Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme - VTOS
Certification is available at a range of levels, including Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate, and the Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 QQI Awards on the National Framework of Qualifications.
| Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
What is VTOS
to give unemployed people education and training opportunities which will develop their employability;
to prepare people to go into paid employment or on to further opportunities leading to paid employment
The Education and Training Boards (ETB’s) operate special VTOS courses which are particularly suitable for persons who have been out of school for some time.
Duration
The courses are full-time and last for up to 2 years.
Eligibility
Depending on your individual circumstances you may be eligible for the following:
Meal allowance
Travel allowance
Free childcare place for your child under the Childcare Employment and Training Support (CETS) scheme,
New entrants who are in receipt of a reduced rate of Jobseekers’ Assistance (JA) and who are aged between 21 and 25 will be paid a new maximum rate of €160 per week. However, learners in this age group with means will not be maxed up and will have their means taken into account when their rate of payment is being decided similar to all other learners.
Further information
Nenagh, Thurles, Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, Tipperary.
Courses are provided free of charge. You will be given books and materials free of charge and educational trips are also free of charge.
Contact Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) Service
Nenagh
Teach an Léinn,
Kenyon Street,
Nenagh,
Co. Tipperary.
067 33437
E-mail: gobrien_1@tipperaryetb.ie
Co-ordinator Name: Geraldine O’Brien
Administrative Support: Nuala Kennedy
Catherine Dooley
Thurles
Coláiste Éile,
Railway Road,
Thurles,
Co. Tipperary.
0504 21166
E-mail: legan@colaisteeile.ie
Co-ordinator Name: Dr Laurenz Egan
Administrative Support:Bernadette Gleeson
Carrick-on-Suir
Further Education and Training Centre,
Greenside,
Carrick on Suir,
Co Tipperary.
051 649932
051 649838
E-mail: @tipperaryetb.ie
Clonmel
Army Barracks Campus,
Dillon Street,
Clonmel,
Co Tipperary
086 012 8684
E-mail: akearins@tipperaryetb.ie
Anthony Kearins
Cahir
Adult Education Centre,
Church St.,
Cahir,
Co. Tipperary.
052 7442960
Tipperary
Community Services Centre,
Michael St.,
Tipperary Town,
Co. Tipperary.
085 878 9945
E-mail: sbrennan_1@tipperaryetb.ie
Sinead Brennan