamore
Amendment:
The pre-requisites referred to people who have held a Healthcare Provider qualification for a minimum of one year, however if there are people who have a Heartsaver AED qualification for a minimum of one year and completed Induction training – they may also be nominated for either course.
14th – 15th November, 2008 (Exam – 6th December, 2008) – Benamore
Teaching Methods
What’s it about?
This is a course for potential instructors within Civil Defence – initially there are two-days attendance – when there are a number of presentations and practical skills. On the initial course students will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation on a subject of their choice, unrelated to Civil Defence activities. Then the students will be given 3 weeks during which they will have to prepare 2 presentations for the exam date.
Who should attend?
The people who are nominated should be people with a fairly detailed insight to Civil Defence and have chosen a nominated activity within Civil Defence in which they would wish to instruct. Numbers are limited to 10 places per Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 17th October, 2008.
Pre-requisites:
They must have completed Induction and have reached an acceptable level within their chosen discipline – this level should mean that they have a excellent knowledge and excellent practical skills.
15th – 16th November, 2008 (Saturday-Sunday)
Technical Rescue Instructor Refresher / Assessment
What’s it about
The course involves both indoor and outdoor work and as well as re-assessment the Student will be brought up to date on current best practices. The course covers an evening and two full days. The course involves both a skills and theory assessment.
Who should attend?
Existing Technical Rescue Instructors who have qualified in Wales and whose certification has or is nearing expiration. Numbers are limited to 15 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 17th October, 2008.
Pre-requisites:
Must be a currently active Technical Rescue Instructors. A Doctors certification of fitness for each candidate will be required before they are accepted on the course. Ensure that skills and knowledge are to Instructor level.
Location : To be decided.
21st – 23rd November, 2008 (Friday-Sunday)
Search Techniques & Map Reading
What’s it about?
A basic course to teach the fundamentals of search techniques and map reading, the course will be delivered during three days and will involve outdoor exercises and evaluation.
Who should attend?
Senior Civil Defence personnel who may be involved in organizing a search, or acting as a search team leader. Potential rescue instructors. Numbers are limited to 15 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 24th October, 2008.
Pre-requisites:
Induction Course, Medical certification of fitness for each student.
Location : Ratra House.
28th – 30th November, 2008 (Friday-Sunday)
Occupational First Aid Instructors Course
What’s it about?
This is the first specific Occupational First Aid Instructors course – the course will be delivered over 3 days. A number of presentations will be delivered and each participant will be asked to deliver a presentation as part of their assessment. There will be a skills assessment and a short answer question section for which the pass rate will be high. A FETAC level 6 award will be awarded to successful candidates.
Who should attend?
Potential Instructors who have chosen Casualty as their preferred discipline. Numbers are limited to 12 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 31st October, 2008.
Pre-requisites:
Candidates must have successfully completed Induction, Teaching Methods, have completed Advanced First Aid and have held this certification for at least one calendar year and also hold a current BLS Instructor Card . They must have a high level of knowledge and skills of the current Occupational First Aid Syllabus.
Location : Benamore
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16th – 17th January, 2009 (Friday-Saturday) (Exam – 8th February, 2009)
Teaching Methods
What’s it about?
This is a course for potential instructors within Civil Defence – initially there are two-days attendance – when there are a number of presentations and practical skills. On the initial course students will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation on a subject of their choice, unrelated to Civil Defence activities. Then the students will be given 3 weeks during which they will have to prepare 2 presentations for the exam date.
Who should attend?
The people who are nominated should be people with a fairly detailed insight to Civil Defence and have chosen a nominated activity within Civil Defence in which they would wish to instruct. Numbers are limited to 10 places per Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 19th December, 2008
Pre-requisites:
They must have completed Induction and have reached an acceptable level within their chosen discipline – this level should mean that they have a excellent knowledge and excellent practical skills.
16th – 18th January, 2009 (Friday-Sunday)
Scientific Officers Course
What’s it about ?`
A course to provide Civil Defence Officers with volunteers who are trained in the arrangements relating to responding to a radiological emergency at local or national level. The course provides background information and practical experience on radiation, monitoring, and sample collection.
Who should attend ?
Volunteers who are likely to have responsibility for co-ordinating a local civil defence response to a radiological emergency (ideally each county should have one person who has completed this course –and preference will be given to counties on that basis). Numbers are limited to 15 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 19th December, 2008.
