Written answers
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
FÁS Training Programmes
12:00 pm
Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 10 June 2009 with regard to the FÁS training and community programmes listed, the courses offered in each category; the duration of each course; the location where each course is available; the annual capacity of each course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29920/09]
Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the courses offered with regard to the FÁS training and community programmes; the duration of each course; the location where each course is available; the annual capacity of each course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29895/09]
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 68 and 108 together.
The types of training programmes provided by FÁS across the Training Services, Community Services and Services to Business categories include Short courses, Traineeships, Bridging /Foundation courses, Return to Work Training Courses, Community Employment Schemes as well as more recent initiatives such as the Redundant Apprenticeship Rotation Scheme. Information on the range of training programmes offered by FÁS Training Services Division and Community Services Division by programme type, duration and potential beneficiaries are provided in tabular format.
FÁS training courses are delivered on a national basis. In terms of their specific location each of the eight FÁS regions, in consultation with the relevant regional stakeholders, develop appropriate plans regarding the location, delivery, range, mix and type of training courses appropriate to the needs of their region. Information on the precise location of individual courses can be accessed through the local FÁS employment services office. Information in regard to the full list of courses available under each category provided for by FÁS are available on the FÁS website.
FÁS Training Services Division and Services to Business Division
| Programme | Programme Type | Typical Duration | Potential Beneficiaries (approx) | Delivery Location |
| Bridging Foundation Training | Aimed at disadvantaged clients | 8 to 20 weeks duration | 4,643 | Nationally |
| Return to Work Programme | Bridging Programme specifically for persons wishing to return to employment | 10 weeks | 855 | Nationally |
| Specific Skills Training | Wide range of skills training with an appropriate vocational qualification | Vary in length the typical duration is 20 –26 weeks but it can be up to a maximum of 48 weeks | 10,237 | Nationally |
| Short Course Programme | Short Courses targeted at redundant persons with high employability | 8 weeks | 15,710 | Nationally |
| Traineeship | Occupational specific and industry endorsed training | 20 to 40 weeks | 3,014 | Nationally |
| Redundant Apprenticeship Training | Skills and knowledge training and assessment for apprentices | 20 weeks | 3,800 | Nationally |
| Sponsored Training | Fee paying training provided by FAS to companies for people in employment | Determined by the requirements of each skill set | 2,512 | Nationally |
| Evening Courses | Provided for unemployed persons and fee paying employed clients to upskill and obtain accreditation | 10 weeks | 30,448 | Nationally |
| On-line learning | Training in a wide range of skills and knowledge for persons with access to PC | 10 weeks | 6,000 | Nationally |
| Blended Learning | On-line learning with tutor support and workshops | 10 weeks | 6,949 | Nationally |
| Work Placement Programme | A work placement programme for the unemployed including graduates. Participants on the scheme will retain their social welfare entitlements. | 6 months | 2000 | Nationally |
| Short Time Working Training Programme | Will provide training to people on systematic short-time for the days they are not working | 52 weeks | 277 | Nationally |
FÁS Community Services Division
| Programme | Programme Type | Typical Duration | Potential Beneficiaries (approx) | Delivery Location |
| Community Employment | Employment programme | 3 years max under 55.6 years max for 55+1 extra year for persons with a disability | 22,780 | Nationally |
| Job Initiative(closed to new recruitment November 2004) | Employment programme | n/a | 1,435 | Nationally |
| Community Training Centres | Training programme | Varies depending on individual learning needs | 2,300 | Nationally |
| Local Training Initiatives | Training programme | 1 year | 2,100 | Nationally |
| Specialist Training Providers | Training/Employment programme for persons with disabilities | 18 months average | 2,000 | Nationally |
| Employability Services(formerly Supported Employment) | Training/Employment programme for persons with disabilities | 18 months average | 3,000 | Nationally |
| Job Clubs | Training programme | Drop-in service, typically for 3 weeks average | 7,800 | Nationally |
| Special Initiative for Travellers | Training programme | 18 months average | 140 | Nationally |
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