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Business Services

South West College offers a responsive and pro-active approach to business services. By working in partnership we help our clients achieve a more competitive edge, meet business needs and have a more effective customer focus. We offer:

assessment and accreditation in the workplace
conference arrangement
customised training courses
short courses
business innovation facilities

KNX Certificate

The Dungannon Campus of South West College is one of two independent Certified Centres for KNX training in the UK and is the only training centre in Northern Ireland.

The course is designed to offer small groups of 4-6 delegates; individual, specialised, intensive training in KNX (formerly known as EIB) building automation system. This 5 day course provides training in the design, installation and commissioning of a KNX system and is delivered by an experienced tutor.

KNX is the basis for all home automation applications.
Heating Automatic and optimized heating control according to room usage or the inhabitants’ needs.	Display Presentation and operation of all systems in the house via a wall mounted display. Easy visualisation and integration of audio-systems and monitoring cameras.
Ventilation Windows will be opened according to requirements. The ventilation system reacts to the presence of people in the room.	Security Reporting of open or broken windows and doors, burglary, smoke emission etc. – if desired also via telephone or via the internet – camera monitoring of the entrance.
Blinds Control of blinds and shutters dependant on wind, brightness and rain or according to a scheduler	Emergency Deterrence of potential break-ins by switching on the entire home lighting system (panic mode).
Lighting Central lighting controlled in the house and garden. Choice of different lighting scenarios or individual dimming.	Travelling Simulation of an occupied home through control of lighting and blinds.
Audio Remote control from anywhere in the house; the desired music in every single room.	Everyday life Daily time control of lighting, heating, ventilation, blinds etc.
KNX is the only system that complies with the requirements of the European (EN50090) and the International (ISO/IEC 14543) standards for Home Automation.

Further Information
Contact	Brian McElduff	Useful Links
Email	brian.mcilduff@swc.ac.uk	KNX association www.knx.org
Phone	0845 603 1881	KNX UK www.knxuk.org
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Door Supervisors Course

Do you need to apply for your SIA Licence? Do you need a qualification to allow you to get your licence and continue working or apply for jobs in the security industry? South West College is running a series of courses for those who need this important qualification.

City & Guilds Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors
City and Guilds 1902 Level 2 National Certificate for Security Guards

Start Date	Day	Location	Duration	Other Details	Cost
17 September	Thursday	Cookstown Campus	30 hours	Door Supervisors	£150
1 October	Thursday	Cookstown Campus	30 hours	Door Supervisors	£150
15 October	Thursday	Cookstown Campus	30 hours	Security Guarding	£150
29 October	Thursday	Cookstown Campus	30 hours	Door Supervisors	£150
12 November	Thursday	Cookstown Campus	30 hours	Door Supervisors	£150
26 November	Thursday	Cookstown Campus	30 hours	Security Guarding	£150
10 December	Thursday	Cookstown Campus	30 hours	Door Supervisors	£150
Courses will run depending on sufficient demand.

Training will take place as follows:
Week 1		Week 2		Week 3 (Exam)
Thursday	7 - 10pm	Thursday	7 - 10pm	Wednesday	6 - 10pm
Friday	7 - 10pm	Friday	7 - 10pm
Saturday	9 - 4.30pm	Saturday	9 - 4.30pm

Other dates and arrangements may be possible.
Please contact Joanne Lucas on 867 62620 ext 4208 to discuss your requirements. You can also reach Joanne by email: joanne.lucas@swc.ac.uk

The Innotech Centre

InnoTech is an exciting venture by South West College. Our aim is to nurture and grow innovation and technology through four key concepts:

We are creating partnerships with other colleges, businesses and organisations outside Northern Ireland that have adopted innovation and believe in the Art of the Possible.
We are helping local business embrace innovation through high grade knowledge exchange and technology development to build an all- pervasive Thinking, Creating and Doing attitude.
We are providing training and technical mentoring to help businesses achieve an advanced level in adopting and embracing innovation and dealing with the inevitable challenges. Are You ready to embrace the challenge?
In a dynamic and exciting way we are promoting a culture of innovation and adventure in schools to promote the STEM subjects. This innovation generation is critical – we are preparing young people for opportunities that do not yet exist and cannot be clearly defined. The Art of the Possible.

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The Innotech Centre Website

Tenders

To view all current tender documents please go to www.swc.ac.uk/tenders

Conferencing Facilities

The South West College operates in four campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh and, of the six new area based colleges, it is the smallest in size, but arguably, covers the largest geographical area of counties Tyrone and Fermanagh. Each of our Campuses houses magnificent facilities for hire to businesses and the general Public.

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South West College has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate.However, the College cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions. South West College reserves the right to review, change or cancel any of the courses outlined subject to applications.

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