| Course Name |
General Learning |
| Course Provider |
Carlow VTOS Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow ETB |
| Course Code |
3M0874 |
| Course Type |
VTOS |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 3 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Morning |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| 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 07/09/2017.
End Date 01/06/2018. |
| Duration |
192 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 2 when accessing a Level 3 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 limited range of knowledge, skills and competencies skills relevant to the course and be able to work under direction.
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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 |
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| Comment |
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.
Ref: 40248
Facilities
•Full Canteen
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| Course Content |
Purpose
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge skill and competence to use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, in familiar situations. It enables the learner to participate in and contribute to modern society, to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training. |
| Subjects Taught |
Art & Design (3N0608) QQI
Career Preparation (3N0896) QQI
Communications (3N0880) QQI
Internet Skills (3N0931) QQI
Mathematics (3N0929) QQI
Word Processing (3N0588) QQI
Managing Personal Finances (3N0921) QQI
Personal & Interpersonal Skills (3N0564) QQI
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| FET Code |
3M0874 General Learning |
| Further Enquiries |
VTOS Carlow,
1-3 Granby Row,
Carlow.
t: 059 9140311
e: una.hayes@vtoscarlow.ie |
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