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Waterford Wexford Adult Educational Guidance Service
Waterford and Wexford Adult Educational Guidance & Information Services are available to help you if you are interested in finding out about education and training, our service provides both information and career guidance to support adults in making informed choices in relation to education, training and career opportunities.
We are free, impartial and confidential. You can access your local service by email, phone or by calling into the office. We have offices located in Waterford City, Dungarvan (with outreach centres in Cappoquin & Tramore) and Wexford Town and County.*Please note that due to covid restrictions our offices are closed. You can still access the service by email or phone.
We provide information on:
Education, Training & Career Information
Qualifications & Certification
College Application (CAO, DARE & HEAR)
Funding & Supports
Information Officers:
Waterford City
Edyta Sienicka: edytasienicka@wwetb.ie
Waterford County
Aisling Cusack: aislingcusack@wwetb.ie
Wexford
Niamh Hearne: niamhhearne@wwetb.ie
We provide guidance on:
Guidance in exploring options for training and/or career progression
Identifying skills, interests and aptitudes, matching them with options available
Advice and guidance on skills, training and education required in order to gain employment in a chosen field
Assistance with job seeking and upskilling eg. CV preparation, application process and interview techniques
CAO application process for mature students
Guidance Counsellors:
Waterford City
Peter Lucey: peterlucey@wwetb.ie
Waterford County
Philip Cullinane: philipcullinane@wwetb.ie
Wexford/Gorey
Siobhan Murphy: siobhanmurphy1@wwetb.ie
“An opportunity to look at your present situation and plan for the future”
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Financial Support for Part time education
There are several options available to you if you are studying part time, depending on your circumstances and the course you want to take.
| Financial Support | Part time education |
|---|---|
| Tax Relief | Tax Relief (for part-time third level courses or for students who are not eligible for free fees for full time education courses). Tax relief, at the standard rate of tax, is available on third level tuition fees paid in respect of approved courses at approved Colleges of Higher Education including certain approved undergraduate courses in EU Member states and certain postgraduate courses in non EU Countries.
For further information please contact: Local Tax Office – 1890 444 425 Central Information office at (01) 8736100. Revenue’s Internet site at www.revenue.ie. Form to complete is the IT 31 send to Tax Office, East & South Eastern Region, PO Box 1, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford. |
| Intreo (Dept. of Social Protection) | If you are dependent on Social Welfare payments, and have identified a part time course that can help your career path, (either locally or further afield) then there may be funding available to you from the Dept. of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. If you qualify, they may pay part or all of your tuition fees without affecting your social welfare payments. Intreo Enniscorthy Centre, Bridgepoint, Enniscorthy, 053 9239300. Intreo New Ross Centre, Cross Street, New Ross, 051 421693 Mon – Friday 9.30 – 12 pm and 2 – 4 pm. Intreo Wexford Centre, DSP, Anne Street, Wexford. 053 9165400 For further information visit www.welfare.ie |
| Personal Microcredit Scheme (New Pilot Scheme 2016) | It Makes Sense Loans are available to people in receipt of social welfare. Loan repayments are made from deductions each week from your social welfare payment. Wexford Credit Union is involved in this scheme, their website is www.wexfordcreditunion.ie . For further information visit:http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/personal_finance/loans_and_credit/microcredit_loans.html. |
| St Vincent De Paul | South East Area – St Vincent De Paul, Ozanam Centre, Henrietta Street, Waterford Telephone 051 873128 |
| Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) | BTEI is operated through the WWETB (Wexford & Waterford Education & Training Board). The program offers subsidised part time courses in a range of subjects. Courses have run in subjects as varied as childcare, computers, painting, and ECDL. All courses offer QQI certification and are run in venues all over the county. Costs are kept to a minimum, and if you are on Social Welfare payments and/or have a medical card, some courses are free. |
| Springboard courses | The Springboard Initiative in Higher Education offers free, part time courses at Certificate, Degree and Masters level. www.springboardcourses.ie |
| Community Education | Community Education Facilitators in the wwetb help to facilitate, support and organise community based education free or low cost classes with community groups. |
| Money Advice and Budgeting Service | If you are finding it difficult to manage financially, whether due to course costs or for other reasons, it is a good idea to seek the advice of your local Money Advice and Budgeting Service. For general information on MABS: www.mabs.ie Wexford MABS, 41 North Main Street, Wexford. 053 9121504 |
| Important | The area of financial supports for adults returning to education is complex. New financial supports may arise under temporarily funded projects. Eligibility requirements and payment rates for existing grants can change. It is a good idea after you have done your research, using our pointers above, to double check with the funding agency that is relevant to your situation. |
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Financial Support for Part-Time Education
There are several options available to you if you are studying part time, depending on your circumstances and the course you want to take.
| Financial Support | Part time education |
|---|---|
| Tax Relief | Tax Relief (for part-time third level courses or for students who are not eligible for free fees for full time education courses). Tax relief, at the standard rate of tax, is available on third level tuition fees paid in respect of approved courses at approved Colleges of Higher Education including certain approved undergraduate courses in EU Member states and certain postgraduate courses in non EU Countries.
