1. Introduction to Electrical skills and Maths QQI Level 3 3N0527 & 3N0929

2. Description Many Learners were afraid of ‘Maths’ but were interested in practical subjects so we combined Maths QQI Level 3 and Electrical skills Level 3 to ensure a better learning experience was achieved This course ran six hours per week over fourteen weeks and was based on the ITABE Model Learners looked at and learned: Basic concepts of electricity with practical hands on experience with an experienced instructor Terminology such as atoms, positive and negative charge, current, conductors, insulators Carrying out basic calculations by applying basic formula The principles of magnetism,electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction Carrying out a basic range of electrical activities under direct supervision Constructing a simple circuit Team work, safety and quality awareness in an engineering background

3. The learning leadership MSLETB, Education and Training sides of house along with DSP from Sligo and Leitrim met to discuss the needs of the region It emerged that there were no ‘hands on’ courses for men who have less than Level 3 Qualifications Men were disenfranchised and their primary motivation was to get a job Case workers were looking for courses pitched at the lower level clients Maths a big factor – it was acknowledged that Level D at JC is not sufficient for the maths calculations required for apprentices ALO looked at possible QQI modules that could tie into apprenticeships or tie into the jobs market. ALO looked at combinations: Electrical skills/ Maths, Metal work and Maths / Health and Fitness/ Career preparation and IT, Tourism and Cultural Heritage

4. The learning innovation Linking electrical skills and maths to everyday life e.g.. Lemon battery where two lemons, a few coins and a few nails were connected together to make a battery which powered a simple kitchen clock/timer How to fix a cooker Electronic kits allowed the students to test different circuits Learners looked at multi-meters Active maths- data surveys, topical items Visit local Electricity power station IT Careers Fair Sligo- Engineering firms- Learners were invited to visit a Plant in Castle pollard

5. Learning Differences Confidence Energy in classes…many questions being asked Integration between different nationalities Seeing maths in a different, positive way By combining both subjects, boredom and lack of interest was never a problem Learning new skills and developing their strengths Helping one another Field trips were very beneficial Attendance

6. Link to FET Strategy Goal 1: Skills for the Economy- providing greater alignment between FET Provision in this instance, Electrical skills and FET Related employer skills needs Goal 2: Active Inclusion- Literacy and Numeracy Strategy ‘Prioritise numeracy more strongly and integrate the amount of numeracy provision offered as integrated and standalone options’ ( Pt.7,p.100, FET Strategy ) Goal 3: Quality Provision-A solid Pre-apprenticeship programme with core skills addressed before embarking on higher levels of education- can progress to Level 4 and Level 5 with Apprenticeship or IT as final Goals Goal 4: Integrated Provision and Planning: LCDP/ Partnership with DSP/ Training part of ETB Goal 5: Standing of FET-Promotion and awareness of FET programmes

7. Materials used in class

8. Circuit Boards

9. Course Advert