Specific skills training courses are full-time courses ranging from six to forty weeks duration. They are designed to provide students with a range of employability related skills and formal vocational qualifications to facilitate those entering the labour market for the first time and for those wishing to update or acquire new skills
Donegal ETB offers specific skills training courses at Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 through QQI or other industry recognised accreditation in a range of areas including:
- Bus Driving
- Business Administration
- Data Science
- Financial and Management Accounts
- Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Driving
- Multimedia
- Surf Instructor and Beach Lifeguard
- Welding
“I studied Metalwork at school and quickly realised that I really enjoyed it. I knew I wanted to improve my knowledge and skills so started researching courses. I came across a welding course in Gweedore—it was the perfect fit for me and it was free! Welding is a skill I can take anywhere in the world and I know I have a bright future ahead”.
Adam Cassidy, Welding student
Specific skills training give participants the opportunity to develop cutting edge skills and knowledge making them more skilled, more employable and enhancing their career options and enables employers to access a pipeline of talent and students
Specific Skills Training courses are free and you may be paid a training allowance for the duration of your course.
You can also claim an accommodation allowance if you need live away from home for the duration of the course or a travel allowance
Majority of Donegal ETB's FET Services - specific skills training are delivered on a full-time basis throughout the year in Letterkenny and Gaoth Dobhair Training Centres.
and
Supplemented by contracted providers allowing Donegal ETB the flexibility to meet the changing industry demands.
You can apply for a specific skills training at various times throughout the year.
You can apply online through https://www.fetchcourses.ie/ (use the skills word such as welding or surf as your keyword)
or
through CAO - https://www.cao.ie/ (from November each year).
For further information
Contact Donegal ETB Specific Skills Training; Email: coursesdonegalaltc@donegaletb.ie
*Aptitude tests and interviews are used in certain cases to select participants*
