Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme - VTOS
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which is funded by the Department of Education and Science.
| Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
What is VTOS
The Scheme is operated through the 16 Education & Training Boards countrywide and provides a special range of courses designed to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people.
The aims of the scheme are:
to give unemployed people education and training opportunities which will develop their employability
to give participants the opportunity to gain recognised national certification
to prepare people to go into paid employment or on to further opportunities leading to paid employment
Duration
The ETBs operate special VTOS courses which are particularly suitable for persons who have been out of school for some time. The courses are full-time, approximately 30 hours per week (e.g. 6 hours a day for 5 days) and last for up to 2 years.
Further information
Bunclody, Dungarvan, Enniscorthy, Gorey, Kilmacthomas, Cappoquin, New Ross, Waterford City, Wexford Town.
There are no course fees.
Certification is available at a range of levels, including Leaving Certificate, and QQI levels 3 – 6
Bunclody Further Education and Training Centre
Co-ordinator Anne McDonnell
Ryland Road, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, Y21 E7PO
phone 053 9377326
Email:bunclodyfetc@wwetb.ie
Dungarvan Adult Education Centre
Co-ordinator Phillip Cullinane
Wolfe Tone Rd, Fairlane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
phone 058 45757
Enniscorthy Further Education and Training Centre
Co-ordinator Dr. Aislinn Brennan
Gonzaga House, Weafer Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 K702.
phone 053 9237224
email enniscorthyvtos@wwetb.ie
Gorey Further Education and Training Centre
Co-ordinator Noreen Traynor
Gorey Civic Centre, The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 A6Y2
phone 053 9421791
email goreyvtos@wwetb.ie
Kilmacthomas Further Education and Training Centre
Co-Ordinator Patricia Daly
Union Road, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, X42 E168
phone 051 294680
email patriciadaly@wwetb.ie
Cappoquin Further Education and Training Centre
Cappoquin Community Cente, Cappoquin, Waterford, P51 E2NV
Co-ordinator: Edel Walsh
Phone: 058 52570
Email: edelwalsh@wwetb.ie
New Ross Further Education and Training Centre
Co-ordinator Miranda Ó Bolguidhir
Butlersland, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 AD63
phone 051 425034
email newrossvtos@wwetb.ie
Ozanam Street, Further Education and Training Centre
Ozanam Street, Waterford, X91 N281
Co-ordinator: Angi Meegan
Phone: 051 873195
Railway Square, Further Education and Training Centre
Unit 1A, Railway Square, Waterford, X91 A722
Co-ordinator: Jackie Browne
Phone: 051 854444
Email: jackiebrowne@wwetb.ie
Tramore Further Education and Training Centre
Tramore Youthreach Unit 2 Seapoint Business Park Riverstown Tramore Co Waterford
Co-ordinator: Mary Upton
Phone: 051 393794
Waterford VTOS, Durand’s Court
Co-ordinator Helena Finlay
Durand’s Court
Parnell Street, Waterford, X91 V058
phone 051 852803
email helenafinlay@wwetb.ie
Wexford Adult Education Centre
Co-ordinator Peter Hayden
Wexford Adult Education Centre, Westgate, Wexford, Y35 H392
phone 053 9146188
email wexfordvtos@wwetb.ie