National Learning Network – Maynooth
At NLN in Maynooth 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 Maynooth click on the ‘find a training course at this centre button’ below or call the centre today.
Contact: Anne Carroll
Address: Unit J4, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 V6D9
Tel: 045 98 8400
Email: kildare@nln.ie
Skills for Life
At NLN in Maynooth we provide a new Skills 4 Life Programme that is a KWETB funded and aimed at young adults who may or may not have experienced a set-back in life which has prevented or delayed the young person reaching their full potential to date. The courses are totally inclusive and open to any student who would benefit from smaller classes supported by a Multi-Disciplinary Team that has a ‘student-centric’ approach to academic learning and social/personal development. CAO points are not required for entry and students on the course develop and take ‘ownership of their future pathway’ into further Adult Further Education (PLC Course) or their first step into the workforce of a chosen career or employment sector.
Course Duration: 18 months
Modules
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Application of Number
- Career Preparation
- Personal and Interpersonal Skills
- Work Experience
- Internet Skills
- Nutrition and Healthy Options
- Word Processing
- Digital Media
- health and Fitness
- Retail Sales Transactions
- Potting and Planting
Certification: QQI Major Award Level 3
Advance
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity for personal, social and life skills development, which will lead to greater independence and enhanced participation in their own communities. Having completed this programme students will have acquired the necessary skills, knowledge & attitude required to make realistic vocational choices.
Course Duration: 2 years
Modules:
- Team Building
- Practical Life Skills
- Personal Development
- Social Skills development
- Communications
- Creative Skills
- Health Education
- Leisure Planning
- Career Planning
- Compensatory Education.
- Work Placement
Certification: QQI Level 3 Employability Skills (3M0935)
Choices
- Goal setting
- Self Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Sourcing Information
- Computer Skills
- Stress Management
- Creative Skills
- health Education
- Independent Living Skills
- Personal Effectiveness
Certification: QQI Level 3 Employability Skills (3M0935)
