Vocational Skills Foundation - Employability Skills
The aim of the Vocational Skills Foundation (VSF) programme is to provide a combination of personal effectiveness training along with with exploring career options whilst sampling employment skills.
| Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
Our courses vary in length from six months to three years and you may get an extension if you need it.
The majority of courses are 30 hours per week, although some people attend part time particularly at the start.
Normally, the course starts at 9:00 and finishes at 17:00 Monday to Thursday. On a Friday courses usually finish at 14:30
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You just need the will to succeed. Some courses do have an assessment period, this is to ensure that the course is suitable for you.
Eligibility
Careers / Further progression
What choices do I have when my course ends?
This largely depends on the type of course you intend doing. At the end of our courses most students can choose between getting a job or moving on to further education, or a combination of both.
Further information
The majority of National Learning Network programmes are open entry, which means that you can start at any time of the year.
We will be happy to advise you of the details of your course when you meet with us.
All of our courses are free to students. They are funded by the Education and Training Boards or the HSE.
Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.
NLN will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can assist you in relevant aspects of your life. You will hold onto your current financial benefits and in addition you may obtain a training allowance from SOLAS or the HSE.
Vocational Foundation Skills
The aim of the Vocational Skills Foundation (VSF) programme is to provide a combination of personal effectiveness training along with with exploring career options whilst sampling employment skills. The training is based on meeting the needs of students, to enable them to make realistic choices for what training or jobs would suit them based on their individual strengths and abilities.
The programme supports students to work with their numbers and literacy skills throughout the course and then supports them to put these new skills to to the test in their local communities. The course also encourages students to move on to to further training or education at a higher level or to move into a job.
Certification: QQI Level 3 Employability Skills (3M0935).
Employability Skills
3M0935 Employability Skills
National Learning Network – Ballyfermot
Paul Hodkinson
Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10.
Tel: 01 626 9979
Email: ballyfermot@nln.ie