What is the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme(VTOS)? |
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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? |
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- 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? |
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- 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? |
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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? |
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- 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? |
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- 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 | |
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VTOS Co-Ordinator: Ms. Geraldine Moran | VTOS Co-Ordinator: Ms Una Hayes |
V.T.O.S |
V.T.O.S Office |
Tel: 056 – 776 4719 Email: info@vtoskk.ie Website: www.vtoskk.ie |
Tel: 059 9140311 Email: info@vtoscarlow.ie Website: www.vtoscarlow.ie |
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