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Education and Training
FOR WORK AND LIFE
NEWBRIDGE FURTHER EDUCATION
AUTUMN COURSES 2021
AND TRAINING CENTRE
www.kildarewicklow.etb.ie
English as a Second Language
Email: abenewbridge@kwetb.ie or 045-448512/087-1700268
Adult Basic Education & Back to Education Initiative
Email: bteinewbridge@kwetb.ie or 045-448512/087-1700268
LOCATION
Second Floor, Áras Sláinte, Station Road,
Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 XD45
NEWBRIDGE FETC
COVID-19
SAFETY MEASURES
The safety of our staff and
learners is of paramount
importance to us. The below
procedures have been put in
place to ensure you have a
safe and enjoyable learning Please keep a safe distance
at all times
experience:
• Wearing of face masks is
compulsory in the centre.
• Small class groups to ensure safe
social distancing can be practiced.
Wash
• Appropriate hygiene and hand your
washing measures. hands!
• Automatic hand sanitisers in each
classroom.
• One-way system for entry and exit
of the building.
• Staggered class start and finish
Please
times.
use hand
• Classrooms to be thoroughly sanitiser
cleaned before and after each class. provided
• Canteen facilities will not be
available for the Autumn 2021 term.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESOL)
Contact: Roy Brennan
Telephone: 045-448512 or 087-1700268
Email: abenewbridge@kwetb.ie
Course Day/Time Start Date
Everyday English for Beginners/Improvers
Our ESOL course offers learners the opportunity to gain the English language skills Various Dates/Times Various Dates/
necessary to live, study and work in Ireland. The course is part-time and free of Contact the centre Times
charge. Learners will gain skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learners for times/dates
work in small groups and build confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment. of classes
Note: Some ESOL classes will be offered via a blended learning approach.
(Mixture of classroom and online delivery)
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)
Contact: Roy Brennan
Telephone: 045-448512 or 087-1700268
Email: abenewbridge@kwetb.ie
Course Day/Time Start Date
Develop your Reading & Writing Skills
Classes for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing and spelling. Support Various times September 2021
is provided on a one-to-one basis or in a small group. All levels of ability are catered and days
for in a confidential and supportive learning environment. The classes are part-time,
free of charge, and are flexible to suit the availability of the learner.
Computers for Beginners/Improvers
This course offers learners an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the use of Friday 01st Oct 2021
computers and technology for everyday life. The course is part-time and free of 10.00am – 12.00pm (10 weeks)
charge. This course is suitable for people with little or limited knowledge of
computers and technology.
Horticulture for Beginners and Improvers
Learn the basics of gardening and horticultural practices in a relaxed and fun Wednesday 29th Sept 2021
learning environment. Learners will develop skills in various horticultural practices 10.00am – 1.00pm (18 weeks)
including planting, sowing, weeding, crop maintenance and harvesting.
General Learning – QQI Level 3 (Major Award)
Communications – QQI Level 3
Preparation course for adults who wish to improve their reading and writing skills Thursday & Friday 30th Sept 2021
before progressing onto further study. Build your self-confidence, skills and 10.00am – 12.00pm (8weeks)
competence to use a range of communication skills in familiar social and work or
public contexts in one-to-one or in a small group setting.
Word Processing – QQI Level 3
This module will help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create and Tuesday & Thursday 28th Sept 2021
edit a range of electronic documents using Microsoft Word. 2.00pm – 4.00pm (8 weeks)
BACK TO EDUCATION INITIATIVE (BTEI)
Contact: Roy Brennan
Telephone: 045-448512 or 087-6667367
Email: bteinewbridge@kwetb.ie
Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) courses are free if:
You have less than upper second level education (No Leaving Cert),
Are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment or a dependant of someone in receipt of a
Social Welfare payment,
Have a full valid medical card.
