WHAT IS VTOS?
VTOS means “Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme”.
VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education and remain in benefit.
VTOS APPLICANTS
Applicants must be:
- aged 21 or over;
- unemployed for at least six months;
- in receipt of social welfare benefits
Coming back to education is a courageous step to take which, as we have experienced over the years, often proves to be the springboard to a new career or lifelong interest.
VTOS…THE FACTS
Take up the VTOS challenge and immediately the benefits to you are:
- getting back to education
- payments equal to your social welfare benefits
- lunch and travel allowances
- no fees
- free books
Click on the links to find out more about these courses:
For further information on Returning to Education courses phone (01) 668 4498 or email us at furthereducation@ringsendcollege.ie.
Course Code: 5M2468-B
QQI Level: QQI Level 5
- Business Administration Skills
- Double Entry Booking - manual and computerised
- Digital Marketing
- Spreadsheets
- Database Methods
- Word Processing
- Safety and Health at Work
- Communications
- Work Experience
To apply for this course click here to download the application form.
Course Code: 5M0536-C1
QQI Level: QQI Level 5
- Operating Systems
- Computer Systems Hardware
- Network Essentials
- Maths for Information Technology
- ICT Security Policy and Management
- Virtualisation Support
- Communications
- Work Experience
- CompTIA A+
Entry requirements - Upper second level standard of education, aptitude test and interview.
Progression - To higher education, further training or employment.
To apply for this course click here to download the application form.
Course Code: 5M0536-C2
QQI Level: QQI Level 6
In Year Two of Computer Systems and Networks, learners will be given training to receive industry standard accreditation and certification in the following:
- Physical and Logical Networks
- System Software
- Information Technology Administration
- Network Infrastructure
- Customer Service
- Personal and Professional Development
- Digital Compliance
- Distributed Systems
- CompTIA Network+
Entry requirements - Upper second level standard of education, aptitude test and interview.
Progression - To higher education, further training or employment.
To apply for this course click here to download the application form.
