About EVE Plantmarket
EVE Plantmarket is a programme in the HSE and is contracted by DDLETB (Dublin Dun Laoghaire Education Training Board) to deliver vocational training in a specialist training environment. We cater to people who have experience of mental health difficulties.
Our service is catered towards individuals who have experienced mental health difficulties and have the potential to achieve employment and/or progress to further training.
Suitable candidates are individuals who are capable of meeting the training outcomes and have the potential to develop personal practical skill through training. Candidates must be 18 years or over.
Personal development, health & wellbeing are incorporated into all programmes. We offer/promote quit smoking programmes in the centre.
On completion of training, it is expected that learners will have progressed to one or a combination of the following options:
Our Programmes
The courses focus on helping learners set goals and work towards achieving them, gain QQI certification, obtain work experience, community integration and to promote independence, self-advocacy and valuable outcomes at the end of their training time.
The courses will provide learners with a QQI qualification and the essential skills to achieve employment and/or progress to further education.
All programmes adhere to stress free learning principals, catering to individual needs, greater time allocation to complete modules. Less exams and more emphasis on portfolio and project work.
Social outings and trips are built in to all courses and a Personal Development programme is delivered once a week.
QQI LEVEL 5 Retail Practice (24 month duration)
This is ideal for someone who wants to up skill or retrain within retail. QQI Level 5 is the same standard as Leaving Cert. If you are someone who has an interest in retail or business this course is for you.
QQI Level 4 Horticulture (24 month duration)
This course will suit individuals who have an interest in gardening or horticulture. The majority of modules involved are broken down: 20% theory and 80% practical based.
QQI Level 3 Employability Skills (18 month duration)
All modules are portfolio based, with less stress on the learner and more emphasis on individual development.
Why get involved?
How to Apply
An informal interview will be arranged to see if the service is for you and to ensure that you meet the entry requirements. You may be offered a sampling period.
The application forms will need to be completed by you and your medical team/GP and returned to the Centre Manager at the address below.
Please note that there may be a waiting list.
Hours of Service
Monday – Thursday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 1.30pm
Location
EVE Plantmarket
Blakes Cross
Lusk
Co. Dublin
K45HX64
Contact Details
Phone: 01 8437351
Mobile: 0860423930
Fax: 01 8437108
Email: plantmarket.eve@hse.ie
Facebook: @PlantmarketEVE
