Night Classes

Spring Term 2017

Places limited so apply early

Adult Education

www.meathnightclasses.ie

Beaufort College Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath

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Enrolment Date For Evening Courses

Come along to the enrolment night either

on

Tuesday 17th or Tuesday 24th January

at

7.00pm to 9.00pm

in

Beaufort College

Or

Online enrolment: log on to

www.meathnightclasses.ie

Or

Post application form along with cheque/

bank draft/PO (payable to Beaufort College, Adult Education)

for specific course to:

Adult Education Dept., Beaufort College,

Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath

Application Form on Page 23

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Evening Class

Start Dates

Continuation courses in ATI and

FETAC level 6:

Tuesday, 10th January 2017

Wednesday, 11th January 2017

Accredited courses:

Tuesday 24th January 2017

Wednesday 25th January 2017

* Most leisure/hobby courses:

Tuesday 31st January 2017

Wednesday 1st February 2017

Contact

Aileen Moran

Director of Adult Education

086-8204655

amoran.bft@lmetb.ie

For more details on night classes please visit

www.meathnightclasses.ie

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ADULT EDUCATION

STARTING JANUARY 2017

NIGHT CLASSES

Computers and Technology Page 6

Languages Page 8

Cookery courses Page 10

Arts & Home Craft Page 12

Hobbies & Leisure Page 14

Personal Development Page 16

Accredited Courses Page 17

QQI Childcare Level 5

QQI Childcare Level 6

QQI Psychology Level 5

QQI Healthcare Level 5

QQI ESOL Level 5 (Page 9)

ECDL Start Certificate (Page 7)

Enrolment Conditions Page 22

Enrolment Application Form Page 23

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Comhaltas Courses

Classes available through CCE Navan for the 2016– 17 Season. All

classes can be booked through the www.choltasnavan.com website

and not through Beaufort College

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Computer & Technology Courses

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

Suitable for those with limited experience of Microsoft Excel

Topics: - Developing spread sheets for budgeting/ tracking, using formulas to add, sub-

tract, pick out information and developing charts from data used

Starting Tuesday 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 4

Tutor TBC Fee €50

Introduction to Microsoft Office

This course is aimed at those who have already have completed

Computers for Beginners or have basic computer skills and wish to learn more about the

programmes commonly used in office environments today.

Learn the next level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, File Management and Internet &

Email.

Class 1 starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Class 2 starting Wednesday 1st February Times 4.00pm to 6.00pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutors TBC Fee €100

Computers for Seniors

Find out all you ever wanted to know about PC basic operation, Internet,

safety tips, social networking, email, sending / receiving attachments, buy-

ing online, saving pictures etc. Suitable for absolute beginners and those

with limited computer knowledge. This class will be small, slow paced with

an easy atmosphere, limited places available so early booking is advised.

Starting Wednesday 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Olivia Clinton Fee €120 (small class)

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Accredited Computer & Technology Course

ECDL Start Certificate

4 Modules

Almost every job in today’s world requires computer skills and most employers who

look for basic IT Skills among job applicants, look for ECDL/ICDL.

Being able to say ‘Yes, I have my ECDL’ boosts your chances of securing that new job or

moving ahead in your current one.

Full ECDL is awarded on completion of 7 modules.

ECDL Start Cert is awarded to a candidate who has completed four of a possible seven

modules of the ECDL programme.

Module on offer:

Computer Essentials

Online Collaborations

Spreadsheets

Word Processing

Basic working knowledge of computers is required for this course.

Starting Tuesday, 24th January Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 13 &

Tutor Barry Devlin Fee €300 includes exams 2 Thurs evenings

The fee of €300 includes registration to ICS Skills and exams.

There maybe a possibility to continue on in September 2017 with the remaining 3 modules to gain the

full ECDL certificate depending on the class numbers.

A manual is required for this course, additional fee payable to Tutor.

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Language Courses

Italian for Beginners

Spanish for Beginners

This course is aimed at those who have absolutely no Spanish and would like to learn basic

conversational skills to assist them on holidays.

Starting Tuesday, 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Gerardo Leon Moguer Fee €100

Starting Wednesday, 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor : Anne Louise Duignan Fee €100

Over 20 million people speak Italian as a second language, would you like to join

them? This unique course makes learning Italian easy, interesting, practical

and fun. It covers all the basics and gives you the confidence to communicate with

ease in everyday situations.

