National Learning Network – Castlerea
At NLN in Castlerea we provide a range of free courses to people who have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs.
Our courses are tailored to each student’s needs, to help them to build their confidence while getting practical job-seeking skills to help them get a job or go on to further training.
For more information on courses available at NLN in Castlerea see below or call the centre today.
Contact: Regina O’Grady
Address: Millstream House, Williamstown Road, Castlerea, Roscommon, F45 XF79
Tel: 094 9620374
Email: castlerea@nln.ie
Fast Track to Employment – Employer Based Training
This is a flexible innovative programme, which facilitates participants to receive practical training in a host company workplace with the support of National Learning Network staff. This programme is offered in conjunction with carefully selected Host Companies with a high commitment to training delivery. This programme suits people who are out of work due to accident, illness and need support to return to employment.
Certification: QQI Level 4 Employment Skills (4M0857), QQI Level 5 General Studies (5M3114).
Information Technology by Blended Learning
A flexible programme providing students with the opportunity to achieve Information Technology and Business Administration qualifications. This programme combines centre-based learning with home-based learning and work experience, where students are provided with the necessary information technology, office and personal effectiveness skills to obtain and retain employment or move on to further education.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Information Processing (5M2067), QQI Level 5 eBusiness (5M0828), QQI Level 4 ECDL (ECDL).
Access
The Access programme aims to develop the personal and social skills of students. This is done through extensive use of community facilities and practical skills training using a person-centred approach. The programme also aims to help people progress to greater levels of independence.
Certification: QQI Level 3 Employability Skills (3M0935), QQI Level 4 Employment Skills (4M0857).
LINKS
LINKS is an 18 month personal development and work-related skills programme. It is suited to unemployed people or early school leavers who need educational or health related supports. The programme gives students the opportunity to explore training and employment opportunities while learning new skills and achieving a qualification. For many, it is the first step on a progression pathway to further training or employment.
Certification: QQI Level 3 Employability Skills (3M0935), QQI Level 4 Employment Skills (4M0857)
