Bord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Mhaigh Eo, Shligigh agus Liatroma
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board
Adult Education Courses
Leitrim, January 2015
Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board
Certification
Adult Education Service
The National Framework of Qualifications
Chief Executive Officer:
Seosamh Mac Donncha
Phone 0719620024
Email [email protected]
Web www.leitrimvec.ie
Hartley Business Park
Hartley
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
County Leitrim Adult Education Co-ordinators

Paul Hamilton, Community Education Co-ordinator

Anne Bohan, Adult Literacy Organiser

Niamh Brennan, Adult Guidance Co-ordinator / Counsellor
Disclaimer
‘While every effort is made in preparing material for publication no
responsibility is accepted by or on behalf of Leitrim Adult Educational
Guidance and Information Service for errors, omissions or misleading
statements in this publication. Although every effort is made to ensure the
reliability of this information it is essential that readers should check with
the appropriate organisation for the latest information’.
The National framework of Qualifications is a single structure for
recognising all education and training in Ireland. You will see that some
awards now have an NFQ Level (1-10) which have nationally agreed
standards of what an individual is expected to know, understand and be
able to do following successful completion of a course at each particular
level. The Quality Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) awards have replaced
FETAC and HETAC awards. For example a FETAC level 5 award is now
called a QQI Level 5 award.
Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance and
Information Service
Returning to education is a big step and we can help you with
it. We offer information, advice and guidance on training,
education and careers. Our service is free of charge, confidential,
friendly and informal.
Are you…

Thinking about
education?
returning
to
or
continuing
with

Exploring further education and training opportunities?

Hoping to make a fresh start?

Looking for someone to talk to about your options?
your
We provide a professional guidance
service for adults who are considering
continuing with or returning to
education or training and would like to
speak with a qualified Guidance
Counsellor about their education and
training needs. We can assist you in
identifying your goals and help you to
plan the next steps in your journey.
We can facilitate you in making your
own choices and informed decisions.
This service is available for adults
currently on or considering VTOS,
BTEI, Community Education courses
and former residents of designated
institutions.
Our Information Centre is open to all adults and provides access to
information
about
courses,
education
and
training
opportunities and careers. We
can also assist with applying for
courses,
money
matters,
childcare supports, qualifications
and so on. Our Information
centre has a careers and
education library and you will
have access to the internet to
help with your research. Our
Information Officer will be on
hand to help you in whatever
way she can.
Please contact us with any queries you may have and we try to point
you in the right direction whether that be

One to one or group sessions with a guidance counsellor

Access to information on colleges, further education, training
courses and careers

Advice on funding opportunities

Access to a network of support organisations

Job search skills, CV preparation, study skills, interview
techniques and assistance with application forms
Niamh Brennan or Jane Nolan
Presentation House, Main Street, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Tel: 071 9623171/ 0867743329
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @leitrimguidance
Web: www.leitrimadultguidance.com
Facebook: Leitrim Adult Education Services
Adult Basic Education
Provides support for adults who wish to brush up on their skills in:
Adult Education Evening Classes
Night classes take place in Leitrim Education Schools and Centres
throughout the county.

Reading

Writing

Spelling

Letter Writing

Ballinamore VS

Carrick Community School

Form Filling

Maths

Carrigallen VS

Drumshanbo VS

Preparing CVs

Computers

Lough Allen College

Mohill Community College

ESOL

Language Skills

Mohill Enterprise Centre

St. Clare’s Comprehensive
Centre's are in Carrick and Manorhamilton but tuition is available to all.
For further information please contact:
Anne Bohan, Adult Literacy Organiser
Judith Kennedy, Administrator
Tel: 0719621366
E-mail: [email protected]
For further information please contact:
Judith Kennedy, Tel: 0719621366, Email: [email protected]
Back to Education Initiative
BTEI aims to combine education and training with family work and other
responsibilities. Courses run on a part-time basis and offers FETAC/QQI
accreditation.
BTEI courses are free to adults who satisfy one of the requirements
below:

Community Education Provision
Community Education refers to adult education and learning, generally
outside the formal education sector. The purpose of this scheme is to
assist community and voluntary groups to deliver a range of educational
activities for disadvantaged adults within their community. Grants are
provided to enable adults to avail of community education at minimal or
no cost. Priority will be given to:
Any person who has left full-time education can apply to take part in

a BTEI course. However, priority will be given to people with less
than a Leaving Certificate standard of education


Have a Medical Card

Are in receipt of certain Social Welfare Payments
For further information please contact:
Paul Hamilton, Community Education Facilitator
Fiona Neenan, Administrator
Tel: 0719620024 ext. 205 Email: [email protected]

Groups in disadvantaged areas
Projects aimed at specific marginalised groups
Educational activities that lead to progression of the individual and
the group
For further information please contact:
Paul Hamilton, Community Education Facilitator
Fiona Neenan, Administrator
Tel: 0719620024 ext. 205 Email: [email protected]
Carrick on Shannon
Course
Venue
QQI /
FETAC
Eligibility
Cost
Attendance
Level
Beginners
Photography
Day /
Evening
Time
Start Date
Contact
Tel:
Hartley
N/A
All
Free
Part-time
TBC
TBC
January 2015
Fiona Neenan
071 9620024
ext. 205
Basic English Tuition
LEAP Centre
1-3
All
Free
Part-time
Both
Flexible
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Driver Theory
LEAP Centre
N/A
All
Free
Part-time
TBC
TBC
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Dyslexia
LEAP Centre
1-3
Dyslexic
Adults
Free
Part-time
Both
Flexible
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Day
TBC
February ‘15
(Interviews
being held in
Jan. 2015)
Fiona Neenan
071 9620024
ext. 205
Part-time
Depends on
Demand
Commence
Week
Beginning
19th January
Enrolment
19th Jan.
2015 from
4-7pm
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Commence
Week
Beginning
19th January
Enrolment
19th Jan.
2015 from
4-7pm
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
TBC
TBC
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
TBC
February ‘15
(Interviews
being held
Jan. 2015)
Fiona Neenan
071 9620024
ext. 205
Early Childhood
Care & Education
MSLETB Hartley
5
All
Free
Part-time
English for Speakers
of Other Languages
LEAP Centre
Presentation House
Main Street
City &
Guilds
Employed
English for Speakers
of Other Languages
LEAP Centre
Presentation House
Main Street
City &
Guilds
Unemployed
Free
Part-time
Depends on
Demand
LEAP Centre
N/A
All
Free
Part-time
TBC
Family Literacy
Information &
Communication
Technology
Hartley
3
All
€80
Free
Part-time
Day
Carrick on Shannon
Course
Venue
QQI /
FETAC
Eligibility
Cost
Attendance
Level
Day /
Evening
Time
Start Date
Contact
Tel:
Intensive Literacy
LEAP Centre
1-3
All
Free
Part-time
Day
TBC
TBC
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Numeracy
LEAP Centre
1-3
All
Free
Part-time
TBC
TBC
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Skills for Work
LEAP Centre
1-3
Employed
Free
Part-time
Both
TBC
TBC
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Time
Start Date
Contact
Tel:
Drumkerran
Course
Venue
QQI/
FETAC
Eligibility
Cost
Attendance
Level
Day /
Evening
Cookery
Lough Allen College
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Lough Allen College
071 9648017
Flower Arranging
Lough Allen College
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Lough Allen College
071 9648017
Drumshanbo
Course
Venue
QQI/
FETAC
Eligibility
Cost
Attendance
Level
Day /
Evening
Time
Start Date
Contact
Tel:
Conversational
Spanish - Improvers
Drumshanbo VS
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Aidan Mc Keon
071 9640440
Digital Photography
- Improvers
Drumshanbo VS
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Aidan Mc Keon
071 9640440
Needlework
Drumshanbo VS
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Aidan Mc Keon
071 9640440
Food Hub
4
All
Free