Spanish for Improvers

This course is aimed at those who have completed Spanish for Beginners class and wish to

continue to develop their language skills

Starting Wednesday, 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor TBA Fee €100

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English for Improvers

This non accredited course is aimed at those who wish to improve their conversational

English and also their grammer and verb use. This course is aimed at those who have basic

English or who have completed the English for beginners course last term.

Starting Tuesday 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Martin Tighe Fee €100

English as a Foreign Language Courses

QQI Level 5 ESOL 5N1632

Aim of the course: To equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to communicate

at an intermediate level in the target language in standard social, cultural and or work en-

vironments, operating independently while under general direction.

Assessment Techniques Skills demonstration 50% Portfolio/ Collection of work Attendance 85%

Starting To be confirmed Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 11

Tutor To be confirmed Fee : €200

Interested in this course? Please contact amoran.bft@lmetb.ie

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Cookery Courses

Entertaining at Home

Learn simple and delicious, three course, easy to prepare

menus for inviting your friends and family around and take the fear

out of hosting your own dinner party. The Tutor will supply weekly

menus for ingredients which need to be purchased for the next

class.

Starting 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Gerry Meade Fee €100

There will be a demonstration on the first night of course, after that participants will be cooking

themselves and are required to bring in their own ingredients, equipment and an apron.

A là Carte Cookery demonstration

A demonstration class where you can sit back and watch our re-

nowned resident Chef and Tutor cook an array of fresh, seasonal,

tasty and easy dishes. Chef will demonstrate seafood, desserts and

vegetarian cookery over just four nights giving you all the tips and

inspiration you need to improve your skills in the kitchen for your

family and friends this winter. You also then get to sample the deli-

cious dishes at the end of each class.

Starting 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 4

Tutor Gerry Meade Fee €50

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Cake Décor Courses

Advanced Cake Decoration

This advanced cake decorating class is suitable for those who have

completed the basic cake decorating course or have a previous

knowledge of cake decorating. Participants will further develop

skills in sugar craft models, flowers and leaves wired and unwired

using both sugar paste and flower paste. Participants will learn how to make frills, swags

and other creative designs using cutters, moulds and decorative rollers also royal icing

piping and run out techniques.

Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Bernadette Black Fee €100

Note: there is a €20 additional fee, payable to the Tutor on the first night, to cover the cost

of materials such as dummy board, ribbons, wires, fondant icing, royal icing, boxes and oasis.

Participants required to bring own apron, piping bag and basic nozzles.

Cake Decoration

This basic course is suitable for complete beginners and those who wish to improve on

their coating, modelling and piping skills. As a participant you will learn how to cover a

cake using sugar paste, make sugar paste bows and ribbons, flowers and novelty figures

and use cutters and moulds. This course will also include an introduction to Royal icing

coating and piping techniques to help you to further develop you cake decorating skills.

Starting Tuesday 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Bernadette Black Fee €100

Note: there is a €20 additional fee, payable to the Tutor on the first night, to cover the cost

of materials such as dummy board, ribbons, wires, fondant icing, royal icing, boxes and oasis.

Participants required to bring own apron, piping bag and basic nozzles.

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Art & Home Craft Courses

Flowers for all Occasions

Explore your creative side in a relaxed atmosphere. This course covers all

the aspects of Floral Art from contemporary to traditional arrangements.

Starting Wednesday, 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Mary Owens Fee €100

Please note– there is an additional €15 materials fee (not included in price above) payable to

the tutor on the first night of the course to cover basic materials such as oasis blocks, dishes,

cellophane, wire and ribbon. Own flowers must also be provided

Introduction to Shabby Chic Design Want to know how to reproduce a country chic look for your home, add a bright colourful

conversational piece and turn tired outdated furniture into

bespoke pieces? Customise and up cycle your furniture using vintage chic paint

techniques like decoupage, stencilling, distressing, gilding, chalk paint, waxing

and crackle glaze. During this course participants will complete three finished

pieces of furniture. Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Marena Casey Fee €100

Materials required: participants will bring in three small pieces of furniture which will be up cycled

during the course. Materials such as paint, brushes, stencils will also be required and may be pur-

chased from the tutor.

Art, Drawing and Painting

This course covers basic drawing techniques, compositions, colour,

tone and texture. Acrylic and oil paints can be used.

Suitable for all levels.

Starting Tuesday, 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Peter Mc Kenna Fee €100

Materials required: Acrylic/oil Paints, titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium red and yellow,

raw umber, burnt sienna, mars black & sap green. Brushes 2, 6,10 filbert.

