Roscommon Adult Basic Education Service

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The Roscommon Adult Basic Education Service is available to any adult in the county who needs to improve basic skills: Communications (reading, writing, spelling), Maths, I.T.
Certification is available but not compulsory (QQI (Fetac) Levels 1-3)
This service is Free and Confidential.
Teaching is in a small group, with teachers who are trained to work with adults, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Classes are arranged (day or evening) at a time and place convenient for the student.

GRETB Adult Education Part-time Courses QQI (FETAC) Levels 1-3
First Step QQI Level 1 Communications Reading, writing, numeracy and computers
Writeon.ie QQI Level 2 General Learning (On-Line Learning) Communications, Maths, Computers
Skills for Life QQI Level 3 General Learning Communications, Maths, Computer Literacy, Personal Development
All courses include: Literacy and numeracy – Computer skills – Personal Development and are free of charge.

GRETB Adult Education Part-time Courses QQI (FETAC) Levels 1-3

QQI Level 1 Communications Reading, writing, numeracy and computers

QQI Level 2 General Learning (On-Line Learning) Communications, Maths, Computers

QQI Level 3 General Learning Communications, Maths, Computer Literacy, Personal Development

Literacy and numeracy – Computer skills – Personal Development and are free of charge.

Other Courses:
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Skills for Work (Communications/Computers) available to people in part-time or full-time employment who do not have a Leaving Certificate
Family Learning (to assist parents to help their children at school) – (By arrangement)
All courses are available in: Roscommon Boyle Castlerea Ballaghaderreen Monksland Small groups, friendly and informal atmosphere, certification available but not compulsory. Attendance is 2-10 hours weekly and does not affect Social Welfare benefits. Students have access to the Guidance and Information Service.

For further information contact:
Catherine Cooney, FET Manager Roscommon
087 6428587
catherine.cooney@gretb.ie

Centres – Contact
Ballaghaderreen: Maureen Higgins 086 0464378
Boyle: Jean Feeney 089 4814160
Castlerea: Irene Greene 086 0451427
Monksland: Catherine Cooney 087 6428587
Roscommon Town: Geraldine Raftery 086 8104622
ESOL: Fergal McDonnell 086 8054151

For information about adult literacy on a national scale, visit the NALA website at www.nala.ie

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