College Details
Palmerstown Community School Adult Education
The next term will start on the 28th January 2025.
Palmerstown Community School provides a variety of evening classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays with something to suit all tastes.
We aim to provide quality classes with the best tutors in a relaxed and friendly environment. So whether you want to gain a QQI qualification, learn a new skill, get fit or get out of the house and meet people we have a class for you.
Tuesday Classes
Barbering, Basic Computers, Beauty Care & Makeup, Business Administration & Skills Q.Q.I Level 5, Business Management – Q.Q.I Level 6, Carpentry & Wood Carving – A practical approach (Beginners), Computers MS Office, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crochet (Beginners/Improvers), Dancercise (Beginners & Improvers) Dress Making, First Aid Course, French (Beginners & Improvers), Guitar (Beginners & Improvers), Herbalism (Beginners) Irish conversation (Beginner & Improvers), Knitting (Beginners & Improvers), Maths – Practical Maths for Everyday Life, Meditation & Mindfulness, Nails course (Acrylic, BIAB and Gel Polish), Painting, Pilates, Pottery (Beginners) Sign Language (Beginners) S.N.A. Course – QQI Level 6, Tai Chi, Ukulele (Beginners), Yoga and Zumba.
Thursday Classes
Barbering – (Beginners), Companion Dog Training course, Cooking and Baking – Family Favourites, Customer Service Course (Q.Q.I Level 6), Drawing and Sketching (Beginners & Improvers), English as A Second Language, Hairdressing, Italian (Beginners & Improvers), Reiki Training Level 1, Setting Up Your Own Business, SNA (QQI Level 5), Spanish (Beginners & Improvers), Stained Glass Art, Tai Chi and Yoga.
This year we are delighted to be working in partnership with The Open College to provide the following certified QQI courses –
S.N.A. (QQI level 5), S.N.A. (QQI Level 6), Business Administration & Skills (QQI Level 5), Business Management (QQI Level 6) and Customer Service Course (QQI Level 6)
We operate on a self financing basis, classes will run when the minimum number of students is reached to cover the cost of the class. Fees are non-refundable, except in cases where the class doesn’t run.
| Business Administration Skills This QQI Level 5 course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge in Business Administration. A professional qualification for individuals to advance in their chosen field of employment and continue to gain higher qualifications. This Business Administration Skills course is delivered in partnership with the open College. This course is designed for people who… |
| Maths - Practical Maths for Everyday Life. Improve your Mathematical Skills – Topics covered include the following – Budgeting, Interest Calculations, Geometry in the real world, Statistics for Everyday Decisions, Algebra in Everyday Life, Time and Money Management, Probability and Risk, Maths and Technology. |
| Barbering - Beginners Course. An ideal course for anyone who would like to start their barbering career. This course is an introduction to barbering which includes basic and modern cutting and styling, blending, graduations, razor fading techniques and blending, beard styling. Salon practices – Consultation and Customer Service, Salon Health & Safety, Sales. A focus on men’s hair! You… |
| Barbering Course - Beginner's. An ideal course for anyone who would like to start their barbering career. This course is an introduction to barbering which includes basic and modern cutting and styling, blending, graduations, razor fading techniques and blending, beard styling. Salon practices – Consultation and Customer Service, Salon Health & Safety, Sales. A focus on men’s hair! You… |
| Beauty Care & Makeup Enhance your appearance with professional advice from a qualified therapist. Do you love makeup? Learn skills and tips to apply and perfect your make-up and lots more. Learn the different styles of make-up for day and nigh time look. Learn to choose colours that emphasise your colour and add self confidence. Look and feel amazing!… |
| Business Management This Business Management course will help you to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective management within a business environment. This course is delivered in partnership with the Open College. The course is designed for people who wish to work in Business and Finance. Topics covered include: Types of Business Organisations and Structures,… |
| Setting Up Your Own Business Turn your business dreams into reality and learn how to start your own Business. This Classroom Based, Business start Up course provides a step by step approach to starting your own Business. Preparing a business plan – Production, Marketing, Finance and Promotion. Start-Ups, Business Loans, Grants, Cash flow projections, Sales targets. *Highly qualified tutor. Course… |
