Tullamore
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
We provide English classes to speakers of other languages. Assessment is carried out prior to placement to ensure learners are offered a suitable class.
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Absolute Beginner
► QQI Level 1 Reading, Writing, Listening Speaking
► QQI Level 2 Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
► QQI Level 3 English for Speakers for Other Languages (ESOL)
► Level 3 Communications
Upon successful completion of the above modules, students can progress to Level 4 and 5 ESOL, subject to demand.
Daytime and Evening classes are also available, subject to demand. For more
information or to register your interest for a course, please contact: Dawn Tierney at 057 9349 440 or dtierney@loetb.ie
Developing Key Skills Programme 2025/2026
These programmes 1, 2 & 3, contain essential skills modules that can lead to QQI Certifition at each level. They are studied either individually or grouped together, depending on the particular needs of each learner.
Module of Learning Purpose/ Skill
General Learning Level 1
Reading
Wr it ing
L ife Sc ienc e
L ist ening & Speaking
Per sonal Car e
Set t ing L ear ning Goals
Quant it y & Number
Spac e & Shape
Pr oblem Solving
Comput er Skills
U sing Tec hnology
Basic Sewing
Food Choic e & Healt h
V isual Ar t
Reading
Wr it ing
L ist ening & Speaking
L ife Sc ienc e
Per sonal Dec ision Making
Set t ing L ear ning Goals
Quant it y & Number
Pat t er n & Relat io nship
Spac e & Shape
Dat a Handling
Comput er Skills
U sing Tec hnology
V isual Ar t
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal developme nt skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
Basic per sonal development skills
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I nt e r me diat e pe r sona l de ve lopme nt sk ills
Module of Learning Purpose/ Skill
Basic Sewing Food
Choic e & Healt h Int
General Learning Level
Communic at ions/English
Func t ional Mat hemat ic s
Managing Personal Financ es
Personal Effec t iveness
Word Proc essing
Int ernet Skills
Spreadsheet s
Deskt op Publishing
Digit al Media
Digit al Phot ography
Caring for Children
Art & Design
Bread Past ries & Dessert s
Pyrography
Craft Gardening
Driver Theory
Book Club Numerac y
Writ ing Skills
Small Group L it erac y
Small Group L it erac y
One t o One provision
Touc h Type Read Spell (TTRS)
We offer dyslexia sc reenings
Junior Cert level English
Prac t ic al mat hemat ic s in use
Junior Cert level mat hemat ic s
Personal development skills
Digit al/lit erac y skills
Digit al/lit erac y skills
Digit al/lit erac y skills
Digit al/lit erac y skills
Digit al/lit erac y skills
Digit al/lit erac y skills
Prac t ic al/lit erac y/numerac y skills
Prac t ic al/lit erac y skills
Prac t ic al/lit erac y/numerac y skills
Prac t ic al/lit erac y/numerac y skills
Prac t ic al/lit erac y/numerac y skills
Preparat ion for Driver Theory Test
Creat ive reading & c omprehension skills
Basic mat hemat ic al skills
Creat ive writ ing skills
Basic learning skills
Basic learning skills
Digit al spelling & t yping applic at ion
Introduction to Art
QQI Level 3
This course is designed for people who wish to develop basic skills in art and design and explore a range of craft materials and techniques.
Modules
Year 1 - Modules
10x weeks per module
► Drawing
► Mosaics
► Ceramics
Frequency:
Year 2 - Modules
10x weeks per module
► Pyrography
► Art & Design
One morning (9:30 am – 12:30pm) o r one afternoon (1pm – 4pm) per week. Day to be confirmed.
Duration: September 2025 – May 2026.
Fee:
There is no registration fee for this course - cost of mat erials may apply.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Introduction to Crafts
This course is designed for people who wish to develop basic skills in sewing, crafts and knitting and explore a range of craft materials and techniques.
Modules
Year 1 - Modules
10x weeks per module
► Sewing
► Patchwork
► Appliqué
Frequency:
Year 2 - Modules
10x weeks per module
► Upholstery
► ► Embroidery Knitting
One morning (9:30 am – 12:30pm) or one afternoon (1pm – 4pm) per week
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026.
