CMETB launch new course on 'Managing the Sustainable Home'
Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB), in partnership with the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), has launched a new course titled ‘Managing the Sustainable Home’. It has been developed following research that shows a significant portion of the population in Ireland struggle with financial literacy.
QQI Level 3, developed in collaboration with the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) and the North Dublin Partnership, the course will be formally launched at the Johnston Library in Cavan Town on Thursday, August 29.
About 43% of adults have difficulties with financial understanding, a report commissioned by the Department of Finance and published in April 2024 found.
This innovative new programme aims to enable learners to apply sustainable practices to everyday household management.
The launch is particularly timely and relevant, given that sustainability is a crucial issue in today’s society.
Sustainable practices are essential for both businesses and individuals alike, and the award covers three specific areas: Budgeting and Financial Management; Sustainable and Healthy Food Provision; and Sustainable Use of Energy and Utilities.
Learners who complete the course will gain a solid grounding in all three pillars of sustainability (environmental, economic, and social) and how these relate to effective, efficient, and sustainable household management.
Dr Linda Pinkster, Director of Further Education and Training, said this new educational initiative “represents the culmination of dedication, innovation, and a shared commitment to sustainability”.
She thanked the programme development team from CMETB, CDETB, the Northside Partnership and MABS.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have for learners.”
To learn more about the QQI Level 3 programme in Managing the Sustainable Home, contact Ceinwen Fergus on ceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie