This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union
The Dungarvan Further Education and Training Centre at Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, offers full and part time courses as well as being home to our Community Education department and one of our Adult Literacy Centres.
BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) Programme:
Bridging Skills QQI Level 4 – Part-time Leaving Certificate Alternative Programme – For applicants 16 years and over.
Art – Painting & Drawing QQI Level 4 & Level 5
Children with Additional Needs QQI Level 5
Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5
Horticulture Level 4
First Aid Responder
| Skills and Education Refresher Programme |
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| QQI Level 3 Basic Computers (Word Processing, Internet and email). |
| QQI Level 4 Career Planning – take the time to assess where you are currently and decide the next step. |
| Writing Skills for further education programmes to ensure you are comfortable and confident in taking that next step. |
| Contact | Phone | |
| Denise Healy | DeniseHealy@wwetb.ie | 086 032 5790 |
Dungarvan Language & Literacy :
Language and Literacy target the skills needed by individuals to participate fully in society. It involves listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy and using everyday technology to communicate and handle information.
Current programs :
- Adult Literacy
- ESOL
- Family Learning
- Skills for Work
| Contact | Phone | |
| Aoife Walsh |
aoifeawalsh@wwetb.ie | 058 42774 |
Information and Communication Technology Skills (4M0855) QQI Level 4
The overall aim of the programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence in a broad range of information and communication technology – which promote employability – under direct supervision in a variety of communications and technology sectors and/or to progress to further education and training.
Duration: 1 year part-time
Compulsory Components:
- Communications
- Mathematics
- Work Experience
Optional Components:
- Information Technology Skills
- Computer Applications
- Desktop Publishing
Healthcare Support (5M4339) QQI Level 5
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Healthcare Support settings and/or to progress to higher education and training.
Duration: 2 years part-time
Compulsory Components:
- Care Support
- Safety and Health at Work
- Communications
- Work Experience
Optional Components:
- Occupational First Aid
- Palliative Care Support
- Care of the Older Person
Literacy and Language Courses - English Classes
- Reading Levels 1 & 2
- Writing Levels 1 & 2
- Speaking & Listening Levels 1 & 2
- Communications Level 3
- English as a second Language Levels 3-5
- Introduction to English
Literacy and Language Courses - Literacy Classes - Computers Level 1-3
- Word Processing
- Desktop Publishing
- Graphic Design
- Digital Media
- Digital Connectivity
- Using Technology
Literacy and Language Courses - Literacy Classes - Cookery QQI Levels 1-3
- Christmas Cookery – Short Course
- Breads, Pastry & Desserts
- Nutrition & Health
Literacy and Language Courses - General Learning QQI Levels 1-3
- Career Preparation
- Personal Effectiveness
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening & Speaking
- Work Experience
- Personal Decision Making
- Garden Planning
- Citizen Literacy
- Mosaic Art Classes
- Managing a budget
- Mathematics
- Communications
Literacy and Language Courses - Skills for Work – Levels 1 -3
- A programme for those in work looking to upskill
- Additional – Literacy Support and Assessment
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