Adult Learning Scheme
The Adult Learning Service is a confidential basic adult education service for those whose skills range from very low-level literacy and language skills to those who want to improve their basic skills.
| Award Name | Level 1 Certificate (Level 1 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 1 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 2 Certificate (Level 2 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 2 NFQ |
| 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 1 Certificate (Level 1 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 1 NFQ |
| Level 2 Certificate (Level 2 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 2 NFQ |
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Adult Literacy FAQ
Further information
The Adult Learning Service is a confidential basic adult education service for those whose skills range from very low-level literacy and language skills to those who want to improve their basic skills.
Learners are given opportunities to work towards accreditation at NFQ levels 1, 2 or 3. (NFQ means National Framework of Qualifications).
English language learners are given the opportunities to work towards accreditation at CEFR levels A2 and B1 (CEFR means the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Our priority is to help adults with primary education or less and whose literacy and numeracy skills are below level 3 on the NFQ. Our adult literacy courses are primarily for adults who:
have low skills in reading/ writing and/or numeracy
want to improve reading, writing, numeracy and oral skills
want help with grammar and spelling
want help with numeracy
want to improve their skills to help children with homework
want to learn basic computer skills
want to get a qualification at NFQ levels 1, 2 and 3
Our Skills for Work courses are available to participants who have old or outdated skills, including those up to Leaving Certificate, and who:
would like to upskill in IT
would like to upskill in Communication Skills
would like to upskill in Language Skills
would like to upskill in Maths
would like to gain a qualification at NFQ levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Our ESOL classes are available to participants who have English language skills below B1 on the Common European Framework and who:
Would like to upskill in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English.
Would like to gain accreditation at NFQ levels 1,2,3 and 4 or A2, B1 on the CEFR.
Please Note:
An informal assessment is carried out with the learner before tuition begins.
Learning takes place in small groups.
Learners can receive up to 8 hours tuition per week and programmes are designed around the learners’ needs.
North Tipperary
Ester Mackey
Adult Literacy Organiser
067 31845
emackey@tipperaryetb.ie
South Tipperary
Mary Roche Cleary
Adult Literacy Organiser
052 6127543
mroche@tipperaryetb.ie
County Wide
Lavinia English
Adult Literacy Organiser
0504 20384
lenglish@tipperaryetb.ie