Our campus is located in Limerick City and offers a wide range of full-time Further Education and Training courses including Healthcare Assistant, Retail Skills, Art, Craft and Design, Leaving Certificate and many more. Our courses will empower you to make the transition back into paid employment or further your studies. Other offerings at the campus include Youthreach, Hospitality and the FAI Player Development programme.
Our supportive team are here to help you make the right choice for wherever you want your Further Education and Training journey to take you. Gain valuable educational qualifications in a pleasant and welcoming environment. Family-friendly hours apply and individual career guidance is provided for all.
In light of COVID-19 public health guidelines, our courses may be delivered through a combination of online teaching and classroom-based learning at our campus.
Explore our courses to Find The Best In You…
Healthcare Assistant – ONLINE
QQI Level 5 Major Award
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work as a healthcare assistant. This QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Major Award is delivered over nine months and is offered mainly as an online course, however, there will be some on-campus training. Modules include care skills, care of the older person, care support, infection prevention and control, safety and health at work, palliative care support, communications and work experience. Certificates in patient moving and handling and safeguarding vulnerable persons will also be provided on successful completion.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On completion of this course, you will be able to gain employment in a healthcare setting or further your studies in Further or Higher education.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Technical Support Training
QQI Level 5 Minor Award with ICDL
This 15 week full-time course will provide you with the technical skills and knowledge to work as a help desk operator in the services industry. As well as the environmental studies module, you will study communications, remote working, data analytics, problem-solving, customer service, and develop essential IT skills through the ICDL certification. As part of this course, we’re delighted to offer you 3 days of industry-specific training and 1-week of work placement as a help desk operator.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will be able to seek employment as a help desk operator in a range of different service industries.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Social Media and Digital Marketing
QQI Level 4 Major Award
In this course, you will learn the skills required for influencer marketing through social media platforms. The course will focus on content creation, attracting followers, building a base, sponsorship, photography and creating blogs and short videos.
Emphasis is placed on confidence-building and personal development. Learn to love the challenge of meeting, connecting, positively influencing others, gaining new followers and customers. Modules include digital marketing, digital media technology, social media marketing, photography, entrepreneurial skills, personal development, communications and customer service.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On completion of this course, you may choose to further your studies to progress to a career in journalism, digital marketing, visual communications or develop your own online influencer profile.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Remote Working and Customer Support
QQI Level 5 Major Award with ICDL
This course will equip you with skills for remote working in the areas of online customer support and digital marketing. The QQI Level 5 Contact Centre Operations Major Award includes communications, customer service, eBusiness, digital marketing, and database methods. You will also develop essential IT skills through the ICDL accreditation as well as being introduced to industry-specific software and database management. Particular attention will be given to self-care, establishing effective routines, and managing boundaries between work and home life.
Progression/employment opportunities
On successful completion, you will be able to seek employment in a rapidly-growing sector, where there is currently a high volume of job vacancies.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Construction and Engineering
QQI Levels 3 and 4 Major Awards
On this course, you will learn a range of entry-level skills for a future career in engineering, technology, manufacturing, and construction. Subjects include maths, communications, electrical skills, woodwork, and IT. This course is practical, hands-on, and delivered within our modern engineering workshop.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the option of continuing your training through Further Education, Higher Education or seeking skilled employment. This is an ideal pathway to a wide range of apprenticeships.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Office Administration with Medical Terminology/Payroll and Bookkeeping
QQI Level 5 Major Award
This course provides high-quality training in administration skills that will empower you to gain employment as a clerical officer, secretary, or receptionist. It is an intensive 9-month course that covers word processing, text production, spreadsheet methods, information and administration, reception and frontline office skills, communications, and work experience. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in medical terminology or payroll and bookkeeping. This very popular course offers a range of career pathways with proven potential to access employment.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the option to further your studies through Higher Education or seek employment.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Leaving Certificate
The Leaving Certificate full-time programme has fantastic progression opportunities for adult learners. Subjects include english, maths, biology, physics, economics, accounting, business, art, engineering and construction. Irish is also available if you wish to access the Bachelor of Education Degree course at Mary Immaculate College. If you are an international learner, you will have the opportunity to sit a range of Leaving Certificate language exams. You will study at a pace suitable to your own level of ability in a friendly, learner-centred environment. Intensive supports, including career guidance, is provided. The entry requirement for this programme is Junior Certificate or equivalent, with good proficiency in the English language.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Art, Craft and Design
QQI Level 5 Major Award