| Carpentry and Woodcarving - A practical approach (Beginners) A basic understanding of carpentry and woodcarving. Learn to create basic joints while appreciating health and safety in relation to tools and equipment. Create a mirror/picture frame, bird box, jewellery box etc.* Materials and Equipment provided. Course Day & Time: Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Computers for Beginners Computers for Beginners at Palmerstown Community School. Computers for Beginners – A course that is designed for giving the basic knowledge required to carry out everyday routine tasks on a computer. It will introduce you to the basics in Microsoft Office – Microsoft Word, Internet and email. It touches on skills such as surfing the… |
| Cooking and Baking Course - Family Favourites Budget friendly dinners! Our Chef will enhance your cookery skills with a range of nutritious, budget conscious meals suitable for family cooking: Starters, main courses and mouth watering deserts! *First class is a demonstration class and all other classes are practical. Students must bring in own ingredients after the first class and a container t… |
| Counselling and Psychotherapy (Tuesdays) Theory of Counselling and Counselling Skills. This Counselling and Psychotherapy course is a great way to develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling. It will appeal to those who who are looking for personal development or those who need counselling skills in their work. A foundation Course for further studies in Counselling. Course Day &… |
| Crochet - Beginners/Improvers. Why not try your hand at crochet! Learn the basics needed to start your own project and how to read a pattern. Those with experience will be supported to improve their skills further. Learn a new craft in a relaxed setting and design your own small garments of choice or create delightful gifts. At the… |
| Dancercise - Beginners/Improvers Keep fit, learn to dance and improve your physical and mental health in a fun and friendly environment with this Dancercise course. A variety of dance styles to suit all ages and levels. Ballroom and Latin are the favourites! Course Day and Time: Tuesday Evening 7.15 – 8.15pm Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Companion Dog Training. This training course is offered by an experienced Irish Kennel Club trainer and covers canine communication, the steps to train basic behaviours, leash manners, and improved recall. The course focuses on bond and communication between the dog and handler. * Dog must be house trained and on a lead to bring to this class. |
| Drawing & Sketching - Improvers. This course is designed for students who wish to develop their skills in drawing and sketching. This follow on course explores more advanced techniques and use of new media for drawing and sketching. Drawing and sketching can be a path to a healthier life. For those who already paint, drawing and sketching is a great… |
| Drawing and Sketching - Beginners. Unlock your hidden drawing talent! This course is designed for students who wish to develop their skills in drawing and sketching. Learn different types of drawing/sketching using pencil, pen, charcoal and conté. This class is designed for beginners and will cover figure drawing, gesture drawing, line drawing, perspective drawing and blind contour drawing. The following… |
| Customer Service Course - QQI Level 6. QQI Level 6 Customer Service course is designed to enable the learner to gain a detailed understanding of the customer service function within an organisation and to facilitate the development of effective customer service skills. The programme is suitable for persons already working in a customer services role who would like a recognised qualification to… |
| English as a Second Language Do you want to speak and read English more fluently? This course is aimed at non-native English speakers looking to enhance and develop their English language skills (i.e. reading, writing, listening and speaking) for personal and professional purposes. Course Day & Time: Thursday Evening 8.00 – 9.00pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| First Aid Course A 12-hour course certified by the Irish Red Cross that is designed for individuals who want to be better equipped in case of a medical emergency. The course includes Accident Scene Management, Adult and Infant CPR, Basic Injuries, Fractures and soft tissue injuries, Bleeding, Burns & Scalds, Haemorrhage and Poisons. This course is very much… |
| Couch to 5K - Tuesday 7.00 - 8.00pm. A fun and easy way to take up running and develop a life-long love of it. It combines both walking and running and offers new runners simple ways to become a better and a stronger runner. Simple tricks to control your breathing and learn how to get you to the 5km mark and further. We… |
| French Beginners (Tuesdays) A 10 week course designed for complete beginners. This French Beginners course will enable learners to develop skills and confidence to communicate with other people at a basic level while visiting France. Prepare for your holiday in France and move onto the improvers course next term! The focus is on oral communication. Beginner and Intermediate… |
| French Improvers (Tuesdays) For those who wish to continue to make progress to improve on the language skills previously learned and move on to conversational French. Taught by a native French speaker, you will learn to use the language in a practical way in this French Improvers course. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 8.00 – 9.30pm. Enrol… |
