| Course Name |
English for Speakers of Other Languages - ESOL |
| Course Provider |
Bray Adult Education Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kildare & Wicklow ETB |
| Course Code |
4M0857 |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 4 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Bray |
| What is VTOS |
Expand+The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund. The Scheme is operated through the Vo...
Hide-The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund. The Scheme is operated through the Vocational Education Committees and provides a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.
The aims of the scheme are:
- 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
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date 28/08/2017.
End Date 01/06/2018. |
| Duration |
33 weeks. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are r...
Hide-Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.
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| Eligibility |
Expand+Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
To qualify for VTOS a person must:
- be at least 21 years of age at the commencement of the course,
- be in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing for c...
Hide-Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
To qualify for VTOS a person must:
- be at least 21 years of age at the commencement of the course,
- be in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing for credits for at least 6 months*.
Also, the course must be provided or approved by the local VEC for the purposes of the VTOS scheme.
A limited number of places are available to persons in receipt of One Parent Family Payment, Disability Allowance, Illness Benefit, Blind Pension, Invalidity Pension, Deserted Wife's Benefit/Allowance, Widow's/Widower's Contributory/Non Contributory Pension and Prisoner's Wife's Allowance and to qualified spouses/partners of persons eligible to participate in VTOS.
Periods spent on VTOS, FS training schemes, Community Employment, Job Initiative, Youthreach or time in prison can count towards the 6 month qualifying period.
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| VTOS Financial Support |
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| Comment |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of generic skills which will enable employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of sectors, or progression to further education or training
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Ref: 36081
Facilities
•Free Parking |
| Course Content |
Expand+Purpose
This award offers English for speakers of other languages with the opportunity to learn English at a level useful for work. It is not beginners English. It is necessary to be able to speak and understand quite well before starting this cours...
Hide-Purpose
This award offers English for speakers of other languages with the opportunity to learn English at a level useful for work. It is not beginners English. It is necessary to be able to speak and understand quite well before starting this course.
Further Details
VTOS is for people on DSP payments for at least 156 days (6 months). Full certificates can be achieved in 8-9 months. A second year of VTOS means learners can end up with two certificates at different levels. Meal Allowance and Travel Allowance is available in VTOS. CETS childcare places are also available.
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| Subjects Taught |
Business English (4N1108) QQI
Career Planning (4N1109) QQI
Communications (4N0689) QQI
Customer Service (4N1989) QQI
Mathematics (4N1987) QQI
Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) QQI
Understanding Interculturalism (4N1121) QQI
English as a Second Language (4N1180) QQI |
| FET Code |
4M0857 Employment Skills |
| Further Enquiries |
Ray Finucane
mob: 0871666074
e: baec@kwetb.ie |
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