Access - Employability Skills
The Access programme aims to develop the personal and social skills of students. This is done through extensive use of community facilities and practical skills training. The programme aims to help boost students’ confidence and to give people greater level of independence.
| Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
3 Years
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You just need the will to succeed. Some courses do have an assessment period, this is to ensure that the course is suitable for you.
Eligibility
Careers / Further progression
What choices do I have when my course ends?
This largely depends on the type of course you intend doing. At the end of our courses most students can choose between getting a job or moving on to further education, or a combination of both.
Further information
The majority of National Learning Network programmes are open entry, which means that you can start at any time of the year.
We will be happy to advise you of the details of your course when you meet with us.
All of our courses are free to students. They are funded by the Education and Training Boards or the HSE.
Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.
NLN will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can assist you in relevant aspects of your life. You will hold onto your current financial benefits and in addition you may obtain a training allowance from SOLAS or the HSE.
Access
The Access programme aims to develop the personal and social skills of students. This is done through extensive use of community facilities and practical skills training. Underpinning this programme is New Directions, a Health Service Executive (HSE) person-centred service for adults with disabilities. The programme aims to help boost students’ confidence and to give people greater level of independence. We will help the student make realistic choices about further training or get a job that best suits their strengths and abilities. Access offers a variety of work experience placements so students can sample different work environments and learn the skills required.
Certification: QQI Level 3 Employability Skills (3M0935)
Core Modules:
• Application of Numbers
• Career Preparation
• Communications
• Community Participation
• Health & Fitness
• Information Technology
• Managing Personal Finance
• Nutrition & Healthy Options
• Personal & Interpersonal Skills
• Personal Care & Presentation
• Self-Advocacy
• Work Experience
Non Certified:
• Active Citizenship
• Art/Drama/Craft/Music/Sport
• Community Clubs/Groups/Gaisce Award
• Community Mapping
• Cooking
• Decision Making
• DIY
• Independent Living Skills
• Independent Travel
• Induction
• Literacy & Numeracy Assessments
• Managing Change
• Managing Personal Finance
• Moving On
• Person Centred Planning
• Personal Discovery
• Positive Risk Taking
• Programme Sampling
• Relationships & Sexuality
• Team Building
3M0935 Employability Skills
National Learning Network – Portlaoise
Cian Doyle
Dublin Road, Portlaoise,
Co. Laois
Tel: 057 862 1263
Email: portlaoise@nln.ie