Retail & Digital Skills
The Retail and Digital Skills programme support students to explore their career opportunities and is designed to help them get and keep a job.
| Award Name | ICDL Digital Citizen |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | ICS Skills |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICDL Digital Citizen | ICS Skills | ||
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
Duration
Our courses vary in length from six months to three years and you may get an extension if you need it.
The majority of courses are 30 hours per week, although some people attend part time particularly at the start.
Normally, the course starts at 9:00 and finishes at 17:00 Monday to Thursday. On a Friday courses usually finish at 14:30
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.
Retail and Digital Skills
The Retail and Digital Skills programme support students to explore their career opportunities and is designed to help them get and keep a job. The programme offers students the opportunity to achieve a Level 4 Major Award in General Learning and a Level 4 in Retail Skills. Each student will be given the opportunity to participate in work experience throughout the duration of the programme.
Certification: QQI Level 4 General Learning (4M2010), QQI Level 4 Retail Skills (4M1998), ICDL
General Learning
Retail Skills
Digital Skills
4M2010 General Learning
4M1998 Retail Skills
National Learning Network – Ennis
Val Real
Clare FM Building, Francis Street,
Ennis
Tel: 065 6864560
Email: clare@nln.ie