We have two College of Further Education and Training campuses here in Newcastle West. Our Station Road campus is located next to Desmond College, while our Round House campus is located at the junction of St Mary’s Road and Sheehan’s Road. We offer Further Education and Training programmes for learners, local communities and enterprise in West Limerick. Flexible part-time options include Healthcare, Nursing, Leaving Certificate, ESOL (English as a Second Language) and Digital Skills. From non-accredited to QQI Level 5 Major Awards, our programmes provide skilled pathways to employment, progression to further study, social opportunities and so much more.
Our Information and Guidance team is also here to support you to make informed choices on education, training, career and employment. Further information on this service can be found here.
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| Special Needs Assisting | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Care Skills | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Care of the Older Person | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Palliative Care | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Intellectual Disability Studies | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Care Support | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Work Experience | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Communications | Level 4 | APPLY |
Clicking on an APPLY NOW link above will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly for the programme. Otherwise, click on the Enquire Now button below and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry. Or call us on 069 776 36
| Using Smart Phones | Level 3 | APPLY |
| Computer Skills | Level 2 | APPLY |
Clicking on the APPLY NOW link above will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly for the programme. Otherwise, click on the Enquire Now button below and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry. Or call us on 069 776 36
| SMART Phone Technology & Devices | Non Accredited | APPLY |
| Preparation for Driver Theory Test | Non Accred | |
| SPSV License Preparation | Non Accred | |
| Irish Sign Language | APPLY | |
| Cookery | Non Accred | For Community Education Groups, CE Schemes |
| Art, Craft and Design | Non Accred | For Community Education Groups, CE Schemes |
| Health & Fitness (Yoga) | Non Accred | For Community Education Groups, CE Schemes |
| Health & Beauty | Non Accred | For Community Education Groups, CE Schemes |
| Horticulture / Gardening | Non Accred – Level 4 | For Community Education Groups, CE Schemes |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Beginners | APPLY |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | AO | APPLY |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | A1, A2 | APPLY |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | B1, B2 | APPLY |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | QQI Level 1,2,3,4 | APPLY |
| Cambridge Exam Preparation | APPLY |
Clicking on the APPLY NOW link above will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly for the programme. Otherwise, click on the Enquire Now button below and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry. Or call us on 069 776 36
| Reception Skills | Level 4 | APPLY |
| Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised | Level 5 | APPLY |
| Business Calculations for the Office Environment | Level 4 | APPLY |
| Payroll Manual and Computerised | Level 5 | APPLY |
Interested in any of the above programmes? To find out more, click on the Enquire Now button below and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.Or call us on 069 776 36