| Course Name |
Office Skills for Adults |
| Course Provider |
Whitehall College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| Course Code |
11550 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Whitehall |
| What is VTOS |
Expand+WHAT IS VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.
HOW WILL IT BENEFIT ME?
•Prepare you to go to paid ...
Hide-WHAT IS VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.
HOW WILL IT BENEFIT ME?
•Prepare you to go to paid employment
•Prepare you for further education opportunities
•Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
•Skills acquisition
You will also:
•Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college
•Receive books and materials free of charge
•There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course)
CAN I JOIN?
Yes, if you are over 21 years of age and in receipt of one of the following for a minimum of 156 days:
•Jobseekers Benefit
•Jobseekers Assistance
•One-Parent Family Payment
•Invalidity Pension
•Disability Allowance
•Disability Benefit (subject to obtaining permission from section)
Dependant spouses and those signing for 'credits' who meet these criteria are also eligible to participate in the scheme, but will not receive an allowance. Periods spent on FAS or Community Employment Schemes can count towards the six months qualifying period, but the applicants must be getting one of the social welfare payments immediately before starting the programme.
NB: Places are limited and allocated on a first come basis.
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply Early Spring 2017
NB: Places are limited and allocated on a first come basis.
Online Application available now on the college website. |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Course Fee |
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course)
Course, Books and Materials are free of charge to VTOS students. |
| Entry Requirements |
All applicants will be interviewed. Applicants must be VTOS eligible.
This is a core VTOS programme. See details below under Comments field. |
| VTOS Financial Support |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Interview |
Yes. Interviews are scheduled as follows - 1st Round March, 2nd Round May, 3rd Round September 2017 |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification:
QQI Component Certificate
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educat...
Hide-Certification:
QQI Component Certificate
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.
WHAT PROGRAMMES CAN I DO?
You may apply for any of the PLC programmes that are offered by the college. However, our specific VTOS programmes include:
Office Skills for Adults
Cloud Computing
English Language for Overseas Students
English Language (Health Service Skills)
Art
All programmes are subject to a minimum number of participants, however if this minimum number is not reached, you may be eligible for another of our programmes.
For further information on Adult Education or VTOS in Whitehall College you can contact the VTOS co-ordinator, Joyce Trimble.
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| Course Content |
If you are thinking of returning to work, this course offers the ideal opportunity to up-skill/re-skill - develop excellent practical skills and competencies for returning to the workplace. The course is timetabled to finish at 1.30 p.m. each day. Applicants must be VTOS eligible.
This course runs in conjunction with FIT. FIT offer additional supports to learners while on the course to enhance their employment opportunities. |
| Subjects Taught |
Customer Service
Work Experience
Word Processing
Web Authoring
Spreadsheets
Modules may be subject to change |
| Careers or Further Progression |
The aim of this course is improve the learners employability and ideally enter employment on successful completion. |
| VTOS FAQ |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Further Enquiries |
VTOS co-ordinator, Joyce Trimble.
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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