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Art & Home Craft Courses

Millinery for beginners

Need some fabulous headwear for a wedding, races or a special event but just

can’t find something that suits your style or budget?

Why not enrol on this millenary course to learn how to make that hat or fascinator for that

special event? Learn how to create a fabric covered base in your favourite colours, add deco-

rative details like feathers, veiling, flowers etc., to make a stunning head piece.

Starting Tuesday 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Monica Feher Fee €100

Note: there is a €20 additional fee, payable to the Tutor on the first night, to cover the cost of ma-

terials . Please bring along a sewing kit to include: scissors, a measuring tape, tailor’s chalk,

thread, pins and needles,

Make and Alter your Own Clothes

Learn how to use your own sewing machine, and save money by getting back to

basics and making your own clothes and transform your old wardrobe. Learn how

to take body measurements, lay, cut and read a pattern, assemble a garment, insert a zip and

finish a garment.

Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Mary Kirwan Max: 12 Fee €120

Materials required: A Pattern, fabric, pins and a good pair of scissors are required for the first

night.

We are always open to new ideas, if you have a course that you are interested in

attending or delivering please make contact with amoran.bft@lmetb.ie

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Hobby & Leisure Courses

Introduction and Intermediate

Pilates

Pilates is a series of exercises aimed at improving posture, muscle tome, core strength and

flexibility. Each week exercises are progressed to increase stamina and endurance and are

taught and completed in a safe

manner with individual correction.

Beginners class 7.00pm to 8.00pm and Intermediate class 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Starting Wednesday 1st February Times see above No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Valerie Clarke (Chartered Physiotherapist) Fee: €60

Note: Please bring along a Yoga mat, small towel and water. Loose clothing recommended.

Introduction to Creative Writing

We all have a creativity within, whether you are a novice or never put pen to paper then

this course is designed for you. This course will cover the basics in each of

the following writing fields, short stories, novel writing, screenwriting,

poetry, journalism, writing memoirs, blogging and much more.

Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm ` No. of

Weeks 8

Tutor Grace Vaughan Fee €100

Bridge Lessons Stage 2 If you have just started to learn Bridge or completed the beginners class

this is the next step for all new Bridge players.

Starting Tuesday 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Kathleen McSherry Fee €100

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Hobby & Leisure Courses

Art of Photography

Learn all about your camera and how to compose a perfect photograph.

This course will show you how to take pictures in different exposures/

light, and understanding what pixels are, taking pictures in daylight and night time, us-

ing macros and much more. There will be a field trip arranged during the course, at the

weekend, to put into practice all that you have learned.

Starting Tuesday 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm Fee: €110

Tutor Neil McShane No. of weeks: 8 + a Sunday field trip

Guitar Lessons

If you are a beginner or an improver we have a level to suit you. Learn

how to hold the guitar, change and tune strings, change chords and strum. Also learn

plucking/picking techniques and how to play a various tunes/songs. .

Beginners class starting: Tuesday, 31st January Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Improvers class starting: Wednesday, 1st February No. of Weeks 8

Art of Photography - the next level

If you previously attended The Art of Photography course and wish to develop

you skills further then this is the course for you. While still learning lots about how to take that

perfect shot, this course is more practical based allowing you to put your knowledge into practice.

Your images will be the focus of each lesson. There will be a field trip arranged during the

course, at the weekend, to put into practice all that you have learned.

Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm Fee: €110

Tutor Neil McShane No of weeks: 8 + a Sunday field trip

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Personal Developmennt

Mindfulness

The competing demands of our lives can be a source of stress.

We develop mindfulness by using our breath and paying attention

in a particular way to the present moment, which causes us to slow

down. Developing a mindful practice allows us the opportunity to

respond more fully to both the joyful and stressful details or our

lives.

Class 1: Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 3.30pm to 5.00pm No. of Weeks 4

Tutor: Maria Flynn (MBSR/MBCT Teacher) Fee: €50 Location: LMETB Offices, Abbey Road

Class 2: Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.00pm No. of Weeks 4

Tutor : TBC Fee €50

The Power of Change Personal development programme for a better quality of life

This popular training program is designed for personal growth.

Participants will learn to design and implement a strategy using techniques to integrate

into their daily lives.