| Guitar - Beginners (Tuesdays) Learn to play the guitar in this step by step class for total beginners with a professional guitar player. The course is delivered in a fun and inclusive and you will leave with the ability to play chords and scales. Must bring your own instrument. Maximum of 10 students in this class . Course Day… |
| Guitar - Improvers (Tuesdays) An ideal class for those who have completed the Beginner’s course or who have a good command of basic chords. Learn more chords, techniques and playing styles to improve your performance. Maximum of 10 students in the class. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 8.30 – 9.30pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Ukelele - Beginners. Learn to play this little gem! The Ukulele is an affordable instrument to purchase and learn and is a lot of fun. Our master tutor will have you strumming, picking and playing the Ukulele in no time. *Ukulele required. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 6.30 – 7.30pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Hairdressing Beginners course. This Hairdressing beginners course is an introduction to salon life to include cutting hair on live models, styling, layering techniques, graduating techniques and achieving that perfect blow dry. Short hair styling. Sectioning hair, ponytails and plaits. Techniques (backcombing, smoothing, creating different types of curls). Using heated appliances. Learn the correct use of equipment and essential… |
| Herbalism - Beginners Ever wondered about the amazing diversity of herbs and plants? Experience the magic of the green world with hedgerow herbs in the wise woman way. Learn about the use of herbal products for skincare, personal care and so on. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 7.30 – 9.30pm. Enrol now on: www.adulted.ie |
| Irish Conversation - (Irish Beginners) Learn Conversational Irish in a relaxed environment! Join this 10-week course and start speaking Irish with confidence! The aim is to learn the rudiments of the Irish language and culture in a relaxed and social group setting. Course Day & Time: Tuesday 6.30 – 8.00pm Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Irish Conversation - (Irish Improvers) This Irish class for improvers is suitable for those who have a basic level of Irish and who now wish to enhance their ability to speak and understand the language with greater fluency. There will be an emphasis on speaking Irish and reading, writing and grammar will also be covered in this class. Course Day… |
| Italian - Beginners. A course for absolute beginners. A wonderful opportunity to learn this romantic language in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Taught by a native speaker, this programme is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills in basic Italian. Course Day & Time: Thursday – 7.45 – 9.00pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Italian - Improvers. This class is ideally suited for those who have completed the Beginners Course or who have a good knowledge of Italian. This course will help a visitor to Italy communicate more effectively. Taught by a native speaker. Course Day & Time: Thursday – 6.30 – 7.45pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Knitting - Beginners & Improvers. Join our weekly knitting group held every Tuesday in Palmerstown Community School where you can meet, knit together and swop patterns. Knitting is relaxing and is proven to have health benefits. Learn how to knit wearable garments eg a colourful scarf, jumper etc. and develop your knitting techniques. Join this fun and sociable class and … |
| Meditation & Mindfulness. Mindfulness is the act of intentionally bringing awareness to the present moment. It allows people to live with greater freedom from stress, tension and strain. Learn how to become more present in your life and to lead a happier life with less worry. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 7.00 – 8.00pm. Enrol now… |
| Computers - Intermediate course (MS Office) This computer course is based in key applications in MS Office, Word, Excel, Power point. Acquire essential skills for producing professional work with the Microsoft Office suite including Work, Excel and Power point. The course will cover basic tasks through to advanced. Some previous computer knowledge is required and access to a PC is an… |
| Nail Course - Acrylic (including BIAB and Gel Polish) This Nails course is a foundation course for the growth and development of a beginner nail technician. Training includes BIAB and Gel Polish. Hands-on practice. Maximum 15 students in class. *Fee includes Acrylic Nail kit to the value of €100. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 7.00 – 9.30pm. Duration – 8 Weeks. Enrol now… |
| Painting Unleash your creative side through the art of painting! This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the art of painting, attempt a new hobby or develop existing skills. Create landscapes, portraits, still life, abstract composition and more in this relaxed class. No previous experience in art is required. Participants must provide Watercolour… |
