Introduction to VTOS:
What’s involved and who can apply?
We aim to give unemployed people education and training opportunities which will develop their employability. By completing a VTOS course participants will gain recognised national qualifications up to QQI level 5.The centre provides a supportive environment for learners who wish to return to education at any stage of their adult lives. You will have the chance to update your education and skills and will be prepared to engage in further education or to gain paid employment.
A VTOS course is provided free of charge. Students also get a training allowance equal to their social welfare payment and are entitled to a meal and travel allowance as well. To qualify for VTOS, generally students must be:
- Aged 21 years and over
- Getting unemployment payments for at least 6 months
- Be in receipt of One Parent Family Payment
- In receipt of a disability payment.
At VTOS New Ross we offer four courses outlined, including their content, below:
| QQI Level 4 Office Skills | QQI Level 5 Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Communications | Business Administration Skills |
| General Office Skills | Bookkeeping: Manual & Computerised |
| Business English | Word Processing |
| Business Calculations | Information Technology Skills |
| Information Technology Skills | Statistics |
| Customer Service | Customer Service |
| Bookkeeping and Accounts | Personal Effectiveness |
| Work Experience |
| QQI Level 4 Culinary Skills | QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery |
|---|---|
| Culinary Techniques | Culinary Techniques |
| Pastry, Baking & Desserts | Meal Service |
| Menu Planning | Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition |
| Catering Operations & Systems | International Cuisines |
| Teamworking | Meal Service |
| Personal Effectiveness | Food Science & Technology |
| Word Processing | Personal Effectiveness |
| Word Processing | |
| Work Practice |
| QQI Level 4 Information & Communications Technology Skills |
|---|
| Communications |
| Mathematics |
| Information Technology Skills |
| Computer Applications |
| Desktop Publishing |
| Teamworking |
| Workplace Safety |
| Work Experience |
Eligibility: You must satisfy VTOS criteria to qualify for entry onto this course.
Enrolment Details: Courses commence in September. Places are limited, apply early to avoid disappointment.
You are welcome to call into the centre in Butlersland for further information or contact:
Miranda Ó Bolguidhir
VTOS Co-ordinator
New Ross Further Education and Training Centre
Butlersland
New Ross
Co. Wexford
Y34 AD63
Telephone: 051 425034;
Mobile: 086 8533658;
Email: newrossvtos@wwetb.ie.
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