Longford Women’s Link CLG (LWL) is a women’s centre based in Longford Town and has been in existence since 1995. The organisation has grown considerably since then and now provides multiple services to women and their families including education and training, advocacy, childcare, counselling and supports for victims of domestic violence.
LWL is focused on providing our learners with the opportunity to access meaningful education and training that offers progression and real changes in their lives.
We are a long-standing provider of Community Education in Longford Town and County with Education and Training delivered according to the principles of Women’s Community Education (WCE) at our dedicated WCE Facility. We provide a wide range of services, including Education and Training (QQI Centre), using our Integrated Service Model. LWL is a third level Outreach Centre for IT Carlow and has previously facilitated outreach for UCD and NUI Maynooth and is a community partner college of An Cosán’s Virtual Community College (VCC) and The Irish Academy of Public Relations, providing much needed third level access in Longford and the Midlands. LWL’s purpose is to link women with the resources to change their lives and transform their communities and we have a long history of promoting the transformative nature of community education. Our learners have access to a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses/modules including QQI and NFQ certification. LWL is a member of AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, and our Education and Training Manager is also on the Aontas Board.
LWL has been a QQI (& FETAC) provider since 2006.
LWL is focused on providing our learners with the opportunity to access meaningful education and training that offers progression and real changes in their lives. We endeavour to bring education into the community, focused on removing barriers and giving learners every opportunity to progress. Where possible we provide wraparound services that help our learners address issues, remove barriers and build their confidence.
LWL offers unaccredited courses, accredited QQI levels 3 to 6, industry specific courses such as FAR, Lámh and Manual Handling and Patient Moving and also works with third level providers to provide progression pathways to higher education into the community up to Masters at level 9.
Our learning environment is supportive, encouraging and our learners have a positive learning experience. The learner is the centre of all learning delivered in LWL. We listen, we encourage, we support and we work for the good of the learner.
Some of our recent graduates
Current Courses
Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786 – QQI – Level 5
April to June 2023
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
Start date: Wednesday 19 April 2023
Dates:
19, 24, 26 April
3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 May
7, 12, 14, 19 June
Venue: Online via Zoom and blended learning
Cost: €340
A €100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Wednesday 12 April 2023
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
Details/Course requirements:
· Learners must be aged 18 years or older
· As part of this module, learners will be required to undertake a practical supervised work placement (20 hours). This must be in a recognised educational environment (e.g. primary school). You must be either working or have access to a suitable setting where you can complete these 20 hours (this can be on a voluntary basis).
· English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics.
· Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to participate: computer/laptop, internet, email, Microsoft and Zoom.
· LWL have a Laptop loan scheme available to learners.
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
Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 6
Special Needs Assisting
6N1957 – QQI – Level 6
April to June 2023
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.
Entry Requirements: Learners should have completed a FETAC/QQI Level 5 SNA programme module or equivalent.
Class Dates: Thursday nights – 7pm to 10pm
20, 27 April
4, 11, 18, 25 May
1, 8, 15, 22 June
Venue: Live Online Class via Zoom
Some classroom attendance may be required
Cost: €290
A €100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Wednesday 12 April 2023
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
Details/Course requirements:
· Learners must be aged 18 years or older
· As part of this module, learners will be required to undertake a practical supervised work placement (20 hours). This must be in a recognised educational environment (e.g. primary school). You must be either working or have access to a suitable setting where you can complete these 20 hours (this can be on a voluntary basis).
· English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 6 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics.
· Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to participate: computer/laptop, internet, email, Microsoft and Zoom.
· LWL have a Laptop loan scheme available to learners.
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 3341511 – Mobile: 087 205 8152
Childcare QQI Level 5
Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770- QQI – Level 5
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in Early Childhood Care and Education Practice to enable the learner to work under direction with children, their families and colleagues within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE)
This programme module is part of an overall QQI Level 5 Major award Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009).
Class Dates:
Monday & Wednesday Classes: 7pm to 10pm
Start date: Monday 27 February 2023
Venue: Live Online Class via Zoom
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 Thursday 23 February 2023.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
Details/Course requirements:
· Learners must be aged 18 years or older
. Learners must have access to an ECCE Setting.
· English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information.
· Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to participate: computer/laptop, internet, email, Microsoft and Zoom.
· LWL have a Laptop loan scheme available to learners.
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 3341511 Mobile: 087 205 8152
Childcare QQI Level 6
Work Experience 6N1946 – QQI- Level 6
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks autonomously and/or in a supervisory capacity.