This programme is experiential and is facilitated in a relaxed and supported manner with

social support dealing with personality factors managing emotions such as stress, anxiety

and depression. The programme includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, stress manage-

ment, Self-Esteem, communication skills, public speaking, coping skills, breathing tech-

niques, progressive muscular relaxation, mindfulness, visualisation & mediation

Starting Wednesday 1st February Times 7.30pm to 9.30pm No. of Weeks 8

Tutor Margaret Jones Fee €100

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QQI Level 5

Early Childhood Care and Education Full Award 5M2005

About the Course: To gain a full FETAC/QQI Early Childhood Care and Education Award

8 modules must be completed. It is a nationally accredited award in Childcare and

meets the minimum entry requirement for a range of higher education institutions/

courses.

Who is the course for?: The course is aimed at those who are presently working( or

hope to work in the future) in a Childcare setting. It enables participants to develop a

board range of skills and equips them with the practical and theoretical knowledge of

working in Childcare in a variety of settings: nurseries, crèches, playgroups, primary

schools and special needs areas. Work placement is necessary part of this Award.

Requirements Submission of course assignments and 85% attendance.

QQI Level 6

Early Childhood Care and Education Full Award 6M2007 About the Course: To gain a full FETAC/QQI Early Childhood Care and Education Award

Level 6 eight components modules. There are 3 mandatory components and 5 electives

from each of the sections in the Full Level 6 Award.

Who is the course for?: This course aims to equip supervisors with the knowledge,

skills, attitudes and theoretical underpinnings to work effectively with staff, young chil-

dren and their families.

Requirements: Level 5 in Childcare or equivalent and also we would recommend a min-

imum of one year’s full-time experience working in Childcare and access to undertake

work experience as a room/team leader.

Submission of course assignments and 85% attendance.

Accredited QQI Courses

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QQI Level 5 & 6 Childcare

5M2005 QQI Level 5 Modules Module

Code Spring 17 Autumn 17 Spring 18 Autumn 18

Creative Arts & Early Childhood 5N1769 Yes

Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773 Yes

Communications 5N0690 Yes

Children with Additional needs 5N2396 Yes

Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770 Yes

Work Experience 5N1356 Yes

Child Health & Wellbeing 5N1765 Yes

Child Development 5N1764 Yes

6M2007 QQI Level 6 Modules Module

Code Spring 17 Autumn 17 Spring 18 Autumn 18

Child Development 6N1942 Yes

Childhood Social, Legal & Health

Studies 6N1945 Yes

Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944 Yes

Equality and Diversity in Childcare 6N1974 Yes

Team Leadership 6N1948 Yes

Early Learning Environment 6N1946 Yes

Special Needs Assisting 6N1957 Yes

Work Experience 6N1946 Yes

Timetable of when Modules will be on to gain Full Award

Timetable of when Modules will be on to gain Full Award

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Early Childhood Education & Play 5N1773

Aim of the Course This modules aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and com-

petence to ensure that each child’s learning, development and well-being is facilitated

through the provision of opportunities, experiences, activities, interaction, materials and

equipment, having regard to the age and stage of development of the child and the

child’s cultural context.

Assessment requirements Assignment x 2 60% Skills demonstration 40% Attendance 85%

Starting Tuesday 24th January Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 11

Tutor Joan Doyle Fee €200

Creative Arts & Early Childhood 5N1769

Aim of the Course This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence in

facilitating child’s learning, development and well-being through the provision of crea-

tive opportunities utilising varied media, art and craft, drama, music and any other crea-

tive endeavours.

Assessment Techniques Portfolio/Collection of Work 60% Project 40% Attendance 85%

Starting Wednesday 25th January Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 11

Tutor Joan Doyle Fee €200

QQI Level 5 Childcare Modules

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QQI Level 6 ChildcLevel 5 Childcare

Childhood Social, Legal & Health Studies 6N1945

Aim of the Course This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, competence in the

theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with

special educational needs. This will enable the learner to assist in the provision of this

education and care.

Assessment Techniques Project 50% Skills Demonstration 50% each Attendance 85%

Starting Thursday 19th January Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 11

Tutor Marina Cunningham Fee €200

Work Experience 6N1946

Aim of the Course This module aims to provide the learner with a comprehensive range of skills with de-

tailed theoretical understanding of a general supervisory nature of the work placement

in a specific vocational area.

Assessment Techniques Portfolio/Collection of Work 60% Skills Demonstration 40% Attendance 85%

Starting Wednesday 2nd November Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 5.5

This modules will run on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening for 5.5 weeks

Tutor Marina Cunningham Fee €200

Psychology 5N0754

Aim of the course:

This module aims to introduce learners to the study of the mind and human behaviour.

