Learner achievements celebrated at Adult Education awards ceremony in Tipperary

Adult education students with Tipperary Education and Training Board celebrated at a graduation ceremony in Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea in December.

It was a great occasion for learners from the Lifelong Learning programme at Tipperary ETB's Tipperary Further Education and Training College, which was attended by friends and family of students, as well as Tipperary ETB staff and tutors who supported the students in achieving QQI certification.

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Lavinia English, Adult Literacy Organiser with Tipperary ETB, was the MC on the evening. She welcomed the learners and their families, as well as members of staff.

In his keynote address, Cllr Roger Kennedy, Chairperson of Tipperary ETB, praised the learners and their families for their achievements.

He also expressed his appreciation to the tutors who supported the learners on their educational journey.

He emphasised the dedication and perseverance of those who returned to the classroom to further their education.

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The learner reflection was done by Liam Grimes who spoke at the event about his journey and pathway within Tipperary ETB, and the positive impact it had on him.

He encouraged others to go back to Lifelong Learning and spoke about the benefits of returning to education.

Noel Colleran, Tipperary FET College, and Fiona Dunford, a board member with Tipperary ETB, presented the awards to learners on the evening.

Colin Cummins, Director of FET, gave the closing address thanking all the staff for their hard work and commitment, and congratulated all the learners and their families, encouraging them to continue their education journey with Tipperary FET College.

The modules completed by learners were:

Level 1: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Level 2: Relaxation Techniques, Learning through Drama, Food Choice and Health, Life Science Horticulture.

Level 3: Four Stroke Engine Maintenance, Computer Literacy, Spreadsheets, Internet Skills, Communication, Functional Mathematics, Digital Media, Bread Pastry and Deserts, Craft Textiles, Blow Drying Hair.

Level 5: Business Administration Skills, Payroll Manual and Computerised, Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised, Floriculture, Children with Additional Needs, Special Needs assisting, Infection Prevention and Control, Care of the Older Person, Care Skills, Community Health Services, and Cambridge KET (Key English Test).