| Course Name |
Art, Craft & Design |
| Course Provider |
Kilmallock Rd Further Education & Training Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare 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, 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 |
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 |
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| Comment |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to engage in a range of art, craft and design practices and to progress to further and or higher education and training.
Ref: 25616
Facilities
•Free Parking
•Wheel Chair Access
•Full Canteen |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course has an excellent reputation for learner progression and the high quality of art that is produced. Students achieve a Major Art, Craft and Design Award (QQI Level 5) and will visit local and international galleries while on the course. Mod...
Hide-This course has an excellent reputation for learner progression and the high quality of art that is produced. Students achieve a Major Art, Craft and Design Award (QQI Level 5) and will visit local and international galleries while on the course. Modules include: Drawing, Batik, Design, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Sculpture, Communications, Enterprise Skills and Work Experience.
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 |
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Design Skills (5N0784) QQI
Drawing (5N1862) QQI
Painting (5N1302) QQI
Sculpture (5N1918) QQI
Ceramics (5N0759) QQI
Batik (5N1566) QQI
Digital Photography (5N1270) QQI
Entrepreneurial Skills (5N1951) QQI |
| FET Code |
5M1984 Art, Craft & Design |
| Careers or Further Progression |
This Award offers a pathway to Further Education as well as employment in the Art, Craft and Design area. |
| Further Enquiries |
Patricia Kennedy,
t: 061 419 933
e: patricia.kennedy@lcetb.ie |
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