For further information please contact: Local Tax Office – 1890 444 425 Central Information office at (01) 8736100. Revenue’s Internet site at www.revenue.ie. Form to complete is the IT 31 send to Tax Office, East & South Eastern Region, PO Box 1, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford. |
| Intreo (Dept. of Employment Affairs and Social Protection) | If you are dependent on Social Welfare payments, and have identified a part time course that can help your career path, (either locally or further afield) then there may be funding available to you from the Dept. of Social Protection. If you qualify, they may pay part or all of your tuition fees without affecting your social welfare payments. Intreo Waterford ( covering Waterford, Tramore, Kilmacthomas, Mooncoin, Mullinavat) Government Buildings, Cork Road, Waterford , 051 356000. Intreo Enniscorthy Centre, Bridgepoint, Enniscorthy, 053 9239300. Intreo New Ross Centre, Cross Street, New Ross, 051 421693 Mon – Friday 9.30 – 12 pm and 2 – 4 pm. Intreo Wexford Centre, DSP, Anne Street, Wexford. 053 9165400 For further information visit www.welfare.ie |
| Personal Microcredit Scheme | It Makes Sense Loans are available to people in receipt of social welfare. Loan repayments are made from deductions each week from your social welfare payment. Wexford Credit Union is involved in this scheme, their website is www.wexfordcreditunion.ie . For further information visit:http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/personal_finance/loans_and_credit/microcredit_loans.html. |
| St Vincent De Paul | South East Area – St Vincent De Paul, Ozanam Centre, Henrietta Street, Waterford Telephone 051 873128 |
| Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) | BTEI is operated through the WWETB (Wexford & Waterford Education & Training Board). The program offers subsidised part time courses in a range of subjects. Courses have run in subjects as varied as childcare, computers, painting, and ECDL. All courses offer QQI certification and are run in venues all over the county. Costs are kept to a minimum, and if you are on Social Welfare payments and/or have a medical card, some courses are free. |
| Springboard courses | The Springboard Initiative in Higher Education offers free, part time courses at Certificate, Degree and Masters level. www.springboardcourses.ie |
| Community Education | Community Education Facilitators in the wwetb help to facilitate, support and organise community based education free or low cost classes with community groups. |
| Money Advice and Budgeting Service | If you are finding it difficult to manage financially, whether due to course costs or for other reasons, it is a good idea to seek the advice of your local Money Advice and Budgeting Service. For general information on MABS: www.mabs.ie Waterford MABS :6B Wallace House,Maritana Gate,Canada Street,Waterford,Tel: 0761 07 2050- West Waterford MABS,Civic Offices,Davitts Quay,Dungarvan,Co. Waterford,Tel: 0761 07 2770- Wexford MABS: 41 North Main Street, Wexford. 053 9121504 |
| Important | The area of financial supports for adults returning to education is complex. New financial supports may arise under temporarily funded projects. Eligibility requirements and payment rates for existing grants can change. It is a good idea after you have done your research, using our pointers above, to double check with the funding agency that is relevant to your situation. |
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Staff Supports
Quick Links:
Course Search Engines – www.qualifax.ie
Tourism – www.getalifeintourism.ie
Careers Portal – www.careersportal.ie
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Financial Support – PLC course
| Financial Support | Details |
|---|---|
| Social Welfare Payment (BTEA) | If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and you are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection, you may take part in a second or third-level education course and get a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA). The maximum rate of BTEA will increase by €5 per week in 2017. From September 2017, the maximum rate of BTEA will increase to €193 per week for jobseekers aged under 26. Also in September 2017, a new €500 annual Cost of Education Allowance will be made available to BTEA participants with children. The following link provides information regarding eligibility for this payment – http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/back_to_education/back_to_education_allowance.html |
