Education & training is a core service in LWL since the organisation was founding in 1995.
LWL offer education under the guidelines of Women’s Community Education (WCE). A new custom built WCE training facility was opened in September 2011, which provides a variety of much need course, ranging from interested courses to University outreach. LWL offers QQI accredited courses, is an ECDL approved centre, and also offers outreach courses for UCD, NUI Maynooth, An Cosan, Carlow IT, The Irish Academy of Public Relations and Turning Point Training Institute. All tutors are professional, qualified and have a strong practical and academic background in the subject they teach.
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Lámh
Module One Lámh Course
Date: 29th February 2020 – 1 day course
Start time: 9.30am
Course Content:
- Module One Lámh signs (100+)
- Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)
- Lámh – brief history and developmen
- Lámh signing environment
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Use the 100+ signs from the Module One Book
- Use Lámh as an effective communication tool
- Contribute to assessment or decision-making around Lámh use
Participate effectively in an established Lámh environment.
Costs: €110
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152
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Special Needs Assisting 5N1786 – QQI – Level 5
Sept – Nov 2020
The purpose of this programme module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.
Class Dates: Monday/Wednesday Classes: 7pm to 10pm
Monday – 7, 14, 28 September
Wednesday – 16 & 30 September
Saturday – 12 September – 9.30am to 12:30pm
Monday – 5, 12, 19, October
Wednesday – 7, 14 October
Saturday – 17 & 24 October – Class will run 9.30am to 12.30pm – the afternoon will be allocated to one to one meetings 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
Monday – 2 November
Venue: Online Via Zoom and Blended Learning
Due to Government advice regarding Coronavirus Covid 19, class will run online, however some classroom attendance will be required.
Cost: €340
A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Monday 28 August 2020.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152
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Special Needs Assisting – 6N1957 – QQI – Level 6
September to October 2020
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.
Requirements: Students should have completed a FETAC/QQI Level 5 SNA programme module or equivalent.
Dates:
Thursday 3; 10 & 17 Sept 2020 – 7pm to 10pm
Thursday 1, 8, & 15 Oct 2020 – 7pm to 10pm
Saturday 3 & 10 Oct 2020 – Class will run 9.30am to 12.30pm – the afternoon will be allocated to one to one meetings 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom and blended learning
Cost: €290
A €100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Thursday 27 August 2020.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie – Tel: 043 33 415 11 – Mobile: 087 205 8152
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3 Day FAR (First Aid Response) course
Includes Paediatric First Aid
As and from 1 June 2018, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will only recognise the PHECC First Aid Response Education and Training Standard (FAR) as meeting the needs of occupational first aid (OFA) in all workplaces. Details available at: www.hsa.ie
Class dates: Class every month, please call 0433341511 for next available dates
Time: 9am to 4.30pm
Venue: Longford Women’s Link
It is essential to attend all 3 dates.
Students will receive a card and certificate on successful completion of the course.
Cost: 275 euro.
Class is limited to 8 participants – Tea/Coffee provided
A 100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course. Full course fees should be paid prior to the start of course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 41511
Mobile: 087 205 8152
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Communications 5N0690- QQI – Level 5
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.
This programme module is part of an overall QQI Level 5 Major award Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009).
Dates: Start date: Monday 7 September 2020 – 7pm to 10pm
Venue: Online via Zoom and blended learning.
Due to Government advice regarding Coronavirus Covid 19, class will run online on a Monday night via Zoom, there may be additional Thursday nights. Some classroom attendance will be required.
Cost: €260
A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Monday 31 August 2020.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
Tea/Coffee provided.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152
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Early Learning Environment 6N1933 – QQI – Level 6
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to prepare and maintain an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) environment that supports the learning and holistic development of children.
This programme module is part of an overall QQI Level 6 Major award Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007).
Requirements: Students should have completed a FETAC/QQI Level 5 or equivalent in childcare.
Dates: Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2020 – 7pm to 10pm
Due to Government advice regarding Coronavirus Covid 19, class will run online on a Tuesday night using Zoom, there may be additional Thursday nights. Some class room attendance will be required.
Venue: Online via Zoom and Blended Learning
Cost: €280
A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Tuesday 25 August 2020.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152
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MANUAL HANDLING AND PATIENT MOVING
Date: Class every month, please call 0433341511 for next available dates
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Longford Women’s Link
Cost: 85 euro per student
A 40 euro non- refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course. Final fees to be paid prior to the start of class.
Course is limited to 10 students.
Tea and Coffee provided.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 41511
Mobile: 087 205 8152
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Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care QQI Level 8 in Longford Commenced September 2018
Institute of Technology Carlow in conjunction with Longford Women’s Link and MBE Skillnet are offering a QQI Level 8 Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care which started in Longford in September 2018.
This is part time, 2 evenings per week plus some Saturdays and will take two years to complete the full Level 8 award.
For more information contact Pamela Latimer, Education and Training Manager, LWL 043 3341511 or email pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
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Certificate in Data Protection
(Intake 3 Longford Campus)
Institute of Technology, Carlow
NFQ Level 8 (10 credit module)
Springboard+
About this Course
To provide a learning opportunity for compliance and/or other relevant professionals to develop the necessary intellectual capital to ensure that their organisations meet their current and future regulatory responsibilities in relation to data protection. Objectives
On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
• Interpret and apply relevant and current Data Protection Legislation;
• Use contemporary theories and practical evidence to design a data protection framework within your organisation;
• Design, complete and report on major data protection projects which comply with legislation while enhancing the reputation of the organisation;
• Justify the rationale behind recommendations in relation to data protection.
• Maintain, develop and apply professional best practice and use academic literature to contribute to a personal ethos of lifelong learning and self-improvement. Entry Requirements
All applicants will be considered on a case by case basis.
Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
To provide a learning opportunity for compliance and/or other relevant professionals to develop the necessary intellectual capital to ensure that their organisations meet their current and future regulatory responsibilities in relation to data protection.
They will
1. Interpret and apply relevant and current Data Protection Legislation.
2. Use contemporary theories and practical evidence to design a data protection framework within your organisation.
3. Design, complete and report on major data protection projects which comply with legislation while enhancing the reputation of the organisation. Justify the rationale behind recommendations in relation to data protection.
4. Maintain, develop and apply professional best practice and use academic literature to contribute to a personal ethos of lifelong learning and self-improvement.Timetable Info
Longford Campus: 3 Days Part-Time
Monday 4 Nov-9-4pm
Monday 11 Nov-10-4pm
Monday 18 Nov-10-4pm
Delivery Notes
In class
Admissions Contact Details
Contact Person
Augusta Adekoya
Address
Faculty of Lifelong Learning
Institute of Technology Carlow
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
Phone – 0599175288
Email – Springboard@itcarlow.ie
Application Procedures
Apply online at www.springboardcourses.ie
https://springboardcourses.ie/details/7415
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