Fee:
There is no registration fee for this course - cost of mat erials may apply.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Introduction to Cookery
QQI Level 3 & QQI Level 4
This course is for people who would like an opportunity to develop practical skills within the Cookery and Hospitality industry. The learner will also be introduced to areas relating to working in a professional environment.
Modules
Year 1 - Modules
15 x weeks per module
Bread, Pastry & Desserts
Breakfast Cookery
Frequency:
Year 2 - Modules
10 x weeks per module
Culinary Operations
Nutrition & Healthy Options
Health & Safety Awareness
One Thursday morning (9:30 am – 12:30pm) o r one Thursday afternoon (1pm – 4pm) per week
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026
Fee: Progression Options:
There is no registration fee for this course - cost of mat erials may apply.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
On successful completion of this programme, students can apply to the part-time QQI Level 4 cookery programme or full-time QQI Level 5 Hotel & Restaurant Skills course.
Introduction to Hairdressing
QQI Level 3
This course is an introduction to hairdressing and is an entry point for learners who wish to explore Hairdressing or progress to Community Training Centre VTCT Diploma in Hair & Beauty Studies.
Modules
Year 1 - Modules
B l o w- d r yi n g S k i l l s
Basin Skills
Frequency:
Year 2 - Modules
Health & Safety Awareness Roller Set t ing
One morning (9:30 am – 12:30pm) o r one afternoon (1pm – 4pm) per week. Day to be confirmed.
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026.
Fee: Progression Options:
There is no registration fee for this course - cost of mat erials may apply.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
On successful completion of this programme, students can apply to progress to Community Training Centre/Apprenticeship in Barbering or Hairdressing.
Introduction to Computers QQI Level 3
This course is for learners who would like develop an understanding of the makeup of a personal computer in terms of hardware, software, internet skills and storage devices.
Modules
Comput er L it erac y Word Processing
Internet Skills
Frequency:
Tuesday mornings, 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026
Fee:
There is no fee for this course
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Introduction to Childcare QQI Level 3
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of childcare. It also provides an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and interpersonal skills in childcare and computers.
Modules
Health & Safety Awareness
Child Development & Play
Child Care & Safety
Word processing
Frequency:
(Wednesday, 12:30pm – 3pm) (Wednesday, 12:30pm – 3pm) (Wednesday, 12:30pm – 3pm) (Friday, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Two mornings per week, Wednesday and Friday
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026
Fee:
There is no fee for this course
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Progression Options:
On successful completion of this programme, students can progress onto a QQI Level 4 or Level 5 Childcare Programme.
Introduction to Healthcare
QQI Level 4
This course provides students with a basic knowledge in healthcare. It also provides an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and interpersonal skills in Healthcare and Computers.
Modules
Healt hc are Workplac e Safet y Word Proc essing
Frequency:
Thursday 9 30am–12 30pm Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm
Two mornings per week, Tuesday & Thursday.
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026
Fee:
There is no fee for this course.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Progression Options:
On successful completion of this programme, students may apply to a QQI Level 5 Healthcare programme.
Introduction to Science QQI
Level 4
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to explain and apply a range of biology concepts and principles in a supervised environment and apply them to everyday life, to develop some understanding of real life science.
Everyday Science: This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies to understand and apply a range of scientific s iklls and principles related to everyday science It is designed to develop practical and thinking skills useful in everyday life.
Biology: This module aims to give the learner an understanding of a range of scientific skills and principles related to biology including: Distinguish between living and non living organisms, explain the characteristics of living things, describe using diagrams the structure and functi on of plant and animal cells, outline the relationship between cells, tissues, organs and systems, illustrate the structure of the breathing system in humans.
Modules
Duration:
Everyday Sc ienc e Biology
Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm
Frequency:
One mornings per week, Thursday September 2025 - January 2026.
Fee:
There is no fee for this course.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Progression Options:
On successful completion of this programme, students may apply to a QQI Level 5 programme.
