What is the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme(VTOS)?

The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.

 

What are the aims of the Scheme?

• To raise education levels.
• To gain certification within the national framework of qualifications.
• To develop knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace.
• To progress to employment or to further education or training leading to employment.

 

What Opportunities will VTOS offer me?

• A chance to continue your education and training.
• A chance to develop new skills.
• A change to gain certification at a range of levels.
• A chance to find good employment.

 

What are the eligibility criteria for a place on one of our courses?

you must be:

• over 21 years of age

and in receipt of at least one of the following:-

• Jobseekers Allowance/Benefit (or signing for credits) for 6 months or more.
• One Parent Family Allowance for 6 months or more.
• Adult Dependant Allowance for 6 months ore more.
• Disability Allowance for 6 months or more.
• Invalidity Pension

 

Payments while on a VTOS Course?

•  Courses are provided free of charge.
• A weekly lunch allowance is payable.
• A weekly travel allowance is payable if a participant has to travel over 3 miles.
• Participants in receipt of some of the above social welfare allowances for more than 12 months prior to starting a V.T.O.S. course may be entitled to an extra allowance per week.

 

What does the programme involve?

• Courses include a wide range of subjects and activities.
• Certification is available at a range of levels, including the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate,
• QQI Levels 3, 4 and 5 Certificates, and City and Guilds Certificates.
• Courses last for up to two years.

 

Contact Information
VTOS Co-Ordinator: Ms. Geraldine Moran	VTOS Co-Ordinator: Ms Una Hayes
V.T.O.S Bishop Birch Training Institute Waterford Road Kilkenny	V.T.O.S Office 1-3 Granby Row Carlow
Tel: 056 – 776 4719 Email: info@vtoskk.ie   Website: www.vtoskk.ie	Tel: 059 9140311 Email: info@vtoscarlow.ie  Website: www.vtoscarlow.ie