| Pilates - Beginners/Improvers Pilates is a workout focusing on your core strength as well as conditioning your whole body. It improves your flexibility and raises mind and body awareness. Pilates helps in keeping fit, works on core muscles, corrects poor posture and will leave you feeling relaxed, mindful and toned. Please wear loose clothing and bring a mat/towel. … |
| Pottery Beginner's course. Learn basic methods of hand-building, modelling, throwing and glazing in this Pottery Beginner’s course. Make functional and decorative objects in this fun and relaxing class. All items made are kiln-fired and glazed. Pottery kit and materials included in the fee. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening – 7.00 – 9.00pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
| Reiki Training Level 1 (USUI) Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation and promotes healing. Learn how to effectively work with subtle and universal energy to naturally heal, rebalance and feel good. You will explore what healing is and learn about the Chakra System. Reiki can be learnt by anyone – no previous experience is required. Course… |
| Dress Making Learn to design, make and alter a pattern to create a skirt/dress to suit your own shape. *Sewing machine and materials are required! A creative and practical course to develop basic sewing skills . |
| Sign Language: Beginners This Sign Language course will help break down barriers and learn to communicate with the hard of hearing. This course is designed to enable learners to learn basic Irish sign language (ISL) to communicate with deaf people about day to day topics and activities. Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 7.00 – 8.30pm. Enrol now… |
| Spanish - Beginners Are you interested in learning a new language? Would you like to speak Spanish and learn more about the culture? This Spanish language is among the most widely used language in the world and is considered to be one of the easiest foreign languages for English language speakers to learn. The focus is on oral… |
| Spanish Improver's course (Thursdays) If you would you like to improve your conversational Spanish then this course is for you! A follow-on Spanish improvers course for those who have completed a beginners course and wish to further improve their vocabulary and grammar. If you wish to brush up on your Spanish, improve your basic knowledge, learn more about the… |
| Special Needs Assisting Course (SNA - QQI Level 5) This Special Needs Assisting course is delivered in partnership with the Open College. The course is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs in an educational setting. This course provides the learner with an in-depth understanding of children with additional needs, the role of the Special… |
| Special Needs Assisting Course - QQI Level 6. This course is delivered in partnership with the Open College and the purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.… |
| Stained Glass Art. Learn the craft of Glass Cutting, Foiling and Soldering to create gifts or individual pieces to decorate your home and garden. Materials provided. |
| Tai Chi Muscle and joint ache? Poor posture or balance? An ancient art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement. An introductory course to Tai Chi! Release tension from the joints and muscles. The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring strength and flexibility to the body. This unique, gentle, slow moving exercise is suitable for all… |
| Tai Chi - Tuesday 8.30 - 9.30pm Muscle or joint ache? Poor posture or balance? Introductory course to Tai Chi! An ancient art of exercise and meditation through gentle movement. Release tension from the joints and muscles. The gentle flowing movements of Tai Chi bring strength and flexibility to the body. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.. Course Day & Time:… |
| Yoga Experience the power of yoga through relaxation, posture and breath work. Bringing balance and harmony to body and mind, this ancient Indian discipline will help you to relax, focus and improve physical and mental health. Yoga mat required. This class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Class is held in the Studio… |
| Yoga Class Experience the power of yoga through relaxation, posture and breathing exercises. Bringing balance and harmony to body and mind, this ancient Indian discipline will help you to relax, focus and improve your physical and mental health. Yoga Mat required! This class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Class is held in the Studio… |
| Zumba Zumba – Dance to health and fitness class. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility, and boosted energy. Class Day & Time: Tuesday Evening 7.00 – 8.00pm. Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie |
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Palmerstown Community School Adult Education
Dublin 20., Palmerstown, Dublin
Republic of Ireland