| Student Grant | In general, if you are in receipt of a social welfare payment you are NOT eligible to apply for a maintenance grant, however, there are exceptions for those on a disability or one parent family social welfare payment. Please visit the student grant information website www.susi.ie or http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/maintenance_grant_schemes_for_students_on_third_level_courses.html for further information. |
| Government Levy (Participant Contribution Charge) | A participant contribution of €200 per year is charged for Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses. You do not have to pay the participant contribution if: You hold a full medical card in your own right You are the dependent child of a full medical card holder You are eligible for a student grant You are getting Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/vocational_education_and_training/post_leaving_certificate_courses.html |
| General Student Charges | These could include fees relating to registration/ administration/ examinations/ materials/ uniforms etc. Many PLC courses have additional fees and these vary depending on the type of course e.g. the fee for the first year of a hairdressing course is €1211 (this includes the €200 participant contribution charge). Participants have to pay these fees regardless of whether they are or not in receipt of a Social Welfare payment. |
| Personal Microcredit Scheme | This is a new pilot scheme http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/personal_finance/loans_and_credit/microcredit_loans.html. It Makes Sense Loans are available to people in receipt of social welfare. Loan repayments are made from deductions each week from your social welfare payment. Wexford Credit Union is involved in this scheme – www.wexfordcreditunion.ie |
Contact Information
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- Location:
Course Information
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Post Graduate
Suggestions for researching your career/ postgraduate course opportunities if you are an undergraduate/ graduate/ postgraduate
The Adult Educational Guidance and InformationService is designed to guide adults with a basic education through their opportunities to progress through learning. Undergraduate, graduates and postgraduates are referred to the careers service of their own higher education institution. Where your college does not have a careers service, please find below pointers on how you can research your opportunities independently.
- The following websites should also be helpful:
www.jobsbridge.ie – National Internship Scheme
www.pac.ie Central processing of applications for admission to Post graduate courses in Ireland
www.prospects.ac.uk – Post Graduate courses in the U.K.
www.gttr.ac.uk – Graduate Teacher Training Registry UK
www.qualifax.ie – search engine
www.springboardcourses.ie – Free 3rd level part time courses available to graduates
In relation to funding for Post graduate course some links that might be helpful:-
Citizen Information website :
Postgraduate Study – http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/postgraduate_student_grant.html
Tax relief on tuition fees –http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/tax_relief_for_third_level_fees.html
Postgradireland.com – http://postgradireland.com/advice-and-funding/funding/funding-postgraduate-study-ireland
Contact Information
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Course Information
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Directory of Training Providers (Co. Wexford & Waterford City)
Included here is a listing of various education/training providers in County Wexford. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information given is both accurate and comprehensive; there may be some providers that are not listed below. We would encourage education and training providers to contact us if they wish to be included.
Co. Wexford
Provider
Contact details
Website
Access 2000-Women’s Centre
Green Street Wexford. Tel: 053 9121200
www.access2000wexford.com
Access IT Training
Westgate Yard, Wexford. Tel: 053 9146291
www.westgatecc.com
Active Retirement
Enniscorthy Valarie Morris, Secretary, 087 2396742
www.enniscorthyretirement.com
Active Retirement
Gorey
www.goreyactiveretirement.com
Active Retirement
New Ross. Therese Quirke 085 8476021
Adult Literacy Service
Countywide
www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie
Allied Training
Unit 6C Kerlogue Business Park, Wexford. 9140655
www.alliedtraining.ie
| Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) | County wide | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Ballyvaloo Retreat & Conference Centre | Blackwater, Enniscorthy | www.ballyvaloo.ie |
| Big Red Book trainer | Geraldine Doyle. Tel: 053 9136249 | www.gdaccountstraining.ie |
| Bloomfield Farm Equestrian Centre | Enniscorthy 086 3743557 | www.bloomfieldequestriancentre.ie |
| Bridgetown College | Bridgetown. Tel: 053 9135257 | www.bridgetownvocationalcollege.ie |
| Bunclody Vocational College | Irish St, Bunclody. Tel: 053 9377590 | www.bunclodyvc.ie |
| Byrne Phelim Cookery School | Wexford | www.phelimbyrne.ie |
| Carers Association | Henrietta Street, Wexford Tel: 053 9140511 | www.carersireland.com |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce Enniscorthy | www.enniscorthychamber.ie | |
| Chamber of Commerce Gorey | www.goreychamber.com | |
| Chamber of Commerce New Ross | www.newrosschamber.ie | |
| Chamber of Commerce Wexford | www.wexfordchamber.ie | |
| Chevron training | 1890252647 | www.chevrontraining.ie |
| Citizens Information Wexford | 076 1076720 | www.citizensinformation.ie |
| Civil Defence | 053 9176265 | www.wexfordcivildefence.ie |
| Coláiste Abbain, Adamstown | 053 9240564 | www.colaisteabbain.ie |
| Coláiste An Átha, Kilmuckridge, Gorey | 053 9130169 | www.colaisteanatha.ie |
| Community Education WWETB | County wide | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
| COTS LTI, Kilmuckridge, Gorey | 053 911889 | http://kilmuckridge.org/cots.htm |
| Co. Wexford Education Centre | Milehouse Rd, Enniscorthy 053 9236767 | www.ecwexford.ie |
| Craanford IT Centre | Gorey. Tel: 053 9428511, 087/4156309 Em: craanford@eircom.net | |
| CTEC, Community Training and Education Centre | Wexford. 053 9121036 | www.ctecwexford.ie |
| Daralinn | Ardcavan, Wexford | www.daralinn.ie |
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| Dunbrody Textile Abbey Centre | Campile, New Ross 051 562329 | |
| Employ Ability Service | Room 30, IFA Ctr, Mill Park Rd, Enniscorthy 9243932 | www.employabilitywexford.ie |
| Enniscorthy Bellfield GAA Complex | (Art Ann Hogan, 086 3999411 | |
| Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre | Milehouse Road, 053 9237499 | www.eetc.ie |
| Enniscorthy Vocational College | Milehouse Rd, Enniscorthy 053 9234185 | www.evcfurthereducation.ie |
| Enniscorthy Hockey Club | Tel: 087 6493738 | www.enniscorthyhc.com |
| Evolv, Enniscorthy | www.evolv.ie | |
| Farm Relief Services | www.frsfarmreliefservices.ie | |
| Further Education and Training | FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses, community and adult education as well as basic literacy |
www.fetchcourses.ie |
| Gainfort Academy | Ardcavan Business Park, Wexford | www.gainfort.com |
| G Training Centre Courses Gorey | Gorey Business Park | www.kcfe.ie |
| Gorey Education Centre wwetb | The Avenue, Gorey 053 9421791 | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
| Gorey Family Resource Centre | Charlotte Row. Tel: 053 9489017 | |
| Gorey Community School | Tel: 053 9421000 | www.goreycs.ie |
| Gorey Community School | Evening classes. 053 9421167 | www.goreyadulted.ie |
| Gorey Enterprise, Business Park | Tel: 053 9421599 | www.goreybusinesspark.com |
| Gorey Mens Shed | www.menssheds.ie | |
| Gorey Music /Drama classes | Tel: 053 9483692 | www.deidremasterson.com |
Gorey School of Art
Tel: 053 9422738
www.gsa.ie
Gorey Unemployment Centre Ltd
The Avenue, Gorey. Tel: 053 9420037. E:gucl@eircom.net
Inch Multimedia Centre (St. Mogues)
Gorey 0402 21890
www.stmogues.ie
Institute of Public Administration
Outreach to the County
www.ipa.ie
Institute of Technology Carlow/Wexford
Summerhill Road, Wexford Tel: 053 9185800
www.wexfordcampus.ie
Intreo Centre
Enniscorthy, Bridgepoint. Tel: 053 9239300
www.welfare.ie
Intreo Centres
Gorey, Thomas Street. Tel: 053 9430040
www.welfare.ie
Intreo Centres
New Ross, Cross Street. Tel: 051 421693
www.welfare.ie
Intreo Centres
Wexford, DSP, Anne Street, Wexford. Tel: 053 9165400
www.welfare.ie
Irish Payroll Association
Outreach to the County
www.ipass.ie
Jamestown Nature Reserve
Oilgate – workshops
www.jamestownnaturereserve.com
Kennedy College
New Ross. Tel: 051 421278
www.newrossvocationalcollege.ie
Kilmuckridge College of Further Education
051 9123522
www.kcfe.ie
Library Enniscorthy
Lymington Road Tel: 053 9236055
www.wexford.ie
Library Gorey
The Avenue. Tel:053 9421481
www.wexford.ie
Library New Ross
Tel: 051 421877
www.wexford.ie
Library Wexford
Mallin Street. Tel: 053 9121637
www.wexford.ie
Lifefocus, Training
Career & Development Services. Tel: 086 8225613
www.lifefocus.ie
Link Training Services
Templeshannon, Enniscorthy. Tel: 053 9123522[/row_column]
Local Enterprise Office
Carricklawn, Wexford. Tel: 053 9196020
www.localenterprise.ie/wexford
| Madra Dubh House | Ballinaboola. Tel: 051 428771, (Sewing, patchwork, embroidery) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mags Browne Hairdressing Academy | 95 Main Street, Gorey. Tel: 053 9484242 | www.browns.ie |
