Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme

What is V.T.O.S

The VTOS Scheme is a second chance education and training programme enabling unemployed adults to return to full-time education to gain qualifications so that they can gain employment or progress to further educational opportunities.

Who can join

• To join a VTOS programme participants must be 21 years or over and in receipt of one of the following payments for 6 months or more:-
• Unemployment Assistance/Benefit
• One-parent Family Payment
• Disability Allowance
• Disability Benefit
• Invalidity Pension
• Signing for Credits
• Adult Dependent Allowance (Spouse)*

(*subject to conditions)

Courses Available

• Options Foundation course offering E.C.D.L., Art, Woodcarving, Junior Certificate.
• Leaving Certificate
• Certificate in Information Processing (FETAC Level 5)
• Certificate in Information Technology (FETAC Level 5)
• Certificate/Diploma in City & Guilds in
  1. Computer Applications
  2. I.C.T. (Information and Communication Technology/Computer Maintanance)
• Woodcraft/Woodturning

Support Services

• Guidance Service
• Learner Support Service
• Subsidised Childcare Support

Contact Details