As you prepare to commence your learning journey at Abbeyleix FETC we have put together some information that should be reviewed in advance of commencing your course.

MANDATORY INDUCTION DETAILS

New full-time Learners for Advanced Art (excluding those progressing from ACD/Animation), Art with Animation, Art Craft and Design, Biosciences, Business Studies, Horticulture, Healthcare Support, and Nursing Studies – Tuesday Sept 3rd, Wednesday Sept 4th and Thursday Sept 5th 10:00 – 13:00 (Bus will be in operation – see below)

New full-time Learners for Future Kickstart/Certificate in General Studies – Tuesday Sept 3rd, and Wednesday Sept 4th 10:00 – 13:00 (Bus will be in operation – see below)

New part-time Learners (all courses) – Friday Sept 6th, 10:00 – 13:00 (Bus will be in operation – see below)

Returning Level 6 Advanced Art Learners – from Monday 9th Sept (09:00-15:30)

bus

Please note revised departure time from Rathdowney 

Bus Timetable from 09/09/2023  – return bus departs the Centre at 15:30 (15:45 Rathdowney Only) Mon-Thurs and 13:00 on Fridays

Healthcare and Nursing Students students attending classes in the Clinical Skills Lab in Rathdowney can avail of return link bus departing the centre at 09:10 on designated class days. 

Town:                                      Time:                         Pick – Up Location

Portarlington                          08.00am                   Outside school opposite St Michaels Church

Mountmellick                          08.15am                    Outside MDA

Portlaoise                                08.30am                   Outside old Post Office

Rathdowney                            08.00am                  The Square, Rathdowney

Mountrath                                08.40am                  Outside the Library, Mountrath

We ask all learners to view this short centre induction video in advance of commencing their chosen course. 

The video provides lots of useful and practical information about life at Abbeyleix FETC.

We will also provide in person induction days at the beginning of the academic year.