Who is this course aimed at?
Adults with less than upper second level qualifications who would like to secure the necessary skills and certification to move on to higher education or speciliased training. The course provides transferable skills valuable to study at higher levels on the National Framework of Qualifications.
| COURSE TITLE | VTOS ACCESS COURSE |
| COURSE CODE | T-1516-V-V-STRAND-4 |
| DURATION | 34 WEEKS |
| CERTIFICATION | QQI (Formerly FETAC) MAJOR AWARD at NFQ Level 4 & LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH |
| LOCATION | THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE, MAIN ROAD, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24 |
| ATTENDANCE | 26 HOURS PER WEEK |
| START DATE | September 2015 |
| END DATE | June 2015 |
| TIMETABLE | TBC |
| COST | FREE to eligible applicants |
What will I learn?
Having completed this course you will have learned a range of skills and knowledge across a variety of subject areas to prepare you for advancement in the world of further study and/or employment.
What progression options are there?
Successful completion will enable you to –
- Apply to engage in an NFQ Level 5 course with the ETB
- Apply to ITT for a more advanced course in a specific subject area
- Secure employment
Course Modules
| SUBJECT | CERTIFIED / UNCERTIFIED | QQI CODE |
| COMMUNICATION SKILLS | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N0689 |
| PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N1131 |
| MATHEMATICS | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N1987 |
| HUMAN BIOLOGY | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N2910 |
| COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N1112 |
| I.T.SKILLS | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N1125 |
| WORK EXPERIENCE | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N1168 |
| DRAWING | QQI COMPONENT AWARD | 4N1878 |
| ENGLISH | LEAVING CERTIFICATE | N/A |
| WORDPROCESSING (SUPPORT) | N/A | N/A |
| ACADEMIC WRITING SUPPORT | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
- You must have a good command of the English language
- Commitment to carryout assignments and fully engage with the course
- Full eligibility criteria can be found here
Selection Process
Applicants are required to
- complete an application form, language comprehension and literacy skills assessment
- complete a brief interview
- meet the eligibility requirements
Contact Us…
If you would like more information please complete the form below and click ‘Submit’ or call (01) 451 57 33