Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme - VTOS
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) programme is for job seeking adults in receipt of a social welfare payment, dependent spouses or those signing for credits.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
What is VTOS
The VTOS programme’s mission is to help learners progress and achieve their goals in a supportive learning environment.
Courses are focused on developing the skills and competencies required by employers.
Further information
Courses are full-time and take place between 9:30am-3:00pm Monday to Thursday and 9:30am -1:00pm on Fridays.
Courses are run from September to May or June over 1-2 years.
Course holidays are the same as post-primary schools including mid-term, Christmas, Easter and Summer breaks.
Courses are located in Ballyshannon, Buncrana, Donegal Town, Gortahork, Letterkenny and Milford.
Those attending VTOS maintain their DEASP payment with, meal/travel allowance also available subject to individual circumstances.
Courses aim to:
Improve your general level of education.
Develop your skills and prepare for employment/self employment.
Prepare you for a new career or a change of career.
Provide you with recognised qualifications.
Allow you to progress to a range of FET or Higher Education courses.
The programme offers qualifications at National Framework of Qualifications Levels 4 and 5 along with industry recognised accreditation. The programme also offers the Leaving Certificate for Adults over a two year timeframe in our Letterkenny centre.
FET Centre Ballyshannon
VTOS Coordinator
Anita O’Rourke
Tel: 071 985 1276
Email: anitaorourke@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Buncrana
Acting VTOS Coordinator
Danielle McGee
Tel: 074 93 62466
Email: daniellemcgee@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Donegal Town (Drumcliff)
VTOS Coordinator
Caroline Gillespie
Tel: 074 97 21705
Email: carolinegillespie@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Letterkenny
VTOS Coordinator
Charles Gorney
Tel: 074 915 3194
Email: charlesgorney@donegaletb.ie
FET Centre Milford
VTOS Coordinator
Charles Gorney
Tel: 074 915 3194
Email: charlesgorney@donegaletb.ie