Introduction to Engineering
QQI Level 4
QQI Level 4 (4M2010)
The purpose of this award is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a broad range of engineering skills which will facilitate employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of engineering sectors, or progression to further education or training.
Technical Drawing: This module aims to equip provide the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to draw objects in two and three dimensions to scale, interpret and monitor key elements of technical drawing and procedure technical drawings under supersvision.
Electronics: This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to interpret, construct and evaluate basic electronic circuits.
Modules Technical Drawing Electronics
Duration: September 2025 – May 2026
Thursday 9 30am–12 30pm Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm
Frequency:
One morning per week, Thursday
Fee:
There is no fee for this course
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@loetb.ie
Progression Options:
On successful completion of this programme, students may apply to a QQI Level 5 programme.
Employment Skills
QQI Level 4
Career Planning
This module helps you explore your strengths and interests, create a CV, prepare for interviews, and discover career options. You'll build the skills and confidence to plan your future and take the next steps in your career journey.
Mathematic Level 4
This module helps learners build practical maths skills for everyday life, even with limited prior understanding. It covers key areas including number, algebra, geometry, and data handling, with a focus on applying mathematical concepts in real-world situations.
Teamworking
This module will help you build the skills and confidence to work well with others and be a strong team member You’ll learn how teams work, how to solve problems together, and take part in a team project to put your skills into practice.
Frequency:
One morning per week, Mondays
Progression Options:
On successful completion of this programme, students may apply to any other level 4 or any QQI Level 5 programme
Duration:
Fee:
September 2025 – May 2026. There is no fee for this course.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Word Processing & I.T. Skills
This course introduces students to Word Processing, Data Entry, File Management, Computer Graphics, Spreadsheets, Databases.
Word Processing - To enable the learner to create documents in a word processing application, save the document, close, retrieve, make changes and save again.
I.T. Skills
- To create an awareness of I T concepts and technology and the impact of Information Technology on everyday life. To facilitate the learner to organise their files, folders and computer workspace and develop the skills to use the Internet and email and data entry
Frequency:
Friday mornings, 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Duration:
Word Processing: September 2025 – December 2025
I.T. Skills:
January 2026 – May 2026
Fee: Contact:
There is no fee for this course
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Office Skills
QQI Level 4
This course has been design the basic office skills, requir employers, including keybo word processing and Gener Skills.
Modules
Da t a E nt r y
Word Processing
General Office Skills
Frequency:
One day per week, Tuesday, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026.
There is no fee for this course.
Progression Options: Fee: Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
On successful completion of this programme, students can progress onto a QQI Level 5 Business Studies programme.
Computer Application & Spreadsheets
QQI Level 4
This course has been designed to teach the basic computer skills in Computer Applications and Excel, required by most employers.
Modules
► Computer Applications - September 2025
► Spreadsheets - January 2026
Computer Applications: To develop an understanding of the uses of database, Spreadsheet and graphics software and the terminology and language appropriate to each.
Spreadsheets: To facilitate the learner to create and make modifications to spreadsheet documents, to enable the learner to use spreadsheet functions and formulae for calculations and use a variety of commands to display data attractively.
Frequency:
One day per week, Friday, 9:30 - 12:30pm.
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
There is no fee for this course.
Progression Options: Fee:
On successful completion of this programme, students can progress onto a QQI Level 5 Business Studies programme.
Full Level 4 Award
QQI Level 4 (4M2010)
Build Your Future with a QQI Level 4 Pathway Programme
Ready to take the next step in your education or career?
The Level 4 Pathway Programme is you opportunity to start fresh or get back ok on track with a nationally recognized QQI qualification.
Designed as a flexible, part-time course over one year, this programme is ideal for those who may have missed out on completing their formal education but are now motivated to learn, grow, and create new opportunities. Whether you're aiming to return to the classroom or move toward employment, this is your gateway to a brighter future.
Achieving a QQI Level 4 qualification opens doors. It's a stepping stone to advanced education, such as QQI Level 5 and beyond, and a strong foundation for employment across a wide range of industries. You'll gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to take control of your future - with real options for further training, study, or work.