The learner will study psychological perspectives and how each perspective helps us to

understand individual behaviour. The learner will develop the skills and knowledge

which will enable them to work with individuals in a variety of social care settings.

Assessment Techniques

Learner Record 40% Assignments x 2 30% each Attendance 85%

Starting Wednesday 25th January Times 7.00pm to 10.00 pm No. of Weeks 11

Tutor TBC Fee €200

QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies

QQI Level 5 & 6 Childcare Modules

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Safety and Health in the Work Place 5N1794

Aim of the Course This module aims to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence to

promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.

Assessment Techniques Examination 40% Assignments x 2 30% each Attendance 85%

Starting Thursday 26th January Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 11

Tutor Catherine Bradley Fee : €200

Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734

Aim of the Course

This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and

competence to prevent and/or manage outbreaks of infection and to recognize their

role in the prevention of infection in a health care setting.

Assessment Techniques

Learner Record 20% Skills demonstration 40% Examination 40% Attendance 85%

Starting Wednesday 25th January Times 7.00pm to 10.00pm No. of Weeks 11

Tutor Catherine Bradley Fee : €200

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules

Interested in Accounting Technicians Ireland course?

Enrolment for the next academic year will take in

August for classes to start in September 2017

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Terms & Conditions

No enrolment without fees

If third party funding is approved for a course documentary evidence of this must be

provided along side deposit is required to secure place on enrolment. This deposit will be

refunded subject to payment by funding body at end of course.

There are minimum numbers required before classes can be formed and classes may be can-

celled if this minimum number is not reached.

Refunds will only be issued if a class is cancelled. All refunds issued by last week of October.

Places allocated on first paid basis.

Fee non-refundable once class forms.

Fees cover cost of class tuition, where class materials or the hire of specialist equipment is

involved the cost will be carried by the learners. Please ensure class is going ahead before

buying materials. Email amoran.bft@lmetb.ie

Transfer between classes is at the discretion of Director of Adult Education.

Please refer to entry requirements if applying for QQI or ATI courses prior to application.

The Management of Beaufort College reserves the right to refuse enrolment.

Severe weather conditions: encase of severe weather conditions in Spring Term check the

website at www.meathnightclasses.ie or www.beaufortcollege.ie. There will also be a message

on the Adult Ed. Phone answering service.

Minimum Age all participants must be 18 years or over to enrol on a night class.

Parking at your own risk with consideration for others, leaving all laybys clear and do not

park on the grass.

Smoking is strictly prohibited in any part of the educational campus of Beaufort College.

Property LMETB is not responsible for the damage/loss to students’ property, course work,

cars, etc.

Tea/Coffee facilities available 8pm to 9pm on Tuesday & Wednesday Nights.

No classes during Mid term break: week Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd February.

Intending students will only be contacted by us if the class that they have enrolled for is

cancelled. Once you have enrolled, assume you have your place and attend on the first

night.

Information on brochure is correct at point of going to press.

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How to Enrol and Enrolment Application

Enrol online - Beat the queues and enrol from the comfort of your home

Log on to www.meathnightclasses.ie Laser and all Major Credit Cards accepted

Postal enrolment - Complete enrolment form and return it with the full fee

(by cheque/Bank Draft/Postal Order payable to Beaufort College, Adult Education)

Come Along to enrolment night either Tuesday 17th or Tuesday 24th January,

7pm to 9pm

Postal Enrolment Form

Name __________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Tel: ____________________________________Mobile __________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________

If registering for a QQI course please provide the following information:

Date of Birth ___________________________ PPS No _______________________________

Learner Fund Number (if applicable)______________________________________________

Course Title

Course ______________________________________________________________________

Amount of Payment enclosed _________________________________________________

Cheques payable to Beaufort College, Adult Education & post to:

Adult Education Dept., Beaufort College, Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath

I have read and accept the condition of enrolment as outline on previous page

Signed ________________________________________________________________

Office use Date received ___________ Processed by _______________ Receipt No _____________

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Come along enrolment night either on

Tuesday 17th or Tuesday 24th January,

7.00pm to 9.00pm

in Beaufort College

Or

Online enrolment

Log on to www.meathnightclasses.ie

or

Post application form (Page 23)

along with cheque (payable to Beaufort College, Adult Ed.)

Enrolment Details

For

Evening Courses

Contact

Aileen Moran

(Director of Adult Education)

086-8204655 amoran.bft@lmetb.ie

For more details on night courses please visit

www.meathnightclasses.ie