| Course Name |
Art Craft & Design |
| Course Provider |
Galway Further Education & Training Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M1984 |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| 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 22/08/2017.
End Date 31/05/2018. |
| Duration |
167 days. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Le...
Hide-Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
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 with responsibility and demonstrate the 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 |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Comment |
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.
Ref: 20175
Facilities
•Free Parking
•Wheel Chair Access
•Full Canteen |
| Course Content |
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and competence in art, craft and design in order to meet the standards set by the awarding body in the award specification for Art, Craft and Design level 5.
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Objectives. |
| Subjects Taught |
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Combined Materials (5N0764) QQI
Design Skills (5N0784) QQI
Graphic Design Skills (5N1978) QQI
Drawing (5N1862) QQI
Painting (5N1302) QQI
Ceramics (5N0759) QQI
PPrintmaking (5N1373) QQI
Embroidery (5N1441) QQI
Woven Textiles (5N1864) QQI
Collage Techniques (5N0761) QQI
Colour & Light (5N1919) QQI
Digital Photography (5N1270) QQI
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| FET Code |
5M1984 Art, Craft & Design |
| Careers or Further Progression |
What opportunities will VTOS offer me?
• The chance to seek better quality employment with confidence in my new skills and certificates.
• Possible entry to further study at a range of Third Level Institutions or possible entry to Employment. |
| Further Enquiries |
Anne Corrigan,
t: 091 566885
e: vtos.galway@gretb.ie |
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