Pre-requisites :
Candidates should hold a primary degree in a science or related subject. Other nominations will be considered following application by the Civil Defence Officer.
Location : Benamore
22nd January, 2009 (Thursday)
“How to run an Exercise”
What’s it about ?
This course will look at the logistics of running an exercise at local, regional or national level.
Who should attend ?
Potential exercise co-ordinators or planners. No nominations required.
Pre-requisites :
None.
Location : Benamore
31st January – 1st February, 2009 (Saturday-Sunday)
BLS/CFR Instructors Course
What’s it about?
This is a 2-day course that will qualify people to be BLS/CFR Instructors. Successful completion of this course will result in an Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) Instructor level and a Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Cardiac First Response – Responder Instructor. Part of this programme includes a 6-hour disk that has to be completed prior to the course. This is a two-day course and will include skills assessments and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s) as required by both the IHF and PHECC. Please ensure your nominees are in a position to complete this disk before nominating them to attend the course.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at people who have completed Induction and who have been a Healthcare Provider for 1 year. They will be qualified to instruct at BLS levels only. In the case of people who have completed training outside the Civil Defence School, please send a copy of their current BLS Card and proof of update to the current guidelines (if applicable), with their nominations. Numbers are limited to 24 per Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 2nd January, 2009.
Pre-requisites:
Completed – Induction and hold a Healthcare Providers for at least one year – they should also if possible have completed up-skilling at CFR level. The skills assessment and MCQ’s have very high (90%) pass rate – so therefore the participants should ensure that their skills and knowledge are at a very high level.
Location : Benamore
Amendment:
The pre-requisites referred to people who have held a Healthcare Provider qualification for a minimum of one year, however if there are people who have a Heartsaver AED qualification for a minimum of one year and completed Induction training – they may also be nominated for either course.
31st January – 1st February, 2009 (Saturday-Sunday)
BLS/CFR Instructors Course
What’s it about?
This is a 2-day course that will qualify people to be BLS/CFR Instructors. Successful completion of this course will result in an Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) Instructor level and a Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Cardiac First Response – Responder Instructor. Part of this programme includes a 6-hour disk that has to be completed prior to the course. This is a two-day course and will include skills assessments and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s) as required by both the IHF and PHECC. Please ensure your nominees are in a position to complete this disk before nominating them to attend the course.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at people who have completed Induction and who have been a Healthcare Provider for 1 year. They will be qualified to instruct at BLS levels only. In the case of people who have completed training outside the Civil Defence School, please send a copy of their current BLS Card and proof of update to the current guidelines (if applicable), with their nominations. Numbers are limited to 24 per Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 2nd January, 2009.
Pre-requisites:
Completed – Induction and hold a Healthcare Providers for at least one year – they should also if possible have completed up-skilling at CFR level. The skills assessment and MCQ’s have very high (90%) pass rate – so therefore the participants should ensure that their skills and knowledge are at a very high level.
Location : Benamore
Amendment:
The pre-requisites referred to people who have held a Healthcare Provider qualification for a minimum of one year, however if there are people who have a Heartsaver AED qualification for a minimum of one year and completed Induction training – they may also be nominated for either course.
6th – 7th February, 2009 (Friday-Saturday) (Exam – 1st March, 2009) – Ratra
Teaching Methods
What’s it about?
This is a course for potential instructors within Civil Defence – initially there are two-days attendance – when there are a number of presentations and practical skills. On the initial course students will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation on a subject of their choice, unrelated to Civil Defence activities. Then the students will be given 3 weeks during which they will have to prepare 2 presentations for the exam date.
Who should attend?
The people who are nominated should be people with a fairly detailed insight to Civil Defence and have chosen a nominated activity within Civil Defence in which they would wish to instruct. Numbers are limited to 10 places per Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 9th January, 2009.
Pre-requisites:
They must have completed Induction and have reached an acceptable level within their chosen discipline – this level should mean that they have a excellent knowledge and excellent practical skills.
11th February, 2009 (Wednesday)
Induction Course
What’s it about ?
This is a Course for all Volunteers and in particular potential Civil Defence Instructors to give them a background and overview of the organisation. The Civil Defence College is now delivering this course. Regional courses may be delivered - but must have a minimum of 15 participants.
