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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Have you successfully completed a level 6 QQI or FETAC Major Certificate in Business?
If yes, you have the entry requirements to IT Carlow Year 2 Higher Certificate in Business.
Year 2 – Higher Certificate in Business 2018-2019
NFQ Level 6 – Evenings, part-time at LWL
What is this programme about?
This programme will provide an opportunity for students to study for the award of NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in Business.
Progression routes from this programme
On successful completion students may progress to year 3 of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management degree programme or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Marketing.
What are the minimum entry requirements?
Advanced Entrants to year 2 of the 2 year Higher Certificate in Business who may be eligible:
- Level 6 QQI major award in Business (FETAC level 6)
- Students who have successfully completed Year 1 of a Higher Certificate or Degree programme in a business related discipline.
- Students are also considered on a case by case basis who can demonstrate relevant prior learning/experience that is equivalent to year 1, through our RPL policy (Recognition of Prior Learning).
What subjects will I study?
Year 2 – Financial Accounting 2, Human Resource Management, Management Accounting, Business Law, Marketing, Business Applications 2
Start Date: September 2018 – 2 nights 7pm to 10pm per week (Mon & Wed) plus some Saturdays
Course Location: Longford Women’s Link
Fees: This course is part funded by The Ireland Funds. Normal fee: €2290 per year. Fees are now €1290 or learners can avail of a €300 discount if fees are paid before the start of the course. Discount fee €990
For more information contact Pamela Latimer, Education and Training Manager, LWL – 043 3341511 or email pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
This project has been kindly supported by The Ireland Funds
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Are you interested in a career as an SNA?
Special Needs Assisting – 5N1786 – QQI – Level 5
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 Classes: 7pm to 10pm, Saturday class 9.30am to 4pm.
| Monday | Saturday | Monday | Saturday |
| 3 Sept | 8 Sept | 1 Oct | |
| 10 Sept | 8 Oct | 13 Oct | |
| 17 Sept | 22 Sept | 15 Oct | |
| 24 Sept | 22 Oct | 27 Oct |
Venue: Longford Women’s Link Cost: €340
A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Friday 24 August 2018.
Work Experience is a requirement in this programme module.
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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Special Needs Assisting – 6N1957 – QQI – Level 6
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: Saturday: 1 & 15 September, 6 & 20 October, 3 November 2018
Time: 9:30am to 4.30pm
Venue: Longford Women’s Link
Cost: €290
A €100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Friday 24 August 2018.
Work experience is a requirement in this programme module.
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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MANUAL HANDLING AND PATIENT MOVING
Date: Class every month, please call 0433341511 for next available dates
Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm
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