Expand+Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are r...

Hide-Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.

• 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 under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Courses are free and trainees aged over 16 receive a weekly allowance. You will get a travel allowance if you have to travel 5 km or more to the centre. You may also qualify for free childcare and a meal allowance - you should check with the centre.
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Hide-Courses are free and trainees aged over 16 receive a weekly allowance. You will get a travel allowance if you have to travel 5 km or more to the centre. You may also qualify for free childcare and a meal allowance - you should check with the centre.

The 2016 weekly allowances are as follows:

Trainee(s) maximum payment per week

16 - 17 years €40
18 years and over €160.00 (with some exceptions)

If you are over 18 years of age and you are currently getting a social welfare payment of more than €160, you will continue to get the higher amount while you are on Youthreach as long as you are eligible. If you were getting a reduced age-related Jobseeker's Allowance (JA) before starting Youthreach any means that were deducted from your JA will also be deducted from your training allowance. This also applies to people getting a reduced age-related basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA).

Expand+Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a broad range of personal skills which enable personal development and active citizenship, and/or to progress to employment a...

Hide-Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a broad range of personal skills which enable personal development and active citizenship, and/or to progress to employment and/or further education or training.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of personal skills which will enable personal development and active citizenship, and/or to progress to employment and/or further education or training.

Expand+Title Award Awarding Body

Mathematics Mathematics (3N0929) QQI
Nutrition And Healthy Options Nutrition & Healthy Options (3N0887) QQI
English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Customer Service Customer Service (4N1989...

Hide-Title Award Awarding Body

Mathematics Mathematics (3N0929) QQI
Nutrition And Healthy Options Nutrition & Healthy Options (3N0887) QQI
English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Customer Service Customer Service (4N1989) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Team Working Teamworking (4N1169) QQI
Woodcraft Woodcraft (4N3185) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI

Title Award Awarding Body

Mathematics Mathematics (3N0929) QQI
English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Engineering Workshop Processes Engineering Workshop Processes (4N1291) QQI
Fine Art Painting Painting (4N1871) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) QQI
Woodcraft Woodcraft (4N3185) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Workplace Safety Workplace Safety (4N1124) QQI
Health And Safety Awareness Level 3 Health & Safety Awareness (3N0532) QQI