Course Description

Community Training Centres (CTC) provide second chance education and training for early school leavers aged 16 between and 21 years.

Course Content

The centre offers a choice of four courses to learners:

1. Film Making & Digital Media (QQI Level 4 Major Award). Modules include:
   • Web Design
   • Graphic Design
   • Digital Media
   • Maths
   • Communications
   • Team Working
   • Workplace Safety
   • Work Experience
2. Sport and Health Related Fitness (QQI Level 4 Major Award). Modules include:
   • Health Related Fitness
   • Food & Nutrition
   • Communications
   • Soccer
   • Tennis
   • Personal & Interpersonal Development
   • Workplace Safety
   • Work Experience
3. Retail Sales (QQI Level 4 Major Award). Modules include:
   • Retail Sales Technique
   • Stock Control
   • Maths
   • Communications
   • Personal Effectiveness
   • Team Working
   • Workplace Safety
   • Work Experience
4. Information & Communications Technology (QQI Level 4 Major Award). Modules include:
   • Computer Applications
   • Information Technical Skills
   • Workplace Safety
   • Team Working
   • Maths
   • Graphic Design
   • Communications
   • Work Experience
5. European Computer Driving Licence (Equivalent to QQI Level 4). Modules include:
   • Microsoft Word
   • Microsoft Excel
   • Microsoft Access
   • Microsoft PowerPoint
   • Computer Essentials
   • Online Essentials
   • Online Collaboration

All courses provide individual learning and progression plans which support and outline a pathway to higher education and employment. Tuition in the areas of literacy & numeracy is integrated into the delivery of all courses with the centre also offering an advocacy and psychological support service to learners.

Entry Requirements

Early School Leavers aged between 16 and 21 years of age – no formal educational requirements apply

Certification

QQI Level 4 Major Award in Information & Communications Technology
QQI Level 4 Major Award in Sport & Recreation
QQI Level 4 Major Award in Retail Skills
European Computer Driving Licence – equivalent to a QQI L4 Major Award

Enquiries

For all enquiries in relation to this CTC and its courses, you should contact the Centre Manager Mr Denis Murphy directly