FIT - Fastrack Into Technology (VTOS)

Course details

VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit.

FIT is a full time course which runs for a duration of two years. Successful learners gain industry standard and globally recognized IT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), CISCO as well as a FETAC level 6 Computer Systems Technician award. In addition to computer training, learners undertake a personal and professional development course, career planning and can apply for a four week company internship programme. FIT offers learners the opportunity to acquire essential skills needed to play an active role in the Information Technology Industry.

Course Content

FIT Year 1.

Microsoft Qualifications.

• MCITP – Client Exam (Windows7)
• MOS

FETAC Level 6

Network Administration , Network Model, Systems Maintenance, Operating Systems, Communications

FIT Year 2

Microsoft and CISCO Qualifications

• MCITP – Server Exam (Windows Server 2012
• CCNA – Levels 1 and 2

FETAC Level 6

Systems Software , Work Placement , Client Server Networks

CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Certified Professional, MOS, CISCO, FETAC

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All VTOS applicants must be over 21 and in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment for at least 6 months before starting the course. Participation in a CE or FAS scheme counts in the calculation of six months once you must be in receipt of a relevant Social Protection payment immediately before starting the course.All applicants who present for this course will be given Individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs.