| Course Name |
Junior Certificate - Ordinary Level |
| Course Provider |
Kilmallock Rd Further Education & Training Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
79619 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Junior Certificate (NFQ Level 3)
More info...
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Major |
State Examinations Commission |
Level 3 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Morning, Afternoon |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick 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 12/06/2017.
End Date 25/05/2018. |
| Duration |
50 weeks. |
| Entry Requirements |
Education: Entry Requirements This course is aimed at adults who need to improve their reading, writing, numeracy and IT skills and who wish to work to a Junior Certificate/QQI Level 3 standard. Learners must have the capacity to work with others from diverse social, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and must also be willing to take responsibility for their own learning, within a supported educational environment
Aptitude: Not Applicable
Previous Experience: Not Applicable |
| 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
On completion of the Junior Cert Cycle students will have the ability to use and analyse information in new and creative ways, to investigate issues, to explore, to think for themselves, to be creative in solving problems and to apply their learning to new challenges and situations.
For further information on the programme syllabus please go to: www.curriculumonline.ie
Ref: 27877
Facilities
•Free Parking
•Wheel Chair Access
•Full Canteen |
| Course Content |
Expand+This General Education course gives the learner a choice of sitting Junior Certificate subjects as well as some relevant QQI modules. The course provides a solid foundation in a range of core subjects and allows the learner to develop their oral and ...
Hide-This General Education course gives the learner a choice of sitting Junior Certificate subjects as well as some relevant QQI modules. The course provides a solid foundation in a range of core subjects and allows the learner to develop their oral and written communication skills as a basis for progression to the Leaving Certificate or into employment.
Further Details
The Further Education & Training Centre at Kilmallock Road Campus (formerly St. Enda’s) is a new state-of-the-art site for adult learning in Limerick City. Courses here are organised by VTOS, FAI, Limerick College of Further Education, SOLAS Training Centre as well as Community Education. Students make great advances in their learning and most will progress into employment or further studies. Many social and cultural events take place throughout the year which adds greatly to the friendly atmosphere in the building.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Junior Cert Ordinary Level Art, Craft And Design Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Business Studies Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Englis...
Hide-Junior Cert Ordinary Level Art, Craft And Design Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Business Studies Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level English Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Geography Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level History Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Junior Cert Ordinary Level Mathematics Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
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| Further Enquiries |
Patricia Kennedy,
t: 061 419 933
e: patricia.kennedy@lcetb.ie |
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