| Maher Consulting | EnniscorthyTel: 053 9243596 | www.maherconsulting.ie |
| MDP Consulting | Selskar, Wexford. Tel: 053 9142451 | www.mdpconsulting.ie |
| National College of Ireland | Outreach to Co. Wexford | www.ncirl.ie |
| National Learning Network | The Faythe, Wexford. Tel: 053 9147279 | www.nln.ie |
| New Links Training Solutions | Killowen, Waterford | www.newlinkstraining.com |
| Peoples College, SIPTU | Coolcotts, Wexford. Tel: 053 9146774 info@peoplescolleg.ie | www.peoplescollege.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Pitman Training | Henrietta, Wexford. Tel: 9122492 | www.pitman-training.ie |
| Progressive Education | www.progressivecollege.com | |
| Portobello Institute | Dublin based. Outreach to the County | www.portobelloinstitute.ie |
| Quilting Fabric classes | Kilbora B & B, Camolin, Tel: 053 9367059 | www.kilborabandb.com |
| Raheen Multimedia Centre | Raheen, Clonroche 051 428811 | www.raheenfamilyresourcecentre.ie |
| Recovery College South East | Countywide 086 1746630 | www.recoverycollegesoutheast.com |
| Ramsgrange Community School | Ramsgrange, New Ross. Tel: 051 389211/ 389212 | www.ramsgrangecommunityschool.ie |
| Rosslare Language Centre | St. Helen’s Village, St Helens Bay Golf Resort, Rosslare Harbour. Tel: (053) 913 3234 |
| Savage, John | Food Hygiene courses. Wexford. Tel: 053 9122826 | |
|---|---|---|
| Selskar College | Westgate, Wexford. Tel: 053 9122753 | www.wexfordvocational.com |
| Shelmalier Walking club | Castlebridge | www.shelmaliers.ie |
| Skillnets | www.skillnets.ie | |
| Slaney Language Centre | Kinshella Castle, Slaney Manor, Ferrycarrig. Tel: 053 9120881 | www.wexford-language.com |
| South East Learning Centre | Wexford. Tuition & Grinds | www.southeastlearningcentre.ie |
| South West Wexford Community Development Project | Ramsgrange. Tel: 051 389418 | www.swwcdp.com |
| Stitch time | Co. Wexford | |
| Teagasc | Agriculture/Horticulture training | www.teagasc.ie |
| The Writers Academy | Tel: 087 9597219 | www.thewritersacademy.co.uk |
| Toastmasters | Enniscorthy | www.enniscorthytoastmasters.com |
| Toastmasters | Gorey or contact Matty on 087 2706381 | www.goreytoastmasters.ie |
| Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme | Bunclody, Ryland Road. Tel: 053 9377326 | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme | Enniscorthy Tel: 053 9237224 | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
| Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme | Gorey AEC, The Avenue. Tel: 053 9421791 | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
| Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme | New Ross AEC, Butlersland. Tel: 051 425034 | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
| Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme | Wexford AEC, Westgate. Tel: 053 9146188 | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
| Volunteering Ireland | www.volunteeringireland.ie |
| Wexford Arts Centre | Cornmarket, Wexford | www.wexfordartscentre.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Wexford Campus – IT Carlow/Wexford | Summerhill Road, Wexford. 053 9185800 | www.wexfordcampus.ie |
| Wexford Child Care Network | Enniscorthy. Tel: 053 9239628 | www.wexfordchildcarenetwork.com |
| Wildfowl Reserve | North Slob, Wexford. Tel: 9123129 | www.wexfordnaturalists.com |
| Wexford Local Development | Bunclody, 2 Market Square. Tel: 053 9155800 | www.wld.ie |
| Wexford Local Development | Enniscorthy, Mill Park Road. Tel: 053 9155800 | www.wld.ie |
| Wexford Local Development | Gorey, Clonattin Corner, Coach Road. Tel: 053 9155800 | www.wld.ie |
| Wexford Local Development | New Ross, 10 Mary Street. Tel: 053 9155800 | www.wld.ie |
| Wexford Local Development | Selskar, Wexford. Tel: 053 9155800 | www.wld.ie |
| Wexford Naturalists Field Club | ||
| Wexford School of Music | Wexford town. Tel: 053 9141284 |
| Youth Train | Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford. Tel: 053 9124060 | www.iacto.ie |
|---|---|---|
| Youthreach | Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford. Tel: 9124060 | www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie |
DIRECTORY OF TRAINING PROVIDERS – WAEGS – WATERFORD CITY-
We have included here a listing of various education/training providers in Waterford city. The list includes some private providers and Online courses. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information given is both accurate and comprehensive; there may be some providers that are not listed below. We would encourage any education and training providers to contact us with updates, additions, amendments.
