Earlier this month on 19th June the HPAT – Ireland results were released, informing thousands of students of their results of their HPAT – Ireland exams, which they hope will assist them in getting one of the hundreds of places on an undergraduate Medicine and health professions degree programmes in the participating Irish universities. We […]
What Does a Civil Engineer Do? A civil engineer is a professional who plays a crucial role in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Their work primarily revolves around designing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of various projects related to public and private infrastructure. According to engineersireland.ie civil engineers “improve and protect the […]
Open Training College tutor Joe McDonald explores how you and your organisation can enhance the quality of supports that you provide. ‘Quality is not an activity; it is a habit’ – Aristotle It is an absolute commitment to pursue excellence in every interaction that we have and in each action that we take. Can you […]
What is Logistics & Distribution? Logistics and distribution refers to the management, planning, and movement of goods from point of origin to point of consumption. What is Logistics & Distribution? It involves the integration and coordination of complex operations including: Transportation – Movements of goods domestically or globally via air, sea, rail, or road. Transportation […]
In this guest feature article, Open Training College Management Courses Director Brendan Collins gives us an insight into Managing In Challenging Times. Writing as far back as 1959, in his publication, Landmarks of Tomorrow, the great management consultant, educator and author, Peter Drucker, stated: “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence. It […]
Podcasting is a great way to distribute content these days and if we consider education to be the most important content there is, then podcasts are a perfect fit for school, colleges and universities. So in this article we wanted to look at the use of podcasts as an educational tool. Podcasting in education can […]
Are you thinking about Studying Mechanical Engineering? Mechanical engineering combines technical knowledge with hands-on creativity. Students will gain indispensable skills to engineer innovative solutions and become leaders in technology-driven industries. We give you an overview of what you can expect when studying mechanical engineering. Studying Mechanical Engineering Degree Options Mechanical engineering degrees are typically 4-year […]
Thinking about studying Animal Science in Ireland? There’s no better place, especially with this field so ingrained in local heritage. In fact, the first Irish farmers worked the land long before the Pyramids were constructed. There’s evidence of agricultural settlements and enclosures dating back almost six thousand years. However, things have moved on since then. […]
What is Springboard+ Springboard+ is an initiative that aims to provide free/ subsidised education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities through higher education in areas where there is a skills need. Courses are free for people who are unemployed, who were previously self-employed, and for people returning to work. The courses are also available at a 10% […]
Tai Chi – The Perfect Activity for You! You’ve probably heard of the ancient Chinese practice called Tai chi and wondered what it is. It originated in China as a martial art and has evolved to become a mind-body practice loved by people the world over whose lives are enriched by the physical and emotional […]