Which Course Expo 2010 Seminar Timetable

Saturday 28th
12pm-PCI College
1pm-NCGE
2pm-Kieran Tobin
3pm-Dublin Institute of Design
4pm-IPASS

Sunday 29th
12pm-Pulse college
1pm- Gerald Kean
2pm- Makeup Fablicious
3pm- USIT
4pm-INOU

Each seminar will be 30-40mins long all start on the hour each hour from 12-4pm.
See below for information about each seminar.

Which Course Expo 2010 has a very practical ethos; we take a 'hands-on' approach when it comes to adult learning. Surveys and feedback from the public reveal just how much they appreciate practical demonstrations of adult education, so it is no surprise that seminars by exhibiting course providers are among the most popular features of successive Which Course Expos. Located in a prominent area, they capture the attention of all visitors to the Expo and routinely attract large crowds of interested adult learners.

This year will be no different, and we have three seminar-providers lined up already. The following are brief descriptions of what they have planned:

PCI College - Saturday, August 28th at 12pm
Eoin Stephens is an expert on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). His Seminar will be based on using CBT to help build self confidence and remove blocks from achieving your goals.

National Centre for Guidance in Education (NCGE) - Saturday, August 28th at 1pm
Mary Farrell, Guidance Co-ordinator with Co Longford Adult Educational Guidance Service and Michelle Magnier, Guidance Counsellor, with Co Meath Adult Educational Guidance Service will introduce you to the experience of guidance. 
 
Are you at a crossroads seeking new direction?

Mary and Michelle will explore some of the areas which matter most when considering your options, choices and career pathways. Making choices may seem quite daunting. This seminar aims to highlight how guidance enables you to tap into your gifts and abilities, together with your skills and experience, in order that you may realise your own unique potential.  If you have any queries in advance of the seminar, please e-mail Mary Farrell at claegs@eircom.net or Michelle Magnier at  Michelle.Magnier@maegs.meathvec.ie

Dublin Institute of Design - Saturday, August 28th at 3pm
A two-part seminar.
Part 1 focuses on developing the skills of the individual, enabling the pursuit of job opportunities in different sectors. Presened by Brendan Dwyer.
Part 2 focuses on the application of Interior Design relating to residential and commercial projects. Presented by Jackie Tyrrell.

With the collapse of the mythical tiger extraordinary developments have taken place worldwide, which effect all our lives. The Dublin Institute, deal with these changes by building on the strengths of the individual to guide them to develop their creative side which translates into a unique and comprehensive design portfolio. This appeals to a wide variety of employers
in any number of different sectors in workplace.

DID's approach to education and training has expanded considerably to enable students to develop a range of skills that will increase their career prospects and their job opportunities. Initially providing design fundamentals in IT and design techniques, DID train the individual to develop a transferable skill-set to enable them to pursue a choice career paths.

The seminar will cover techniques the college employs to enable the student to develop their skills, such as creativity, drawing techniques, presentation, portfolio development, problem solving, and responding creatively and functionally to a client brief. These transferable skills are developed in accordance with career paths such as Graphic Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Manufacturing, Visual Merchandising, Image & Styling and Computer Aided Design.

IPASS (Irish Payroll Association) - Saturday, August 28th at 4pm
Presenting a seminar entitled The Role of the Payroll Professional Today, Eamonn Corcoran, Chief executive of the Irish Payroll Association will outline the opportunities and the career prospects which exist in payroll and the steps to follow for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in payroll or who wishes to enhance their career prospects, whether they come from a Payroll, HR, Finance or general management background.

Payroll is a vital function in every company, yet the vast majority of payroll personnel have no formal Payroll Qualifications.

The operation of payroll includes the management of a company’s PAYE, PRSI, Income Levy and Health Levy liabilities (and Pension levy liability in the public sector). Yet amazingly, since less than 10% of all payroll personnel are hold professional payroll qualifications, the vast majority of employers leave the management of their biggest tax liabilities in the hands of untrained, unqualified staff with little or no support. In most companies, the PAYE/PRSI and Levy liabilities far exceed their combined VAT and Corporation Tax liabilities.

Working in payroll is a varied, challenging and demanding career, but one that brings enormous job satisfaction and little by little the role of payroll professionals is gaining the respect and the recognition that it truly deserves. Dealing with ever changing Revenue, Social Welfare and Employment Law legislation, working to strict deadlines, being proficient in the use IT and dealing with a myriad of queries from employees and management alike, means that the role of payroll personnel is a highly demanding one, whether operating as a 1 man payroll department, or as a member of a payroll team in a large multinational.

Pulse College - Sunday, August 29th at 12pm
Pulse College is a multimedia training college that will be providing two different seminars over the course of the weekend:

A seminar on the Production of Modern Video Games by Ken Tysom of Pulse College
This seminar will cover the processes involved in the production of today’s modern video games. With a live demonstration, Ken will describe how to create a realistic game environment based on a first person shooter type game. The production of modern video games requires having knowledge in all sectors of the development process and each area will be discussed during the seminar. Occupational opportunities that are available within game development will also be discussed.
Duration 30 minutes

A seminar on High Definition Cameras and Editing in Apple’s Final Cut Pro by Aidan Alcock of Pulse College
With the explosion in HD content on Blu-Ray DVD and internet sites such as You Tube, Vimeo and others, getting to grips with this new technology has never been easier. Aidan will take you through the process of capturing footage into a HD camera and ingesting it into Apple’s industry standard Final Cut Pro. Adding Sound Effects, Graphics and Colour Grading will also be demonstrated.
Duration 30 minutes

Makeup Fabilicious - Sunday, August 29th at 2pm
Makeup Fabilicious will be running a seminar entitled The Beautiful Business of Make-Up, covering the make-up artistry industry. Presented by TV celebrity make-up artist Rossana Dickinson, a clearly explained and realistic demonstration will illuminate each step of the professional make-up process. 

The seminar will involve a make-up artist preparing a model for a photoshoot at the end. Mirroring industry reality, a fashion stylist and photographer will 'hover', checking on the make-up artist's progress. All the while, the artist will clearly explain to the audience what she is doing with the help of a screen showing a close up of her work.

The seminar will draw to a close when the model is finished and she is ready for her close up. A professional photographer waiting in the wings will be on hand for a brief photoshoot.

USIT - Sunday, August 29th at 3pm
The seminar will feature all the USIT programmes on offer to those interested in working or volunteering abroad.
These programmes include: Internship USA; 12-Month USA; Canada u/35 and student programmes; 1-year Australia & New Zealand visas; Work South Africa; Paid Teaching Placements; and Volunteer Abroad Options.

Seminar Facilities
All seminar providers will have the use of a laptop, big screen and stage.

Further Information
To find out more about exhibiting at Which Course Expo 2010, contact Beth Rees by calling +353 1 2844 738 or email: beth@learningireland.ie.