Do you work in Childcare or Healthcare? Enhance or build new skills with our QQI Level 5 and 6 programmes. These fully-funded online programmes take place during the month of June and will empower you with skills and qualifications to increase your employment opportunities.
Check out all programmes on offer by clicking on the ‘See More’ button next to each category.
| PROGRAMME TITLE – MINOR AWARD | QQI LEVEL | DAY & TIME | APPLY |
| Communications | 5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am to 11.30am | APPLY |
| Child Health and Wellbeing* | 5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 12.30pm to 2.30pm | APPLY |
| Special Needs Assisting | 5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am to 11.30am | APPLY |
Programmes marked with an asterisk (*) are delivered online and in-class.
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
| PROGRAMME TITLE – MINOR AWARD | QQI LEVEL | DAY & TIME | APPLY |
| Care Support* | 5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 2pm to 4pm | APPLY |
| Care Provision and Practice* | 5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am to 11.30am | APPLY |
| Safety and Health at Work | 5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am to 11.30am | APPLY |
Programmes marked with an asterisk (*) are delivered online and in-class.
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
Life isn’t all about work and neither is learning. You might be interested in learning a new skill for the enjoyment of trying something new, taking up a new hobby or meeting new people. Programmes take place during the day at our campus and at a number of community-partner locations across Limerick City. Further information on location can be found by clicking the APPLY button.
Uncertified programmes currently on offer are:
| Driver Theory – O’ Connell Avenue Campus | Tues 6.00-8.00pm | APPLY |
| Driver Theory – Moyross WHC | Fri 12.45-2.45pm | APPLY |
| Driver Theory – O’ Connell Avenue Campus | Thurs 2.00-4.00pm | APPLY |
| SPSV Support – Our Lady of Lourdes | Thurs 10.00-12.00pm | APPLY |
| Confidence Building | Thurs 2.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Confidence Building – UL Access Campus, Roxboro | Thurs 10.00-12.00pm | APPLY |
| Confidence Building – St Mary’s | Mon 11.45-1.45pm | APPLY |
| Confidence Building – Garryowen | Tues 2.00-4.00pm | APPLY |
| Art & Crafts for Literacy Learners | Mon 2.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Digital Skills for Beginners | Tues 10.30am-12pm | APPLY |
| Introduction to Knitting and Crochet | Tues 6.30-9pm | APPLY |
| Art to Promote Communication Skills | Wed 10am-1pm | APPLY |
| Bread, Pastry & Dessert making for Beginners | Wed 10am-1pm | APPLY |
| Healthy Food and Cooking for Beginners | Wed 1.45-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Culinary Skills for Beginners | Wed 6-9pm | APPLY |
| Mindfulness Practice (u) | Thurs 10-11.30am | APPLY |
| Family Support Skills (u) – St Mary’s | Thurs 10-12 | APPLY |
| Coping with stress and anxiety (U) – St Mary’s | Thurs 10-12 | APPLY |
| Everyday Maths | Mon 10am-12pm | APPLY |
| Cooking and Baking with Maths for Beginners | Mon 2.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Mindfulness Practice | Thurs 10-11.30am | APPLY |
| Literacy through Computers – St Munchin’s | Tues 10.00-12.00pm | APPLY |
| Social Media Bootcamp (U) | Wed 6-8pm | APPLY |
| 3D Printing for Beginners | Fri 10am-12pm | APPLY |
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
Interested in developing your core skills? These programmes will give you a strong foundation in reading, writing, numeracy and computers. Programmes take place during the day at our campus and at a number of community-partner locations across Limerick City. Further information on location can be found by clicking the APPLY button.
Programmes currently on offer are:
| Introduction to Gardening | Thurs 11.45am-1.45pm | APPLY |
| Using Technology | Mon 2.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Computers for Beginners – Garryowen | Fri 10-12 | APPLY |
| Computers for Beginners – St Mary’s Ad Ed | Thurs 10-12 | APPLY |
| Using Technology (L2) | Thurs 9.30-11.30 | APPLY |
| Intro to Smartphones & Tablets – Our Lady of Lourdes | Mon 11.30-1.30pm | APPLY |
| Communications-Literacy Skills for Everyday Life | Mon 10.00am-12.00pm | APPLY |
| Creative Writing for Beginners | Mon 10.00am-12.00pm | APPLY |
| Computer Skills Level 2 | Wed 1.15-3.15pm | APPLY |
| Gardening | Thurs 2.15-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Literacy Classes | Day and evening classes available | APPLY |
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
Are you ready to build on your core skills? These programmes will grow your skills, helping you to gain confidence in your ability. Programmes take place during the day at our campus and at a number of community-partner locations across Limerick City. Further information on location can be found by clicking the APPLY button.
QQI Level 3 programmes currently on offer:
| Breakfast Cookery (Level 3) | Fri 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Health & Fitness L3 – Garryowen CDP | Weds 1.30-4pm | APPLY |
| Desktop Publishing | Wed 7.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Computer Literacy | Mon 2.45-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Office Procedures (L3) | Fri 9.30-11.30 | APPLY |
| Maths | Mon 2.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Internet Skills and Email | Thurs 1.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Internet Skills (L3) – Watch House Cross Moyross | Thurs 2-4pm | APPLY |
| Machine Sewing | Mon 10am-1.00pm | APPLY |
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
If you are interested in progressing your learning, check out our range of QQI Level 4 programmes. Programmes take place during the day at our campus and at a number of community-partner locations across Limerick City. Further information on location can be found by clicking the APPLY button.
