Recreational Trails training course

Wednesday, 6th June 2012

Recreational Trails training course Open Evening with FAS & Dunhill Multi-Education Centre

FAS and Dunhill Multi-Education Centre are delighted to announce the launch of a new local training initiative based around the Recreational trails of County Waterford. This one year training programme is designed to provide trainees with the skills to enhance, maintain and manage a network of recreational trails around the County. Participants on the programme will get the opportunity to work on a number of recreational trails in development around the County. Participants will also gain a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Specific Employment skills which will include IT & work based skills, landscaping skills and heritage, tourism and recreation content. Based in Dunhill Multi-Education Centre, the trainees will gain an overview of the Waterford Trails Strategy, investigate the heritage & tourism potential of trails and also learn how to maintain trails and construct trail furniture & signage. Furthermore, the course includes aspects of outdoor recreation & hillwalking proficiency so that trainees have a full complement of skills to apply in all areas of trail development, promotion & management. This exciting new programme is available on a full-time basis over a one year period, commencing in early July. An information evening on Thursday June 14th is planned to give potential participants and interested parties further information. This session will give an overview of the trails around the County and the strategy of the parties involved. This will be followed by an overview of the course content and structure, with FAS on hand to answer questions regarding training allowances & entitlements.

For more information, call 051 396934 or come along to the Open Evening on Thursday, June 14th at 7pm. All are welcome.