| Course Name |
General Studies |
| Course Provider |
Longford VTOS |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Longford & Westmeath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M3114 |
| 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) |
Longford 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 04/09/2017.
End Date 28/06/2019. |
| Duration |
78 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 acquired a broad range of knowledge in an area of personal interest together with key skills for academic research and enquiry. Learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to make informed decisions concerning participation in further education or training.
Ref: 30431
Facilities
•Free Parking
•Wheel Chair Access
•Tea/Coffee Making |
| Course Content |
Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to build the knowledge, skill and competence required for participation in higher education, including acquiring a broad range of knowledge in an area of personal interest, and key skills for academic research and enquiry.
Further Details
The course, materials and examination are all FREE
Ideal for pre college and employment
Funding for childcare available at CETS registered creches |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) QQI
Business Administration Skills (5N1610) QQI
Database Met...
Hide-Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) QQI
Business Administration Skills (5N1610) QQI
Database Methods (5N0783) QQI
Information & Communication Systems (5N1952) QQI
Marketing Practice (5N1400) QQI
Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546) QQI
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) QQI
Web Authoring (5N1910) QQI
eBusiness Studies (5N1369) QQI
Research & Study Skills (5N3113) QQI
Word Processing (5N1358) QQI
Philosophy (5N3506) QQI
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| FET Code |
5M3114 General Studies |
| Further Enquiries |
Maeve Madden
Mob: 087 2050589
e: mmadden@lwetb.ie |
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