WELCOME TO THE GARRYCASTLE CAMPUS
Welcome to the Garrycastle Campus, formerly known as the Athlone Training Centre. We offer a wide range of programmes across all industry sectors on a full-time, part-time, evening, online and blended basis. Our emphasis is on the creation and provision of training courses which deliver practical skills and competencies, matched to the needs of local and national industry with clearly defined measurable outcomes. In Garrycastle Campus, courses will be delivered in a training environment that replicates the workplace and is equipped to the best industry standard. Training undertaken by learners is a hands on approach to learning, with tasks and project work linked to defined outcomes with incremental levels of complexity.
COURSE TYPE
With an array of courses available in Youthreach, Back To Education Initiative (BTEI), Adult Learning, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Community Education and Post Leaving Certificates (PLCs) the campus caters for everyone’s needs.
APPRENTICESHIPS
An apprenticeship is two to four years in duration. It is an earn as you learn programme with staged phases – some in training and minimum 50% on the job learning. Some qualifications lead to an award at Levels 5 to 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Apprentices are recruited by an employer and then registered to SOLAS by LWETB.
ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT
TEST CENTRE
FET GUIDANCE SERVICE
Our FET Guidance and Information Service offers information, advice and guidance on training, education and careers for adults who are interested in returning to education. We can offer this service before, during or after the course.
BUS INFORMATION
LWETB provide a variety of bus routes to the Garrycastle Campus. Our schedule includes stops along the way from Athlone, Kinnegad, Castlepollard, Portlaoise, Lanesboro, Castlerea and Kilcormac.
LEARNER SUPPORTS
LWETB offers a range of supports to assist you while you study with us. Our Moodle online platform allows students to interact with each other.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or would like to apply for a course at Garrycastle Campus, please contact:
