Athlone Training Centre is located centrally in the midlands
The Training Centre is committed to providing up-to-date training courses to meet labour market needs.
The Training Centre provides full time courses, part time courses, day and evening courses across a wide range of areas.
Athlone Training Centre provides a bus transport service for students from all major towns within the immediate area. Click here to download the bus route.
The Training centre provides modern classrooms and workshops.
A subsidesed canteen is provided for all students
Free car parking facilities are provided.
The Training Centre has a Pearson Vue and authorised Microsoft Test Centre.
The Training Centre offers a wide range of courses across the following areas:
Business
Office / Administration
Career Planning
Computer Hardware / Networks
Computer Software
Computer Applications
Construction Related
Engineering Related
Electronics / Industrial
Hairdressing
Health / Child Care
Management
Return to Work
Sports / Leisure
The Training Centre offers a range of programmes leading to qualifications within the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
These include major awards at NFQ levels 5-6; minor, special purpose awards at NFQ levels 3-5; and Craft, Phase 2.
The Training Centre also offers through its Test Centre Professional Qualifications, such as Oracle, Abode, Cisco and Microsoft
What a Trainee can expect at Athlone Training Centre
Information on trainee supports and allowances
Information on award title, type and level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Robust assessment system
Up-to-date facilities and information
Dedicated Staff
A professional focus in getting trainees skilled and ready for employment
A drive to work with industry to ensure courses meet market demand
A professional and friendly learning environment
How to Register for a course?
To register for a course please contact Athlone Training Centre at the following numbers:
Recruitment Section Day Courses: 090 6424200 - 090 6424229
Evening Courses: 090 6424200 - 090 6424269
Apprenticeship: 090 6424200
Community Training: 090 6424200 - 090 6424229
Reception: 090 6424200
Email: info@athlonetrainingcentre.ie
Alternatively you can register through your local Intreo Office
Allowances
Training Allowance
Trainees and Apprentices will be paid allowances (if applicable) as set out by Department of Social Protection. Your entitlement will be explained to you when you register at the beginning of your course. Training allowances are credited directly to your nominated bank account weekly and are paid on a one-week in arrears basis. Deductions will be made in respect of lates and absences.
You will also receive training allowances in respect of public holidays that occur during your time on the course.
Travel/Accommodation Allowances
Athlone Training Centre has a free bus service running to the centre for registered trainees. This service runs from a number
of locations in the midlands. To view the timetable please click here
Travel allowance is payable if you live a set distance from the Training Centre or your unable to avail of the bus service or an accommodation allowance can be paid to those who live more than 20 miles for adult courses from the training centre, who have to move into accommodation to enable them to attend their course.
Childcare Allowance
Childcare places are available through the new Childcare Employment and Training Support (CETS) Scheme, which is provided and managed by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA). Full-time, part-time and after-school places will be provided by local Childcare Providers.
Car Parking
Athlone Training Centre has a car park for all trainees if required. Please use the car spaces provided in the Training Centre car parks.
The purpose of this document is to enable Apprentices & Learners to access their Payslips via CorePortal. It is important to note if an Apprentice or Learner does not register for CorePortal, they will not be able to access their payslips.