Part-time
Friday Evening
for 20 weeks
6.309.30pm
16th January
North Leitrim
Women’s Group
071-9856220
Drumshanbo VS
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Aidan Mc Keon
071 9640440
Drumshanbo
Enterprise Centre
5
All
Free
Part-time
1 Day a Week
for 10 Weeks
10-1pm
January 2015
Michael Bruen
071 9641577
Drumshanbo VS
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Aidan Mc Keon
071 9640440
Drumshanbo
Enterprise Centre
3
All
Free
Part-time
Mon-Thurs
10-1pm
January 2015
Michael Bruen
071 9641577
Drumshanbo
Education Centre
3/4
All
Free
Part-time
Mon.-Fri.
9.30-5pm
Short Order Cooking
Sign Language
Start and Grow Your
Own Business
Sugarcraft
- Intermediate
Vocational Studies English, Maths,
Communications
Youth Training &
Education
January 2015 Lynn Thompson
086 2031664
Mohill
Course
Venue
QQI /
FETAC
Eligibility
Cost
Attendance
Level
Day /
Evening
Time
Start Date
Contact
Tel:
Computer Applications
Mohill Computer
Training
5
Social
Welfare
Recipients
Free
Full-time
Day
TBC
January 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Computer Gaming
Mohill Computer
Training
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
June 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Computers - Introduction
Mohill Computer
Training
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC - 10
weeks
January 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Computerised Accounts TAS Books
Mohill Computer
Training
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC - 6
weeks
January 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Desktop Publishing
Mohill Computer
Training
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC - 10
weeks
January 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Digital Photography
Mohill Computer
Training
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC - 8
weeks
April 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Information &
Communication Technology
Mohill Computer
Training
4
All
Free
Part-time
MonThurs
10-1pm
March 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Silver Surfer
(Internet & Email)
Mohill Computer
Training
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Afternoon
TBC
February
2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Using ICT in Everyday Life
Mohill Computer
Training
3
All
Free
Part-time
MonThurs
10-1pm
February
2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Website - (Build and
Maintain Your Own Website)
Mohill Computer
Training
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Mohill Computer
Training
071 9632024
Mohill Community
College
N/A
All
TBC
Part-time
Evening
TBC
January 2015
Mohill Community
College
071 9631122
Woodwork - Beginners
Manorhamilton
Course
Venue
QQI /
FETAC
Eligibility
Cost
Attendance
Level
Day /
Evening
Time
Start Date
Contact
Tel:
Basic English Tuition
Beepark Resource Centre
1-3
All
Free
Part-time
Both
Flexible
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Driver Theory
Beepark Resource Centre
N/A
All
Free
Part-time
TBC
TBC
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Dyslexia
Beepark Resource Centre
1-3
Dyslexic
Adults
Free
Part-time
Both
Flexible
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Family Literacy
Beepark Resource Centre
N/A
All
Free
Part-time
TBC
TBC
TBC
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Rossinver
5
All
Free
Part-time
Day
TBC
January 2015
Fiona Neenan
071 9620024
ext. 205
Day
TBC
Feb. ‘15
(Interviews
being held
Jan. ‘15)
Fiona Neenan
071 9620024
ext. 205
Healthcare
Information &
Communication
Technology
Beepark Resource Centre
4
All
Free
Part-time for
1 year
Numeracy
Beepark Resource Centre
1-3
All
Free
Part-time
TBC
TBC
On-going
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
Skills for Work
Beepark Resource Centre
1-3
Employed
Free
Part-time
Both
TBC
TBC
Anne / Judith
071 9621366
** N/A - Not Applicable
** TBC - To be Confirmed
Courses run subject to funding and demand
Please contact the relevant person for further details
and to register your interest