Who should attend ?
All Civil Defence volunteers must have completed Induction training prior to attending any Instructor training. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 16th January, 2009.
Pre-requisites:
Should be familiar with Civil Defence.
Location : Benamore
20th – 22nd February, 2009 (Friday-Sunday)
Occupational First Aid Instructors Course
What’s it about?
This is the first specific Occupational First Aid Instructors course – the course will be delivered over 3 days. A number of presentations will be delivered and each participant will be asked to deliver a presentation as part of their assessment. There will be a skills assessment and a short answer question section for which the pass rate will be high. A FETAC level 6 award will be awarded to successful candidates.
Who should attend?
Potential Instructors who have chosen Casualty as their preferred discipline. Numbers are limited to 12 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 23rd January, 2009.
Pre-requisites:
Candidates must have successfully completed Induction, Teaching Methods, have completed Advanced First Aid and have held this certification for at least one calendar year and also hold a current BLS Instructor Card . They must have a high level of knowledge and skills of the current Occupational First Aid Syllabus.
Location : Benamore
27th – 28th February, 2009 (Friday-Saturday) (Exam – 21st March, 2009) – Benamore
Teaching Methods
What’s it about?
This is a course for potential instructors within Civil Defence – initially there are two-days attendance – when there are a number of presentations and practical skills. On the initial course students will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation on a subject of their choice, unrelated to Civil Defence activities. Then the students will be given 3 weeks during which they will have to prepare 2 presentations for the exam date.
Who should attend?
The people who are nominated should be people with a fairly detailed insight to Civil Defence and have chosen a nominated activity within Civil Defence in which they would wish to instruct. Numbers are limited to 10 places per Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 30th January.
Pre-requisites:
They must have completed Induction and have reached an acceptable level within their chosen discipline – this level should mean that they have a excellent knowledge and excellent practical skills.
2nd – 13th March, 2009
AFS Instructor
What’s it about ?
This course is designed to qualify potential AFS instructors . It meets the requirements of the Fire Services Council and is run to their syllabus. It is a two week course .
Who should attend ?
Potential AFS Instructors. Numbers are limited to 18 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence School by Friday, 30th January, 2009.
Pre-requisites :
Induction Course and at least 2 years AFS experience.
Location : Cork City Civil Defence HQ.
27th – 29th March, 2009. (Friday-Sunday)
Basic Rescue Course
What’s it about?
A three-day instructor course to introduce general rescue techniques and provide a basic rescue syllabus to present to students at local level.
Who should attend?
Potential Rescue Instructors – or existing Manpack Instructors. Numbers are limited to 15 places. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 27th February, 2009.
Pre-requisites :
Induction Course, Medical certification of fitness. Current manual handling certificate.
Location : Ratra House
4th – 5th April, 2009 – Workshop (Friday-Saturday)
Radio Instructors Workshop
What’s it about ?
The Workshop is given over to assessment (particularly of Voice Procedure) of those nominees who wish to participate in the Module 3 Radio Instructors Course. This will be 2 days. Only those who have successfully completed a Radio Operator’s Assessment Workshop can participate in this course. Course Duration: 5 days
Who should attend ?
It is necessary for those attending to have completed either a local Radio Operators Course, run by the Civil Defence School, or a programme of Radio Training conducted locally in accordance with the Syllabus of Local Training for Radio Operations. There are no restrictions on places for the Workshop. Numbers are limited to 16 for the actual Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 6th March, 2009.
Pre-requisites :
Should be familiar with Civil Defence radio procedures.
Location : Benamore
20th – 24th April, 2009 - Course (Monday-Friday)
Radio Instructors Course
What’s it about ?
Only those who have successfully completed a Radio Operator’s Assessment Workshop can participate in this course. Course Duration: 5 days
Who should attend ?
It is necessary for those attending to have completed either a local Radio Operators Course, run by the Civil Defence School, or a programme of Radio Training conducted locally in accordance with the Syllabus of Local Training for Radio Operations. There are no restrictions on places for the Workshop. Numbers are limited to 16 for the actual Course. Fully completed nomination forms must reach the Civil Defence College by Friday, 6th March, 2009.
Pre-requisites :
Should be familiar with Civil Defence radio procedures.
Location : Benamore
9th – 10th May, 2009 (Provisional)
National Exercise 2009
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