| Course Name |
English Language - Intermediate |
| Course Provider |
Kilmallock Rd Further Education & Training Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
79620 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Junior Certificate (NFQ Level 3)
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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 14/08/2017.
End Date 01/06/2018. |
| Duration |
42 weeks. |
| Entry Requirements |
Education: 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 |
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| 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
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Facilities
•Free Parking
•Wheel Chair Access
•Full Canteen |
| Course Content |
Expand+This Intermediate level English language course is aimed at non-native speakers and develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in preparation for a Leaving Certificate or a QQI Level 5 Award (assisting with first-time entry into many oc...
Hide-This Intermediate level English language course is aimed at non-native speakers and develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in preparation for a Leaving Certificate or a QQI Level 5 Award (assisting with first-time entry into many occupational sectors). It will equip the learner with the relevant knowledge and competence to communicate in English at an intermediate level - academically, socially and in work-related tasks. Learning outcomes correspond to an increased sense of independence for the learner, enabling them to participate more fully in public life and in shaping their own lives.
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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 Mathematics Junior Certificate (DESJC) Department of Education & Skills
Computer Skills Computer Skills (M2T11) QQI
Career Planning Career Planning (4N1109) QQI
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| Further Enquiries |
Patricia Kennedy,
t: 061 419 933
e: patricia.kennedy@lcetb.ie |
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