QQI Level 4 programmes currently on offer:
| Kitchen Skills (Level 4) | Mon 10.00-1.30pm | APPLY |
| Drama (with Personal Effectiveness L4) | Weds 5.30-8pm | APPLY |
| Short Order Cooking (Level 4) | Tues 10.00-1.30pm | APPLY |
| Food and Nutrition (Level 4) | Tues 1.45-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Retail Sales Techniques (Level 4) | Wed 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Customer Service & Business English (Level 4) | Mon 10-1.15pm | APPLY |
| Plant Propagation (Level 4) Southill – Tait House | Thurs 10.00-1.00pm + 1.30-3.30pm | APPLY |
| Communications – Work Place Skills (Level 4) | Tues 10.00-12.00pm | APPLY |
| Leaving Certificate Irish Higher Level | Wed 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Word Processing (Level 4) | Mon 1.45-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Digital Media Technology (Level 4) | Mon 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Computer Applications (Level 4) – Kileely | Tues 9.30-11.30am | APPLY |
| Spreadsheet Methods (Level 4) | Mon 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Graphic Design (Level 4) – St. Marys | Fri 11.30-1.30pm | APPLY |
| General Office Skills (Level 4) | Tues 10.30-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Healthcare and English (Level 4) | Thurs 12.15-3.45pm | APPLY |
| IT Skills Level 4 | Tues 7.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
Our QQI Level 5 and 6 programmes are for you if you would like to upskill for employment opportunities. These take place during the day at our campus and at a number of community-partner locations across Limerick City. Further information on location can be found by clicking the APPLY button.
QQI Level 5 and 6 programmes currently on offer:
| Communications (Level 5) | Fri 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Work Experience (Level 5) | Thurs 2.15-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Maths (Level 5) | Mon + Tues 6.00- 8.30pm | APPLY |
| Maths for STEM (Level 5) – Roxboro – UL Access Centre | Wed 6.00-9.00pm + Sat 9.30-1.10pm | APPLY |
| Information & Administration (Level 5) | Wed 1.45-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Payroll Manual & Computerised (Level 5) – Our Lady of Lourdes | Tues 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Accounting Manual and Computerised (Level 5) | Fri, 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Legal Studies (Level 5) | Wed 1.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Audio Transcription (Level 5) | Tues 1.45-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Text Production (Level 5) – Kileely – St. Lelias | Wed 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| School Age Childcare (Level 5) | Mon 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Early Childhood Education & Play (Level 5) | Fri 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Special Needs Assisting (Level 6) | Mon 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Early Learning & Care – Childcare | Tues, Wed & Thurs Mornings | APPLY |
| Early Learning & Care – Childcare – Ballynanty | Tues & Thurs 6:00- 9:00/9:30pm + 5 Saturdays | APPLY |
| Infection Prevention & Control (Level 5) – Our Lady of Lourdes | Fri 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Care Skills (Level 5) | Tues 1.45 – 4.45pm | APPLY |
| Care of the Older Person (Level 5) | Thurs 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Understanding Mental Health (Level 5) | Wed 1.15-4.15pm | APPLY |
| Care Support (Level 5) -Ballynanty | Thurs 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Work Experience (Level 5) | Thurs 2.15-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Intercultural Studies (Level 5) | Tues 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Community Development Practice (Level 5) – Ballynanty | Fri 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Community Addiction Studies (Level 5) – UL Access Centre | Wed 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Conflict Resolution (Level 5) | Fri 1.45-4.45pm | APPLY |
| Working with Young People (Level 5) – Southill | Thurs 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Security Industry Procedures (Level 5) | Thurs 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Personal Effectiveness (Level 5) – Ballynanty | Wed 6-9pm | APPLY |
| Social and Civil Information (Level 6) | Wed 10.00-1.00pm | APPLY |
| Networking Essentials (Level 5) | Thurs 10.00-2.00pm | APPLY |
| Care Support – L5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs -2pm-4pm | APPLY |
| Care Provision & Practice – L5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am-11.30am | APPLY |
| Communications – L5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am-11.30am | APPLY |
| Safety & Health at Work –L5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am-11.30am | APPLY |
| Child Health and Wellbeing –L5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 12.30pm-2.30pm | APPLY |
| Special Needs Assisting –L5 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 9.30am-11.30am | APPLY |
| Childhood Social Legal & Health Studies –L6 | Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs – 2pm-4pm | APPLY |
| Work Experience –L6 | Tues, Wed & Thurs – 6pm-8pm | APPLY |
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
We offer a wide range of part-time evening programmes for people in employment looking to re-skill or up-skill. These are accredited (QQI Level 3-5) and non-accredited and take place in the evening at our campus.
Skills to Advance and Skills for Work programmes have been developed to meet the challenges of a changing work environment. Through these initiatives, we offer free up-skilling and re-skilling opportunities to those who are currently employed.
Programmes currently on offer:
| Spreadsheet Methods (Level 5) | Tues 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Work Experience (Level 5) | Mon 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Child Development (Level 6) | Tues 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
| Payroll Manual & Computerised (Level 5) | Wed 6.00-9.00pm | APPLY |
Note, to undertake one of these programmes, certain eligibility criteria must be met.
Clicking on any of the APPLY links 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 and complete the form. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
Community Education provides learning opportunities based on the needs and interests of individuals and communities. We offer part-time programmes, including uncertified and QQI Level 1-5 Awards, that take place during the day in community locations throughout the city. For information on our community partner locations, click here.
| Employability Skills | QQI Level 3 Major Award |
| Junior Certificate | Includes Maths, English, Art, Woodwork, Metalwork, History, Home Economics and Information Technology |
| Leaving Certificate Applied | A practical programme focusing on preparation for employment |
| Leaving Certificate | Includes English, Maths, Home Economics, History, Art, Construction Studies, Engineering and Biology |
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