National Learning Network – Park House

For students with artistic talent, who want to develop their skills further and/ or are considering going to Art College, Artlink could be the course for you.

The course excels at portfolio preparation for college application and will aid students in the development of a visual creative process unique to them. The improvement in skills will help prepare students for employment in the visual arts. Students will explore working with different materials and learn to express themselves creatively. The research and problem solving skills learned on the course can be brought into any walk of life and they will help students to build their confidence and motivation

Core Modules include: 

• Communications
• Combined Materials
• Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design
• Design Skills
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Drawing
• Work Experience

This course combines practical and theoretical learning to provide students with
a comprehensive set of horticultural skills to get a job in plant nurseries, garden
centres, landscape companies, golf clubs, parks and a range of related areas.
These skills are complemented by general skills such as work experience in a
horticultural environment, to give participants an opportunity to apply learning in
a real work setting.

Students, working at their own pace and using their own learning style, choose
eight QQI modules leading to a QQI Level 4 Major Award in Horticulture. This is
recognised both nationally and internationally and helps students progress to
employment or further training. Certification is achieved by continuous assessment
through practical assignments and projects. Students learn through the medium of
group classes, practical demonstrations, individual practice and assignments. Each
student can avail of a wide range of supports throughout the course.

This is a retail course which runs for two years. It includes barista and cash
register training within the college while also studying QQI Level 4 modules.
Students will also work with their tutor in gaining work experience outside of
the college throughout the course. Core Modules include:

• Communications
• Workplace Safety
• Information Technology Skills
• Work Experience
• Team Working
• Customer Service
• Stock Control
• Retail Sales
• Retail Payments Procedures
• Personal Effectiveness

Wellness Foundation offers people a chance to recover from difficulties,
particularly in the area of mental health. Students develop resources to feel
better and improve the overall quality of life.

As a student you can become more self-aware while exploring your own
learning style. In Wellness we co-create a safe, non-judgemental place,
to explore your individual path and story. A sense of safety and belonging
promotes personal insight; while being seen and heard, with compassion and
caring, feels good.

You may then prepare to move on, either to another course in NLN
or other education or career opportunities.