Vocational Training
The Vocational Training Centre (VTC) is located in Clontarf. Training comprises of both a vocational and pre-vocational training programme for young adults with physical and / or learning disability. The trainee profile is predominantly early school leavers from 16 to 20 years of age, catering for 24 trainees on an academic year basis (September to July).
Training programmes incorporate a wide variety of both practical and personal training modules. Modules aim to equip young adults with disabilities to take responsibility for and have control over their own lives, and to set and achieve their own goals. Focusing on ability rather than disability the centre places a strong emphasis on work experience and developing independence and social skills in preparation for further training, education or employment.
Each programme follows a curriculum framework based on the FAS standard for Training and Development for People with Disabilities QA00/01, and guidelines set by the Health Service Executive (HSE).Modules include:
Personal Effectiveness, Communications, Food and Cookery, Food and Nutrition, Art/Design, Horticulture, Woodcraft, Computer Literacy, Drama, Media Access, Literacy and Numeracy.
Training is financially supported by the HSE and offers certification and accreditation through the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) at Levels 3 & 4.
The Training Centre has been accredited with the National Accreditation Committee (NAC) Centre of Excellence Award.