| Course Name |
FIT - Fastrack into Technology |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| Course Code |
7511 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Microsoft Certified Professional MCP |
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Microsoft |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Raheny |
| 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 |
Enrolment Date Ongoing. Course Start Date: September.
HOW TO APPLY
Please contact 01 8314677 or returntoeducation@cdcfe.com
indicating the course you are interested in and all your contact
details, in order for the college to make contact with you to
arrange an interview. |
| Duration |
2 Years |
| Entry Requirements |
All individuals who present for this course must be over 21 years of age and in receipt of a social welfare payment for a minimum of six months. All potential candidates must be interviewed and have a keen interest in IT. |
| Eligibility |
Expand+Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Science.
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 cr...
Hide-Eligibility criteria are determined by the Department of Education and Science.
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 ETB 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 |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Comment |
CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Certified Professional, MOS, CISCO, QQI |
| Course Content |
Expand+VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit.
FIT is a full time course which runs for a duration of two years. Succes...
Hide-VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit.
FIT is a full time course which runs for a duration of two years. Successful learners gain industry standard and globally recognized IT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP Client & Server), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and CISCO (CCENT).
In addition to computer training, learners will complete a module in customer service and do a fourteen week work placement in the second year of the course. Students will also have a number of personal and professional workshops.
FIT is a modern and unique IT led initiative that offers students the opportunity to acquire the essential skills needed to gain employment in the thriving IT sector.
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| Subjects Taught |
Microsoft Certified IT Professional – Client and Server Exams, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), CISCO level 1 and 2 (CCENT), Network & Communication Skills, Customer Service and Professional Workshops. |
| FET Code |
CCNTX - Computer Network Technology |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Computer Networking, IT support, Computer Maintenance or
opportunities to gain advanced entry into DIT.
How To Apply
Apply online at www.cdcfe.ie. For more information contact
01 831 4677 or email vtos@cdcfe.com |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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