WATERFORD CITY
Provider |
Contact details |
Level of Education/Training |
| ACCESS I.T. | Saint Saviours Parish Centre, Ballybeg, Waterford- Tel: 051 590873- Email: info@accessit.ie – Website: http://accessit.ie/ | Computer lessons for Beginners, ECDL, Advanced ECDL, Intro to Coding, Digital Marketing, etc. |
| Active Retirement Waterford | Various groups throughout the city. General enquiries contact: 01-8733836 –Website: www.activeirl.ie/groups/waterford | Various training activities, contact group for info. |
| Adult Education Centre- Ozaman Street- Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) | Ozanam Street ,Waterford City-
Website: www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie
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Part time, over 2 years, QQI level 4, 5 courses across a variety of sectors. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
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Adult Literacy Service Waterford City
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Jackie Browne (Adult Literacy Organiser), Adult Literacy Service, Unit 1A, Railway Square, Waterford. Tel: 051-854444 Email: jackiebrowne@wwetb.ie
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Basic skills, reading, writing, spelling, numeracy, form filling, letter writing, computer literacy and personal development. A range of accredited courses at QQI Level 1 to 3. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
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| Community Education
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Waterford City: Helen Rafferty, Education and Training Centre, Ozanam Street, Waterford City. Telephone: 051 873195 Email: DeborahButler@wwetb.ie
Website: http://waterfordwexford.etb.ie/adult-education-services/community-education/ |
The Community Education programme supports local communities and community based groups. Various courses/programmes. (accredited – non -accredited)
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Farronshoneen, Ardkeen, Dunmore Road, Waterford City, Phone: 051-584422, Email: hello@growhq.org |
Offering a variety of 15 different learning courses each month for adults and children, covering all aspects of growing and cooking food, nutrition and sustainable living. See their downloadable brochure of 2018 classes and events. |
| Local Training Initiative- Grow Project | Abbeylands , Ferrybank, tel: 085 859 7784, Coordinator; Ger Mullen,
Email: gmullen@wap.ie |
Horticulture & Garden Design- QQI Level 5,4 accredited, various modules, full time. |
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Local Training Initiative- Next Steps LTI- Pathways to Employment Programme |
Manor St. John ,Lisduggan Waterfor, Coordinator; Maria Kennedy- Tel: 051 372169 Email: Maria Kennedy at mariak@manorstjohn.ie
Website: http://manorstjohn.ie/the-l-t-i/ |
Employability Skills, full major QQI Level 4 accredited, various modules, full time.
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Local Training Initiative: Connect Programme
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Connect Programme, Unit 9D, Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford. Tel: 086-0233347 Or 086 -0233115- Connect Programme Co-ordinator: Michael Kennedy- Email: connectprogramme@wap.ie | Contact Centre Operations and Office Administration course, QQI Level 5 major award accredited- various modules.
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| Local training Initiative: Ballybeg CDP Horticulture Initiative
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The Parish Centre, Ballybeg, Waterford. Tel: 051-350100- Horticulture Initiative- Co-ordinator; Sean O’Driscoll sean@ballybegcdp.ie Website: www.ballybegcdp.ie |
Horticulture course -QQI LEVEL 5- Various modules.
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| Local Training Initiative: St. John’s Priory
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Unit 2, Johnstown Business Park, Waterford City- LTI Co-ordinator: Tony Jones-Tel. 051-865009
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QQI accredited Levels 4 and 5 in various modules, Traditional Stonewall Construction Techniques (Practical and Theoretical),Contemporary Construction Techniques (Kerbs, Flags, Paviours, Woodcraft etc.), Soft Skills (Information Technology Skills, Functional Mathematics, CV Preparation etc.) |
| NAS Training Centre
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Unit 3A, Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford- Tel: – 051-333960- Lo-call 1890-627-627Email: training@nas.ie
Website: http://www.nas.ie/
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PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) course – replacing QQI (FETAC) Occupational First Aid , PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) Refresher Course – replacing QQI (FETAC) Occupational First Aid Refresher Course , Heartsaver CPR / AED (IHF Course)
Manual Handling Training , Manual handling & Patient Handling Training (People Moving) ,Health Care Training (CPD) |
| National Learning Network
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IDA Waterford, Industrial Park, Waterford – Kitty Galvin, Area Manager, Tel:051 359220 – Mail: waterford@nln.ie or claire.harpur@nln.ie -Employer Based Training Co-ordinator
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QQI accredited Courses, flexible, part time, Employment Based training. Continuous enrolment.
