Training and Education

We provide training and education opportunities from entry level courses to fully accredited courses QQI Level Courses 3 to 5.

These include a Community and Adult Education programme, a Back to Education Initiative.

Find out more about the courses we offer below or by contacting us directly on 0449344301, or by emailing adult.ed@wcpmullingar.ie.

Our Courses

QQI Certified Courses

Level 5 Major Award in Community Health Services

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work under supervision in a range of community health service settings or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.

Modules:

Human, Growth and Development 5N1279

Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749

Social Studies 5N1370

Care Support 5N0758

Communications 5N0758

Care Skills 5N2770

Safety & Health at Work 5N1794

Care of Older Person 5N2706

Work Experience 5N1356.

Find out more information on this Award HERE

Level 5 Major Award in Business Administration

L5 Business Administration

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Modules:

Reception & Frontline Office Skills 5N1407

Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977

Communications 5N0690

Word Processing 5N1358

Work Experience 5N1356

Customer Service 5N0972

Business Administration Skills 5N1610

Find out more information on this Award HERE

Level 4 and Level 3 Major Awards in General Learning

L3&L4 General Learning Awards

QQI level 3&4 in General Learning (Pathways to Employment) Major Award

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill, and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in routine everyday tasks, and in work-related tasks while under supervision.

Level 3 Modules:

Communications 3N0880

Internet Skills 3N0931

Word Processing 3N0931

Spreadsheets 3N0542

Career Preparation 3N0592

Maths 3N0928

Retail Industry Knowledge 3N0592

Personal Care & Presentation 3N0596.

Find out more information on this award here

Level 4 Modules:

Communications 4N0689

Information Technology Skills 4N1125

Functional Mathematics 4N1987

Teamworking 4N1186

Work Experience 4N1168

General Office Skills 4N1116

Reception Skills 4N1867

Retail Sales Technique 4N1183

Healthcare 4N3776

Child Development & Play 4N1111.

Find out more information on this award here

Non Accredited Courses

Dressmaking

Our dressmaking classes supports participants to alter and create items with guidance from expert dressmaker Anne O’Reilly from Zobi Design. This class uses hand stitching mostly, and some sewing machines to create fabulous pieces in a fun and friendly environment.

Art

Our art classes are held in partnership with local artist Catriona Devine who delivers expertise and support to our budding painters! Using mostly acrylic painting techniques, this group continue to create masterpieces!

Computers for Beginners

This class introduces computers and their many functions to those looking to begin or boost their IT skills.

Other Hobby Classes

We run a variety of hobby classes during the year and are always open to suggestions from the community on what they would like to be involved with. Some of these classes include:

Mindfulness
Flower Arranging
Creative Writing
Beauty
Upcycling
Aerobics
Meditation
Natural Health
Reflexology
Yoga/Pilates

Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)

What is the BTEI programme?

Funded by LWETB, our B.T.E.I. programme aims to enable people to return to education by providing flexible, innovative opportunities to access a variety of adult education programmes. Courses are part-time, which allows people to combine learning with family, work, and other responsibilities.

Who can take part in BTEI programmes?

Our BTEI programme has the following entry criteria, applicants must meet at least one of these criteria to qualify:

Be in receipt of a social welfare payment, or the dependant of someone receiving a payment.
Hold a valid medical card.
if you left school without getting your Leaving Certificate.

What qualification will I receive in completing the BTEI course at WCPM?

On successful completion of the full programme, recipients will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community Health Services 5M4468.

Participants also hold PHECC certified First Aid Responder certification and Manual Handling.

What will a BTEI course cost?

Courses are FREE to persons entitled to a medical card, a Jobseeker’s payment, a means-tested welfare payment, or a Family Income Supplement. Dependents of persons on such payments are also eligible. Persons who are unwaged and with less than upper second level education will be entitled to a reduction in fees.

Will I be paid while attending a BTEI course?

Generally people will not be paid while doing a BTEI course but they will not lose any of their Social Welfare entitlements. However on certain payments, you are expected to remain eligible for work. It is best to discuss individual circumstances with your local Social Welfare office.

How may hours a week do I need to attend?

Our B.T.E.I. class attend our centre on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 1pm, and Thursdays from 9:30-3:30p.m.

Classes follow the school calendar, making BTEI the perfect choice for anyone with childcare commitments.

If you would like more information on the available courses please contact us through the form below

Recognition of Prior
Learning (rpl) Policy

Learners Handbook

Tutor Handbook

QA Manual

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