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Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre is currently enrolling for September 2021

Abbeyleix Further Education

Abbeyleix Further Education & Training Centre is currently enrolling for September 2021.  

The Centre has a wide range of courses, including:

  • General Studies QQI Level 4
    (includes options in Art, Healthcare and IT)
  • Business Studies  – Finance and Administration QQI Level 5
    (Part-time Options available)
  • Business Studies  – Banking and Insurance QQI Level 5
    (Part-time Options available)
  • Business Management with Finance QQI Level 6
  • Art, Craft, Design QQI Level 5
  • Art with Animation QQI Level 5
  • Art QQI Level 6
  • Healthcare Support QQI Level 5

QQI qualifications offer learners the opportunity to access employment directly and also offer excellent progression pathways to 3rd level education.  Please access our website:  www.abbeyleixfetc.ie for further information relating to courses and progression options.

Students at the Centre enjoy studying in a relaxed and friendly environment.  If you are interested in enrolling on a course in September why not take the opportunity to register on one of our free taster courses in Upholstery, Art or Pyrography which are scheduled to take place in June.   

Please see Workshop dates below: 

  • Upholstery – June 16th & 23rd, 11:30am-1pm 
  • Art – June 14th & 21st, 9:30am-12pm 
  • Pyrography – June 16th & 23rd, 9:30-11am  

Please check our Facebook page for further details and a registration link.  

Transport is currently available from Portarlington, Mountmellick and Portlaoise.  A new route serving Mountrath and Rathdowney is planned for September 2021.

Abbeyleix FET Centre is based on the Mountrath Road in Abbeyleix and you can contact the office on 057 8731127 or email abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie.  

You can apply to study at Abbeyleix Further Education &Training Centre here.  Course Interviews will be held in May/June and in September. 

You can access further information about the Centre and the courses on offer by visiting the Centre’s website at www.abbeyleixfetc.ie.


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