Business Studies
QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M2102
This t wo-year part -t ime programme provides st udent s wit h an int roduc t ion t o all areas of Business.
Modules
Year 1
Option 1: Leg al & Medical Secretary
Legal Practice and Procedures
Medical Terminology
Audio Transcription
Additional elective module required for full award
Opt ion 2: Account ing
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised
Word Processing
Spreadsheet Methods
Accounting Manual & Computerised
Year 2
Teamworking
Economics
Business Administ rat ion
Work Experienc e
Frequency:
Year 1
Option 1: Wednesday, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Option 2: Thursday, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Duration:
September 2025 – May 2026.
Fee:
Year 2:
Tuesday, 9:30am – 4:30pm
There is an exam fee of €20 in year 1. Year 2 is free to those students who complete year 1.
Progression Options:
On successful completion of this programme, students may progress to the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business Management The QQI Level 5 award facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a Higher Certificate in Business Studies in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT). Students can also apply to other 3rd Level institutions under the Higher Education Links Scheme, or as a mature student The programme will enhance opportunities in securing an apprenticeship in Financial Services, Accounting Technician, or Insurance Practitioner.
Career Options:
Holders of a QQI Level 5 Business Studies Certificate may seek employment in a clerical capacity in a wide range of business sectors including banking, insurance, solicitors, H.S.E. and local authorities etc.
Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education Basic computer experience desirable. Students will be subject to an online assessment.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Healthcare Support
QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M4339
To respond to the growing demand in our community for skilled care workers, this course will facilitate learners to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in this area of work. This qualification enables graduates to work in the H.S.E., Nursing Homes, Day Care Centres, and Residential Homes or as an Agency Care worker within the community.
Modules
1
Care Support
Care of the Older Person Care Skills
Infection Prevention and Control
Thursday, 9:30am - 4:30pm
2
Communications
Work Experience
Safety & Health at Work
Understanding Special Needs
Monday, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Frequency:
This is a two year programme on a part time basis
1 day per week over 2 years.
Fee:
€20 non-refundable centre exam fee for Year 1.
Year 2 is free to those students who complete Year 1.
Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Career Options:
Successful graduates will be able to obtain employment as healthcare workers in hospitals, nursing homes, community day services and as homehelp support.
Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, equivalent standard of education All applicants are subject to an online assessment. Garda vetting is also required.
Word Processing QQI Level 5
This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills to use a word processing application to produce documents in a variety of contexts.
Learners will complete the following: text manipulation, document formatting, graphics, tabs, tables, mail merge and label printing. Identify toolbar icons, file handling and text formatting, create documents applying a range of text processing features including – margins and line spacing, indenting text and paragraphs, borders and shading, numbering and bullets, copying and pasting text, enhancing text, headers and footers, page numbering, paper size and orientation, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, creating files and folders, saving files in different formats, copying files and folders, renaming files, accessing file details, finding files using search facility, creating tables, resizing, merging cells, inserting or deleting columns and rows, aligning text, applying borders and shading to tables and sort ing t able c ont ent .
Friday, 9:30 – 12:30
September 2025 – December 2025.
There is no fee for this course.
Special Needs Classroom Assistant
QQI Level 5 & QQI Level 6
This part -time course is specifically designed for people who wish t o work as a Special Needs Assistant , Classroom Assistant or Personal Assistant
Modules:
Children with Additional Needs (Level 5)
Special Needs Assisting (Level 5)
Special Needs Assisting (Level 6)
Frequency:
Duration:
Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm. September 2025 – May 2026
Career Option:
St udents will have the necessary knowledge and skills t o pursue employment as a Special Needs Assist ant , Classroom Assistant and Personal Assist ant .
Entry Requirements:
€20.00 non-refundable c ourse exam fee.
Fee: Contact:
Contact Maura on 057 9349 424 or email mburke@leoetb.ie
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an online assessment. Garda vetting is also required.
Evening
Tuesday or Thursday evenings:
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Duration: 12 – 14 weeks
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