This programme module is part of an overall QQI Level 6 major award Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007).
Entry Requirements: Students should have completed a FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major award or equivalent in childcare.
Class Dates:
Tuesday & Thursday Classes: 7pm to 10pm
Start date: Tuesday 21 February 2023
Venue: Live Online Class via Zoom
Some classroom attendance will be required
Cost: €280
A €100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Thursday 16 February 2023.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
Details/Course requirements:
· Learners must be aged 18 years or older
. Learners must have access to work experience in an ECCE Setting.
· English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 6 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information.
· Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to participate: computer/laptop, internet, email, Microsoft and Zoom.
· LWL have a Laptop loan scheme available to learners.
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 3341511 Mobile: 087 205 8152
Certificate in Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviour
Level 8 Certificate in Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviour
What is this programme about?
This programme supports managers, staff and carers to develop and implement comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans for people who present with behaviours that challenge. The programme will examine the model of positive behaviour support, proactive vs. reactive strategies, examine the causes of challenging behaviour, and examine non-aversive approaches and evidence positive behaviour support approaches.
This programme is appropriate for people who support and care for children and adults in all caring and support services, such as:
• Practitioners
• Care Staff
• Teachers
• Clinicians
• Service providers
• SNAs
What subjects will I study?
• Self Awareness
• Supervision
• Ethical Responsibility
• Mentoring
• Implementing a Positive Behavioural Support Model
On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
• Recognise and understand the causes of challenging behaviour;
• Conduct a comprehensive behaviour assessment;
• Design a multi-component positive behaviour support plan;
• Implement, review and evaluate support plans.
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.
Duration: Part-time 1 evening per week – Thursday – 7pm to 10pm plus 1 Saturday
Start date: Thursday – 28 September 2023 to 7 December 2023
Saturday 11 November 2023
Course Location: Delivered online. In keeping with LWL’s Community Education ethos onsite peer group learning/study groups will be put in place as part of the course delivery for those who wish to avail of this. Details to follow.
Fees: €120 euro – there will be a €100 euro refund on successful completion of the course.
This course is supported by The Ireland Funds. Normal fee: €450
Closing date: Once the course is full or if space is available Friday 30 June 2023, with fees paid.
If you have any further queries or registration form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152
This project has been kindly supported by The Ireland Funds
Fire Warden
Fire Warden Course
Date: TBA
Time:
Morning class – 10am to 1pm.
Or
Afternoon class – 2pm to 5pm.
Or
Evening class – 7pm to 10pm
Venue: Longford Women’s Link
Class size: Maximum of 8 per class.
Cost: 50 euro per person.
A 20 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.
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
FAR – First Aid Response
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
FAR – First Aid Response Refresher
2 Day FAR (First Aid Response) Refresher course
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 both dates.
Students will receive a card and certificate on successful completion of the course.
Cost: 200 euro
Class is limited to 8 participants – Tea/Coffee provided
A 60 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.
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
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
Lámh
Module One Lámh Course
Course Overview:
Now available as an online course.
Module One Lámh Course is for those working with children and adults who use Lámh to enhance their communication. It is suitable for teachers, SNAs, social care workers, PAs and preschool staff and others, who work in mainstream and special schools, preschools, adult support services and other settings.
Qualifications Required:
No previous Lámh training required.
Class Date: TBA – you will have self-learning to complete in the 3 weeks prior to the Saturday class.
Start time: Saturday class – Group 1 – 9.30am to 1pm or Group 2 – 2pm to 5.30pm
Course Duration: 6.5 hours – Online made up of 3 hours of self-learning and 3.5 hours live online training with a Lámh Tutor
Course Content:
Module One online course is now up and running. The Module One Online course is divided into:
A self-learning section for participants (approx. 3 hours) – you will have a 3 week window to complete this in advance of the Saturday class.
1 live session with a Tutor, totalling 3.5 hours – on a Saturday. You will be allocated to a morning or afternoon group.
Module One Lámh signs (100 signs)
Using Lámh signs to support communication
The Lámh signing environment
Costs: €110
A €50 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Final fees should be paid by TBA.
Learners will be registered with Lámh.
There is a maximum of 12 participants in the course – 2 groups of 6.
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 41511
Mobile: 087 205 8152
Manual Handling and People Moving
MANUAL HANDLING AND PEOPLE 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
Manual Handling
MANUAL HANDLING
Date: Class every month, please call 0433341511 for next available dates
Time: Morning or Evening
Location: Longford Women’s Link or online Via Zoom
Cost: 50 euro per student
A 30 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
