Greyhound Skillnet Training Courses ____>> Irish greyhound Board ____>> Accredited Training ____>> Training for vets Training this year will focus on the staff of the IGB.
	____>> Irish greyhound Board____ Greyhound Skillnet Training Programme 2008-2009 In addition to providing world-class seminars and training for owners, breeders and trainers, the Irish Greyhound Skillnet will also focus on providing training to staff of the Irish Greyhound Board and the affiliated greyhound stadia. Following an extensive training needs analysis a number of key training areas have been identified: ____• Management training ____• Presentation and communication skills ____• Facilitation skills ____• IT Training including the new Internet wagering system ____• Customer Services ____• Health & Safety ____• Financial Management ____• Marketing and branding ____• This training will support the overall strategic plan of the Irish Greyhound Board, to improve _____competitiveness through training and professional development. The training plan for the Irish Greyhound Board is being coordinated by Jim O’ Dwyer, staff should contact Jim at Jim.ODwyer@igb.ie ____>> Accredited Training________ Certificate in Greyhound Care and Handling The Irish Greyhound Skillnet is delighted to announce the first ever accredited course in Greyhound care and handling. The Greyhound Skillnet has been working very closely with Teagasc over the past two years to achieve validation at FETAC Level 5 for the four core modules: ____• Greyhound Breeding and Pup Care ____• Care & Schooling of Young Greyhounds ____• Health & Safety with Greyhounds ____• Anatomy and Physiology of Greyhounds The Irish Greyhound Skillnet has been working closely with Eamon Tully, head of the Curriculum and Quality Assurance Unit, of Teagasc. The unit is charged with ensuring that training and provision meets the needs of learners, the agricultural industry and the awarding bodies. The first module of the programme, Greyhound Breeding and Pup Care, will be piloted with agriculture in Kildalton Agricultural College in May 2008. In September the Greyhound Skillnet hopes to be in a position to launch all of the courses to Greyhound Skillnet members. The Skillnet are also investigating the opportunities for “Recognition of Prior Learning". This means that the training carried out by Skillnet members in 2006-2007 can be recognized and members will be able to gain a national qualification based on their learning for the last two years. Course Registration You must be a member of the Irish Greyhound Skillnet to apply for these courses. You can register for any event by eMailing info@greyhoundskillnet.com , or by contacting the Irish Greyhound Skillnet at (022)53407, or (087)1218441. ____>> Training for vets____ The Irish Greyhound Skillnet is committed to working with all sectors of the greyhound industry in Ireland. As a result a new veterinary cluster has been established which will focus on providing continuous professional development (CPD) training for veterinary surgeons. A number of leading greyhound vets in Ireland are providing guidance and support to the Greyhound Skillnet steering committee, they are: Alan Ahearne Denis Beary Diarmuid Dooge Alessandro Piras Alan Ahearne represents the interests of the veterinary cluster on the Skillnet steering committee. UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine The Irish Greyhound Skillnet is working with the UCD school of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine to develop a postgraduate certificate in canine sports medicine. The course is designed to provide a professional qualification for vets who are interested in providing services to the greyhound industry or in specializing in canine sports medicine. The course is currently being developed and is likely to include elements such as: ___ ____Module One ____• Introduction to the industry ____• Routine Examination ____• First Aid ____• Diagnosis of common injuries and conditions ____• Bio-mechanics ___ ____Module Two ____• Nutrition ____• Pharmacology ____• Clinical Pathology ___ ____Module Three ____• Muscle Injuries ____• Fractures of the Hind Limb ____• Fractures of the Rear Limb ____• Clinical examination and Patient Assessment ____• Conservative treatment ____• Paediatric and Juvenile Injuries ____• The distal extremities ____• Ligament injuries ____• Competition reintroduction following injury ____• Anaesthetic considerations in the racing Greyhounds ___ ____Module Four ____• Reproduction ____• Artificial Insemination ____• Handling Semen ____• Other Sports Animals Modules five and six are likely to include work experience and a dissertation. For further information or to pre-register, please contact Niamh Kenny at niamh@exodea-europe.com or 022-53407
		Course Registration You must be a member of the Irish Greyhound SKILLNET to apply for these courses. You can register for any event by eMailing info@greyhoundskillnet.com, OR by contacting the Irish Greyhound SKILLNET at (022)53407, or 0871218441.