VTOS Tuam is based at Airglooney House, close to Tuam town centre. It provides full time education for adults who are eligible for the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.
The programme
The programme includes computer skills, communications, business subjects, personal development and work experience. Courses lead to national awards at Levels 3 to 5, depending on the learner's starting point and the centre's provision.
- Communications and personal development.
- Computer and digital skills.
- Business, maths and work related subjects.
- Literacy and numeracy support where needed.
- Guidance on further education and employment.
Who is eligible
Applicants must generally be at least 21 and have been unemployed or in an eligible category for the required period. The centre will explain the current rules and the evidence needed.
Check the eligibility criteria
Cost and payments
Tuition is free for eligible participants. A social welfare payment may continue under the scheme rules, and a training allowance may apply in some cases. The centre confirms the arrangement before the course begins.
How to apply
Contact the centre or the adult education office. An interview helps confirm that the programme is the right fit and that the practical arrangements, including travel and caring responsibilities, can be managed.