Desmond College

Desmond College, Newcastle West offers courses that are student centred, dynamic and are designed to meet current market and further education needs. We facilitate school leavers by delivering quality courses developed for their needs. Our involvement in encouraging mature students is something of which we are particularly proud. Our personal attention and ongoing support make the transition back to education an easy one.

Applications forms for all courses are available from the college

VOCATIONAL TRAINING  OPPORTUNITIES SCHEME (VTOS)
VTOS is a scheme that gives you a second chance to go back to full time education and training.

Who will Qualify?
Adults of 21 years or over and In receipt of Unemployment Assistance/Benefit or signing for credits for at least 6 months or In receipt of one parent family payment, Disability Allowance, Disability Benefit*, or invalidity pension for at least 6 months or/are a dependant spouse for at least 6 months.   

* Disability Benefit: Attendance on course subject to conditions.
FOR MORE INFO ON VTOS CONTACT (069) 62205

Courses on Offer
Business Studies Secretarial -Level 2
Portfolio Preparation, Art/Craft & Design-Level 2

N.C.V.A. Business Studies Secretarial-Level 2
This course has been designed to provide Post Leaving Cert. Students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career in the highly competitive secretarial, administrative and business field of today.

Modules Include:

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Text Production

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Audio Transcription

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Computer Applications

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Business Calculation

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Work Experience

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Office Training

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Text Production

Art/ Craft/Design & Portfolio Presentation
This course is designed for those who are interested in a career in Art and those who intend applying for Art Colleges

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Communications

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Work Experience

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Drawing

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Painting

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Design

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Graphic Design

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Photography

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Printmaking

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Appreciation

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Ceramics

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