National Learning Network – Athlone

The Skills 4 Life course gives young adults, early school leavers and people who dropped out of education/training the opportunity to re-engage with education/training and to develop the skills, knowledge & resources to get a job or go on to further training/education. During the course students will participate in several work experience placements so they can find out what kind of career they are interested in. The programme allows students to gain a Major Award at QQI Level 3.

Course Duration: 18 months

Modules:

• Health & Safety Awareness
• Application of Numbers
• Work Experience
• Career Preparation
• Personal and Interpersonal Skills
• Communications
• Internet Skills
• Word Processing
• Digital Media
• Cookery Classes
• Healthy Awareness
• Creative Skills

Skills 4 Work is a vocational exploration flexible training programme that enables students to sample a range of jobs and to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to access employment or further training. The course supports people who may have suffered a setback due to illness or injury, and who would benefit from supports with learning or wellness. This course is particular attracted to people wishing to re-engage with education and training or re-enter the workplace while gaining a major award at QQI level 4. Work experience is on offer as part of the course. Additional supports are available.

Course Duration: 12 – 18 Months

Modules:

• Health & Safety Awareness
• Application of Numbers
• Work Experience (includes work placements)
• Career Preparation
• Personal and Interpersonal Skills
• Communications
• Internet Skills
• Word Processing
• Digital Media
• Cookery Classes
• Healthy Awareness
• Creative Skills

The course will concentrate on modules designed to give the student a solid foundation in horticulture and gardening skills and will facilitate the student in specialising in a preferred area, such as landscape, garden maintenance, garden centre operations, or turf maintenance. Students will be competent in a range of horticulture skills and will have the knowledge necessary for employment in the industry.

Duration: 24 months

Modules:

• Plant identification
• Care and Maintenance
• Safe Horticultural Practice
• Work Experience
• Plant Propagation
• Establishing Trees and Shrubs
• Horticultural Tools and Equipment
• Growing Vegetables
• Communications
• Hard Landscaping

Access is a person centred programme that gives individuals the opportunities to learn the skills needed to maximise self-esteem, confidence and independence. This programme will equip students with personal, social and work-related skills. Students will progress to greater levels of independence, learn to manage their own health and well-being, make transitions and personal progression while being supported to participate in their own communities, workplaces and society.

Duration: Up to 3 years

Modules:

• Independent Living Skills
• Literacy & Numeracy
• Personal Development
• Social Skills
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Leisure and Creative Skills
• Computer Skills
• Self-Advocacy & Confidence Building
• Community Networking
• Health and Safety
• Job Seeking Skills
• Work Experience

Access leaflet

Access Presentation NLN Athlone

Turas is a training course aimed at people who have experience of Mental Health issues. This person-centred and recovery-focused programme helps students build on their personal and social development and work on their confidence and well-being. The course promotes recovery through education and personal development. Full and part-time places available.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Modules:

• Health & Safety Awareness
• Communications
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills
• Creative Workshops
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Wellbeing and Recovery
• Community Mapping and supports

Turas Presentation NLN Athlone