Full time Vocational Courses
Welcome to our Full-Time Vocational Courses
Our full-time education programmes are designed to help people return to work. Our courses aim to increase your chances of finding a job in your local community. Many past students have found part-time or full-time jobs or have gone on to complete additional courses at QQI Level 6 or third-level colleges.
Why Choose Athy Further Education and Training Centre?
Positive Learning Environment:
We welcome all eligible students. You'll find a supportive and friendly atmosphere at our center.
Experienced Staff:
Our staff understand the needs of adult learners and work with you at your own pace to help you succeed.
Opportunities for Adults:
Courses are free all who are not working, including those on social welfare payments.
Practical and Recognized Courses:
We focus on hands-on practical work, group projects, and personal projects. All our courses are validated by institutes recognized by employers and colleges.
Join us at Athy FETC and take the first step toward a brighter future. We look forward to supporting you on your educational journey.
We provided a face to face classroom-based learning environment.
Timetable 9:15 am to 4 pm daily, Monday to Friday.
Work Experience is an integral part of all our courses. Applicants are required to complete the Garda Vetting process for many work placements.
WHO CAN ATTEND VTOS:
Anyone who is not working and genuinly wishing to upskill and rejoin the workforce.
Qualifying social welfare payments include the following;
Jobseekers Benefit
Jobseekers Allowance
One-Parent Family
Disability Allowance/Illness
Benefit/Invalidity Pension.
or signing for credits
or be a dependent spouse of an eligible person for at least six months
or have refugee /protected status.
or be a recent Youthreach completor
or have recently been made redundant.
Our full-time courses are free for individuals who are currently unemployed and looking to enhance their skills. We also offer limited spots for those who are employed and wish to upskill, especially in low-skilled jobs or sectors vulnerable to economic changes.
Participants on Job Seekers Allowance or Job Seekers Benefit may be entitled to a training allowance. A small meal and travel allowance may also be available.
We provide Adult Career Guidance and support for students wishing to progress to Higher Education.
Our learning environment is supportive and inclusive.
Each programme incorporates Universal Design for Learning supports.
Computer Skills on each programme.
We offer training in research and referencing skills for all students.
Training on how to use ICT tools for learning difficulties is provided for all students.
Students are not required to purchase expensive books while on the course.
A laptop loan scheme is available for disadvantaged learners.
How to apply
You can make an application in any of the following ways;
Contacting the Further Education and Training Co-ordinator, Una Burke Phone: 059 863 2044 Ext 2, Mobile: 087-978 7727. Email: vtosathy@kwetb.ie
Visiting the centre and completing an application form.
By submitting your details to our contact page
Once an application has been received, students are invited to interview, they may also be asked to complete an initial assessment.
Our Full-Time Courses
Testimonial
I started VTOS as a way to further my education and to get to meet new people. The centre was welcoming and staff were approachable at all times. All staff were very supportive to students By going to VTOs and doing the course I gained confidence in myself and am now working in a job that I love. VTOS was a great opportunity for me. Thank you.”
— Linda 2020