FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs

1. Enrolment can be completed online at www.barrowtraining.ie
2. Call us on 059-9721416
3. Email marketing@barrowtraining.ie   

We have a continious enrollment for our QQI blended learning courses and workshops. We enrol every Monday & Thursday. The courses run throughout the year. You can start the course as soon as you enrol and fees are paid.

Each learner will have 90 days to complete QQI Level 5 or Level 6 module.

For online Certificates and diploma courses you have 30 days to complete.

Your support tutor will check in with you weekly.

Extensions can be applied for and are assessed on an individual basis.

Payment Methods

1. Pay on website www.barrowtraining.i
2. Pay over the phone 059 9721416 / Cash or Card directly to office
3. Cheque, Bank Draft, Postal Order made payable to Barrow Training
4. Bank Transfer: Bank of Ireland, Bagenalstown,
5. BIC: BOFIIE2D  IBAN: IE78 BOFI90649485432936 - Please use your name/invoice number as reference

Course fees include tuition on the day(s) and all relevant course material (which is emailed to participants). You will also receive our learner handbook which provides full information on code of practice, course details, exemptions, awarding bodies etc. Certification is also included.

There are no hidden costs – 100% transparency on all course fees

Not Included: If a learner receives a QQI Major award after completing just 1 module with Barrow Training the cost of this is not included. An additional cost of €50 will apply in such cases.

Yes - Barrow Training has appropriate arrangements in place for the protection of learners on QQI programmes which have a duration of three months or longer, should Barrow Training unexpectedly cease to provide such a QQI programme. PEL is required when a learner books and pays for a course over 3 months duration and is payable in advance. Cost for PEL on application.

We accept Social Welfare Funding. All you will need is to arrange an appointment with your local Social Welfare officer and enquire about applying for a TESG Form.

A Training Support Grant (TSG) is available to jobseekers and people getting certain other payments. The TSG provides quick access to short-term training that is not immediately available from a State provider or that will help you get a job quickly.

This can provide funding to the learner of up to €500 towards a grant under this scheme if it meets your identified needs.

We require full paymnt of the course before a learner starts and it will be refunded on completion. 

We appreciate that the late cancellation of a course place or the withdrawal from a course by a participant may be unavoidable. In such cases, the waiver of the course fee remains at our discretion.

Online participants – 0% refund after accessing the course

Online Participants – 70% refunded if course not accessed

There are no refunds on Special Offers.

All requests should be made to donna@barrowtraining.ie

Once you enrol you will be appointed a support tutor , who is highly qualified & accessible at any time. We have in-house tutors, whom you can contact. All our tutors are highly qualified individuals with vast and relevant industry experience.

Each leaner is provided with one to one tutor support and can avail of one to one meetings and additional accommodation if required.

Some of our QQI blended learning courses will require practical work experience. Your support tutor will advise you of this at the beginning of your course or you can inquire at time of booking.

You do not need work placement to complete any of our online certificate or diploma courses.

If your course consists of a skills demonstration or exam, we will accommodate you.

Skills Demonstrations or exams outlined in any of the online courses regarding Childcare or Healthcare will be arranged between the student and their support tutor at the start of the course.

On completion of your online theory training and knowledge test, there are two options available to complete your competency test.

You come to us: Barrow training & consultancy training venue.

OR

We go to you: (minimum Numbers apply)

You will be given these options when enrolling and a date will be organised with your support tutor.

Some of our QQI courses will require practical work experience. Your tutor will discuss this with you at the beginning of your course or you can inquire at time of booking

You will have 18 months to complete a Major Award in Childcare or Healthcare. This includes all 8 modules. 

Yes, a Major Award in Level 5 childcare will have to be completed first, before moving on to level 6. 

1. Enrolment can be completed online at www.barrowtraining.ie

2. Call us on 059-9721416

3. Email vicky@barrowtraining.ie / donna@barrowtraining.ie / norah@barrowtraining.ie

We accept Social Welfare Funding. All you will need is to arrange an appointment with your local Social Welfare officer and enquire about applying for a TESG Form.

A Training Support Grant (TSG) is available to jobseekers and people getting certain other payments. The TSG provides quick access to short-term training that is not immediately available from a State provider or that will help you get a job quickly.

This can provide funding to the learner of up to €500 towards a grant under this scheme if it meets your identified needs.

We require full paymnt of the course before a learner starts and it will be refunded on completion. 

Course fees include tuition on the day(s) and all relevant course material (which is emailed to participants). You will also receive our learner handbook which provides full information on code of practice, course details, exemptions, awarding bodies etc. Certification is also included.

There are no hidden costs – 100% transparency on all course fees

Not Included: If a learner receives a QQI Major award after completing just 1 module with Barrow Training the cost of this is not included. An additional cost of €50 will apply in such cases.

1. All bookings must be accompanied by a non refundable booking deposit of €50

Payment Methods

1. Pay on website www.barrowtraining.ie
2. Pay over the phone 059 9721416 / Cash or Card directly to office
3. Cheque, Bank Draft, Postal Order made payable to Barrow Training
4. Bank Transfer: Bank of Ireland, Bagenalstown,
   BIC: BOFIIE2D  IBAN: IE78 BOFI90649485432936 - Please use your name/invoice number as reference

We appreciate that the late cancellation of a course place or the withdrawal from a course by a participant may be unavoidable. In such cases, the waiver of the course fee remains at our discretion.

Online participants – 0% refund after accessing the course

Online Participants – 70% refunded if course not accessed

There are no refunds on Special Offers.

All requests should be made to donna@barrowtraining.ie

Yes - Barrow Training has appropriate arrangements in place for the protection of learners on QQI programmes which have a duration of three months or longer, should Barrow Training unexpectedly cease to provide such a QQI programme. PEL is required when a learner books and pays for a course over 3 months duration and is payable in advance. Cost for PEL on application.

Barrow Training will ensure the best possible learning experience for all participants. Our tutors will assist you in every way possible throughout the course. The tutor will explain the programme aims and objectives, provide you with feedback throughout the course and assist with any challenges or queries you have.

Some of our QQI courses will require practical work experience. Your tutor will discuss this with you at the beginning of your course or you can inquire at time of booking

Our healthcare courses include: people handling courses, nebulizer training courses, first aid training courses, special needs assisting courses, social studies courses, and more in a range of levels including workshops and QQI recognised courses.

We provide health and safety courses for commercial industries and individuals including manual handling courses, workplace safety courses, laundry skills courses, first aid response courses, and more. These are available as in house, classroom and blended learning courses.

We have a range of childhood courses suitable for budding childcare workers and experienced childcare workers including QQI early childhood care and education courses, autism awareness workshops, child development courses, child psychology courses, and more.

Barrow Training & Consultancy’s management workshops include general management workshops, employment law courses, customer service courses, finance courses, business courses, and a range of others with online and in-house learning options.

Our hospitality courses include QQ level courses and workshops including hospitality and tourism courses, barista courses, restaurant hospitality courses, and more.

We provide a variety of professional development courses including management courses, retail selling, personal development, front office skills, and others as classroom and online courses.