Catering and Hospitality – QQI Level 4- Can take up to two years to complete. Computer Applications and Office Skills QQI Level 4 Major Award, ECDL Core, ECDL Advanced Retail and Reception Skills – QQI Level 4 Major Award, ECDL Core Employer Based Training – QQI Level 4 Major Award |
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Waterford College of Further Education
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Parnell Street, Waterford. Tel: 051 874053- Website: www.wcfe.ie Email: info@wcfe.ie
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PLC, QQI Level 5,6 –Full time, part time and evening courses across a variety of sectors |
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Waterford Heritage and Multimedia Centre
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Jenkins Lane, Waterford, Tel: 051 876 123 –Carmel Meehan- Email: cburtchaell@icloud.com
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Retail practice & the food Industry Administration, Retail Sales, Customer Service. QQI level 5 Major Award. |
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Waterford Training Centre
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Waterford Industrial Park, Cork Road, Waterford, Tel: 051 301500-
Email: infotraining@wwetb.ie – Website: www.wwetbtraining.ie
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Extensive variety of full time, part time, QQI accredited at various levels, City & Guilds accredited, apprenticeships, etc. |
| Waterford College of Further Education – VTOS-Burchall House | Adult Access Department, Waterford College of Further Education, Burchall House ,Parnell Street, Waterford. Co-ordinator: Cairein Phillips-Tel: 051 874053 – Email: vtos@wcfe.ie -Website: www.wcfe.ie/jcms/vtos.html | QQI Level 5 – 1. Social & Health Care Studies, 2. Childcare & Youth Studies, 3. Business Studies. – English Language Lessons |
| Waterford Adult Education Centre-VTOS- Durand’s Court | Waterford Adult Education Centre, VTOS Durand’s Court, Parnell Street Waterford Tel : 051-852803- Co-ordinator: Helena Finlay-Email: info@adulteducationcentre.ie
Website: www.adulteducationcentre.ie |
QQI level 5 – 1.Information Technology & Business Administration QQI &SAGE, 2. Art Craft & Design, 3. Interior Design & Decoration, 4. Fashion Design & Accessories |
| Waterford Arts
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Waterford City & County Council’s Arts resource site.
Arts Services: Arts Programmes (Click here) Artists (Click here) Website: www.waterfordarts.com |
Various art related short courses- non accredited |
| Waterford Institute of Technology
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Cork Road, Waterford (051) 302 000- www.wit.ie
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NFQ Level 6,7,8,9,10- Part time, Full time, evening. WIT Springboard courses. |
| Waterford Women’s Centre
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Waterford Women’s Centre74-76 Manor street, Waterford, Tel: 051 351918 – Website: www.waterfordwomenscentre.com
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Various QQI accredited part time courses, including pathways to employment, Health & wellbeing programme. |
| Waterford Youth Training and Education Centre (WYTEC )
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Ballinaneashagh, Cork Road, Waterford-Tel: 051 873 358- Website: https://wytec.ie/
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Various QQI accredited Level 3,4, 5 Office Administration, Practical Catering, Customer Service Skills, Hospitality Skills, Pathways to apprenticeships- Construction Studies, Practical Skills & Linked work experience. Eligibility: From 16 – 21yrs & young unemployed people. |
| Waterford Chamber Skillnet
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2 Georges Street, Waterford- Tel: 051 311 139-
Email: skillnet@waterfordchamber.ie Website: http://waterfordskillnet.ie/
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Job-seekers Support Programme (JSSP) Provides Free Training for unemployed. Various short accredited courses. Check eligibility: www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria |
| XLc Project
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Edmund Rice Youth and Community Multiplex, Manor St,
Waterford-Tel: 086-6061287- Email: xlc@live.ie Website: www.thexlcproject.ie |
Leaving & Junior Cert
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| Youthreach Subla
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Subla Youthreach, Unit 3 ,Block 1,Lacken Road Business Park,
Waterford, Tel: 051-373833 – Email: info@ysc.ie Website: www.ysc.ie |
QQI Level 3,4 -Eligibility between 15- 20 yrs., unemployed, early school leaver. |
| Youthreach Waterford
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66 O’Connell Street, Waterford ,X91 EA36, Tel: 051 877241
Email: jimdarcy@wwetb.ie – Website: www.waterfordyouthreach.ie
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Leaving Certificate One year, Leaving Certificate Applied , QQI level 3 Employability Skills, Junior Cert. Eligibility between 15- 20 yrs., unemployed, early school leaver. |
| PRIVATE PROVIDERS | ||
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| Allied Driving Instructors Waterford
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call Vince on 0879149161 or Email: info@adidriving.ie – Website: http://adidriving.ie | Driving lessons
