Courses

Further Education and Training Course Options

Course Options

Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre offer a diverse and accessible range of recognised QQI programmes. We are able to offer these courses as full time (VTOS/PLC) or part time options through further education and training options. Please see the following lists of full time courses currently available. For part-time options please click here

Our Full Time Courses

Course TitleQQI Award CodeTYPEAPPLY
Art,Craft & Design (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M1984 (Certificate in Art, Craft & Design)Full TimeFirst round interviews completed. If further places become available, interviews will be held in late August. Click here to apply to waitlist.
Art with Animation (QQI level 5)QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M1985 (Certificate in Art)Full TimeFirst round interviews completed. If further places become available, interviews will be held in late August. Click here to apply to waitlist.
Advanced Certificate in Art (QQI Level 6)QQI Level 6 Course Code: 6M4029 (Certificate in Art)Full TimeApplications Closed
Business Studies with IT & Accounting (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M2102 (Certificate in Business Studies)Full Time/Part TimeClick Here
Environmental Science (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Award Code 5M3807 (Certificate in Laboratory Techniques) Full Time Click Here
Future Kickstart with Horticulture (QQI Level 4)QQI Level 4 Course Code: 4M2010 (Certificate in General Learning))Full Time/Part TimeClick Here
Future Kickstart with Healthcare/Science (QQI Level 4)QQI Level 4 Course Code: 4M2010 (Certificate in General Learning))Full Time/Part TimeClick Here
Future Kickstart with Art, Craft and Design (QQI Level 4)QQI Level 4 Course Code: 4M2010 (Certificate in General Learning))Full Time/Part TimeClick Here
Future Kickstart with Business and IT (QQI Level 4)QQI Level 4 Course Code: 4M2010 (Certificate in General Learning)Full Time/Part TimeClick Here
GP Practice Assistant (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Community Health Services Course Code 5M4468Full TimeClick Here
Healthcare Support (QQI level 5)QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support 5M4339 (Certificate in Healthcare Support)Full Time/Part TimeClick Here
Horticulture With Garden Design and Landscaping (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M2586Full TimeFirst round interviews completed. If further places become available, interviews will be held in late August. Click here to apply to waitlist.
Sustainable Horticulture with BiodiversityQQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M2586Full TimeFirst round interviews completed. If further places become available, interviews will be held in late August. Click here to apply to waitlist.
Nursing Studies (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M4349 (Certificate in Nursing Studies)Full TimeClick Here
Pre-University Science (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M3807 (Certificate in Laboratory Techniques)Full TimeClick Here
Pharmacy Assistant (QQI Level 5)QQI Level 5 Community Health Services Course Code 5M4468Full TimeClick Here
I.T. With Communications (QQI Level 4)QQI Level 4 Course Code: 4M2010 (Certificate in General Learning)Full TimeClick Here

Location

Abbeyleix FETC

Mountrath Road

Abbeyleix

County Laois

R32 TX30

Facilities

  • Study Room
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Parking
  • Canteen

Centre Opening Times

Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

* Bank Holidays and Public Holidays – Closed

Map

Contact

Helen Kavanagh, Centre Director

Email:

abbeyleix@loetb.ie

Phone

(057) 873 1127

Address

Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre, Mountrath Road, Abbeyleix, R32 TX30, Ireland

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Testimonials

Read what our past students have to say about their experience with the Nursing Studies course at Abbeyleix FETC

My journey in LOETB Abbeyleix has been amazing; surrounded by lovely people and a beautiful environment. Throughout this course I was supported and encouraged by teachers and they were always there to help me and answer my questions. Doing this course with my classmates made it even more enjoyable; we worked together, supported each other and laughed together. I feel ready now to move on to college. I highly recommend studying here in LOETB Abbeyleix.
Believe Okonoboh
Nursing Studies 2025