Guidance for ETBs
Purpose
This template has been developed to provide a consistent description of ETB Training provision across ETB websites and to ensure appropriate visibility of ESF+ co-funding. It is also intended to improve the visibility and accessibility of ETB Training programmes by providing learners with a single location from which they can understand the main categories of ETB Training and access locally delivered programmes.
Currently, it can be difficult for prospective learners to identify which programmes fall under ETB Training and where those programmes can be found on ETB websites. This page provides a clear entry point to ETB Training provision and directs learners to relevant programmes under each training category. By using this approach, ETBs can provide a clear overview of ESF+ co-funded ETB Training provision while linking learners directly to individual programme information.
Requirements for ETBs
ETBs should:
- Display the Government of Ireland and EU / ESF+ Co-funded logos prominently on the page.
- Include the funding statement provided below.
- Include a link to www.eufunds.ie.
- Use the national descriptions of ETB Training, Specific Skills Training, Traineeships and Bridging/Foundation Courses.
- Provide links to relevant programmes under the appropriate training category.
To improve the user experience, ETBs may also choose to include:
- Direct links to programme application pages.
- Course availability information.
- Eligibility requirements.
- Local contact details.
- Enquiry forms.
- Learner support information.
- Local imagery or learner testimonials.
This ETB Training provision is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
For more information on EU funding in Ireland, visit www.eufunds.ie
What is ETB Training?
ETB Training supports unemployed persons and other jobseekers to gain the skills, qualifications and experience needed to obtain employment, improve employment opportunities, or progress to further education and training. Training is delivered through a wide range of programmes designed to respond to labour market needs and support individuals in developing industry-relevant skills and recognised qualifications.
ETB Training is delivered through three main programme categories:
- Specific Skills Training (SST)
- Traineeships
- Bridging/Foundation Courses
Specific Skills Training (SST)
Specific Skills Training programmes are designed to meet identified industry and employer needs across a range of sectors. These full-time programmes typically take six months to complete and lead to accreditation at NFQ Levels 4–6 or certification from a recognised awarding body. Courses are available throughout the year and support individuals entering the labour market for the first time, returning to employment, or seeking to update or acquire new skills.
Examples of Programme Areas
- Computer Applications and Office Skills
- Retail Skills
- Health and Beauty
- Business Administration
- IT Security Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Manufacturing Operations
- Local Programme Information
Traineeships
Traineeships provide occupation-specific training that combines formal learning with workplace experience and coaching from a host employer. These programmes typically take between four and nine months to complete and lead to accreditation at NFQ Levels 4–6 or certification from a recognised awarding body. Traineeships are developed in partnership with industry and provide learners with practical skills and experience relevant to specific occupations.
Examples of Programme Areas
- Beauty Therapist
- Outdoor Activity Instructor
- Business Systems Service Technician
- Software Developer
- Local Programme Information
Bridging/Foundation Courses
Bridging/Foundation Courses are designed to support learners in progressing to employment, further education or vocational training. These programmes are particularly suitable for individuals who are distant from the labour market, returning to employment after a prolonged absence, or seeking to build confidence and skills before progressing to further training opportunities. Courses may be short or long duration and generally lead to accreditation at NFQ Levels 3 and 4. These courses provide training interventions that emphasise personal development, career planning, confidence-building and basic occupational or vocational skills.
Areas of Focus
- Personal Development
- Career Planning
- Confidence Building
- Employability Skills
- Foundation Vocational Skills
- Local Programme Information
Tá an soláthar Oiliúna BOO seo á chómhaoiniú ag Rialtas na hÉireann agus ag an Aontas Eorpach trí Chiste Sóisialta na hEorpa+
Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi mhaoiniú AE in Éirinn, tabhair cuairt ar www.eufunds.ie
Cad is Oiliúint BOO ann?
Tacaíonn Oiliúint BOO le daoine dífhostaithe agus le cuardaitheoirí poist eile na scileanna, na cáilíochtaí agus an taithí a fháil a theastaíonn chun fostaíocht a bhaint amach, chun a ndeiseanna fostaíochta a fheabhsú nó chun dul ar aghaidh chuig breisoideachas agus oiliúint. Cuirtear an oiliúint ar fáil trí réimse leathan clár atá ceaptha chun freagairt do riachtanais mhargadh an tsaothair agus chun tacú le daoine aonair scileanna a bhaineann leis an tionscal agus cáilíochtaí aitheanta a fhorbairt.
