National Learning Network – Clare
Whether you are a school leaver, seeking a fresh start, or need additional support, NLN Clare can help you start your learning journey through free, nationally certified, full-time training that leads to employment or further education opportunities.
At NLN Clare, our courses are tailored to each students’s needs. Our dedicated team of professional staff help students build confidence, reach their full potential, and develop practical job-seeking skills while achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
Are you ready to start your learning journey?
You can find more information about the courses available at NLN Clare below or contact the centre.
Contact: Lisa Haugh
Address: Clare FM Building, Francis Street, Ennis, Co Clare, V95 FN40
Tel: 065 6864560
Email: clare@nln.ie
Retail and Digital Skills
This programme aims to provide students with the skills, knowledge and competencies to gain employment or progress to further education and training while developing key transferable and vocational employment-related skills, appropriate to their identified career path.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, students will have acquired a broad range of skills that will enable employment under direct supervision in a variety of sectors or progression to further education or training.
Modules:
- Communications
- Mathematics
- Computer Applications
- Customer Service
- Information Technology Skills
- Personal Effectiveness
- Retails Payment Procedures
- Retail Sales Techniques
- Personal & Interpersonal Skills
- Work Experience
- Workplace Safety
- Career Planning
- Desktop Publishing
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Tourism Visitor Care
- Data Entry
- Communications
- ICDL Word Processing
- ICDL Computer & Online Essentials
- ICDL Presentation Skills
- ICDL Spreadsheets
Course Duration
24 Months
Certification: QQI Major Awards in Level 4 General Learning (4M2010), QQI Level 4 Retail Skills (4M1998) and certification in ICDL modules
Career Start
This programme provides students with personal, social, and work-related skills that will help them identify future educational or employment opportunities. Ideally suited to school leavers or early school leavers with extra support needs, they will learn to identify their strengths and goals for their future. Training is tailored to meet each students’s individual needs with a strong focus on strengthening confidence, teamwork, social skills, and independence.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, students will have the knowledge and competencies to use a range of tools and skills, under direction and with limited autonomy, for seeking employment or in employment. It enables the student to develop the personal qualities and strengths to make informed choices about pursuing a range of employment opportunities or progressing to further education or training.
Modules:
- Mathematics
- Computer Literacy
- Word Processing
- Internet Skills
- Communications
- Personal Effectiveness
- Personal & Interpersonal Skills
- Career Preparation
- Work Experience
- Health & Safety
- Self Advocacy
- Desktop Publishing
- Spreadsheets
- Digital Media
- Communications
- Workplace Safety
- Career Planning
- Work Experience
- Personal & Interpersonal Development
- Personal Effectiveness
Course Duration
18 Months
Certification: QQI Major Awards in Employability Skills (3M0935) / Information & Communications Technologies (3M0877)
Employer Based Training
This programme focuses on supporting people to get back into the workforce. It is primarily suitable for people with a disability or those who require additional support. The Employer Based Training programme supports students in gaining key transferable skills to progress into employment. Work placement is a key part of this programme; students participate in work experience in their chosen area of work on a weekly basis.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, students will have acquired a broad range of skills that will enable employment under direct supervision in a variety of sectors or progression to further education or training.
Modules:
- Communications
- Information Technology Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Career Planning
- Work Experience
- Personal & Interpersonal Development
- Personal Effectiveness
- Team-working
- Business English
- Mathematics
Course Duration
24 months
Certification: QQI Major Award in Employment Skills (4M0857)