Fees will apply to those who do not meet the above criteria
Information & Communication Technology – QQI Level 4 (Major Award)
Course Day/Time Start Date
Computer Applications – QQI Level 4
This programme module aims to provide the learner, with the knowledge, skills and Tuesday & Thursday 28th Sept 2021
competence to perform a range of tasks in Microsoft Excel, Access and graphic 10.00am – 12.00pm (10 weeks)
software. Learners will develop a wide range of computer skills and build on their
existing ICT knowledge throughout the course.
Preparation for Further Study
(Communications and Computer Skills) – QQI Level 4
This course is designed to help you develop the relevant oral, written, ICT and Tuesday and Thursday 28th Sept 2021
communication skills. The course covers groupwork, interview skills and presentation 10am - 12.30pm (10 weeks)
skills. It is an ideal course to prepare you for progression options at QQI level 5.
Healthcare Support – QQI Level 5 (Major Award)
Social Studies – QQI Level 5
This programme module aims to introduce learners to the area of sociology and Tuesday 29th Sept 2021
social studies and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in 6.30pm – 8.30pm (20 weeks)
their own lives and society in general.
NOTE: This course will be delivered via a blend of online classes and small
group workshops in the centre. Access to a computer and the internet is
essential to participate in this course.
Business Studies – QQI Level 5 (Major Award)
Spreadsheets – QQI Level 5
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and Tuesday 29th Sept 2021
competence to create and modify spreadsheets using common spreadsheet features. 6.30pm – 8.30pm (20 weeks)
Learners will generate statistical information in Microsoft Excel utilising the macros,
IF function, conditional IF function and LOOKUP function in the creation of business
spreadsheets.
(Note: Learners must have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel to
enrol on this course). This course will be delivered via a blend of online
classes and small group workshops in the centre. Access to a computer and
the internet is essential to participate in this course.
Lifelong Learning
Newbridge Further Education and Training Centre
At the Newbridge FET centre we offer a comprehensive range of full and part-time adult
education courses for adult learners of all ages. Courses are offered across a wide variety
of subject disciplines and fields of learning. Classes are offered on a part-time flexible
basis. Tuition is provided by our highly experienced and professional tutors in a friendly
and informal atmosphere, conducive to adult learning.
We would be delighted to help you on your learning journey. Contact the centre today to
explore your options.
Roy Brennan
Adult Literacy Organiser
Lifelong
Learning
Reading/Writing/Spelling/Maths/Computers Learn at your own pace in a friendly, informal atmosphere Classes at flexible times One to one tuition or small learning groups Classes are free and confidential Classes are for adults who: Are over 16 years of age and who are not in full-time education Need to brush up on skills such as reading, writing, maths and computers Want to up-skill or re-skill for work Would like to gain confidence Work towards a recognised certificate, if desired Newbridge Further Education and Training Centre Education and Training FOR WORK AND LIFE
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FOR WORK AND LIFE
Please note the following conditions of attendance
1. The centre reserves the right to change or cancel any course.
2. Due to the implementation of Covid-19 safety procedures and in adherence with social distancing
guidelines, class capacity has been substantially reduced for the Autumn 2021 term. A waiting list system
will apply for oversubscribed classes.
3. In the event of centre closures due to Covid-19, a number of the module learning outcomes may be
delivered via blended learning.
4. Further enrolments may take place one week after the start of a course, if there are vacancies.
5. Only those over 16 years who have left full-time second level education may enrol on a course.
6. The provision of classes during the mid-term break may vary.
7. Management are not responsible for loss or damage to student’s property.
8. Limited parking available.
9. Smoking and Vaping are strictly prohibited in any part of the centre. Management reserve the right to
refuse admission to those presenting under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
10. Fees are non-refundable except where a course does not take place due to poor enrolment.
Fees
Fees may be paid by either Cash or Cheque. Cheques should be made payable to Kildare and Wicklow ETB.
Unfortunately we cannot accept Debit/Credit cards
Where necessary, an additional charge will be made for class materials.
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