Our course philosophy is simple – explore, express, create. If you have a keen interest in art, this course will enable you to express your creativity through a range of artistic processes including design, ceramics, digital photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, animation and fine art. This course will allow you to develop a portfolio of work suited to your individual interests and talent. The Art Studio at our campus is an attractive, well-equipped space that offers a unique learning environment.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to showcase your artwork to the public. You can also progress to Higher Education or into employment.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
English for Employment
QQI Levels 3 and 4 Major Awards
This course, which is for non-native speakers of English, will help you to develop essential English language skills for the workplace. You can choose from a wide range of accredited modules that suit your area of interest – including ESOL, communications, maths, IT, business, healthcare, retail, engineering, and horticulture. Driver theory and taxi licence preparation are also offered.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
At the end of this course, you will be able to speak, read and write in English, as required for employment. On successful completion, you will have the option of continuing your studies or seeking employment.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Retail Skills
QQI Level 4 Major Award
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work in the retail sector. You will develop the ability to deal with customers, understand retail sales techniques, payment procedures, and other aspects of the retail environment. The course is delivered on a modular basis, which gives you the choice of taking up employment or remaining on the course to complete the full award. There is a strong practical element to this course with work experience offered.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills to work in the retail sector or to progress your studies through Further Education and Training.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
IT Skills for Work
QQI Level 4 Major Award
On this course, you will develop essential computer skills with the Information and Communication Technology Award. Modules include IT skills, word processing, spreadsheet methods, data entry, digital media technology, desktop publishing and communications. You will build skills for the changing nature of work including the ability to work remotely. You will also become competent in using and maintaining different digital media platforms. This fun and relevant course will equip you with the necessary tools to move your career forward in today’s world.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the option to further your studies or seek employment.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Environmental Studies
QQI Level 5 Minor Award
This course will give you an understanding of the key processes and practices in environmental management. Modules include natural resources, population and environment, sustainability, climate change, biodiversity, renewable resources, environmental regulation and waste management.
This 15-week part-time course is supported by an exciting guest speaker series. You will attend lectures with environmental experts and leaders from industry, research and education, politics and voluntary environmental groups.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the option of seeking employment in the environmental services industry.
Would you like to apply? 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.
Horticulture
QQI Level 4 Major Award
Our new horticulture course will give you the knowledge and skills to work as a general operative in horticulture. You will learn how to select, grow and maintain a range of plants and shrubs using safe horticultural practices at a local green site. Other modules include horticulture tools and equipment, plant propagation, communications, and IT Skills.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the skills to work in horticulture or, to progress your studies through Further Education and Training.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Career Pathways
QQI Levels 3 and 4 Major Award
This course offers a wide choice of modules at the foundation level to allow you to explore your strengths and to help you progress onto an interesting career pathway. Modules include communications, maths, healthcare, retail, IT skills, woodwork, engineering, horticulture and customer service. Driver theory instruction is also included.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the option to specialise in a particular career area or progress to a Pathways to Apprenticeship course.
Clicking on the APPLY button below will bring you to FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub) where you can apply directly. If you would rather speak with us first before applying, 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.
Pre-Apprenticeship Routes
Developing skills, unlocking routes to apprenticeship
Curious about an apprenticeship in Construction or Engineering? Our Further Education and Training courses in Construction, Engineering and Leaving Cert subjects are designed to develop your personal skills and help you to transition to an apprenticeship. This fully-funded QQI-accredited route can help you to unlock the apprenticeship
that’s right for you.
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Youthreach
at Kilmallock Road Campus
Youthreach is an integral part of the national provision of second-chance education and training in Ireland. It is intended for unemployed early school leavers aged 15 to 20 years old.
Youthreach provides young people with opportunities to identify and pursue viable options within adult life, and provides them with opportunities to gain qualifications. The provision operates on a full-time, year-round basis, and can be applied for at any time of the year.
Youthreach at Kilmallock Road Campus offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied. Some of the many benefits include work experience placements, educational assessments, key-working and mentoring as well as psycho-therapeutic supports. On successful completion, learners are encouraged and supported to progress their studies or seek employment.
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Get in Touch
If you would like further information on any courses on offer or speak with one of the team contact:
Further Education and Training Centre
Kilmallock Road Campus
Kilmallock Road
Limerick, V94 Y6H3
061 578 100
fetkilmallockroad@lcetb.ie
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