VTOS Shanagolden
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme at Shanagolden Education Resource Centre
Centre Aims
VTOS Shanagolden aims to provide participants with education and training opportunities, which will develop their employability and to prepare participants for employment or further education as well as providing the opportunity to enhance their own personal development.
Am I Eligible to Join?
Participants must be over 21 years and in receipt of benefits/credits from DSFA for at least 6 months.
What are the Entitlements?
Ø VTOS is provided free of charge to participants and social welfare benefits/allowances are retained at the maximum rate.
Ø Childcare allowance of €63.00 per week for fulltime care is available. Childcare can be provided by Shanagolden Creche on site and funded by County Limerick VEC.
Ø Participants are also entitled to a travel and meal allowance.
Ø A person will qualify for a weekly training allowance of €31.80 if they have been in receipt of unemployment payment for 12 months prior to commencement of the VTOS course
What are the Areas of Study?:
A range of 13 subjects is provided over the two-year duration of the programme, in the areas of Information Technology, Business and Art and Design. All subjects are accredited by FETAC the Further Education and Training Awards Council.
Communications and Work Experience are core subjects.
A person can complete a combination of eight subjects to achieve a FETAC Business Studies Level 5 Award.
A person can complete a combination of eight subjects to achieve a FETAC Business Studies Level 5 Award.
Information Technology:
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL),
Text Production, Payroll, Desktop Publishing & Word Processing, The Internet
Business: Information & Administration, Bookkeeping: Manual & Computerised, Business Calculations
Art and Design: Colour In My Life- Personal Effectiveness & Painting
Work Experience: Students complete a 3 week work placement as part of the criteria for Work Experience module. VTOS is continually expanding its links with local industry and companies to obtain relevant and practical experience to enable learners to return to the work force.
What Supports are Available?
Students are assisted at every stage of their learning from induction to completion of the course, in the areas of learning, personal development, career options, job search skills and interview preparation by COLVEC Guidance Officer and VTOS staff.
How do I Find out More?
| Contact | Ms. Melanie Casey |
| Title | VTOS Co-ordinator |
| Address | Shanagolden Education Resource Centre |
| Telephone No | 069 60 106 |
| Fax No | 069 60 110 |
| Email address |
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