Cuirtear Oiliúint BOO ar fáil faoi thrí phríomhchatagóir clár:
- Oiliúint i Scileanna Sonracha (SST)
- Socrúcháin Oibre
- Cúrsaí Idirlinne/Bonnchúrsaí
Oiliúint i Scileanna Sonracha (SST)
Tá cláir Oiliúna i Scileanna Sonracha ceaptha chun freastal ar riachtanais shainaitheanta tionscal agus fostóirí in earnálacha éagsúla.
De ghnáth, tógann sé sé mhí na cláir lánaimseartha seo a chur i gcrích agus gnóthaítear creidiúnú ag Leibhéil 4–6 den Chreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí nó deimhniú ó chomhlacht dámhachtana aitheanta dá mbarr. Bíonn cúrsaí ar fáil i gcaitheamh na bliana agus tacaíonn siad le daoine atá ag dul isteach i margadh an tsaothair den chéad uair, ag filleadh ar an bhfostaíocht nó ag iarraidh a gcuid scileanna a thabhairt cothrom le dáta nó scileanna nua a ghnóthú.
- Feidhmchláir Ríomhaireachta agus Scileanna Oifige
- Scileanna Miondíola
- Sláinte agus Áilleacht
- Riarachán Gnó
- Bainistíocht Slándála TF
- Próisis Ghnó a Fheabhsú
- Oibríochtaí Déantúsaíochta
- Faisnéis faoin gClár Áitiúil
Socrúcháin Oibre
Cuireann Cúrsaí Oiliúna oiliúint a bhaineann go sonrach le gairm ar fáil, ina nasctar foghlaim fhoirmiúil le taithí san ionad oibre agus le cóitseáil ó fhostóir óstach.
De ghnáth, tógann sé idir ceithre mhí agus naoi mí na cláir seo a chur i gcrích agus gnóthaítear creidiúnú ag Leibhéil 4–6 den Chreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí nó deimhniú ó chomhlacht dámhachtana aitheanta dá mbarr. Forbraítear Cúrsaí Oiliúna i gcomhpháirtíocht leis an tionscal agus cuireann siad scileanna praiticiúla agus taithí a bhaineann le gairmeacha ar leith ar fáil d’fhoghlaimeoirí.
- Teiripeoir Áilleachta
- Teagascóir Gníomhaíochtaí Allamuigh
- Teicneoir Seirbhíse Córas Gnó
- Forbróir Bogearraí
- Faisnéis faoin gClár Áitiúil
Cúrsaí Idirlinne/Bonnchúrsaí
Tá Cúrsaí Idirlinne/Bonnchúrsaí ceaptha chun tacú le foghlaimeoirí dul ar aghaidh chuig fostaíocht, breisoideachas nó gairmoiliúint. Tá na cláir seo thar a bheith oiriúnach do dhaoine atá i bhfad ó mhargadh an tsaothair, atá ag filleadh ar an bhfostaíocht tar éis dóibh a bheith as láthair ar feadh tréimhse fada nó atá ag iarraidh muinín agus scileanna a fhorbairt sula dtéann siad ar aghaidh chuig deiseanna breise oiliúna. D’fhéadfadh cúrsaí a bheith gearrthéarmach nó fadtéarmach agus, de ghnáth, gnóthaítear creidiúnú ag Leibhéal 3 nó Leibhéal 4 den Chreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí dá mbarr. Cuireann na cúrsaí seo idirghabhálacha oiliúna ar fáil ina leagtar béim ar fhorbairt phearsanta, pleanáil gairme, cothú muiníne agus bunscileanna gairme nó bunscileanna ceirde.
Réimsí Fócais
- Forbairt Pearsanta
- Pleanáil Gairme
- Cothú Muiníne
- Scileanna Infhostaitheachta
- Bunscileanna Ceirde
- Faisnéis faoin gClár Áitiúil
Further Information
For information on programme availability, eligibility criteria, application procedures and start dates, please contact MSLETB .