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The primary purpose of the Glin National College Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) is to incorporate the delivery of QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), PHECC (The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council), SOLAS Safe Pass, and Glin National College programmes in an easy-to-understand graphical format.
The primary purpose of the Glin National College Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) is to incorporate the delivery of QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland), PHECC (The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council), SOLAS Safe Pass, and Glin National College programmes in an easy-to-understand graphical format.
The Glin National College Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) is based on the QQI Core Statutory Quality Assurance Guidelines and the QQI Sector-Specific Statutory Quality Assurance Guidelines. The Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) is guided and constructed around the sections within the QQI Sector-Specific Statutory Quality Assurance Guidelines and the PHECC Quality Review Framework to create Glin National College's framework. The framework is comprised of ten sections.
GNC QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK
GNC QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK
QQI Framework
QQI Framework
Governance.
Administration.
Information & Communication.
Institutional Research.
Academic Management.
Teaching & Research Provision.
Additional areas.
PHECC’s Quality Review Framework Standard
PHECC’s Quality Review Framework Standard
Effective Governance
Course Development and Maintenance
Delivery of Education
Student Support
Assessment and Course Outcome
Learning Organisation
Glin National College Framework
Glin National College Framework
Governance
Quality Assurance
Quality Management
Teaching and Learning
Access, Transfer & Progression
Programme Development Delivery & Review
Fair & Consistent Assessment of Learners
Protection of Enrolled Learners
Collaborative Provision
Self-Evaluation & Improvement Of Programmes & Services
Glin National College Mission Values
Glin National College Mission Values
Value-based on maximum potential enables all learners, tutors and staff to achieve their full potential by fostering a quality assurance culture throughout the organisation.
Appropriate Training Programmes
Openness
Personal Development
Diversity of Culture
Cooperation
Trust
Equal Opportunity
Background & Context
Background & Context
NCU Training, a division of NCU CLG, was established in the mid-1980s by the Bonnybrook Unemployed Action Group. In July 1991, it was renamed Northside Centre for the Unemployed (N.C.U.). A significant step was taken in June 1998 when the organisation founded the Northside Computer Training Centre, offering computer education to individuals for new job roles.
Due to its increasing popularity, a separate management structure was instituted in 2003 to cater to its expanding workload and deliver training within the greater Dublin area. The history of NCU Training highlights the significance of concerted efforts towards serving the community. NCU Training has been an accredited F.E.T.A.C. Centre since 2008 after obtaining a Quality Assurance Agreement from F.E.T.A.C. in the same year. NCU Training is Ireland's first Independent/Private F.E.T. Provider to Re-engage with Q.Q.I. Quality and Qualifications Ireland and the Q.Q.I. Programmes and Awards Executive Committee (P.A.E.C.) approved our Quality Assurance on 20 December 2018. This achievement underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest education and training standards.
In 2024, the Board of Management decided to rebrand the organisation as Glin National College, believing that our quality training could be delivered nationwide. The new brand name incorporates our geographical location, "Glin Road Coolock Dublin 17", emphasising national delivery and our Q.Q.I. (Quality & Qualification Ireland) approval, moving from a training centre to a more recognised College format.
Today, Glin National College, with its rich community service history, is dedicated to delivering quality education and training. We offer diverse courses in Healthcare, Health and Safety, SOLAS Safe Pass, First Aid and Hospitality, catering to individuals from various backgrounds. Our commitment to helping people acquire the skills necessary to thrive in today's competitive job market is unwavering, and we take pride in contributing to the realisation of this vision.
Glin National College is a not-for-profit organisation whose sole purpose is to provide its learners and stakeholders with the highest quality of further education and training.
We aim to create a standard that delivers on quality, not profit. Glin National College is entirely non-funded.
Learner Profile & Modes of Delivery
Learner Profile & Modes of Delivery
Our learner profile, which primarily consists of adults seeking training for employment and upskilling, is at the heart of our mission. Glin National College works directly with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) and its agents within the Local Partnerships to provide tailored, certified training to individuals on the live register seeking employment. We also specialise in Community Employment Scheme (CE) participants training. The number of learners from the employed sector is on the rise, particularly with our Home Care, Safety & Health, and awareness courses, reflecting our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our learners.
Glin National College offers a flexible approach to programme delivery. Our courses are primarily delivered in the Glin Centre, Coolock, Dublin 17, which is equipped with two training rooms, an audio and video recording studio, and a dedicated computer suite. We also provide in-house workplace training programmes, catering to six to twenty learners in-group formats for organisations. This adaptability extends to the arrangement of approved facilities suitable for the delivery of training sessions, ensuring that our learners' needs are met.
All our programmes are designed to maximise learning outcomes. We incorporate face-to-face, delivered tuition, ensuring direct interaction and personalized guidance. In addition, we harness the power of blended learning technology tools to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows us to offer a wealth of resources to our learners on dedicated learner platforms, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment that promotes deep understanding and retention of knowledge.
Accreditation and Guidelines
QQI up to Level 6 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
SOLAS - For Safe Pass
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC)
The Private Security Authority (PSA)
Glin National College Certified Courses (GNC)
Quality assurance policies and procedures apply to all courses and certifications Glin National College delivers.
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