Civic Centre, Main Street, Bray
Teacher and student celebrate at graduation
Students completing art projects
Web Design class
Staff and student enjoy the end of the academic year
Bray Adult Education Centre (BAEC) provides the chance for students to acquire a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications and thereby improve their employment opportunities.
Full-time courses include Computer Maintenance, Early Childhood Care & Education, Healthcare Support, e-Business, Inclusive Education and Training and Creative Craft. There are a number of part-time courses for students who may not be able to commit to a full-time hours.
Some of the skills students can expect to develop by enrolling on BAEC courses include troubleshooting computer networks, designing and maintaining responsive websites, creating user-friendly and secure invoicing systems, 3-D design and how to work with assistive technology.
BAEC offers courses that hold the promise of a direct entry into employment upon successful completion, for example, Early Childhood Education and Health care Support.
To come into Bray Adult Education Centre, it will be a life turnaround, certainly. You will get to experience things and hopefully achieve things that perhaps you wouldn't have otherwise thought was possible. Jan Irvine - ex-BAEC student
The staff in Bray Adult Education Centre have many years experience working with adults, who in some cases are returning to education for the first time in decades. Students can therefore expect to learn in a supportive and welcoming environment, drawing support from one another .
Adults who register for full-time study are funded through the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), and are entitled to a two-year placement. Part-time courses are funded through the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) program.
You can easily send a query to BAEC or apply directly for a place on one of our courses. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
The Signal Arts Centre hosts Bray Adult Education Centre’s annual exhibition, a selection of artwork created by first- and second-year art groups, “ArtFX”. The collection of work reflects personal journeys through various art disciplines.
The artwork captures a wide range of diverse themes. Using Art and Design elements, the students explore their creative voice.
Date: Thursday 18th May, 2023
Time: 7pm - 9pm
The work embraces a vibrant range of mixed media pieces, including Mosaics, Printmaking, Painting, Drawing, Textile Art, Felt Making, Fabric Printing and Ceramics, Wood, Sculpture and Mixed media. The use of colour, texture, surface pattern and form, play an integral role in individual self-expression.
Most of our artists come from Bray and the surrounding areas. Their work demonstrates the courage to learn, discover and explore.
For further information on our courses contact Gaye Caroll on 01 5242796
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This is a multimedia programme for learners interested in developing digital creative skills with a strong emphasis on design, art and aesthetic principles.
Students will learn how to use the Adobe creative suite to create edit and integrate artwork, digital images, animation, sound and video into a website. They will also develop skills in 3-D animation.
Learners who successfully complete the programme may pursue more special ...find out more
BAEC has been a pilot centre for the new Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning and Care. This is a one-year full-time programme enabling the learner to acquire the knowledge and skills to work with children from birth to six years across a range of early learning and care settings, including special needs. The course requires each student to complete 150 hours of work experience in an ELC setting after completing their Garda vetting. ...find out more
By successfully completing the Computer Systems and Networks (5M0536) course you will understand the architecture, components and makeup of a modern PC, how to install hardware / software components, diagnose installation problems and be able to install, upgrade and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows. Students will have to successfully complete a broad series of modules (click link) through a combination of projects ...find out more
The Level 5 Major Award allows students to acquire a broad range of I.T. skills and the opportunity to practice these skills in the workplace. Modules to be completed include Web Authoring (5N1910), where students will be required to design, create, upload and maintain a fully responsive web site that is equally functional on a desktop PC, tablet or smartphone. Other modules include Spreadsheet Methods where students will ...find out more
The Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support is designed to prepare you to work competently, effectively and safely as a Healthcare Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, day care centres and home care services.Learners attend BAEC for three days per week in addition to two days placement in a suitable health care facility. Learners will also have the opportunity to achieve ...find out more
An opportunity to develop basic skills in Art and Design in friendly and supportive surroundings. Students explore ideas and skills through 2d art works and 3d sculpted pieces. On completion, each student will have a collection of work crossing over manydisciplines in Art and Design plus the opportunity to participate in exhibitions. Those who complete the 1st Year of Art, Craft & Design with us (and newcomers who are ...find out more
Employment Skills (4M0857) has a particular focus for those students who do not have English as their first language. By offering a broad range of modules, including Business English, IT and maths, it aims to equip students with the skills necessary to enter the workplace. This course also has a particular focus on developing 'soft skills' by showing students how to work productively in teams and interact with the public ...find out more
The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) offers an opportunity for students who want to come back to learning and training on a part-time basis. The course content can be tailored to meet specific needs with QQI courses at Levels 3 and 4 on offer. These courses are suitable for individuals who cannot commit to full-time learning but who nevertheless want to improve their skills in a number of areas including I.T., personal ...find out more
Bray Adult Education Centre is offering Inclusive Education and Training (6M2263) for the first time in September 2020. Students who enrol on this course will acquire the skills and underpinning knowledge to develop best practice in disability and inclusion in a variety of settings. Successful students can look forward to taking up employment opportunities in the formal education, community care or health sectors. This course ...find out more
Bray Adult Education Centre
Civic Centre
Main Street
Bray, County Wicklow