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.

New!

Special Needs Assisting 5N1786 – QQI – Level 5

Jan – March 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 classes: 7pm to 10m, Saturday classes 9.30am to 4pm.

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 Monday 6 January 2020.
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

New!

Special Needs Assisting – 6N1957 – QQI – Level 6

Jan to March 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:               Saturday: 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb & 14 March 2020
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 10 January 2020.
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

New!

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

New!

Child Development 5N1764- QQI – Level 5

The programme module aims to provide the learner with an introduction to the theory and practice of child development from 0-6 years. The component aims to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture in early years care.
This programme module is part of an overall QQI Level 5 Major award Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009).

Dates:               Monday 4 November 2019 – Monday and Wednesday nights – 7pm to 10pm
Venue:              Longford Women’s Link
Cost:                 €260

A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Friday 11 October 2019.
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

New!

Early Childhood Curriculum 6N1944 – QQI – Level 6

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required to develop and implement a broad based curriculum in an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings.
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 17 Oct 2019
Tuesday and Thursday nights – 7pm to 10pm
Venue:              Longford Women’s Link
Cost:                  €280

A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Friday 11 October 2019.
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

New!

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

New!

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

New!

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.