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| Allied Training ( Online, Various locations) | Email: info@alliedtraining.ie – Tel: 1850 255433 – Website: www.alliedtraining.ie | Safe pass, Health & Safety industry approved courses online, on site, etc. |
| Chevron training
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Tel: 1890252647- Website: www.chevrontraining.ie
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Childcare & Healthcare training – QQI accredited training programmes in collaboration with the University of East London to provide learners with access to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree. |
| Hartley People
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29 Manor Street, Waterford Tel: 051 878813 – Email: roisin@hartleypeople.com –Website: www.hartleypeople.ie –
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QQI Accredited & ETB approved – Management, Sales, Customer Service and HR Training Courses, Self Employment and Business Start-up Training Courses, IT & Computer Skills Training Courses, Manual Handling, Forklift, Safe Pass and First Aid Training Courses |
| Irish Healthcare Training
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Website: http://www.irishhealthcaretraining.ie/
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Full Major awards and individual healthcare modules QQI accredited Level 5 National Qualifications, QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support 5M4339, Health and Social Care City & Guilds Level 3, Infection Control (Certificate of Attendance), Dealing with Challenging Behaviour (Certificate of Attendance), Abuse Awareness and Prevention (Certificate of Attendance) and QQI Level 5 Palliative Care |
| Ken Walsh Training
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Ken Walsh Training, Phone: 051 830134, Mobile : 086 268 3481 Email : kenwalshtraining@yahoo.com Website: www.safepasswaterford.com |
Approved, recognised and qualified by Solas to deliver the Safe Pass program individuals, government bodies, local construction and pharmaceutical companies. |
| Southsafe Training & Consultancy
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Southsafe Training & Consultancy Ballycurrane, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, Tel: 058-73133 Mob: 087-6864726, Email: info@southsafe.ie Website: http://www.southsafe.ie |
Training includes: SOLAS Safe Pass, Occupational First Aid, Fire Awareness Training, Safety & Health Plans, Safety Consultant, Safety Harness – Work at Height, Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling, CPR & Defibrillation, Safety Statements, Method Statements, Safety Officer Placement. |
| New Links Training Solutions | Airside Unit 1, Airport business park, Boeing Avenue, Dunmore East Waterford – Tel: 051 385720 Email: info@newlinkstraining.com –Website: www.newlinkstraining.com | Specialist training in the areas of Leadership and Coaching, Supervisory Management, Training and Development, Manual Handling Instruction, Career Development & Transition and Customer Service. Various QQI Levels. |
| Pitman Training
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Henrietta, Wexford. Tel: 9122492 Website: www.pitman-training.ie
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Training courses, diplomas and seminars specialising in IT, Legal studies, Accounting, Audio Transcription, Text Production, Medical Admin, Bookkeeping, CompTIA Cloud, Communications, Business, JavaScript, and Dreamweaver. |
| Portobello Institute
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43 Lower Dominick Street, Dublin -Outreach to the County tel: 01 8920000 – Website: www.portobelloinstitute.ie
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Specialising in Montessori, Health Care, Beauty therapy, Travel, Sports & Business Studies. Part time, distance learning, summer intensive courses. QQI , BIFM, ITEC, London Metropolitan University accredited. |
| Progressive Education | 38- 40 parliament Street, Dublin 2, Tel: 014884300- Email: info@progressivecollege.ie – Website: www.progressivecollege.com | SNA, Child Care, Montessori, Palliative Care, Therapeutic Play Skills, Supervisory Management, Care of the older Person, Infection Prevention & Control. QQI Accredited Level 5, 6. Part time, Full time, Intensive courses, full major awards and individual modules available. |
| Get Reskilled | City Gate Building, 1000 Suite 1201 Mahon, CorkTel: 021 2409016 –Email: sinead.creaner@getreskilled.com Website: www.getreskilled.com | Various Pharmaceutical Industry Accredited Training , Degree , Certificate Level in Pharma Manufacturing, Courses -FREE – Online Course (MOOC) pharmaceutical courses are delivered by the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) in association with GetReskilled |
Innopharma Education
Contact Details Ravenscourt campus, Three rock road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland – Tel: +353 1 485 3346 – Email: info@innopharmalabs.com – Website: https://www.innopharmaeducation.com/
Level of Education/Training Pharma, Food Science and MedTech Courses from Certificate to Masters. Currently offering the “Certificate Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Operations” course in Waterford.
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