Our Kilmallock Road Campus in Limerick City is a vibrant and modern Further Education and Training Centre. We offer a wide range of exciting course options, including the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (or VTOS for short) – a full-time course of study that is free of charge and offers childcare supports and training allowances. VTOS courses include Office Administration, Healthcare, Retail Skills, Contact Centre Operations, Art, Craft and Design, Engineering, ICT and the Leaving Certificate.
Other course areas on offer at the campus include Youthreach, Pathways to Engineering, Hospitality and the FAI Player Development programme. Further Education and Training will empower you to make the transition back into paid employment or further your studies.
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.
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Digital Skills
for Remote and Online Working
QQI Levels 4 and 5 Major Awards with ICDL
This course will enable you to develop your information technology skills for working remotely. It will provide you with the essentials to meet the challenges of the modern digital workplace as well as giving you the opportunity to enhance your skill set. The range of modules includes Digital Media Technology, Desktop Publishing, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Communications, IT Skills, Maths, Computer Applications, Spreadsheet Methods, Word Processing and ICDL.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have strengthened your skill set in remote working increasing your opportunity for employment, particularly where remote working is required. You will also have the option of continuing your studies or seek employment.
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Frontline Office Training for Environmental Services
QQI Level 5 Minor Award
This course will give you an understanding of the key processes and practices in environmental management. Subjects include Natural Resources, Population and Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Renewable Resources, Environmental Regulation and Waste Management. In addition, specific skills training in Communications, IT, Customer Service and Health and Safety at Work will be provided.
We are delighted to offer 1 week of work placement on this 14 week full-time course. This course will be delivered through a combination of online teaching and classroom-based learning at our campus.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will have the option of seeking employment in an administrative role in this growing industry or furthering your studies.
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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 Kilmallock Road 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.
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Healthcare Assistant
QQI Level 5 Major Award
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work as a healthcare assistant. Choose to complete the full Healthcare Support award over nine months or do a shorter 14-week course, which covers three key modules; Care Skills, Care of the Older Person and Infection Prevention and Control. The remaining modules for the full award are Care Support, Communications, Intellectual Disability Studies, Safety and Health at Work, Palliative Care Support and Work Experience. Patient Moving and Handling as well as Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons will also be provided.
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.
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Science and Engineering Skills
QQI Levels 3 and 4 Major Awards
You will gain a foundation in a range of essential skills for a future career in engineering. The choice of subjects includes Maths, Communications, Engineering Workshop Processes, Engineering Design Awareness, Electrical Skills, Physics, Woodturning, Electronics, Technical Drawing, IT and Work Experience. The course is delivered within our modern engineering workshop at the campus.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will also have the option of continuing your studies or seek employment.
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English for Employment
QQI Levels 3 and 4 Major Awards
This course helps you to develop English language skills needed for the workplace. A wide range of accredited modules are offered including English for Speakers of Other Languages, Communications, Maths, ICT, Business, Healthcare, Retail Skills and everyday practical skills. Driver Theory and Taxi Licence preparation are also offered. This course is for you if you are a non-native speaker of English.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
At the end of this course, you will be able to speak, read and write in English, as needed for employment. On successful completion, you will have the option of continuing your studies or seeking employment.
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Office Administration
with Digital Marketing and Medical Terminology
QQI Level 5 Major Award with ICDL
This course provides high-quality training in administration skills that will equip you to gain employment as a clerical officer, secretary, receptionist and front office operations. It is an intensive nine-month course that covers Word Processing, Text Production, Spreadsheet Methods, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Information and Administration, Communications, ICDL and Work Experience. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in Digital Marketing or Medical Terminology. 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.
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Contact Centre Operations
QQI Level 5 Minor Award
This course will enable you to acquire the skills and knowledge to use information and communications technologies in an e-business context. You will learn how to operate effectively in handling customer queries and issues in a contact centre support role. You will also have the opportunity to study additional modules including Communications, Customer Service, Database Methods and Retail Sales Techniques.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On completion of the course, learners may progress into employment in a contact centre or continue their studies through Further Education and Training. This course is for you if you have good communications skills and enjoy working in team environments.
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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. Modules include Retail Payment Procedures, Retail Sales Techniques, Customer Service, Communications, Business Maths, ICT, Personal Effectiveness and Work Experience. 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, knowledge and competency to work under supervision in the retail sector and or to progress to Further Education and Training.
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Leaving Certificate
SEC Award at NFQ Level 5
The Leaving Certificate full-time programme has fantastic progression opportunities for adult learners. Our subject choice includes 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.
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General Education
Employability Skills QQI Level 3 Major Award
This course will give you the opportunity to complete a QQI Level 3 Major Award in a range of subjects suited to your individual learning goals. A wide range of choice is on offer and includes English, Maths, Business, ICT, Healthcare, Woodwork, Engineering and Art. The course provides a solid educational foundation in the core skills of reading, writing, numeracy and ICT. It enables you develop your strengths to make informed choices in your Further Education and Training journey.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
This course offers fantastic progression links to the Leaving Certificate, to apprenticeships or into employment.
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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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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 CV66
061 578 100
fetkilmallockroad@lcetb.ie
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