"Accomplish your goals in life, and you will succeed in everything you believe in. You’ll get all the support you need"

"It’s easier than school.. There’s no pressure"
 "It’s not just about education; they will help you out in your personal life. They help and support you in any way they can"
"Trust for me is a big issue, but you can put your trust in Dóchas don Óige"
"It’s very easy to come to this place, it’s a brilliant place to be"
"The (Burren) was the best craic I ever had in my life"
"I’d rather been in here getting an education than sitting at home doing nothing"
"It makes you feel good and safe coming in here"
"It’s all given to you, pens, books and everything. You just have to show up"

Course Information

Employability Skills


 Fetac Level 3 Subject                                                                                   

 

Application of No’s          5 credits                       

Communications              10 credits                                                                

Computer Literacy           10 credits                                                       

Woodwork                       10 credits                                              

Art & Design                     10 credits                                                   

Career Preparation           10 credits                              

Biology                             10 credits                        

Health & Fitness                10 credits                              

Electrical Skills                  10 credits                                

Cultural Studies                 10 credits                              

Tourism Visitor Care         10 credits                             

 

Pathway to Employment

 

Fetac Level 4 Subject                                                                             

Communications                      15 credits                     

Per Effectiveness                      10 credits                    

Work Experience                      15 credits                     

Functional Mathematics             5 credits                   

Art & Design                              10 credits                      

Info Technology                         10 credits                     

Computer Applications               10 credits                  

Woodcraft                                 10 credits                    

Health & Fitness                         10 credits                     

Cultural Studies                          10 credits                    

Tourism Visitor Care                  10 credits                   

Everyday Science                        10 credits                    

                       

 Progression

Before the learner undertakes the specific training programme at Dóchas don Óige it is important for him/her to understand which progression routes are available on completion of the training programme. 

 For learners entering onto the FETAC Level 3 programme:

On successful completion of the course the learner will be in a position to apply to:

  • progress on to a FETAC Level 4 training course
  • progress on to GRETB course
  • progress on to an apprenticeship
  • progress on to employment

 For learners entering onto the FETAC Level 4 programme:

On successful completion of the course the learner will be in a position to apply to:

  • progress on to a GRETB course
  • progress on to a FETAC Level 5 course (GTI, GCC etc.) which in turn could lead on to a FETAC Level 6 course, GMIT or NUIG
  • progress on to an apprenticeship
  • progress on to employment


Dóchas don Óige, Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Galway, H91 V20H
Tel: 091 770887 Fax: 091 770899